Injuries abound as NBA playoffs enter second round
WASHINGTON: Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Milwaukee’s Khris Middleton are among the injured stars expected to be on the sidelines as the second round of the NBA playoffs begin on Sunday.
NBA Sport News
Kieran Trippier set for return to Newcastle action against Manchester City
NEWCASTLE: Kieran Trippier finally looks set for his long-awaited Newcastle United return against Manchester City. The Magpies travel to Premier League title-challengers City looking to keep their own hopes of a top 10 Premier League finish alive — and they are likely to have England international defender Trippier, himself a Man City academy graduate, fit for Sunday’s encounter. Trippier, a high-profile January addition from Atletico Madrid, has not kicked a ball since he proved the match-winner in the Magpies’ 1-0 win over Aston Villa in February.
Ancelotti milestone accomplished as Real Madrid win 35th La Liga title
MADRID: Real Madrid secured a 35th La Liga title on Saturday with a 4-0 home win over Espanyol as Carlo Ancelotti became the first coach to win all five major European leagues.
Kobe Bryant rookie jersey to be auctioned, $3M-5M estimate
LAGUNA NIGUEL, California: A jersey worn by Kobe Bryant in his rookie season, including two playoff games, will be sold at auction.
Stoffel Vandoorne claims Monaco E-Prix victory, home team ROKiT falter
MONACO: It was a winning weekend in Monte Carlo for Mercedes EQ driver Stoffel Vandoorne in the FIA Formula E World Championship’s crown jewel event, the 2022 Monaco E-Prix, on Saturday.
Howe admits huge gulf in class between Newcastle and title-chasing Liverpool
NEWCASTLE: Newcastle United’s defeat to Liverpool was no reality check for Eddie Howe as the head coach admits he already knows the huge gulf in class between the sides.
Saudi-owned Dancing Brave, legendary jockey Frankie Dettori inducted into racing hall of fame
LONDON: Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori and Saudi-owned racehorse Dancing Brave were officially inducted into Britain’s flat racing Hall of Fame at Newmarket racecourse on Saturday.
Liverpool edge past Newcastle for narrow victory
NEWCASTLE: A solitary Naby Keita goal was enough to send Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League and inflict Newcastle United’s first home defeat of 2022.