Dubai to stage final Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifier in November 2025
DUBAI: The road to Rugby World Cup 2027 will culminate in Dubai, with the UAE city set to host the Final Qualification Tournament at The Sevens Stadium from Nov. 8-18, 2025.
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Is the world of sports ready for the Enhanced Games?
In modern parlance, it is what techies would call a “disruptor,” to say the least.
Choke or comeback? Pacers rally late, stun Knicks in OT
Tyrese Haliburton was a bit premature after he mimicked Hall of Famer Reggie Miller’s infamous “choke” sign at Madison Square Garden. Nevertheless, Haliburton and his Indiana Pacers teammates made certain the gesture didn’t come back to haunt them in a 138-135 victory in overtime over the New York Knicks on Wednesday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Haliburton scored 31 points and Aaron Nesmith added 30, highlighting an 8-for-9 performance from 3-point range by making five treys during the final 3 1/2 minutes of regulation. That surge allowed the fourth-seeded Pacers to overcome a 14-point deficit in the final 2:39 of the fourth quarter. “It’s unreal,” Nesmith said of his sizzling shooting.
Donald Trump Is A Rockstar, Which I Didn't Fully Grasp Until Visiting The White House With Florida Gators
WASHINGTON, DC - As the Florida Gators made their way onto the stage inside the White House on Wednesday afternoon, I didn’t quite understand the rock star status of the man following them, President Donald Trump.
LeBron, Who Runs A Failing Ohio School, To Be Given Honorary Doctorate In Public Service By Ohio State
Noted book nerd & deep-thinker, LeBron James, who runs an Ohio 3rd through 8th grade school that made headlines for its failures in math, is set to receive an honorary doctorate degree in public service from Ohio State University.
Djokovic to carry on without a coach after parting ways with Murray
Novak Djokovic said he would carry on without a coach for now after parting ways with Andy Murray last week, as the Serbian prepares for his latest bid to win a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open. The high-profile partnership with three-time Grand Slam champion Murray lasted only six months but Djokovic said his respect for the Scot had only grown in that time. “At the moment, I’m not in need of a coach. I don’t need to rush in any context.
Dustin Poirier to close UFC career with Max Holloway trilogy title fight
Louisiana native Dustin Poirier is locked for a UFC BMF title fight in his home state to conclude his career, as New Orleans will host Poirier’s battle with title-holder Max Holloway to highlight the July 19 card at the Smoothie King Center. This will be the third battle between the lightweight combatants, the 36-year-old Poirier, who hails from Lafayette, Louisiana, taking the first two contests. Both fighters are coming off losses in title fights, however. Poirier (30-9) submitted to Islam Makhachev last June, while the 33-year-old Holloway (26-8) lost in knockout fashion to Ilia Topuria in October. “For Dustin Poirier to be able to finish his remarkable UFC career in New Orleans is special,” UFC executive vice president Peter Dropick said in a news release.
Gilgeous-Alexander voted as NBA’s MVP, continuing run of international players winning the award
NEW YORK: The case for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was simple. He’s the best player on an Oklahoma City Thunder team that had the best record this season and set a league mark for margin of victory. If that wasn’t enough, he also won the scoring title.