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Celtics sign Brad Wanamaker
Negotiations to bring Wanamaker, who played at University of Pittsburgh from 2007 to 2011, have been going on for more than a week, global basketball reporter David Pick reported. According to Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe , Wanamaker has agreed to join the Celtics, though he only wants a one-year deal while Boston desires a two-year contract. [Full Article...]
Nigeria vs Argentina: Messi frustrated, desperate ahead of Super Eagles clash
Iceland's goal difference now stands at -2, with Argentina's at -3, so for instance, if Iceland beat Croatia 1-0 and Argentina beat Nigeria 3-0 then Argentina would go through. "The aim is for everyone to give their knowledge and experience so that the team can rise again". In two World Cup games, the only constant has been the fact that Argentina can not get out of its own way. [Full Article...]
Collin Sexton Doesn't Feel Pressure to Fill Kyrie Irving's Shoes with Cavaliers
Irving was traded to the Celtics by the Cavaliers in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, the rights to the Brooklyn Nets' 2018 first-round draft pick, and a 2020 second-round draft pick via the Miami Heat. Every move the Cavs have made over the past year could have an impact on the decision of their superstar, LeBron James (who also happens to be the best player in the league)... [Full Article...]
Nearly 42000 Fans Attended FIFA World Cup Match Between Russia, Uruguay
The teams were divided into eight groups, with four in each, and the top two from their relevant groups will proceed to the next round, known as the playoffs or the knockout stage, to keep vying for the much-coveted FIFA World Cup Trophy. [Full Article...]
Squirrelly start for McIlroy prompts laughs at Travelers
McIlroy feels that setback could work to his advantage in the long run after starting with a six-under 64 at TPC River Highlands on Thursday to sit just a shot behind joint-leaders Zach Johnson and Jordan Spieth . But the three-time major victor responded with a tap-in eagle at the par-five sixth, putting his second shot inches from the cup. Reigning British Open champion Spieth, the 2015 Mas... [Full Article...]
NBA Spurs Intend to Keep Kawhi Leonard 'for a Long Time'
The backlash to Leonard is to be expected, particularly from those in San Antonio (not so much from people in Los Angeles, where Leonard is trying to force himself to ). Therefore it's time for the Spurs to get the best package they can. More criticism isn't going to help, and more criticism isn't going to matter. He's coming off a mysterious injury and he's only got one year left on his curren... [Full Article...]
Argentina's Javier Mascherano denies rift between players and coach Jorge Sampaoli
Diego Maradona has said he would love to meet the Argentina players after their 3-0 loss against Croatia left their World Cup hopes hanging by a tread. " We found out by chance that it was Messi's birthday on June 24 ", chief confectioner Daria Malkina told Reuters . "So it is has been really hard for him". [Full Article...]
Merchant Navy sails to narrow victory at Royal Ascot
Clive Cox said of the vanquished Harry Angel: "His leg was still in the stall when it opened". Not terrible, but he wasn't sound. " Merchant Navy was travelling very well and we knew looking at him that Ryan was very happy". It is 32 years since the master of Freemason Lodged first claimed the prize with Dihistan (1986) and he has since struck gold with the likes of Harbinger (2010), Telescop... [Full Article...]