Home-grown contenders, not assembled super teams, inspire NBA’s next generation
When the NBA’s next generation of superstars stepped back and surveyed the league during the All-Star break, what did they see?
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Six Nations evening headlines as Dan Biggar holds talks with Louis Rees-Zammit as England recall 'edge' for Wales clash
Here are your evening headlines for Thursday February 24.
Djokovic knocked out of Dubai tournament, hands Medvedev world number one ranking
Novak Djokovic lost his Dubai quarter-final and his world number one ranking in one go on Thursday as he suffered a 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) upset at the hands of Czech world number 123 Jiri Vesely. Competing in his first tournament of the season, and first since getting deported from Australia, Djokovic needed to at least reach the semi-finals in the Emirates to try and stop Daniil Medvedev from replacing him at the top of the rankings. But Vesely had other ideas as the left-handed qualifier improved his career record against Djokovic to 2-0 - a result that will see Medvedev become the first man since 2004 outside the "Big Four" - Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray - to occupy the number one ranking on Monday.
Whitworth Gallery director forced out over exhibit's statement of solidarity with Palestine
The Director of the University of Manchester ’s Whitworth Gallery is being asked to step down following a row over a statement of solidarity with Palestine that was removed from an exhibition by a human rights investigations agency.
Muhammad Waseem masterclass sends UAE to T20 World Cup as Qualifier champions
Muhammad Waseem struck the second century of his extraordinary introduction to international cricket as UAE claimed the T20 World Cup Qualifier title.
Mikel Arteta drops major hint on starting line-up for Wolves clash that Arsenal fans will love
Tuchel admits to protecting Lukaku by benching him against Lille
Antonio Conte's Tottenham future, his meeting with Paratici and Levy and what happens next
Antonio Conte appears to question his Spurs future
Cristiano Ronaldo's Atletico Madrid display is indicative of what he now offers at the top level
It was a regular sight at the Wanda Metropolitano throughout Man United’s 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo wailing his arms in total exasperation, frustration etched on his face with every decision or an attempted pass that didn’t go his way.