Joel Embiid, like many NBA stars, is accustomed to receiving a favourable whistle. Embiid famously likes to make the most of this by exaggerating even the slightest contact. And while NBA referees will often award such shenanigans, FIBA refs absolutely will not. FIBA refs will not let Joel Embiid get away with foul baiting pic.com/iD1Cmva57W…
Carlos Alcaraz hasn’t played his most consistent tennis at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships so far, but he thinks it’s normal because he can’t play his best tennis every match. Consistency is one of the main aspects of a tennis player’s greatness and longevity. The more consistent a tennis player can become, the greater they can…
By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher It would have been one of the biggest Cinderella stories ever in sports…. But it was still pretty awesome. Anastasiia Lopata was the No. 4 player on the University of Georgia’s national runner-up team and, heading into the NCAA women’s singles championships, was the No. 9 alternate to get into the…
Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Brazilian winger Estevao Willian. According to a report from Thiago Fernandes, Arsenal are hoping to sign the 17-year-old winger at the end of the season and they will face competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea. The 17-year-old is highly rated in South America and he has…
(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Johnny Manziel’s NFL journey didn’t pan out as he expected, but he might still get another chance to play the sport he loves. According to a report by TMZ Sports, Manziel could be back on the gridiron pretty soon. Apparently, new Arena League Commissioner Lee Hutton III is trying to…
The speculation about the Flames’ blue line changes started with reports about Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev being potential trade targets, but according to Kevin Weekes, another name has entered the conversation. It seems that Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson is now attracting interest from other NHL teams. Weekes revealed, “I’m told another one of…
Naomi Osaka had a pretty brutal draw in Melbourne, and it’s the same for her at the upcoming Abu Dhabi Open. The Japanese player would have preferred her comeback to be as smooth as possible, but of course, that’s not realistic. It’s been quite bumpy as both the Brisbane International and the Australian Open didn’t…
Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. had himself a Christmas Day to remember and shone for Miami in the absence of Jimmy Butler. Jaquez recorded 31 points, ten rebounds, two steals and one assist to lead the Heat to a 119-113 victory over the 76ers on Christmas Day. The comparison offered up by Miami coach Erik…
