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OG Anunoby is an NBA champion. That will never be taken away from him, even if the history books don’t tell the whole story.As a second-year forward with the Toronto Raptors, the up-and-coming Anunoby played a big role primarily off the bench for Canada’s team as it earned 58 wins and the No. 2 seed during the regular season. Right before the playoffs, however, Anunoby underwent an emergency appendectomy, forcing him to miss the entire playoff run that culminated in the Raptors winning their first championship.“Of course I wanted to play,” Anunoby told The Athletic. “I wish I played, but…
The Denver Broncos went 11-2 in one-score games last season, tying an NFL record for the most one-score victories in a single season. Overall, the Broncos went 14-3 in 2025, including 12 comeback wins.Each of those close wins built confidence, and quarterback Bo Nix was clutch in the biggest moments.“I think, honestly, as a head coach of a team and recognizing it was great to see us, compared to the year before, play very well in those one-score games,” coach Sean Payton said in March. “That’s a by-product of a little confidence, and it started, I think, in Philadelphia. If…
Virat Kohli, widely regarded as one of the greatest Test batters of his generation, continues to earn admiration for his deep love and passion for the longest format of the game. Even after retiring from Test cricket in May 2025, Kohli has repeatedly spoken about how much the format means to him, something that recently drew huge praise from England legend Ian Botham.Kohli brought down the curtain on his illustrious Test career on May 12, 2025, finishing with 9,230 runs in 123 matches along with a remarkable legacy as one of India’s most successful Test captains. Despite stepping away from…
On the track, the Williams Formula One team are attempting to revive former glories through their talented driving team of Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz and the team principal, James Vowles.Away from the track, the team and their parent company, Dorilton, are embroiled in a messy dispute with a former executive, Claudia Schwarz, who was dismissed in 2022. In court filings she alleges she was fired after raising concerns about sexism towards her and racism, with claims drawing in Lewis Hamilton’s foundation and the artists Wyclef Jean and Shaggy. The ultimate ownership of the Williams team is also questioned by…
The Premier League will move to new financial rules in July, called squad cost ratio.It is designed to ensure competition for European places but allowing those who do not qualify to spend more money.The nine teams in Europe can only spend 70% of their revenue on their squad, per Uefa’s rule.For the other 11, it starts at 85% but could potentially go as high as 115%.Uefa sees this as a problem. It fears clubs in Europe will have to spend more to sign players and to keep those they already have.Take Bournemouth’s signing of Rayan from Vasco de Gama in…
The Philadelphia Eagles had a full-team practice Wednesday, the first of its kind this season that the media was able to watch. Team periods were short and rain forced the action inside the practice bubble, but there were still some observations to be made.• As a reminder, OTAs are voluntary. Players not in attendance (in alphabetical order):WR A.J. BrownLB Jihaad Campbell (shoulder injury)iDL Jalen CarterRT Lane JohnsonEDGE Joe Tryon-ShoyinkaWR Dontayvion WicksThe Eagles did have perfect attendance on Tuesday, with the exception of one unnamed player. Spoiler: It was A.J.Rookie S Cole Wisniewski was present but did not practice.• Heading into…
Brendan Sorsby’s days playing college football very well could be over, as the NCAA denied his application for reinstatement on Tuesday amid an investigation into the “thousands of online bets” he allegedly placed on various sports—putting his remaining eligibility in jeopardy. Sorsby recently completed a 35-day inpatient rehab program for gambling addiction at Algamus in Goodyear, Ariz., and will return to Texas Tech’s campus this week.While the university is now set to appeal the NCAA’s decision on its transfer quarterback, time is quickly running out on his potential reinstatement. Sorsby likely wants to continue playing football in 2026, and if…
LIVE REVIEW & INTERVIEW | LOGAN’S CLOSE w/ Sarah Shaun | LEITH CRICKET CLUB, EDINBURGH | 21st May 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5. “Is that mine?” Scott asked, pointing at a Tennent’s can on the stage floor at Leith Cricket Club. Room full of folk who knew the answer. That’s Logan’s Close. Silly and right and local in a way that doesn’t need explaining. I’d caught him outside earlier, having a smoke between soundcheck and doors. Asked him about the Crazy George’s line in ‘Hot Blondes in Your Area Tonight’. My dad spotted it first — we listen…
The Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani took his Arsenal super-fandom up a notch on Wednesday when he attended Eid al-Adha prayers in the Bronx wearing an Arsenal themed kurta.Images of Mamdani’s kurta – a traditional loose-fitting tunic – based on Arsenal’s 2025-26 navy and red lightning bolt away shirt, went viral.Mamdani was born and raised in Uganda and is New York’s first Muslim and Asian-American mayor.He began supporting Arsenal at the age of 10 when his uncle bought him a set of fridge magnets with the images of Gunners stars including Sylvain Wiltord, David Seaman, Sol Campbell, and…
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has praised Football Australia for “reuniting old soccer and new football” in a video message, as the sport’s national body grapples with financial pain and cultural turmoil.FA’s annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday was marked by news it was on track to lose $5m in 2026 and the failure of two nominee directors backed by A-League clubs to win a place on the board.The AGM also featured a surprise address from Infantino, who sent a prerecorded video message.The Fifa boss praised FA for its work in the region, and described the inaugural season of the Australian…