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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James leads Cleveland against the Utah Jazz on Saturday, seeking to celebrate his 33rd birthday with a victory for a Cavs team that has dropped two straight. James insisted on Friday at the Cavs’ practice in Napa Valley, California, that three defeats in four games hadn’t caused him undue concern. “I haven’t really looked at it in that manner,” James said. “I just want to try to get […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Toronto Raptors suspended Spanish power forward Serge Ibaka for their NBA game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday after he was involved in an altercation with a team staff member. The Raptors said Ibaka violated team rules in the incident, which took place after the Raptors’ 124-107 loss at Oklahoma City on Wednesday. “Both parties have apologized. We’ve discussed this internally as a team, and we won’t be discussing it […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Tiger Woods said Friday he’s taken his game to another level, but his 2018 schedule remains unclear as he plots his comeback from injury. The 14-time major champion posted a lengthy blog on his website, reflecting on 2017 and looking ahead to a 2018 that he hopes will see him playing a full schedule and contending on the US PGA Tour. “Now, I feel I’ve taken it to another level,” Woods […]
MILAN, Italy (AFP) – Milan teenager Patrick Cutrone scored a sensational extra-time goal to dump Inter Milan out of the Italian Cup on Wednesday and book a semi-final showdown with Lazio. The 19-year-old broke through after 109 minutes under driving rain at the San Siro after the match had ended 0-0 in regular time to set up a two-legged semi-final against the Romans who saw off Fiorentina 1-0 on Tuesday. The victory was a welcome relief […]
CHICAGO, United States (AFP) — Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson has suffered a severe right ankle sprain and will miss the next six to eight weeks of the NBA season before being re-evaluated, the NBA club announced Wednesday. Jackson sustained the injury midway into the third quarter of Tuesday’s 107-83 home victory over the Indiana Pacers, immediately dropping to the court in pain. The 27-year-old backcourt standout could not put any pressure on the leg and was […]
By Tennie Sumague EBC Sports International, New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) –Preparations for the 2018 Bridgestone Winter Classic showdown between the Buffalo Sabres and the New York Rangers are underway, with the National Hockey League (NHL) busy holding events around New York City leading to the marquee game at Citifield on New Year’s Day. As part of the Winter Classic Legacy Project, the league and the New York Rangers, in partnership with […]
By Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News Service) — Joel Embiid and Kristaps Porzingis, two of the NBA’s most promising players, faced off as the visiting Philadelphia 76ers battled against the New York Knicks. The much-hyped matchup between “the Process” and “the Unicorn” grabbed the media’s attention but it was the Knicks Enes Kanter and 76ers reserve point guard T.J. McDonnell’s performances that stole the show. McDonnell capitalized on a […]
LOS ANGELES. United States (AFP) — Chicago forward Nikola Mirotic came off the bench to score 24 points and spark the visiting Bulls over Milwaukee 115-106 in an NBA matchup Tuesday. The 26-year-old Montenegro-born Spaniard made 9-of-18 from the floor, including 4-of-8 from 3-point range, and grabbed eight rebounds to spark the Bulls to their 11th win in 33 games. “Great game by us. We really stepped up,” Mirotic said. “We’re moving in the right […]
by Alison Tahmizian Meuse Agence France-Presse DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — Saudi Arabia brushed aside rulings from top clerics to host a big money chess tournament, but the gambit to improve the kingdom’s image has been jolted by regional powerplays. The landmark event and its record $2 million (1.7 million euro) prize pot come as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman looks to repackage his oil-rich nation as more welcoming — and moderate. But a […]
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) – Australia skipper Steve Smith was denied his fourth straight Boxing Day Test century on Wednesday as England fought back with five wickets to leave the hosts at 326 for eight at lunch on day two. England, already an irretrievable 3-0 down in the five-match series, dismissed Smith, Mitchell and Shaun Marsh, Tim Paine and Jackson Bird to take five for 82 in the first session in baking temperatures. Debutant Tom Curran celebrated his […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — An NBA “last two minutes” game report reviewing referee calls released Tuesday said officials missed two late Kevin Durant fouls and another by LeBron James in a controversial finish Monday. Defending champion Golden State defeated Cleveland 99-92 in a rematch of the past three NBA Finals. It also marked the third year in a row the teams have played on the holiday. James complained about being fouled twice by […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) – Four-time major winner Ernie Els clarified his status for the 2018 Masters on Tuesday, saying he is still working to qualify after receiving an honorary invitation to Augusta National next April. A five-year qualifying spot in the Masters from his 2012 British Open triumph ended this year for the 48-year-old South African. Els received an honorary invitation to appear at Augusta National during Masters week in 2018 rather than being granted […]
