China women's team pips Japan to claim Asia Cup title
BEIJING : China's women's basketball team claimed their first FIBA Asia Cup title since 2011 after beating defending champions Japan 73-71 in a close final in Sydney, Australia on Sunday.
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'Bazball Lights Up WWE Money In The Bank, Sets Twitter On Fire
WWE Money in the Bank 2023 took place at the O2 Arena in London Saturday. The premium live event kicked off with the Men's Money in the Bank ladder match, featuring Damian Priest, Shinsuke Nakamura, LA Knight, Ricochet, Butch, Santos Escobar and YouTuber Logan Paul. The first match kicked off with all six men going after Paul, who had got a wild card entry into the match. While Priest eventually pulled out the briefcase to guarantee himself a championship match in the future, it was the local boy Butch who caused mayhem in the contest.
Novak Djokovic 'hungry for success' as he begins Wimbledon trophy hunt
Serbian great Novak Djokovic said he is hungry for more success as he begins his Wimbledon title defence, searching for a 24th Grand Slam singles title.
"Lost One Of My Mates...": Nathan Lyon Blasts Kevin Pietersen Over 'Concussion Comment'
One of the greatest batters of his generation, former England captain Kevin Pietersen has been a big talking point for some of the comments he has made during the Ashes 2023 as a pundit. From criticising the England team's approach during certain phases of the game, to receiving sharp retorts from Australian great Ricky Ponting over certain comments, Pietersen hasn't often found himself making the headlines. Now, the England great probably crossed a line in suggesting that the injured Nathan Lyon only came out to bat on Day 4 of the second Ashes Test to get 'concussed'.
Watch: 'Hobbling' Nathan Lyon's Brave Ashes Effort For Australia vs England Gets Adulation At Lord's
Nathan Lyon came hobbling out to bat as Australia set England a Lord's record 371 to win the second Ashes Test on Saturday. There had been doubts over whether Lyon, appearing in his 100th consecutive Test, would feature again in this match after suffering a calf injury while fielding on Thursday. But the off-spinner received a standing ovation from spectators at the 'Home of Cricket' after coming out to bat with Australia 264-9. For all his bravery, Lyon was still struggling to run.
Medvedev says all-conquering Djokovic is the 'greatest'
Daniil Medvedev has no doubt that Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player in history and the world number three believes the Serbian's ability to conjure up victories even on his bad days sets him apart from the rest.
DeChambeau eagles the final hole to take LIV Golf lead in Spain
SOTOGRANDE, Spain: Bryson DeChambeau made eagle on his final hole at the par-5 17th for an 8-under 63 and a one-shot lead over Talor Gooch on Saturday in LIV Golf-Valderrama.
Australia Take Control Of Women's Ashes Thanks To T20 Win
Australia took a dominant grip of the multi-format women's Ashes with a four-wicket victory in the first T20 of the series on Saturday. Beth Mooney's 61 not out steered the world T20 champions home with one ball to spare at Edgbaston chasing 154 to win. After winning the sole Test match of the series, the visitors now lead 6-0 on points with just 10 left to play for, courtesy of two points for a win in the two remaining T20 clashes and three one day internationals. Australia captain Alyssa Healy, who played despite managing two fractured fingers, won the toss and elected to field first.