Spurs draft Wembanyama and now look for French phenom to help end NBA playoff drought
SAN ANTONIO: The world will be watching Victor Wembanyama, including San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.
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Perfect Saudi Arabia stroll past China into quarterfinals of AFC U-17 Asian Cup
Saudi Arabia entered the quarterfinals of the 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup in fine form after a 3-0 win over China on Thursday made it a perfect group stage with a maximum nine points collected.
IOC banishes boxing governing body from Olympics, but the sport will still be at the Paris Games
GENEVA: The International Boxing Association was banished from the Olympic family on Thursday, ending a years-long dispute fueled by defying advice and instructions from the IOC. Boxing, however, will keep its status as an Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Games. The International Olympic Committee voted to derecognize the IBA at a specially called meeting — an outcome that was inevitable after being recommended two weeks ago by the executive board, a body chaired by IOC president Thomas Bach.
‘I really can’t wait’: French prodigy Wembanyama set to be first pick in NBA draft
Victor Wembanyama dismissed the soaring hype swirling around him on Wednesday as he prepares to become the most sought-after No.1 pick in the NBA draft since LeBron James.
Global Chess League launches in Dubai
DUBAI: The inaugural edition of the Global Chess League was launched here on Wednesday night.
Emirates Cricket Board to advise Baseball United on its new professional league
DUBAI: Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian subcontinent, announced today a historic partnership with Emirates Cricket Board.
Wembanyama ‘immune’ to NBA Draft hype
NEW YORK: Victor Wembanyama dismissed the soaring hype swirling around him on Wednesday as he prepares to become the most sought-after No.1 pick in the NBA draft since LeBron James.
NBA draft: Victor Wembanyama 'can't wait' to join San Antonio Spurs
Victor Wembanyama has known where he will be playing professional basketball since the moment the San Antonio Spurs won the draft lottery last month.