Sixers' Tyrese Maxey edges Coby White as NBA's most improved - ESPN
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey was named the NBA's most improved player Tuesday night, beating out Chicago Bulls guard Coby White and Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun.
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"Who Knows If I Will Get Another Chance": Novak Djokovic On Paris Olympics
The 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic is eyeing a significant achievement, the last big career milestone he has yet to achieve in his already legendary tennis career, an Olympic gold medal. Djokovic was named the 2023 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for his outstanding exploits last year, which included titles at the Australian Open, French Open, and US Open. He also won the Western & Southern Open, the Paris Masters, and the ATP Finals, and finished 2023 as the World No. 1. The Serbian will head into the upcoming Paris Olympics with an aim of adding the gold medal to his illustrious trophy cabinet.
'World Athletics needs to do more': Aaron Brown wants athletes involved in shared decision-making
Longtime Canadian sprinter Aaron Brown believes all athletes in an Olympic final, not only the winner, should be paid thousands of dollars by World Athletics when the best in track and field gather this summer in Paris.
Scottish referees in Euro 2024 snub as UEFA reveal full list officials including Argentina whistler
Scottish officials have been snubbed for Euro 2024 after UEFA revealed who will on duty for this summer’s extravaganza in Germany - including a whistler from Argentina!
Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic headline NBA award finalists - ESPN
The NBA unveiled the three finalists for each of its seven major individual awards for the 2023-24 regular season Sunday night, headlined by Nikola Jokic, an MVP finalist for a fourth straight season, and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, a finalist for Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.
Novak Djokovic, Aitana Bonmati Crowned At Laureus Awards
Novak Djokovic was named World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equalling fifth time at the Laureus Awards ceremony on Monday, while Spanish footballer Aitana Bonmati won individual and team awards. Tennis great Djokovic, a record 24-time Grand Slam champion, equalled his former rival Roger Federer's tally at the prestigeous ceremony in Madrid. Djokovic, 36, won three Grand Slams last year along with the ATP Finals. "I am incredibly honoured to have won my fifth," said Djokovic.
DPD COO awarded IOC senior fellow at House of Lords
The chief operating officer of DPD, Justin Pegg, was granted a senior fellow hood from the Institute of Couriers (IOC) at the House of Lords in March 2024.
Barcelona may request Real replay if VAR is found wrong to disallow Yamal goal: Laporta
Barcelona may request a full replay of Sunday's 3-2 LaLiga loss at Real Madrid if Lamine Yamal's 28th-minute attempt to score, deemed not a goal after a VAR review, is confirmed to be a goal, club president Joan Laporta said.