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Puma to terminate sponsorship of Israel’s national football team — FT
Puma will end its sponsorship of the Israel national football team in a decision made a year ago and which was not connected to calls for consumer boycotts following Israel’s military action in Gaza, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. The Germany-based sportswear company decided not to extend its contract with the Israel Football Association, therefore as of next year, it will no longer be providing the team with kits, FT reported citing an internal note seen by the newspaper. Various brands have been impacted by a boycott campaign, accused of endorsing Israel amid its military offensive in the Gaza Strip since the deadly Hamas attack in southern Israel on Oct. 7. However, Puma made the decision to stop supporting Israel’s national football squad because of financial reasons and was in line with a broader strategy plan known as “fewer-bigger-better” which aims to promote greater selectivity in sports marketing, the newspaper cited people familiar with internal discussions as saying. Puma — which is also set to conclude its sponsorship of Serbia’s national team next year — intends to keep reviewing all of its current relationships and future prospects.
Ja Morant takes stand, says he punched teen in self-defense - ESPN
Testifying for the first time in a lawsuit roughly one week before he is expected to return from a 25-game NBA suspension, Grizzlies guard Ja Morant took the stand Monday in Memphis and said he acted in self-defense when he punched a teenager at his home in July 2022.
Texas HS basketball player, brother arrested for allegedly pummeling coach after game
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South Carolina still No. 1 as Top 10 stays same - ESPN
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has found a way for her team to avoid early-season upsets despite losing all five starters from last year's Final Four squad.
Arizona strengthens hold atop AP Top 25 ahead of Purdue showdown - ESPN
Arizona strengthened its place atop the Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll Monday, setting up a showdown this weekend against Purdue, the former No. 1 team in the nation.
Lluis Cortes unveiled as new Saudi Arabia women’s national team head coach
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has announced the appointment of Lluis Cortes as the new women’s national team head coach. The Spaniard succeeds Rosa Lappi-Seppala on a four-year contract until 2027 and was unveiled at an official ceremony in Riyadh this afternoon.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins Northern Star Award as Canada's athlete of the year
Basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was voted Canada's top athlete of the year on Monday.