Kentucky names alum Mark Pope as new men's basketball coach - ESPN
Mark Pope is officially Kentucky new men's basketball coach, the school announced Friday.
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Will Caitlin Clark be an immediate star as a WNBA rookie? - ESPN
Seeking to capitalize on the unprecedented excitement around this year's women's NCAA tournament, the WNBA launched a new marketing campaign this spring: «Welcome to the W.» Featuring veteran stars Arike Ogunbowale and Breanna Stewart, the TV ads (accompanied by billboards featuring other players) jokingly welcome this year's crop of rookies with a message that life as a pro won't be so easy.
Nike bosses plan 'biggest' Olympics spend as marketing ramps up
PARIS : Nike is spending more on this Olympics than any previous Games, top executives said on Friday, as the U.S. sportswear brand embarks on a marketing push it hopes will revive flagging sales and help compete with upstart rivals.
Marathon ahead as DeChambeau leads, Woods looks for more Augusta magic
AUGUSTA, Georgia : Bryson DeChambeau sits atop the leaderboard while Tiger Woods faces another Masters test on Friday as the year's first major looks to get back on schedule after a rain-hit opening round.
Alishan Sharafu steps up as UAE start ACC Premier Cup campaign with win over Kuwait
Alishan Sharafu was deprived of becoming just the third UAE player to score a T20 international century, but said all that mattered was getting a win at the start of Asia Cup qualifying.
Mary Kom Steps Down As Chef-De-Mission Of India's Paris Olympics Contingent, Says "Left With No Choice"
Six-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom on Friday stepped down as India's chef-de-mission for the upcoming Paris Olympics, saying she is "left with no choice" due to some personal reasons. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha announced that Mary Kom had asked to be relieved from her position in a letter to addressed to her. "I consider it an honour to serve my country in every way possible, and I was mentally prepared for it. However, I regret that I will not be able to uphold the prestigious responsibility and would like to resign, owing to personal reasons," the 41-year-old stated in a letter to Usha. "It is embarrassing to retreat from a commitment, which I seldom do, but I am left with no choice. I am there to cheer on my country and the athletes competing in this Olympic Games, with great expectations," she added.
Bhupat Seemar grateful for 'beautiful' memories as Zabeel Stables relocates to Meydan
After more than three decades of success, Zabeel Stables are moving to a new location at Meydan.
As long as Ukraine needs humanitarian assistance as a consequence of this brutal war of aggression by Russia, we will be with you - EU Humanitarian Aid director
Exclusive interview with the Director for Neighborhood the Directorate General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) at the European Commission ANDREAS PAPACONSTANTINOU to the Interfax-Ukraine agency