0 of 5 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images The 2022 NBA draft delivered answers and questions in equal measure. Sure, it resolved months of speculation about where top prospects would land, but it also added plenty of more established names—Kyrie Irving, for example—to the rumor mill. Even if the picks are all in, the …
Placeholder while article actions load WIMBLEDON, England — The formidable soul walking through the door and up the steps to the dais in the elegant Wimbledon interview room Saturday did turn out to be Serena Williams, a name that might ring a bell and a presence that can make a Wimbledon feel more complete. It …
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2022 FINA WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS The time has come for the final session of the 2022 World Swimming Championships. The 8th day of racing is upon us and will feature the last 7 finals of this meet. We’ll start off with the men’s 50 backstroke and women’s 50 breast, followed by the men’s 1500 freestyle. …
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2022 FINA WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS Alas, we’ve come to the last stop on the ride: it’s the final night of pool swimming at the 2022 FINA World Championships. It should be a great closing night of competition: on the schedule is the men’s 50 back, women’s 50 breast, men’s 1500 free, women’s 50 free, women’s …
0 of 8 Arturo Holmes/Getty Images The 2022 NBA draft is in the books, and the night delivered plenty of surprises and big moments. The first three names called were the ones we expected, but they came in a different order. Of course, trades were made. Some players slid. Others rose. To see the biggest …
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The Stanley Cup Final will last at least six games this year after the Tampa Bay Lightning won Game 5 3-2, keeping the Colorado Avalanche away from the Cup for at least two more days. Game 6 is Sunday in Tampa (8 ET, ABC and ESPN+). With Colorado leading the series 3-2, what are the …
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Placeholder while article actions load ARLINGTON, Tex. — Concerted load management is a new theme for the Washington Nationals’ player development operation. The latest to experience that are their top three prospects: Cade Cavalli, Cole Henry and Brady House. Cavalli, a 23-year-old righty, has not pitched since June 16 and could wind up skipping multiple …
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Adrian Sampson draws a start this afternoon, and I’ll be fascinated to see how he looks. Recall, his last appearance – very low-leverage long relief – featured a shocking volume of whiffs from a guy who doesn’t really do that. I don’t know how much it would matter if he flashes the same stuff again, …
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Serena Williams looked on great form on Saturday as she showed off her backhand during a training session at London’s All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. The American tennis ace, 40, also sported black tape on her face as she prepared to take part in the Wimbledon tennis tournament after gaining a wildcard entry …
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It’s not a stretch at all to say that we are witnessing a pivotal moment for a handful of future UFC title contenders — and possibly champions — on Saturday. By now, the narrative surrounding the UFC Vegas 57 main event has shifted from it being a hardcore fan’s delight to a must-see matchup of …
