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Gervonta Davis has now been officially approved to travel to Paris for the Olympics this month.The 29-year-old American boxing star is currently on probation after being jailed last year and this restricts him from travelling abroad.2Davis is going to France to support Team USACredit: Esther Lin/PBCDavis spent 44 days behind bars last summer as he violated the terms of a sentence that initially saw him avoid jail time.He’d accepted a plea deal over his November 2020 hit-and-run car crash which injured four people and so received a home detention sentence without imprisonment.However, not even a month later, Davis was jailed after all.He…

The Delhi Capitals (DC) have recently parted ways with head coach Ricky Ponting, ending a seven-year association with the Australian cricket legend. Ponting, who joined DC as head coach in 2018, leaves as the franchise gears up for the mega auction ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. His tenure saw a mix of highs and lows, with notable achievements and subsequent disappointments in recent years.Ricky Ponting’s tenure and achievementsPonting took over as head coach of DC in 2018. Under his leadership, the team made significant strides, including reaching their maiden IPL final in 2021. The team’s journey under…

Mark Cavendish’s quest to take the stage record victory in the Tour de France this summer will be backed by an impressive lineup of support riders, including Michael Mørkøv, widely rated as the best lead-out man in the world.The full lineup was released by Cavendish’s Astana Qazaqstan squad on Monday, with the British winner of 34 Tour de France stages as the headline act. Cavendish, 39, will be backed by Mørkøv, his former teammate at QuickStep who was key support for the Briton when he last won on the Tour back in 2021.Dutch sprinter Cees Bol, versatile Italian fastmen Davide Ballerini…

With each passing day, it feels like some news drops that only improve the market value of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. And on Friday, a bombshell struck that will assuredly cost team owner/president/general manager Jerry Jones even more money to extend his franchise signal-caller.Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Miami Dolphins and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa have agreed on a four-year, $212.4 million deal.Tua Tagovailoa is signing a four-year, $212.4 million extension, per @AthletesFirst. pic.twitter.com/bVgj0q3gsO— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 26, 2024How about them apples, Jones? In light of Tagovailoa receiving $53.1 million annually, yesterday’s price is no longer the same as today’s…

UConn standout Donovan Clingan arrived at the Barclays Center in style ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft. The 7-foot-2 center, who is projected to be a top-three pick in Wednesday night’s draft, looked dapper in a tuxedo and classic bow tie, with the lining of his jacket featuring a sentimental touch inside: a collage of family photos. “Just wanted to have pictures of people that have helped me get to this point, people who have guided me, on the inside of my jacket,” Clingan said on the red carpet, according to CT Insider. Donovan Clingan showing off jacket at Barclays…

He was bound to get paid the big bucks at some point. That day was Friday afternoon. After many of us questioned if he was going to get a second contract, the Miami Dolphins have officially decided that Tua Tagovailoa is the guy for them going forward. He may be slight of build, injury-prone and left-handed, but man, does he throw a beautiful spiral. Tagovailoa’s new deal is all about Mike McDaniel.Upon seeing Tagovailoa sign a four-year deal worth $212.4 million, we have to reshape our brains a bit and come to grips with the fact that he is now…

Former Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib Malik has passionately appealed to the Indian cricket team to participate in the Champions Trophy 2025, which is scheduled to be held in Pakistan. In a recent interview on the Pakistani YouTube channel Salim Khaleeq, Malik emphasized the importance of separating sports from politics, urging both nations to resolve bilateral issues independently.Shoaib Malik: A bridge between two nationsKnown for his exceptional cricketing career and his ability to connect with fans across the border, Malik has always been a symbol of Indo-Pak cricketing camaraderie. His latest appeal is seen as a significant gesture aimed at fostering better relations between the…

Luke Shaw has still not played a single minute at Euro 2024 but he could be finally set to return this weekend.The Manchester United left-back was selected as part of Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the tournament despite not playing any football at all since February due to a hamstring injury. 2Shaw hasn’t featured for England in GermanyCredit: GettyThere were plans to see him return to match fitness in the group stage but that has not been the case, with him only taking part in training so far. It has forced Kieran Trippier to fill in and that has clearly made a…

Titleist has announced an expansion of its Scotty Cameron putter range with the launch of the B3 Triple Black Design LTD putters – a special run of classic blade designs crafted in a Tour Black finish. Inspired by convertible car culture – where a black paintjob, black interior and black soft top signifies a ‘triple black’ colour combination – these special release putters feature four of  Cameron’s s most popular blade configurations, revisited with his own triple black design format: a black finish, black shaft, and black grip. At retail from July 26, and with an SRP of £729, the new…

Slowly but surely, the Philadelphia Eagles are losing franchise icons to retirement.This offseason, the Eagles saw legendary players like offensive lineman Jason Kelce and defensive tackle Fletcher Cox hang up the cleats. Now, veteran defensive end Brandon Graham appears next in line to ride into the sunset with his former longtime teammates.On Wednesday, when the Eagles kicked off their 2024 training camp, Graham declared this upcoming season would be the last of his playing days:”Last first day as a player,” Graham told reporters via Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. Nonetheless, Graham voiced a desire to remain part of…