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“He aided Toronto to four playoff appearances and one World Series run”
“When asked about what could feature in the sequel, Fogelson pointed to Jackson’s 1993 Super Bowl halftime performance as an example.”
“Still just 23 years old, Gusto has made 134 appearances for Chelsea since signing from Lyon in 2023.”
“At its third World Cup, Canada is off to the Round of 16 for the first time in its history, Eustáquio’s strike having pulled the nation into nirvana.”
“his first delivery after the announcement took a New Zealand wicket.”
“According to CBS News, roughly 70 of the 104 matches land on the free FOX network rather than FS1”
“Oh, I'm sure he'll hate it,” Schneider said of Bichette’s likely response to extra attention from the crowd, according to Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling. “I think he'll tip his helmet. But I'm sure you won't get a smile. You may get a smile in…”
“The right-back has also picked up 13 caps for France and is in the squad at the World Cup this summer.”
“Eustáquio’s strike having pulled the nation into nirvana... [and] confirmed a 1-0 victory”
“The Daily Express, external says it was 'entirely predictable' that his first delivery after the announcement took a New Zealand wicket.”
“Messi has five goals in two games”
“The NBA free agency period officially begins at 6 p.m. ET on June 30”
“Elliot Anderson is due to arrive from Nottingham Forest for £116million, while Gusto is also on their shopping list as they look to strengthen at right-back.”
“South Africa dominated possession, but over 50 percent of its passes were between its center backs and keeper Ronwen Williams”
“The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years.”
“per Wikipedia’s Group J record his brace against Austria pushed him past Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer with 18 goals.”
“that 41-year old still scored nearly 21 points per game on 51.5% shooting with the Los Angeles Lakers this past season”
“Chelsea have already agreed a deal for another right-back this summer, reaching an initial agreement with Atalanta over a €60 million (£51.6m) deal to sign Marco Palestra The Blues beat Inter Milan to the Italy international and have agree…”
“his first World Cup minutes Sunday, returning from a hamstring injury, helped change the game”
“Ireland claimed a first win in the Women's T20 World Cup when they defeated the West Indies by six wickets.”
“pushed Algeria hard before losing 2-1”
“During the regular season, he managed 8.8 boards, 1.2 blocks and 0.9 steals per game while tallying one of the highest offensive rebounding rates (4.2 per game) in the league”
“...while Atalanta also have a 10 per cent sell-on clause.”
“handed it a winnable game against a South African side that upset South Korea to make it this far.”
“Saturday, June 27 at 10:00 p.m. ET and 7:00 p.m. PT. That is 3:00 a.m. BST in the UK, 4:00 a.m. CEST in central Europe, 11:00 p.m. in Argentina and 5:00 a.m. on Sunday in Jordan and the Gulf.”
“Robinson was a 40% free throw shooter this year, only puts up three shots per game, and averaged fewer than 20 minutes per game across 60 contests”
“Palestra has agreed a five-year contract with Chelsea worth €5m (£2.5m) per season, a deal which doubled Inter’s offer.”
“South Africa dominated possession, but over 50 percent of its passes were between its center backs and keeper Ronwen Williams...”
“The Algeria vs Austria live stream kicks off in Kansas City on Saturday, June 27 at 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT, which is 4:00 AM CEST on Sunday, June 28.”
“He’s just 23 years old and scored 14.6 points per game last year, while hitting over 40% from three-point range”
“However, Chelsea have slapped a huge asking price of £75m on the France international and that is putting Manchester City off a move.”
“At its third World Cup, Canada is off to the Round of 16 for the first time in its history...”
“Free in the UK (BBC iPlayer), Ireland (RTE Player), Australia (SBS On Demand) and Brazil (CazeTV).”
“After an All-NBA campaign where he averaged 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game”
“The 23-year-old remains under contract at Chelsea until 2030, on the same contract he signed after his £30.7m move from Lyon three years ago.”
“NBA teams can officially start negotiating with free agents beginning at 3 p.m. Tuesday.”
“Argentina sit top after beating Algeria 3-0 and Austria 2-0.”
“Duren averaged just 10.2 points and 8.5 rebounds per game in the postseason. He scored fewer than 10 points seven times in 14 games”
“Alonso is still yet to officially start his role as Chelsea manager, with his four-year contract beginning on July 1.”
“The Warriors are “expected to top out at” around $15 million for LeBron James”
“Austria opened with a 3-1 win over Jordan before that loss to Argentina, leaving Ralf Rangnick’s side on three points and in control of their own fate: avoid defeat here and they should advance, either inside the top two or as one of the b…”
“The 33-year old Powell is an unrestricted free agent”
“The Italian left Chelsea in January and is set to replace Pep Guardiola this summer at Manchester City...”
“The Warriors are “expected to top out at” around $15 million for LeBron James and are reportedly interested in acquiring Collin Sexton and Anfernee Simons.”
“Jordan, also on three points after edging Algeria 2-1, face Argentina at the exact same time, which is no accident.”
“That said, the 41-year old still scored nearly 21 points per game on 51.5% shooting with the Los Angeles Lakers this past season.”
“One of the three host nations became the first team into the last 16 of the World Cup as the Canadian’s edged South Africa in Los Angeles.”
“On June 18, ESPN NBA insider Anthony Slater revealed the Warriors are willing to offer James a non-taxpayer, mid-level, team-friendly deal of $15.1 million this offseason, and it appears that number will remain the same.”
“Algeria arrive on zero points and need a heavy win to stay alive, and the opponent could hardly carry more history.”
“During the regular season, he managed 8.8 boards, 1.2 blocks and 0.9 steals per game while tallying one of the highest offensive rebounding rates (4.2 per game) in the league.”
