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Getty Images Ben McLemore, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, has been arrested in Oregon and faces multiple sex crime charges, according to ESPN’s Baxter Holmes. The charges stem from allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2021 while he was a member of the Portland Trail Blazers. The arrest was made at Portland International Airport based on outstanding warrants for one charge of first-degree rape, one charge of first-degree unlawful sexual penetration and two charges of second-degree sexual abuse, according to the police in Lake Oswego, Ore.The alleged sexual assault took place in Lake…
In a high-stakes clash between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, Jasprit Bumrah‘s fiery spell and Dinesh Karthik‘s remarkable striking emerged as standout performances.Bumrah’s exceptional bowling spell yielded 5/21 in his four overs, after the Mumbai Indians won the toss and chose to bowl first. His feat marked the first time a bowler has taken a five-wicket haul against RCB in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).Tim David’s stunning catchOne of the most memorable moments of the game came during the 17th over of RCB’s innings. MI’s Tim…
The new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion is spotlighted on WWE’s poster for Backlash 2024.With WrestleMania 40 now over, the attention turns to WWE’s next premium live event. Backlash is taking place from Lyon, France on Saturday, May 4. Streaming live on Peacock, it has a special start time of 1 p.m. Eastern in the United States.Paul “Triple H” Levesque revealed the poster for the event on social media today. It features new champion Cody Rhodes with his title belt:A new era for a new champion… and next month, the @WWEUniverse in France helps usher it in. #WWEBacklash France streams LIVE…
Fernando Alonso has explained his decision to continue racing in Formula 1 beyond the 2024 season. The Spaniard confirmed on Thursday evening that he had signed a multi-year extension with the Silverstone-based squad, taking him into the 2026 season and the new era of technical regulations. Alonso has been pondering his F1 future for some time and opted to commit his future to Aston Martin, despite opportunities opening elsewhere on the grid. “It didn’t change much from when we spoke in February at the car launch,” Alonso told media including RacingNews365. “I needed a few races or a few weeks…
In a memorable encounter at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a much-needed win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 7 wickets. Mumbai produced stunning performance, especially with the bat as they completed the chase of 197 in just 15.3 overs.Faf du Plessis, Dinesh Karthik propels RCB to a big totalElecting to bowl first, MI bowlers led by Jasprit Bumrah (5/21) restricted RCB to a total of 196/8. Faf du Plessis (61 off 40) led the charge for RCB with a well-paced fifty, including three sixes. Dinesh Karthik (53 off 23) provided a late flourish with a quickfire knock…
Commercial Content 21+ Is the NBA MVP Award decided in February or April? Expect plenty of discourse over the season’s final few games as the NBA MVP race heats up between Luka Doncic and heavy favorite Nikola Jokic. The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor, an NBA Awards voter, tweeted, “I am strongly considering Luka Doncic for MVP,” while Mavericks players wore t-shirts with the words “Pravi MVP” (translated “Real MVP”) on them during pregame warmups Wednesday night against the Heat. While he’s still a massive underdog, it appears the betting interest in Doncic is rapidly increasing as the season comes to a…
talkSPORT have you covered for the horse racing with free racing tips and from the day’s racecard at Aintree for the Grand National festival.Tom Lunn has gone through the cards, form, going and much more to help guide your horse racing betting choices.1talkSPORT BET have you covered with Tom Lunn’s racing tips on all the day’s action!Credit: talksporttalkSPORT BET – Bet £10 Get £20 on racing – CLAIM HERE*Friday April 12th horse racing tips AINTREE1.45: Chianti Classico 4/1 (2pts)2.20: Inthewaterside 10/1 each-way (NB – 2pts)2.55: Dysart Enos 5/1 (1.5pts) & Lump Sum 16/1 each-way (1pt)3.30: Jonbon 9/4 (NAP – 2pts)4.05:…
The Oregon Ducks were loaded with talent in 2023. Now, let’s see where many of them will begin their professional careers.In the high-stakes world of the NFL Draft, the anticipation and speculation surrounding the fate of college football’s elite prospects transform the event into a spectacle of hope, strategy, and dreams fulfilled.The University of Oregon’s football program, renowned for its fast-paced offense, cutting-edge training facilities, and distinctive style of play, has become a factory for NFL-ready talent. With a rich history of producing high-caliber athletes, the Ducks are poised to add another chapter to their storied legacy in the upcoming…
MMA Hour Another shot aimed at CM Punk on last night’s AEW Dynamite show that was ultimately scrapped has been revealed. On last night’s episode of AEW Dynamite, AEW aired the backstage footage from AEW All In at Wembley Stadium last August, which saw CM Punk and Jack Perry get into a backstage altercation. The footage aired following CM Punk’s interview with Ariel Helwani on the MMA Hour, where he gave his perspective on the altercation that led to him being terminated from the company. The All In footage airing wasn’t the only shot at WWE on the show, as…
Ferrari team boss Frederic Vasseur hailed a “very strong” performance from the outfit at the Japanese Grand Prix as he noted continued progress in terms of their tyre management and race strategy. After a low-key qualifying display, Ferrari once again emerged as Red Bull’s closest rivals in race-trim at Suzuka, with fourth-placed starter Carlos Sainz backing up his victory in Australia by following home Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez for P3. READ MORE: Sainz thrilled with third place in Japan after making multiple overtakes during ‘tough’ race Charles Leclerc, meanwhile, rose from eighth to fourth on an alternate, one-stop strategy,…