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Prediction: 17thLeeds looked like they would struggle early on, but manager Daniel Farke turned it around, so both he and his players deserve great credit.Dominic Calvert-Lewin proved a very shrewd signing on a free transfer from Everton, while, as expected, the Elland Road bearpit played its part.If there was a disappointment, it was the timid performance in the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Wembley.The main mission, however, was Premier League safety and that was achieved with something to spare. What I said in August: “Someone has got to buck the growing trend of ‘three up, three straight back down’…
Published On 25 May 202625 May 2026Victor Wembanyama has scored 33 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs in a 103-82 rout of Oklahoma City and level the NBA Western Conference Finals at two games each.The 22-year-old French 7ft-4-inch (2.24m) centre shot 11-of-22 from the floor, 3-of-7 from three-point range and added eight rebounds, five assists, three blocked shots and two steals in 31 minutes for the Spurs on Sunday.“I need to find ways to impact the game in many areas,” Wembanyama said. “I have a lot of responsibilities, but I’m here for it. All of us, we’re going to…
A Lamborghini Revuelto was recently involved in a high-speed incident in Georgia, after being clocked at 136 mph on a 70-mph stretch of Interstate 16. The driver was identified as Nolan Smith Jr., a linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles. According to local authorities, Smith was stopped by deputies and arrested on charges of reckless driving and excessive speeding. He was later released on bond the same day. The car in question, Lamborghini Revuelto, is powered by a 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine with three electric motors to produce a combined 1,001 horsepower. Performance is relentless. Triple-digit speeds come up in…
“If he doesn’t take it, he’ll have to vacate it, or be stripped, it’s as simple as that.”You’re a champion, you defend the belts, that’s what you’re there for, if you don’t defend them, then you’ve got to give them up and let other people have an opportunity to build their name.”
X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register Sports agency Sporting Group International has secured three sponsors for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club in a deal worth a substantial six-figure sum. EV charging specialist Easee will become front-of-shirt sponsor for the club’s men’s and women’s Metro Bank One Day Cup 2026 kits. Luxury watch brand Christophe Duchamp will become the club’s Official Watch Partner for the 2026 season. Adrian Wright, chief executive of SGI, said: “We’re excited to be working so closely with Gloucestershire Cricket and to have successfully secured these three premium deals.” Heating,…
The majority of the 42 athletes taking part used performance-enhancing substances and Enhanced Games said “13 athletes set personal bests”.The event was played out in front of a curated crowd of around 2,500, with tickets not on sale to the general public.On the track, American former world champion Fred Kerley – one of the athletes competing ‘clean’ – won the men’s 100m in 9.97 seconds, which was short of his personal best of 9.76.British swimmer Ben Proud, who won silver in the men’s 50m freestyle at the 2024 Paris Olympics, triumphed in the 50m butterfly, clocking 22.32 seconds which was…
Victor Wembanyama had 33 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks and the San Antonio Spurs held Oklahoma City to its second-lowest postseason total, beating the Thunder 103-82 in Game 4 on Sunday night to tie the Western Conference finals.De’Aaron Fox had 12 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for San Antonio, who have not lost three consecutive games all season. Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell added 13 points each. Game 5 is Tuesday in Oklahoma City, followed by Game 6 on Thursday in San Antonio, both live on Sky Sports. Image: San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle gestures…
In a draft with only current NFL quarterbacks for the 2026 season, where did Jayden Daniels land?
Itauma, 14-0 (12 KOs), is widely regarded as the future division leader. The southpaw, in March, thrashed Jermaine Franklin in five rounds and a July 25 date at London’s O2 Arena was then pencilled in for his next fight. But with Anthony Joshua subsequently annoucing he’d be fighting in Saudi Arabia on that day, it has since been reported that Itauma will instead do battle on August 8. It is now believed that the contest will occur in Manchester.
Argentina star Lionel Messi suffered an injury scare before the World Cup, requesting to be substituted during Inter Miami’s Major League Soccer game on Sunday.Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos later suggested the 38-year-old forward’s replacement against the Philadelphia Union was precautionary because of pitch conditions in a wet Miami.The 2022 World Cup winner came off in the 73rd minute of the game after clutching the back of his left leg, but appeared to be walking normally as he headed straight down the tunnel.”As far as I know, we don’t have a [medical] report on that yet, but he really was fatigued,”…