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On Tuesday, the Denver Nuggets seemingly wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. While they didn’t technically clinch with their seismic victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, they took care of by far their hardest remaining opponent and gave themselves a one-game lead in the standings over both the Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Surely the defending champs would take care of business in their last two games against the Spurs and Grizzlies… right?Well… that’s not how it played out on Friday. The Nuggets controlled most of their battle with Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. They led…
Manchester City had to play Jadon Sancho at right-back to help combat his confidence in his own ability in the academy. The 24-year-old spent two years in Man City’s youth system after joining from Watford in 2015 following eight years at the Hornets. 3Sancho was part of Man City’s academy before moving onto DortmundCredit: GettyIn those two years, he became one of the most highly-rated youngsters in the world, attracting interest from all over Europe.Former City academy coach Darren Bowman used to work closely with Sancho during his time in the Citizens’ youth teams. And speaking exclusively to talkSPORT.com, Bowman described the…
Don Arnold/Getty Images Former WWE Champion Big E was recently interviewed by Sports Illustrated ahead of Wrestlemania 40, where he discussed the neck injury that he suffered two years ago, as well as the possibility of being replaced in “The New Day” due to the amount of time he’s been away from the ring. Big E explained that it was his recommendation to find a new member for the group, but his longtime tag team partners Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods wouldn’t allow it. Advertisement “I said to the boys, ‘I’ve been out for two years — if you want…
F1 returns to the Shanghai International Circuit next weekend after five years away. With multiple unknowns facing the teams and drivers at the Chinese Grand Prix, should it be hosting a sprint race? This week, Max Verstappen’s witheringly dismissed F1’s decision to hold the first sprint weekend of the season in China, sarcastically calling it a “very smart” choice. It will be the first time contemporary ground-effect F1 cars have raced at the venue and with the track having been resurfaced, there are concerns that the single hour of practice will not be enough to allow teams and drivers to…
In a thrilling debut, Australian cricketer Jake Fraser-McGurk made a memorable impression in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 while representing Delhi Capitals (DC). In a remarkable display at the Ekana Stadium on Friday, Fraser-McGurk played a key role in his team’s win against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) with a standout performance.Fifty on IPL debutFraser-McGurk introduced himself to the IPL with a dazzling half-century, scoring 55 runs off 35 balls. His innings included 3 fours and 5 towering sixes, showcasing his power-hitting capabilities. His explosive batting helped Delhi chase down the target set by LSG in just 18.1 overs,…
Rory McIlroy admitted he faced an uphill task to play his way back into contention as Tiger Woods remained focused on an unlikely Masters triumph. McIlroy struggled to a birdie-free second round of 77 at a windswept Augusta National to fall 10 shots off the lead shared by world number one Scottie Scheffler, Max Homa and Bryson DeChambeau. Woods was three shots closer to the leaders after a battling 72 saw him make a record 24th consecutive cut in the Masters, with the whole field separated by 12 shots after the cut fell at six over par. McIlroy said: “I…
3rd Quarter Report The Rockets are on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have jumped out to a 84-75 lead against the Trail Blazers. If the Rockets keep playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 40-41 in no time. On the other hand, the Trail Blazers will have to make due with a 21-60 record unless they turn things around (and fast).Who’s PlayingHouston Rockets @ Portland Trail BlazersCurrent Records: Houston 39-41, Portland 21-59How To WatchWhen: Friday, April 12, 2024 at 10 p.m. ETWhere: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter — Portland, OregonTV: ROOT Sports NorthwestFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free.…
Tiger Woods refused to give up on his dream of a 16th major title after making a record 24th consecutive cut in the Masters on another windswept day at Augusta National. Woods completed 23 holes in more than seven hours on the course on Friday, a remarkable effort from the injury-ravaged 48-year-old which prompted a standing ovation from the spectators around the 18th green. The five-time Masters champion had to shield his face from sand whipped from the bunkers on the last before tapping in to complete a second round of 72 for a halfway total of one over par.…
Jack PerryNJPW World News and notes from Friday’s Windy City Riot event, which featured multiple title changes: Jack Perry faced Shota Umino on Friday’s undercard, coming to the ring with a “Cry Me A River” jacket. Perry adopted many of CM Punk’s mannerisms including his GTS taunt, and tried for a GTS in the match as the crowd chanted about Perry being choked out or not choked out by Punk. Umino defeated Perry, and the two shook hands after the match. AEW’s Tony Khan attended the show and a fan snapped a photo of Khan chatting with Renee Paquette: Renee Paquette…
F1 returns to the Shanghai International Circuit next weekend after five years away. With multiple unknowns facing the teams and drivers at the Chinese Grand Prix, should it be hosting a sprint race? This week, Max Verstappen’s witheringly dismissed F1’s decision to hold the first sprint weekend of the season in China, sarcastically calling it a “very smart” choice. It will be the first time contemporary ground-effect F1 cars have raced at the venue and with the track having been resurfaced, there are concerns that the single hour of practice will not be enough to allow teams and drivers to…