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LOS ANGELS, United States (AFP) — The Milwaukee Bucks gave their NBA playoff push another boost on Sunday, fighting off a furious fourth-quarter San Antonio Spurs’ rally to hold on for a 106-103 win. Giannis Antetokounmpo returned from injury to score 25 points for the Bucks, who almost blew a 15-point lead with eight minutes to go. The Spurs stormed back to get within three points, with less than a minute left on the clock, […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — LeBron James didn’t sleep well before an early afternoon game in New York, but he was rested enough to knock out Brooklyn and stretch Cleveland’s win streak to five games. James scored 37 points, pulled down 10 rebounds and passed out a game-high eight assists to lead the Cavaliers over the host Nets 121-114. “I don’t know how I came away with that energy. I only got about three […]
by Emmeline Moore © Agence France-Presse MILAN, Italy (AFP) — Olympic figure skating champion Alina Zagitova, who stunned in Pyeongchang four weeks ago, again left the crowd speechless in Milan on Friday but for a different reason — delivering a free skate in which she struggled to stay on her feet. The 15-year-old fell three times to finish fifth at the world championships, ending her bid for a sweep of all the major titles in […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Kemba Walker scored 46 points Thursday in leading the Charlotte Hornets to a record-shattering 140-79 romp over visiting Memphis, one of the most lopsided routs in NBA history. The 61-point victory margin was the largest in any NBA game since 1998 and marked only the sixth time in league history a team won by 60 or more points. “It was fun. The crowd was into it. It was good to […]
by Robert Smith Agence France Presse MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) — Defending champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he hadn’t yet reached the peak of his powers as he embarks on the weekend’s Australian Grand Prix in search of a fifth Formula One crown. Hamilton, who is reportedly about to sign a new contract with Mercedes, says he is ready to break down new barriers at the age of 33. While appearing disinterested for large parts of […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — LeBron James shrugged off five absent players and an ill coach with a virtuoso performance Wednesday, rallying the host Cleveland Cavaliers over NBA Eastern Conference leader Toronto 132-129. The three-time NBA champion and four-time NBA Most Valuable Player scored 35 points, passed out 17 assists and had seven rebounds with no turnovers, making the most assists in any NBA game by a player without losing the ball. “I’ve never […]
by Emmeline Moore © Agence France-Presse MILAN, Italy (AFP) — Italian veteran Carolina Kostner outshone newly-crowned Olympic champion Alina Zagitova to grab a slender lead after the women’s short programme at the world figure skating championships in Milan on Wednesday. Zagitova, 15, bidding to top a golden debut to her first senior season in which she has won every competition, including gold in Pyeongchang four weeks ago, trails the 31-year-old Italian by a slim […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Marcus Morris drained a three-pointer with 1.2 seconds left to lift the Boston Celtics to a 100-99 NBA victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. With Celtics star Kyrie Irving still sidelined by a sore left knee, Jayson Tatum led Boston with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Morris contributed 21 as the Celtics snapped Oklahoma City’s six-game winning streak. Russell Westbrook scored 27 points with eight rebounds and […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Cleveland guard Kyle Korver has been excused from the team to be with his family after the death of his younger brother, the Cavaliers said Tuesday. “We are very sad to share that Cavaliers guard Kyle Korver’s brother, Kirk, passed away today,” the Cavaliers said in a statement. “Kyle has been excused from the team to be with his family. We extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt best to […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James unleashed his 16th triple-double of the season Monday as the Cleveland Cavaliers welcomed Kevin Love back from injury with a 124-117 NBA win over the Milwaukee Bucks. It was an upbeat ending to a difficult day, with the Cavs announcing earlier that head coach Tyronn Lue was taking some time off to deal with health concerns. Love, a five-time All-Star, played his first game since breaking his […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is to take a break from coaching after health concerns forced him from courtside for the third time this season, the team confirmed on Monday. Lue left Saturday’s 114-109 victory over the Chicago Bulls at halftime after complaining of feeling unwell. It came just over a month after he left the court during a game against Orlando on February 6. He also sat out […]
By Norman Castro EBC New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) – In what has been a rough stretch for the New York Knicks, losing the last nine games, they look to get back to their winning ways against the Charlotte Hornets. Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 25 points as a strong 42-point third quarter performance helped the Knicks coast to a 124-101 victory over the Charlotte Hornets Saturday night. The win ended the Knicks nine-game […]
