All-Star ‘snub’ started Harden’s discontent
James Harden felt snubbed when the 76ers didn’t offer him a max contract. But that wasn’t the first snub that bothered him. According to a report from ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, …
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Naomi Osaka targets Grand Slam return at Australian Open
FILE PHOTO: Japan’s Naomi Osaka. –REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File photo NEW YORK–Naomi Osaka said she plans to compete at January’s Australian Open and will maintain a busy schedule next year when she …
Alcaraz averts an early challenge from Zverev to return to U.S. Open semifinals
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz found himself in a hint of a predicament 35 minutes into his U.S. Open quarterfinal against Alexander Zverev on Wednesday night. At 3-all in the first set under the lights in …
New Zealand Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson in doubt for Penrith Panthers clash due to injury
Star Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson is in doubt for the New Zealand club’s qualifying final against the Panthers, having been restricted at training this week due to a lower-leg injury, …
Former first-round pick announces retirement from hockey at 33 years old
33-year-old defenseman Michael Del Zotto announced his retirement on Instagram Wednesday. “Today is a bittersweet day,” Del Zotto said in his Instagram post. “I was fortunate enough to play 14 …
Carlos Yulo coach spearheads search for new talents
Carlos Yulo with his Japanese coach Munehiro Kugimiya. MUNEHIRO KUGIYAMA FACEBOOK Behind every great athlete is an equally great coach. In the case of Carlos Yulo, the two-time world champion …
Having ‘flipped the page’ on tough few years, Canucks’ Boeser motivated for camp
VANCOUVER – Struggling mentally and emotionally for most of the last two seasons, Brock Boeser said Wednesday he feels better than he has in years and is happy about starting …
Matildas stars Sam Kerr, Hayley Raso make Ballon d’Or shortlist in Aussie football first
For the first time in history, two Australians have made the shortlist for the Ballon d’Or, with Matildas Sam Kerr and Hayley Raso in the running for football’s most prestigious …
Von Miller talks missing games despite being medically cleared
Although his knee was medically cleared when the Buffalo Bills left him on the physically unable to perform list, All-Pro edge-rusher Von Miller says the team made the right call …
Chot Reyes talks about Gilas Pilipinas disappointment at Fiba World Cup
Chot Reyes is still willing to help the national program, but no longer as its coach. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net (First of a series) Yes, Gilas Pilipinas’ participation in the Fiba World …