Driving north from my home in West Yorkshire, I’ve often clocked a road sign marked ‘Bentham’ en route to visiting my parents in Cumbria. I presumed it was a sleepy North Yorkshire town, one where ramblers might stop off for a cup of tea or something a little stronger. It turns out I’m not a…
The entirety of Casa de Campo stretches the bounds of imagination. The place is huge, with nearly five miles of Caribbean coastline fronting some 7,000 acres of resort property. There is Minitas, the requisite beach club with one of this author’s favorite beach bars in the world. There is Altos de Chavon, high above a…
During Adam Silver’s media availability before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, he was asked about the league’s ongoing broadcast rights negotiations. The NBA is close to finalizing deals with ESPN, NBC and Amazon worth $76 billion over seasons, though a report surfaced this week that TNT hasn’t been ruled on a fourth package. “Of…
According to the league’s communications department, Anthony Edwards has exceeded 100 million views on the NBA’s social and digital platforms since the beginning of the playoffs. LeBron James holds the top spot with 130 million views. During the regular season, Edwards ranked as the seventh most-viewed player on the league’s digital platforms. Furthermore, Edwards has…
Photo: Peter Baba Since the playoffs began, the Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has garnered over 100 million views across NBA social platforms, placing him second only to LeBron James in terms of engagement. Edwards concluded the regular season as the seventh most-watched player and has since experienced the highest growth in Instagram followers among…
Serbia head coach Svetislav Pesic has expressed optimism about facing Team USA in their first game at the 2024 Paris Olympics, viewing it as an advantageous start for his squad. In a statement following the Olympic draw, Pesic emphasized the strategic benefit of confronting the formidable American team early in the tournament. Highlighting the importance…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, February 29, 2024 Stars shared varied views on the new partnership between the ATP and Public Investment Fund.. The Saudi-sponsored Public Investment Fund and ATP announced a multi-year partnership pact yesterday. More: James Blake Q&A More: Richard Evans Q&A A primary part of partnership sees the PIF becoming the official naming partner…
Steve Kerr, the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, agreed with the NBA’s decision to penalize Draymond Green for hitting Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the head. Kerr addressed the suspension for the first time before the game against the Los Angeles Clippers, acknowledging that the league considered Green’s previous violations in handing…
