In what was otherwise a relatively quiet week on the calendar, the seventh edition of the Laver Cup took centre stage in Berlin, pitting some of the world’s best men’s players against one another in another showdown of Europe vs. World. While the invitational event is technically an exhibition which does not feature ranking points,…
1 Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee was the main man for the Netherlands as they beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 5-2 in their opening group match of the Nations League. Zirkzee opened the scoring for his side just 13 minutes into proceedings. RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons brilliantly manoeuvred his way into the opposition box and put…
Greece beat every single team that was placed in front of them during their qualification journey to the Paris Games, which will start at the end of the month, and now Giannis Antetokounmpo and his teammates are Olympians. The Bucks star led his nation with his 23-point performance against Croatia on Sunday, in one of…
Team of the Week – Premier League Gameweek 37 With the penultimate weekend of this season’s Premier League action now behind us, we’ve taken a look at gameweek 37’s standout performers. Represented in our Team of the Week are Sheffield United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Everton, Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa. Wes Foderingham (Sheffield United)…
In a closely contested matchup, Kawhi Leonard showcased his clutch gene as he led the Los Angeles Clippers (46-27) to a 100-97 win over the Orlando Magic (42-31) on Friday night. Leonard’s heroics included a decisive mid-range jumper with 34 seconds remaining, propelling the Clippers to their fifth win in six road games and maintaining…
The relief around the Emirates Stadium when David Raya’s sensational penalty save sent Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side into the Champions League quarter finals was palpable. It’s been a while since the Gunners could celebrate getting so far in the premier European competition, but the victory was a reward for their industry and consistency. Mikel Arteta’s…
Paul George scored game-high 33 points, leading the Los Angeles Clippers (35-16) to a hard-fought 112-106 win over the Detroit Pistons (8-44). In a closely contested matchup, the Clippers found themselves trailing the Pistons for much of the game before mounting a fourth-quarter rally. Kawhi Leonard added 24 points, supported by James Harden’s 14 and…
Jimmy Butler’s 31-point effort led the Miami Heat (25-23) to a decisive 115-106 win, snapping their seven-game losing streak against the Sacramento Kings (27-19) on Wednesday night. Josh Richardson made a significant impact, connecting on 6 of 10 3-pointers and finishing with a season-high 24 points. Bam Adebayo contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds, while…
Stephen Curry showcased his vintage brilliance, scoring 37 points with eight 3-pointers to lead the Golden State Warriors (20-24) past the Philadelphia 76ers (29-17) with a 119-107 victory. His performance included eight rebounds and seven assists. Andrew Wiggins contributed 23 points, five rebounds, and four assists, while Jonathan Kuminga added 26 points. Despite Klay Thompson…
De’Aaron Fox dropped 34 points to lead the Sacramento Kings (26-18) to a 120-115 victory over the Dallas Mavericks (25-21) on Saturday night. Despite Dallas mounting a late comeback from a 23-point deficit, Fox’s clutch layup and free throws secured the Kings’ victory. Harrison Barnes complemented Fox’s stellar performance with a 20-point contribution, playing a…
