Sixers big man Joel Embiid is very close to making his return to the court after being sidelined for two months with a meniscus injury. The reigning MVP could make his return as early as Tuesday, NBA insider Shams Charania says. “76ers star Joel Embiid is nearing comeback as soon as Tuesday’s home game vs….
Chen Xuyuan, who previously served as the president of China’s Football Federation (CFA), has been sentenced to life in prison due to corruption charges. During his tenure from 2019 to 2023, Xuyuan held the position of the head of the CFA, when he, along with other former staff members, faced allegations of participating in corruption…
The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Tennis Championships, the international men’s pro tennis tournament held annually in Vero Beach, Florida since 1995, has been recognized by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for its excellence through its new Tournament Recognition Program. The ITF recently launched a Tournament Recognition Program to reward tournaments who perform well under its…
Liverpool could potentially be about to receive more bad news on the injury front as Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez were removed from the field of play against Sparta Praha on Thursday night. The Reds have been plagued by injuries in recent weeks but they have managed to come through the storm to win all…
The NBA has announced that Pistons’ center Isaiah Stewart will serve a three-game suspension without pay for his involvement in a pre-game altercation with Suns’ player Drew Eubanks last week in Phoenix. According to the league’s statement, Stewart punched and pushed Eubanks during the incident. The suspension is set to commence on Thursday against Indiana….
Nick Kyrgios is a much-maligned tennis figure who is often harshly criticized by the media, according to compatriot Dane Sweeny. Sweeny is a 23-year-old Australian who features predominantly on the ATP Challenger and recently broke the world’s Top 200 after a runner-up finish at the Burnie 2 Challenger on home soil this past weekend. Sweeny…
US Open Girls’ champion Katherine Hui. Photo credit: San Diego Open Home hero Katherine Hui will play San Diego Open qualifying. San Diego native Hui, the reigning US Open girls’ champion, has been awarded a wild card into the qualifying tournament of the Cymbiotika San Diego Open. The 2024 Cymbiotika San Diego is scheduled for Saturday, February…
3 Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his company INEOS will officially become a minority owner of Manchester United now that his takeover has received the official stamp of approval. Journalist Ben Jacobs reported on X that the Football Association has officially approved Ratcliffe’s stake in Man United. Jim Ratcliffe now has FA approval on his Manchester…
According to NHL insider Kevin Weekes: “**Breaking News* I’m told @MapleLeafs Reilly will receive a 5 Game Suspension.” The news comes after Rielly was scheduled for an in-person hearing but needed to have the hearing digitally due to poor weather that wouldn’t allow him to travel to New York. The fact he was having an…
By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Monday, February 12, 2024 Sunshine is heading to San Diego. Former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki, nicknamed “Sunshine” for her positive disposition, has accepted a wild card into this month’s San Diego Open. More: Richard Evans Q&A The 2024 Cymbiotika San Diego is scheduled for Saturday, February 24th–Sunday, March 3rd…
