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LeBron gets triple-double while Lakers rack up 20 blocks in win
Los Angeles blocked 20 shots, one shy of the franchise mark set against the Denver Nuggets on April 9, 1982. LeBron James had a triple-double of 21 points, 14 rebounds and, 11 assists while Anthony Davis led the way for the Lakers with 24 points, 11 rebounds and a game-high eight blocks. [Full Article...]
Teenage star Gauff makes flying start to new year
Williams, who had won six of her 23 Grand Slams before Gauff was born, is scheduled to meet the 15-year-old prodigy in the quarter-finals if they both win their first two matches. "It's so good to play with her - it's like a dream come true". Wozniacki, who is calling time on his career at the Australian Open, added: "It's unbelievable that we can share the court with Serena". [Full Article...]
Australia first to qualify for ATP Cup quarterfinals
I probably didn't do too well mentally after that. "That's one of the reasons you wake up every morning and go on the practice courts with the right attitude and the right passion and with the clear goal to improve something". Zverev leads their head to head 3-1, but Shapovalov triumphed in their most recent encounter at last year's Rolex Paris Masters . "It's an incredible arena and a great cr... [Full Article...]
Germany’s 1966 World Cup goalkeeper dies at 84
The decision to award the goal started decades of debate and much-disputed video analysis. "I will die with the certitude that the ball didn't cross the line", Tilkowski said of the incident. "He was not only an excellent player, but he also was very involved in society off the field". In addition to his 39 games for West Germany , Tilkowski won the German Cup in 1965 and Cup Winners' Cup the... [Full Article...]
Worcester Warriors provide update on Michael Fatialofas injury
Auckland-born Fatialofa, 27, came on as a replacement but was hurt after less than a minute of action while taking the ball into contact at the European champions' Allianz Park ground in north-west London. The England outhalf has a history when it comes to controversial no-arms tackles as we all know, with the 28-year-old managing to escape punishment more often than not. [Full Article...]
Armed Forces Bowl: Southern Miss vs. Tulane
Tulane will have a new quarterback, possibly the former southern miss transfer, Keon Howard. They begin the season with a game Thursday night at home September 3 against Southeast Louisiana. Abraham never returned, although after the break he was still in uniform aside. Thad Weli, a sophomore defender who took over for Abraham, tried only seven passes, appearing in two games during the regular ... [Full Article...]
Refs explain controversial Jadeveon Clowney, Carson Wentz non-call
One has been in the National Football League for 17 years, the other for just four, but Eagles quarterbacks Josh McCown and Carson Wentz had one notable accomplishment in common on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. "I thought it was late", said Ertz, who played the game with fractured ribs. "I kinda knew something was wrong right away - just the way he got up". After the game, referee Sha... [Full Article...]
Nadal, Djokovic win, Thiem upset — ATP Cup
ATP Cup tournament director Tom Larner said $100 will be donated to the Australian Red Cross bushfire relief and recovery efforts for every ace served by any player and by the end of day one, $21,600 had been raised. Benoite Paire opened the tie against Chile with a 6-7 (7-3) 6-3 6-3 victory before Monfils clinched the best-of-three match encounter ahead of the doubles. [Full Article...]