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Manchester City Centre-Back Manuel Akanji is Hungrier Than Ever
Manuel Ajanki is currently playing some of the best football of his career.The Nigerian-Swiss defender has been a calming presence in Pep Guardiola’s side since signing for Manchester City in 2022, helping the squad win a historic treble last season, featuring the club’s third-successive Premier League title, FA Cup and first-ever Champions League. While Akanji has now cemented himself as part of one the best football teams of all time, his journey to the top hasn’t been easy.Akanji’s football career started at his local club in Wiesendangen in 2007, where the 28-year-old changed clubs to become a youth player for FC Winterthur. He featured for the Under-18 team and later with their second team, before FC Basel signed him in 2015. Akanji then proceeded to win the Swiss Super League champio...
Nate Robinson doesn’t ‘have long to live’ if he doesn’t get new kidney
Nate Robinson doesn't 'have long to live' if he doesn't get new kidney New York Post Services Marketplace - Listings, Bookings & Reviews
How Warriors made NBA history in important win over Lakers
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Kobe Bryant’s 2000 NBA Championship Ring Sells for Nearly $1 Million USD
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has set a new sports memorabilia record. Goldin Auctions has officially sold Bryant's 2000 NBA championship for a final and record price of $927,200 USD. The first championship for Bryant, the ring has broken the previously set record of Bill Russell's 1957 championship ring which sold for $705,000 USD in 2021. Taking to X to announce the record-breaking sale, Goldin has now sold the most expensive NBA title ring.The ring was gifted by Kobe to his father Joe. Goldin took to X to clarify that this was "the same ring originally cosigned to Goldin by the Bryant Family in 2013 & the new owner (NOT Joe Bryant) is our cosignor." In a statement, Goldin also said, "Obtained directly from the Bryant family, this ring is a true one-of-a-kind, and we can conf...
NAIA all but bans transgender athletes from women’s sports. NCAA vows to ensure ‘fair competition’
NAIA approves transgender policy limiting women's sports to some athletes The Associated PressServices Marketplace - Listings, Bookings & Reviews
ESPN reporter questions whether trans athletes have advantage in women’s sports
ESPN reporter questions whether trans athletes have advantage in women's sports Fox NewsServices Marketplace - Listings, Bookings & Reviews
Inside the Minds of Pro Skaters Eyeing the 2024 Olympics
In a little over 100 days, skateboarding will return to the Olympics after its 2020 debut, drawing in 80 athletes to compete across park – a hollowed-out concrete bowl with a kicker in the middle and a multi-height border full of rails – and street, a flat course dotted with handrails, ledges, and funboxes, kickers and more. Skaters in both contests will be judged on factors like the quality and difficulty of their tricks and their ability to use all of the obstacles on a course. With park, each will perform three individually-scored 45-second runs for a panel of five judges, with their highest score as their final mark. For street, skaters perform two 45-second runs and five single tricks. The scoring system for street has been overhauled for Paris 2024 so that now the best of the two run...
adidas Bans Sale of German Football Kits With Number 44 Due To Nazi Symbolism
Football fans will no longer be allowed to purchase adidas' customized German football kits with the number 44 following criticisms of its similarities to a Nazi symbol.According to reports, many have compared the font used in the number 44 kits to that of the Nazi Schutzstaffel (SS) Armanen rune symbol. The SS operated under Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, and was known to be one of the biggest perpetrators in the Holocaust. Historian Michael König was the first to point out the issue and called the kits' design "very questionable."Oliver Brüggen, a spokesperson for adidas, clarified that any similarities were not deliberate, "People from around 100 countries work at Adidas. Our company stands for the promotion of diversity and inclusion, and as a company we actively campaign against xen...
UCONN 75 vs. Purdue 60 Final: Recap, Highlights, Stats, & Storylines from the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship
UCONN 75 vs. Purdue 60 Final: Recap, Highlights, Stats, & Storylines from the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball National ... NBC SportsServices Marketplace - Listings, Bookings & Reviews
England’s Rachel Daly retires from international football
England's Rachel Daly retires from international football Sky SportsServices Marketplace - Listings, Bookings & Reviews
Bronny James To Enter 2024 NBA Draft
Bronny James, the eldest child of LeBron James, officially announced his decision to enter the 2024 NBA draft.The 19-year-old, who played college ball for the University of Southern California (USC) Trojans, revealed on social media that he will also maintain his college eligibility and enter the NCAA transfer portal. "I've had a year with some ups and downs but all added to growth for me as a man, student and athlete," James wrote, adding a heartfelt thank you to USC, his family, friends, doctors, athletic trainers and fans for their support.In July 2023, James suffered from a cardiac arrest and had to undergo a procedure for a congenital heart defect, causing him to sit out for five months. ESPN reports that he will need to be evaluated and approved by the league's fitness-to-play panel ...
Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups, Jerry West and More Join the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024
A total of 13 basketball players, coaches and executives are set to join the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024.Amongst this year's inductees are the likes of Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups, Dick Barnett, Jerry West and Seimone Augustus, all of whom will be celebrated during this year’s Enshrinement festivities on August 16 to August 17. The accolades of the Class of 2024 range from multiple-time NBA All-Star players, Rookie of the Year winners, five-time NBA Champions, Olympic gold winners, four-time WNBA Champions and more. West, in particular, is the first to be inducted into the HOF twice as a player and a contributor.“Without a shadow of doubt, the accomplishments of the 2024 class stand as a testament to unparalleled excellence,” said John L. Doleva, President an...
