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'Holy grail' Jordan-Bryant sports card sells for record $12.9M - ESPN
A signed sports collectible card featuring Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant sold for $12.932 million on Saturday night, breaking the record for the most ever paid for a sports card.
ATP, PIF launch upgrade to Tennis IQ platform
NEW YORK/RIYADH/LONDON: The ATP and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund on Friday launched an updated technology platform designed to give players unprecedented access to performance data and analytics.
Al-Nassr coach confident of victory over Al-Ahli in Saudi Super Cup final showdown in Hong Kong
HONG KONG: Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus expressed confidence in his players’ ability to lift the Saudi Super Cup when they face Al-Ahli in Saturday’s final in Hong Kong, despite the absence of star forward Sadio Mane.
Barca’s Flick unfazed by criticism of Yamal’s goal celebrations
BARCELONA: Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal sparked controversy with his regal goal celebration last week when he pretended to crown himself after scoring against Mallorca, but manager Hansi Flick on Friday brushed off criticism of his 18-year-old winger. The gesture appeared to anoint Yamal as the new king after netting his first goal of the season in Barcelona’s 3-0 victory over Mallorca, with the teenager having inherited the iconic number 10 shirt worn by many club greats in the past. Yamal has found himself under scrutiny recently, with a Spanish disability rights group threatening legal action over reports of people with dwarfism being hired as entertainment at his 18th birthday party last month. But Flick remains unfazed by the external noise surrounding his player. “I don’t care what other people say about my team. Lamine is only 18 years old but he’s a fantastic footballer,” Flick told reporters ahead of Saturday’s game away at Levante. “I will help him to grow in the right way.
ABA League’s MVP McKinley Wright IV touches down in Dubai ahead of new season
DUBAI: Reigning ABA League MVP (most valuable player) and league finalist McKinley Wright IV has joined the Dubai Basketball squad for pre-season training. The 26-year-old American is Dubai Basketball’s second addition to the 2025-26 roster ahead of their EuroLeague debut.
Isak will not play against Liverpool, as ‘lose-lose’ situation continues
Newcastle United’s wantaway striker Alexander Isak will not be in the squad when they host Premier League champions Liverpool on Monday, said boss Eddie Howe, who called the tense standoff a “lose-lose” situation. Isak was the subject of a 110 million pounds ($148.34 million) bid from Liverpool earlier this month, according to media reports, and in a social media post on Tuesday accused Newcastle of breaking promises. Newcastle responded by saying there had been no commitment to sell the 25-year-old who is under contract until 2028. “There’s been no change,” Howe told reporters on Friday. “It’s a lose-lose situation.
WNBA breaks single-season attendance mark - ESPN
NEW YORK — With 2½ weeks left in the WNBA's regular season, the league has already broken its single-season attendance record.