Kyshawn George has quickly emerged as a promising basketball talent. Currently playing for the Washington Wizards in the NBA, the Swiss-Canadian’s journey to the top has been nothing short of remarkable. Having showcased his basketball skills with the Miami Hurricanes during his college years, George’s rise resulted from dedication and talent. Yet, despite his growing...
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NBA and FIBA’s Basketball Without Borders Africa camp to return to South Africa for 20th edition
JOHANNESBURG/MIES (South Africa/Switzerland) – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced that the 20th edition of Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa will be held from August 3 to 6, marking the 16th time that the NBA and FIBA’s global basketball development and community outreach program will be held in South Africa. ...
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Former top-3 pick rips LeBron James in wild interview | Sporting News
There’s no denying Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James holds power in what takes place around him, but a former top-3 pick took things a step further. Enes Kanter Freedom recently shared his belief that James is the ‘dictator of the NBA.’ Agendas are being pushed more than ever about the 39-year-old’s impact on the...
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Stephen Curry finally reveals if he’ll retire as player of the Golden State Warriors
After Klay Thompson left the Golden State Warriors, the big question is the future of Stephen Curry with the franchise. By Miguel Angel Fernandez Castro July 12, 2024 06:38PM EDT July 12, 2024 06:38PM EDT © Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesStephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors By Miguel Angel Fernandez Castro The Golden State Warriors are...
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England’s change of shape against Switzerland worked – to a point – thanks to Bukayo Saka
By this point, it’s time to accept that England will not play good football at Euro 2024. They will not exploit the full potential of the Bundesliga top goalscorer, the Premier League’s player of the year or arguably La Liga’s player of the year. There have been no vintage victories, no truly convincing performances, and...
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Not too deep, Bukayo
When Granit Xhaka signed for Arsenal in 2016, he looked like he had been moulded precisely to fit the role of a deep-lying playmaker. The single midfield pivot with the stylish left foot, he could have been lab-grown it looked so natural for him. But not many imagined he could, or would, change genres so...
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A fourth major tournament meeting
Ezri Konsa is an elegant, modern-day defender. He is clean in his duels and a precise tackler. Former manager Dean Smith described him as “a Rolls-Royce” and Emery is equally effusive in his praise. He was Villa’s second-most fouled player in the 2022-23 campaign, explained by his inclination to step in front of forwards and...
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Euro 2024 day 23: England’s ‘cheat code’ water bottle and can the Dutch go all the way?
Follow live coverage of England vs Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-final today The semi-finals line-up for Euro 2024 is complete. With France and Spain having assured themselves of places in the last four yesterday, England and the Netherlands followed them with victories today. Both quarter-finals were tight and dramatic, in different ways. England once...
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England deserve ‘more credit’ for Euro 2024 performances – Xhaka
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka believes the England team need to be given “more credit” for their performances. England beat Switzerland 5-3 on penalties after the match finished 1-1 at the end of extra time but Gareth Southgate’s side have been criticised throughout the tournament. “This is a top, top team, worldwide and in Europe,” said...
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Saka ‘embraced’ penalty pressure as England beat Switzerland
Bukayo Saka said he “embraced” the opportunity to banish his penalty shootout demons after England’s players held their nerve to reach the European Championship semi-final. Saka scored England’s 80th-minute equaliser to force extra time against Switzerland before they won on penalties to secure a semi-final against the Netherlands. All five England players scored their penalties...
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Video: Jude Bellingham scores key penalty kick for England to win over Switzerland in Euro 2024
Jude Bellingham did it again. In one of the biggest moments of pressure, the star of Real Madrid scored in the penalty shootout give England a ticket to the semifinals of UEFA Euro 2024. As it happened with Slovakia, it was a thriller for the Three Lions as regular time wasn’t enough to determine the...
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Euro 2024: When and who will England play in the semifinals?
England defeated Switzerland in the quarter-finals of UEFA Euro 2024 to qualify for the semifinals. Find out when and against whom they will play. By Gianni Taina Updated on July 06, 2024 05:03PM EDT Updated on July 06, 2024 05:03PM EDT © Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesJude Bellingham of England celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during...