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Athletics-Lyles sees room for improvement after 100m Bermuda win
(Reuters) - World champion Noah Lyles was all smiles after a wind-aided 9.96 seconds win in the men's 100 metres at the Bermuda Grand Prix on Sunday but said he had plenty to work on ahead of the United States Olympic trials. Lyles, bronze ...
Swimming-Russia's absence boosts U.S. hopes of striking Olympic gold in artistic swimming
By Vincent Daheron EAUBONNE, France (Reuters) - Boosted by the absence of favourites Russia, the United States will aim for the gold medal in artistic swimming at the Paris Games after qualifying for the Olympic team event for the first time ...
Jalen Brunson powers Knicks past 76ers for 3-1 series lead
Jalen Brunson scored a playoff career-high 47 points to go along with 10 assists as the New York Knicks defeated the host Philadelphia 76ers 97-92 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series on Sunday. Brunson set a franchise playoff ...
Dreams and determination: Eskasoni-based boxing club sending four fighters to Fan Box Expo in Las Vegas
ESKASONI — "I'm really excited. I'm really nervous, but this is a really huge opportunity for me and the rest of the fighters," says Aleah Young, a 16-year-old boxer from Red Tribe Boxing in Eskasoni, capturing the anticipation and apprehension she ...
Tarik Skubal, Tigers cruise to series win over Royals
Tarik Skubal pitched seven strong innings, Wenceel Perez blasted his first career home run and the host Detroit Tigers defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday afternoon. Skubal (4-0) limited the Royals to one run, four hits and one walk while ...
Jayson Tatum, Celtics stifle Heat, take back home-court edge
Jayson Tatum posted 22 points, 11 rebounds and six assists as the visiting Boston Celtics regained home-court advantage in this first-round playoff series, routing the Miami Heat 104-84 in Game 3 on Saturday night. Boston, the NBA's top seed, leads ...
Clippers F Kawhi Leonard ruled out of Game 4 vs. Mavericks
Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out of Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series versus the Dallas Mavericks due to inflammation in his right knee. Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence ...
Basketball-Three-times WNBA champion Parker retires
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Seven-times All-Star Candace Parker called time on her career on Sunday, stepping away from the game after becoming the first to win the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Finals with three different teams. The twice ...
Jags picking up options for Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne
The Jacksonville Jaguars will exercise the fifth-year options for quarterback Trevor Lawrence and running back Travis Etienne. General manager Trent Baalke confirmed the widely anticipated moves on Saturday for the pair of 2021 first-round draft ...
Bills sign reinstated WR Quintez Cephus
The Buffalo Bills signed wide receiver Quintez Cephus, recently reinstated from a gambling suspension. Agents for the former Detroit Lions wideout announced the transaction Sunday. Terms were not disclosed. "Thank you God," Cephus posted on X, along ...