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Romeo Lavia missed Chelsea’s clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday due to injury.Blues manager Enzo Maresca confirmed last summer’s £58million signing has a small hamstring issue.2Lavia is injured againMaresca stated the injury wasn’t ‘too much of a concern’.However, it marks yet another game Lavia is absent for after his injury troubles in his debut season last term. He made just one appearance in 2023/24, a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League that saw him play 32 minutes.Lavia waited four months for his Blues debut, then picked up a thigh injury in the game against the Eagles, ruling…
The steps for building a student golf team in 2024 differ from those that would have been necessary ten years ago or more, but the core of the process remains the same. Whether creating a new team or bringing back a team that has taken a hiatus, these five aspects, if executed well, will ensure a successful new team or a restarted team that not only lasts but also attracts interest and sustains competitiveness. Here are those five aspects. 1. Recruitment and Engagement Recruit the players. Start with a particular student who is good at golf and is interested in…
The good news for Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant? That they remain, according to our annual Top 100 NBA player rankings, among the 10 best players in the NBA.The bad news? Their grip on those spots is slipping, a reminder that their hold on the game they’ve long dominated may also soon give way — to younger players, to a slow but sure decline, to time’s inevitable victory.These three have long owned the NBA: They have owned its awards and accolades, its championships and trophies, its tendency to reward greatness, that sense of surety of the very few who…
British Cycling named its 55-rider team for the upcoming UCI Road World Championships and Para-cycling World Championships, with Olympic MTB champion Tom Pidcock leading the men’s team for the road race, which takes place on September 29 in Zürich, Switzerland.Pidcock is one of the top contenders for the elite men’s road race and will be backed up by a strong contingent of WorldTour riders including Adam and Simon Yates, Tour of Britain winner Stevie Williams, British time trial champion Josh Tarling – the country’s main contender for the men’s time trial – as well as Oscar Onley, Mark Donovan, James…
A clinical bowling display from Georgia Wareham and Linsey Smith saw Birmingham Phoenix bundled out for 54 while chasing 116 against Northern Superchargers in Match 19 of The Hundred Women’s 2024. Wareham and Smith proved too good for the Phoenix as they picked up three wickets apiece for the Superchargers. Their impressive performance ensured that the Phoenix never got close to the target, leading to a comprehensive victory for the Superchargers.Spectacular catch by Linsey SmithIn a highlight of the match, Smith took a stunning catch to dismiss Katie Levick, showcasing her agility and fielding prowess. The dismissal came off the…
A buyer appears poised to take Michael Jordan’s $14.8 million Chicago mansion off the market more than a decade after the palatial property was first listed. The NBA legend, 61, has a deal with a buyer over the nine-bedroom abode, TMZ Sports reported Tuesday, noting the listing is considered “contingent,” meaning certain elements need to be met. The buyer has not yet been revealed as of Tuesday afternoon, per TMZ. Michael Jordan appears to have found a prospective buyer for his lavish Chicago mansion that boasts No. 23 guests. Getty Images The property has been on the market since 2012.…
Sidney CrosbyCharles LeClaire-Imagn Images With the exception of the late 1990s and early 2000s, NHL superstars have been grossly underpaid. In fact, you could argue that no players have borne the brunt of the salary cap the way the best players in the NHL have.But Sidney Crosby is taking things to a new level here. An $8.7-million salary cap for a guy who had 94 points last season? There’s no reason to think Crosby isn’t capable of similar numbers in 2024-25, even at the age of 37. And if he’d not signed a two-year extension and allowed his contract to end,…
Floyd Mayweather brought his legendary boxing career to an end with a spectacular combination of punches to knock out Conor McGregor.In August 2017, the former five-weight world champion stretched his perfect record to 50-0 in a bizarre and lucrative fight with a boxing novice.5Mayweather and Mcgregor built interest in their fight with a four-city world press tourCredit: Getty Images – GettyMcGregor was the biggest star in combat sports after knocking out Eddie Alvarez to win his lightweight belt and become the first dual-weight champion in UFC history.‘Notorious’ had pretty much outgrown his sport before crossing over to boxing and testing…
Andrei Daescu was once considered the most underrated pro pickleball player in the world, but now, he and Gabe Tardio are back-to-back gold medalists on the PPA Tour. Thanks to their run of beating top teams in 2024, they are collectively known as the “Giant Slayers.” Andrei’s consistent results and professionalism have earned him respect from fellow pros and top referees alike. In our interview, he discussed everything from pro-level strategies to how amateurs can elevate their game. Drive for Show, Dink for DoughThe old golf maxim applies to pickleball, too. The game is getting faster, so why is a…
Alex OvechkinGeoff Burke-Imagn Images It is a contrast that will likely cause some controversy. With a war still waging on, the NHL has no plans of including Russia or Russian players in its upcoming international calendar of events. And yet, the league will be pulling out all the stops if Alex Ovechkin breaks the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring record this season — regardless of which political leader is featured on his social media accounts.“It’s on the top of our list in terms of potential events that we want to promote and make sure we don’t let it slip under the radar screen,”…