Kings clinch first winning season in 17 years, Pacers beat Bucks
MIAMI: The Sacramento Kings ensured their first winning season in 17 years with a 101-96 win at the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday.
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Canelo happily taking massive pay cut to fight in Mexico
SAN DIEGO: Saul Alvarez says he was determined to fight at home again in Mexico this year. The massive financial sacrifice necessary to make it happen didn’t bother Canelo in the slightest.
Eddie Howe has Champions League in his sights — but won’t lose Premier League focus at Newcastle United
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe is refusing to be drawn on any talk of a Newcastle United return to Europe’s top table next season.
Footballers at higher risk of dementia, suggests study in the Lancet Public Health
PARIS: Top level Swedish football players — except for goalkeepers — were significantly more likely to develop dementia than the general public over the last century, a large study suggested on Friday. Experts said the study adds to “convincing evidence” linking the world’s most popular sport to a higher risk of degenerative brain disorders, and comes as head injury controversies rumble throughout other codes such as rugby and the NFL.
Thuram, Chelsea’s Fofana among new faces in France squad for Euro qualifiers
PARIS: Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana and the Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram were handed first call-ups to the France squad named by coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday as the World Cup runners-up prepare to start their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign this month.
Lens stay in title race as they hand PSG first league loss of the season
Lens beat Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain 3-1 on Sunday to give the champions their first league loss of the season, narrowing the gap at the top between the two teams.
Sotoca strikes late as Lens extends unbeaten run with Lyon win
Florian Sotoca's late penalty earned RC Lens a 1-0 home victory against Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday, extending their unbeaten run in Ligue 1 this season.