“It was a largely forgettable game but there was a rare piece of quality late on as Eustaquio produced a classy finish in the 92nd minute.”
“James is set to enter his 24th NBA season”
“the 1982 Disgrace of Gijon, when Austria and West Germany played out a convenient 1-0 result that sent both through at Algeria’s expense, is the reason FIFA now plays final group games simultaneously.”
“The counterpoint, though, is that Robinson was a 40% free throw shooter this year, only puts up three shots per game, and averaged fewer than 20 minutes per game across 60 contests.”
“Canada had never picked up a point at the World Cup before this year but progressed from their group with a win and a draw and now have their first ever knockout stage victory.”
“and will turn 42 in late December.”
“SBS On Demand shows all 104 fixtures free, which makes an Australian server a solid second option for English commentary.”
“He’s just 23 years old and scored 14.6 points per game last year, while hitting over 40% from three-point range.”
“Raducanu was set to play Antonia Ruzic at 1pm on Monday and was hopeful that she was able to manage the nagging injury through the match.”
“Last season, James averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists for the Lakers”
“The match is in Kansas City.”
“Duren averaged just 10.2 points and 8.5 rebounds per game in the postseason. He scored fewer than 10 points seven times in 14 games.”
“and would be the lowest annual salary he’s had since he signed a four-year, $60 million extension with the Cavaliers in 2007.”
“This Group J finale is free to watch in several countries, and a couple of them broadcast with no account at all.”
“He played Golden State in four consecutive NBA Finals with the Cavaliers beginning in 2015.”
“The Warriors got the better of James by winning those matchups in 2015, 2017 and 2018.”
“Simons averaged 14.2 points and 2.4 assists per game last season.”
“Sexton saw increased minutes when he landed in Chicago and started averaging more points per game (17.5) and rebounds (2.9).”
“But now, with their second series win over the Padres in as many tries this year, their 10-game cushion is starting to feel insurmountable.”
“The Dodgers’ division lead was in no sort of danger entering this week’s series, even after the Padres trimmed it to eight games with a win in Friday night’s opener.”
“The Dodgers would cling to the lead the rest of the way, getting a five-inning, one-run start out of Emmet Sheehan, then four stressful innings of one-run ball from the bullpen.”
“So we’ll use this space to focus on Freeland — who has not been swinging the bat well lately (.182 average with only two extra-base hits his last 21 games) but helped get both of the Dodgers’ scoring rallies started Sunday.”
“In the fifth, he reached again as the leadoff man by drawing a full-count walk off King, marking only the sixth time this month he’d reached safely twice in a game.”
“Pages is becoming the latest victim of the Dodgers’ two-hole curse. After going hitless in three at-bats on Sunday (he was hit by a pitch in his two other trips to the plate), Pages is now batting just .208 this month, which he has spent e…”
“Eric Lauer (3-5, 4.87 ERA) will start and not follow an opener, manager Dave Roberts said pregame.”
“Left-handed rookie Gage Jump (3-1, 2.04 ERA) will square off against him.”
“Dating back to Webb’s eight‑inning gem to finish their last homestand, their pitching staff has produced MLB’s lowest ERA, but it has resulted in only a 7-5 record.”
“Canada made them proud as the Reds advanced to their first-ever Round of 16 at a World Cup by defeating South Africa 1-0 on a stoppage time goal by Stephen Eustaquio to send them through.”
“the only player to start all three group-stage games”
“play him 86 minutes against Turkey”
“he’s the only player to start all three group-stage games and in the midst of an excellent World Cup.”
“It seemed excessive to play him 86 minutes against Turkey in a meaningless match”
“That does give him something of a leadership role in the squad, albeit in unorthodox fashion. When the program wanted to wine and dine Balogun during its push to get him to commit in 2023, for example, McKennie was one of the players at th…”
“Given McKennie’s versatility — at various points this season, he lined up at practically every spot on the field for Juventus”
“Along with Pulisic and Adams, he’s also one of the faces of the program’s post-2017 resurgence”
“I hope, like Malik, he can continue this not just here, but carry it into the following seasons.”
“But the decision to accept what was the tournament’s last singles wild card, according to the Associated Press, was more difficult... Williams... added that she made her decision one day before the deadline on Monday”
“Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam winner in singles, added that she made her decision...”
“The Williams sisters last won a Wimbledon title in 2016, and will face Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra in the first round this year.”
“Meanwhile, Serena will face 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint on Tuesday.”
“She famously announced she was 'evolving' away from tennis in 2022, without using the word retirement.”
“Williams... returned to the sport earlier this month in doubles action... She teamed up with 19-year-old Victoria Mboko in doubles at the Queen’s Club tournament earlier this month in her return to the sport. Williams later played with Kar…”
“The Raptors and Clippers have held real trade conversations this weekend on sending Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto, according to the league sources.”
“The 2018-2019 season was one for the ages for Leonard as he led Toronto to its first championship in franchise history and was crowned Finals MVP after the Raptors dethroned the Warriors, the reigning back-to-back champions.”
“if a reunion between Leonard and the Raptors happens, Toronto would prefer trading Brandon Ingram as opposed to trading RJ Barrett.”
“Ingram is coming off his second career All-Star season after averaging 21.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game last season.”
“Barrett was a former third overall pick by the Knicks in the 2019 NBA Draft. He is coming off a season in which he averaged 19.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.”
“Leonard is set to enter the final year of his contract and will make $50.3 million this season.”
“Ingram makes $40 million next season and has a player option of $41.9 million next year.”
“The Netherlands has looked like one of the tournament’s most complete teams, topping Group F with seven points while scoring 10 goals across three matches to emerge as a legitimate title contender.”
