Kansas Tops AP Preseason Men’s Top 25 – Expectations run high on Kansas as they top the preseason men’s basketball poll tabulated by The Associated Press. The Jayhawks were given the top ranking thanks to the strong combination of returnees and recruits. Kevin McCullar Jr, DaJuan Harris Jr and KJ Adams will return for Bill …
Swiatek wins China Open: Women’s world number two Iga Swiatek captured the China Open on Sunday, dominating Liudmila Samsonova in straight sets. The title run capped a strong showing for the 22-year-old Polish netter and kicks off her quest to dislodge Aryna Sabalenka, who deposed Swiatek as the world’s top-ranked player last month. Swiatek was …
Hammers Give Bowen Seven Year Extension: West Ham United have rewarded Jarrod Bowen’s performance over the past few years when the 26-year-old signed a new seven-year contract with the Hammers. The team made the announcement on Sunday a week after Bowen was recalled to the England squad. The signing meant that the right-winger will play …
Steve Kerr Optimistic on Sealing a New Deal With Warriors: Multi-titled head coach Steve Kerr has remained positive on staying with the Golden State Warriors in the longer term. In an interview, Kerr said he is confident that he can come to terms with Warriors owner Joe Lacob and new general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr …
Saudi Crown Wins Pennsylvania Derby – Saudi Crown held off Dreamlike by half a length to win the Pennsylvania Derby on Saturday at Parx Racing. The son of Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming led from the start and had enough speed and strength to breast the tape first at one minute and 50.62 seconds in …
DeChambeau Wins LIV Golf Chicago Tourney – Bryson DeChambeau came back from eight shots down to win the LIV Golf Chicago tournament on Sunday. DeChambeau tamed the Rich Harvest Farms golf course in suburban Chicago with an 8-under-par 63 in the third round. The former US Open champion finished the 54-hole event at 13-under 200. …
Tigers Set to Get Jaykwon Walton – The Memphis Tigers are the top favorites to acquire forward Jaykwon Walton via transfer. Reports said that Walton will be immediately be eligible for the American Athletic Conference squad as a graduate transfer. Memphis, who finished the season at 26-9 (13-5 in AAC) are looking to defend the …
Plan to Hold World Cup of Hockey in the Works – Hockey officials are in talks of holding its own World Cup and they are planning to stage it in February 2025 although it is not that similar to traditional tournaments like the Olympics. Executives from the National Hockey League and the NHL Players Association …
Great Britain and Italy Book Davis Cup Finals Slots – Great Britain and Italy secured two of the eight Davis Cup finals berths on Sunday as they defeated their respective foes in the last-16. Great Britain outclassed France, 2-1, while Italy defeated Sweden via the same score. The two nations joined Serbia, Czech Republic, Netherlands, …
NBA Stiffens Punishment on Player ‘Load Management’ – Team owners of the National Basketball Association decided on amending its regulations on resting star players. The league owners agreed to administer larger punishments on teams who opt for sitting their All-Star players in regular season matches. The revised Player Participation Policy will administer fines of between …
