G League player Mac McClung wins NBA slam dunk contest with 3 perfect scores
Mac McClung might have single-handedly restored the shine on a dunk contest that has been widely panned in recent years.
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Manchester United transfer news LIVE plus takeover latest as US firm 'joins' race and Leicester build-up
After INEOS confirmed Sir Jim Ratcliffe's takeover bid yesterday lunchtime, Manchester United fans learned of reported interest from a US firm soon after.
US investment proposal leaves takeover option no Manchester United fans want still on table
By lunchtime on Saturday, Manchester United fans knew of two takeover bids that had been lodged for their club.
Iga Swiatek wins back-to-back Qatar titles
Swiatek registered a 6-3, 6-0 win in the finale to grab her first title of 2023. It was also Pole's 12th title of her career.The reigning French and US Open champion, Swiatek dropped just five games all week on her way to the Doha title.Swiatek completed victory over world number four Pegula in just 69 minutes to take her career head-to-head over the American to 5-2.
Brittney Griner signs deal to return to Phoenix Mercury: Report
Brittney Griner, who was released from a Russian penal colony last December as part of a prisoner swap, has signed a one-year contract to play for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, ESPN reported on Saturday.According to the report, which cited a source, the 32-year-old free agent signed the deal on Saturday to return to the only WNBA team she has played for since they selected her with the first pick in the 2013 draft.The Mercury, who open their 2023 WNBA season on May 19 at the Los Angeles Sparks, did not immediately respond when asked by Reuters to confirm the ESPN report.Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and eight-time Women's National Basketball Association All-Star, was arrested in February 2022 at an airport outside Moscow for carrying vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage.
American Ryan Crouser breaks own shot put world record with throw of 23.38 metres
Double Olympic champion Ryan Crouser broke his own shot put world record when he threw for 23.38 metres while competing during an indoor event in Pocatello, Idaho, on Saturday, according to World Athletics.
Brittney Griner re-signs with Mercury: reports
Brittney Griner is headed back to the Phoenix Mercury.
Against backdrop of labour dispute, Janine Beckie set to earn 100th cap for Canada at SheBelieves Cup
Janine Beckie can earn her 100th cap Sunday when Canada takes on Brazil in Nashville at the SheBelieves Cup. She would probably like to mark the milestone under different circumstances, however.