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Australia smash Pakistan with nine-wicket victory in tri-series T20
His efforts held Pakistan to 116 all out, a score Australia chased down easily, with captain Aaron Finch registering an unbeaten 68 as they cantered home with more than nine overs to spare. Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Hafeez are at the top of the order, with Mohammad Nawaz also coming in. Tarisai Musakanda top-scored with 43 on debut but Solomon Mire (27) and Elton Chigumbura (14) were the onl... [Full Article...]
With LeBron, Lakers suddenly a betting favorite
Choosing to go to the Lakers without any assurances another star would join him, without any clear path to championship contention this season, clearly wasn't about winning. He had returned to his hometown team and helped lift the 57-year drought of major sports teams in Cleveland without a championship. The Sixers can offer James a chance to play alongside budding, young stars Ben Simmons and J... [Full Article...]
Russian Federation vs. Spain live stream
The decision to dispense with long-time coach Julen Lopetegui days before the World Cup after he failed to tell the federation about his move to Real Madrid after the tournament was inevitably brought up. Sometimes the endings are not as one dreams. England will carry high expectations into its match Tuesday against a talented Colombia team after essentially choosing that matchup by fielding... [Full Article...]
LeBron James, LA Lakers agree to four-year, $154 million deal
Unlike his two previous forays in free agency, James did not drag out his decision and made the announcement less than 24 hours after National Basketball Association free agency opened. James' agency - Klutch Sports Group - announced his decision via a press release on Twitter just after 1am United Kingdom time on Monday. The Lakers are also continuing their pursuit of Kawhi Leonard to add... [Full Article...]
Colombia downplay 'favourites' tag against England
The formal attire, often worn by grooms and snooker players, has been given a rebirth by the 47-year-old England manager, who has worn one on the touchline for each of England's three World Cup performances so far. However, in defeat they have set up a last 16 clash with Colombia, and perhaps a last eight match against either Sweden or Switzerland - and Shearer, writing in his BBC Sport co... [Full Article...]
James opts out, to enter free agency
The only problem was they got swept by the Warriors , and James appeared to be mulling free agency before the series even ended. A league source familiar with the Cavs' thinking told ESPN that the franchise has found it hard to plan for its full team around James with the way he has approached his free agency, which could prompt hesitancy by free agents or trade partners to complete deals wit... [Full Article...]
Cesc Fabregas' brutal reaction as Spain crash out to Russian Federation
An error in Spain's defense let Russian Federation level in the 41st, after Gerard Pique's raised arm blocked a header by Artyom Dzyuba at a corner. Although Salah played and scored in the subsequent defeats to Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia, the Pharaohs finished bottom of Group A with their star player unable to reproduce the form that had brought 44 goals in the 2017/18 season. [Full Article...]
National Basketball Association superstar LeBron James signs with LA Lakers
The Lakers are also working hard to acquire Kawhi Leonard . This is the longest contract LeBron has signed since his six-year deal with the Heat in 2010, though the final two years of that contract were player options. Together with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, James lifted the Cavaliers into the 2015 NBA Finals, where they lost to Golden State. James' agency later broke the news that he was he... [Full Article...]