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PARIS, France (AFP) — Roger Federer officially returned to world number one as the latest ATP rankings were released on Monday, replacing old rival Rafael Nadal at the summit. The 36-year-old, who beat Andre Agassi’s record as the oldest-ever No.1 en route to winning the Rotterdam Open title last week, will now look to stretch his lead over Nadal before the start of the claycourt season. “It’s unbelievable to be number one again after all these (six) […]
by Kieran Canning © Agence France-Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Eden Hazard admitted he must show more on the Champions League stage for Chelsea if he is to justify comparisons to five-time Ballon d’Or winners Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. Hazard goes head-to-head with Messi when Barcelona visit Stamford Bridge in the first leg of their last-16 clash on Tuesday. The Belgian has won Player of the Year awards for his part in leading Chelsea to […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Team LeBron upstaged Team Stephen 148-145 in the NBA All-Star Game Sunday in a thrilling duel that featured spectacular plays at both ends of the court by the game’s premier players. Team LeBron staged a second half rally and then got the defensive stops they needed late to win the mid-February classic under the new selection format after trailing by two points at the half. Playing-captain LeBron James finished […]
by Andy Scott Agence France Presse SEVILLE, Spain (AFP) — Man of the moment Marco Asensio scored twice and Cristiano Ronaldo was also on target as Real Madrid kept up the feel-good factor with a thrilling 5-3 victory at Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday night. Madrid had been 2-1 down at half-time in a fantastic game at the Benito Villamarin, but they came roaring back in the second half with Sergio Ramos, Asensio […]
by Greg Heakes © Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — A defiant LeBron James said Saturday he would continue to speak up about social issues and racism in America despite criticism this week from conservative commentators. The NBA superstar says it is his duty as a parent and role model to use his platform to come to the defense of those that don’t have a voice. “To be an African-American kid and growing up in […]
Kristoffer Maglunog EBC Arizona Bureau PHOENIX, Arizona (Eagle News) – One of the most popular volleyball tournaments in the U.S., the Festival Fiesta Tournament features 424 girls teams from 10 states and Canada. Girls from ages 12-18 are competing in a two-day tournament at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Photo Credit: Kristoffer Maglunog, EBC Arizona Bureau
by Nick Reeves © Agence France-Presse GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AFP) — Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu disclosed he had never “fully healed” from the serious injury that almost scuppered his Olympics after clinching the first back-to-back men’s figure skating title in more than six decades on Saturday. The 23-year-old cemented his status as the modern day ‘ice prince’ when overcoming a three-month injury hiatus to add Pyeongchang gold to his Sochi 2014 success and emulate American Dick Button, Olympic […]
by Greg Heakes © Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Team World attacked the rim and dominated from three-point range as the internationals kicked off the NBA 2018 All-Star Weekend festivities with a 155-124 victory over Team USA on Friday. Serbian guard Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 26 points and drained seven of 13 from beyond the arc and his Sacramento Kings teammate Buddy Hield tallied a team-high 29 points in the Rising Stars Game at Staples […]
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AFP) — American prodigy Nathan Chen became the first figure skater to land six quads as he set an Olympic record in the free skate at the Pyeongchang Winter Games on Saturday. Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu clinched the title with compatriot Shoma Uno second and Javier Fernandez of Spain third. Chen, 18, was out of contention for a medal after bombing on Friday in a nervy short programme that left him languishing in 17th place […]
Tennie Sumague and Abigail Vital EBC New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) — It was a night to remember at Madison Square Garden where one dog was chosen Best in Show at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Dog Show competition. The winner of the coveted title belonged to Flynn, the Bichon Frise of the Non-Sporting group. The adorable and cuddly five-year-old dog beat out six dogs of different groups: Ty the Giant Schnauzer (Working) , […]
Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) — On the 50th anniversary of their first game at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks were looking to take command against the Washington Wizards. Up by as many as 27, the Knicks were on fire led by Tim Hardaway Jr’s 32 of his game high 37 points in the first half. But Bradley Beal and the Wizards sparked a magical comeback – the […]
Norman Castro EBC New York Bureau NEW YORK — The Winter Olympics is when obscurity becomes mainstream. Baseball, football, basketball, soccer, and alike get put in the backburner for other sports. Hockey, ice skating, skiing, curling, and snowboarding are among these sports that take center stage during the two-week event held every four years. South Korea plays host at this year’s Olympics, where the athletes of these sports take the spotlight. Snowboarding has grown in […]
