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GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AFP) — American prodigy Nathan Chen became the first figure skater to land six quads as he set an Olympic record in the free skate at the Pyeongchang Winter Games on Saturday. Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu clinched the title with compatriot Shoma Uno second and Javier Fernandez of Spain third. Chen, 18, was out of contention for a medal after bombing on Friday in a nervy short programme that left him languishing in 17th place […]
Tennie Sumague and Abigail Vital EBC New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) — It was a night to remember at Madison Square Garden where one dog was chosen Best in Show at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Dog Show competition. The winner of the coveted title belonged to Flynn, the Bichon Frise of the Non-Sporting group. The adorable and cuddly five-year-old dog beat out six dogs of different groups: Ty the Giant Schnauzer (Working) , […]
Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) — On the 50th anniversary of their first game at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks were looking to take command against the Washington Wizards. Up by as many as 27, the Knicks were on fire led by Tim Hardaway Jr’s 32 of his game high 37 points in the first half. But Bradley Beal and the Wizards sparked a magical comeback – the […]
Norman Castro EBC New York Bureau NEW YORK — The Winter Olympics is when obscurity becomes mainstream. Baseball, football, basketball, soccer, and alike get put in the backburner for other sports. Hockey, ice skating, skiing, curling, and snowboarding are among these sports that take center stage during the two-week event held every four years. South Korea plays host at this year’s Olympics, where the athletes of these sports take the spotlight. Snowboarding has grown in […]
by Nick Reeves © Agence France-Presse GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AFP) — Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu took a giant step towards retaining his Olympic figure skating title with a flawless short program on Friday as arch-rival Nathan Chen’s challenge came disastrously unstuck. The Japanese star showed no ill effects from the right ankle injury that sidelined him for three months as he surged into a four-point lead with a score of 111.68. Six-time European champion Javier Fernandez of Spain […]
by Nick Reeves © Agence France-Presse GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AFP) — Filipino skating pioneer Michael Christian Martinez took to the Olympic ice on Friday — barely three weeks after coming out of retirement. The 21-year-old, who at Sochi 2014 became the first skater from the Philippines to compete at a Winter Games, had been resigned to missing out on South Korea. “I was sixth of seven at the qualifying event in Germany so I said to myself, it’s […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Nikola Jokic grabbed the fastest triple double in NBA history on Thursday as the Denver Nuggets boosted their play-off hopes with a 134-123 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Rising Serbian star Jokic bagged 16 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in 14 minutes and 33 seconds to give Denver the perfect send-off as the team heads into the All-Star break. Jokic, who eventually finished with 30 points, 15 rebounds […]
NAPLES, Italy (AFP) — Timo Werner scored a brace as RB Leipzig took a big step towards the Europa League last-16 on Thursday with a 3-1 comeback win at Serie A leaders Napoli. Algerian international Adam Ounas had put Napoli ahead after 52 minutes at a sparsely-attended San Paolo Stadium only for Ralph Hasenhuettl’s side to battle back with three late goals in the last 32, first leg tie. German international Werner equalised after 61 minutes with […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Tiger Woods has never had much luck at Riviera Country Club, and that trend continued Thursday as the former world number one carded a one-over-par 72 in the first round of the Genesis Open. Playing just his second US PGA Tour event since spinal fusion surgery in April, Woods was again erratic off the tee, but as at Torrey Pines three weeks ago used a solid short game to limit the […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Damian Lillard scored 44 points as the Portland Trail Blazers ended a seven-game losing streak against the overcame the Golden State Warriors with a 123-117 win on Wednesday. Portland overcame a 50-point display from Kevin Durant — his best in a Warriors jersey — to head into the All-Star break with a morale-boosting victory. Lillard was backed by C.J. McCollum (29 points) and Jusuf Nurkic, who finished with 17 […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — DeAndre Jordan scored a career-high 30 points as the Los Angeles Clippers sent the Boston Celtics spinning to a fourth defeat in five games with a 129-119 victory at the TD Garden on Thursday. Jordan — the Clippers’ de facto team leader — produced an inspirational performance that included 13 rebounds, three assists and four steals to give his side a deserved road victory heading into the All-Star break. […]
By Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau BROOKLYN,New York (Eagle News) — The Brooklyn Nets almost pulled the season’s greatest comeback against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday until the “brow” interfered. Anthony Davis’ 44-point performance and Rajon Rondo’s triple-double lifted the Pelicans to a 138-128 double overtime victory over the Nets to snap their three-game skid. New Orleans dominated from the start, going up 72-52 at halftime behind Davis’ 18 first half points. The […]
