NBA West finals: Thunder use big 2nd half in Game 1 win over Timberwolves
The Western Conference finals sees the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder and the No. 6 seed Minnesota Timberwolves square off for a spot in the NBA Finals.
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Bears legend Brian Urlacher shares stance on trans athletes in girls' sports as issue rocks Illinois
Awake Illinois founder Shannon Adcock joins 'America Reports' to discuss the debate over transgender athletes in girls' sports after female track runners were defeated by a biological male.
Coach Edwards set to introduce minimum fitness standard for England players
England coach Charlotte Edwards is rolling out a “minimum fitness standard” and calling for more accountability in the area from players after a 16-0 whitewash in the multi-format Women’s Ashes earlier this year.Former batter Edwards, who captained England in more than 200 matches, replaced coach Jon Lewis last month amid England’s efforts to revive their form ahead of this year’s 50-over World Cup in India.“The players are very aware there will be minimum fitness standards come this time next year... there has to be more accountability in the area,” Edwards said on Tuesday, a day before her first match as England coach.“Before the World Cup it is about individuals improving as much as they can in that time...
Optimistic Edwards feels 'great' after Wolves' Game 1 loss - ESPN
OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite his team being outscored by 30 points in the second half of a lopsided 114-88 Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder to open the Western Conference finals Tuesday, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards flashed his signature confidence afterward.
Thunder defense stifles Wolves, dominates in Game 1 victory - ESPN
OKLAHOMA CITY — After spending the previous seven games searching for solutions against the Denver Nuggets' variety of zone defenses, the Oklahoma City Thunder didn't make a smooth transition against the Minnesota Timberwolves' physical man-to-man schemes in the Western Conference finals opener.
Manchester City’s Guardiola demands slimmer squad for next season
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has told the club he wants to work with a tighter squad next season as it troubles his “soul” to leave so many players in the stands when everyone is fit.Regular internationals Savinho, Abdukodir Khusanov and Claudio Echeverri were all unable to find a place in the squad on Tuesday as City beat Bournemouth 3-1. England’s James McAtee and Rico Lewis also missed out.City have 28 players in the first team, not counting four who are out on loan, and have one of the most valuable squads in the world with some media reports valuing it at over 1.3 billion euros ($1.47 billion).“I said to the club ...
Cricket-Suryavanshi ends dream debut IPL season with impressive half-century
NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s fairytale debut season began with a first-ball six last month and ended with a scintillating half-century on Tuesday as the 14-year-old continues to justify the hype around him in the Indian Premier League (IPL).Rajasthan Royals were unable to make the playoffs but finished their campaign on a winning note against Chennai Super Kings thanks to Suryavanshi’s 57 off 33 balls.The left-handed batter finished his campaign with 252 runs from seven matches with a strike rate of 206.55, the highest by any batter this season.“I don’t have words for him,” Rajasthan captain Sanju Samson said.“Today in the middle overs, he smartly picked his scoring options. He did not swing at every ball.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder rout Wolves in West opener
OKLAHOMA CITY: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overcame a slow start to score 31 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 114-88 home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday.