Sources -- NBA star Carmelo Anthony elected to Hall of Fame - ESPN
Ten-Time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony has been notified that he's been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.
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Tebogo says he and Lyles are friendly rivals after "arrogant" remark in Paris
MANCHESTER, England :Botswana's Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo said he and Noah Lyles have a friendly relationship, clarifying remarks he made about his American rival being "arrogant" after beating him for gold in the 200 metres at last year's Paris Games.
Veteran Forward Vandana Katariya Retires From International Hockey
Vandana Katariya, the most-capped Indian woman hockey player, brought curtains on her illustrious 15-year international career on Tuesday, saying the decision taken at her "zenith" was both "bittersweet and empowering". The 32-year-old veteran striker represented India in 320 international games, scoring 158 goals. She was also a part of the Indian team that cherished the historic fourth-place finish at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. "Today, with a heavy yet grateful heart, I announce my retirement from international hockey -- a decision that feels both bittersweet and empowering," Katariya wrote in an Instagram post.
"He Had A Very Keen Interest On Indian Game Development": Animesh Agrawal On His Conversation With PM Narendra Modi
India Esports Player Animesh Agrawal has spoken about his meeting and conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about Indian gaming and e-sports in India. Agrawal believes that the conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about Indian gaming and e-sports has shifted the national perception of the industry. The e-sports conclave further legitimizes gaming and e-sports in India. With e-sports medal events coming up, Agrawal emphasized the need to take gaming seriously and shape its future in India. "It's been a year and I think it's first April, so yes, almost been a year since we met him and the conversations are all on social media, the conversations went out in the form of video, but it was good to discuss with him about the, you know, about e-sports, about gaming. He had a very keen interest on Indian game development, Indian game development scene and games that can come out, talking about Indian culture, Indian societal values, etc. Post that conversation, definitely the mood of the nation has definitely changed about how people perceive gaming and e-sports and obviously events like this, events like the e-sports conclave that's supported by PEFI in West India, and we have such representatives from the sports ministry and other government bodies, I think it definitely legitimates how people in India are now looking at gaming and e-sports, with e-sports medal events coming up in the following years, definitely gaming has to be taken up seriously in India and this is one of the prime examples of how we are shaping our future." Animesh Agrawal told ANI.
Roger Goodell - NFL players want to play flag football in Olympics - ESPN
PALM BEACH, Fla. — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday said the idea of NFL players competing in flag football in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games has been a popular topic among the league's players and suggested it was likely to happen.
Edwards to coach England women's team
Charlotte Edwards has been named head coach of the England women’s cricket team, the England & Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday.
Unity to acrimony: Tone of U.S.-Canada-Mexico World Cup changes with tariffs, 51st state talk
Seven years ago, when a joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico was awarded the 2026 World Cup, rifts created by tariffs — yes, back then, too! — and a proposed border wall were glossed over because of the neighbours' longstanding political and economic alliances.
Veteran Forward Vandana Katariya Retires From International Hockey
Vandana Katariya, the most-capped Indian woman hockey player, brought curtains on her illustrious 15-year international career on Tuesday, saying the decision taken at her "zenith" was both "bittersweet and empowering". The 32-year-old veteran striker represented India in 320 international games, scoring 158 goals. She was also a part of the Indian team that cherished the historic fourth-place finish at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. "Today, with a heavy yet grateful heart, I announce my retirement from international hockey -- a decision that feels both bittersweet and empowering," Katariya wrote in an Instagram post.