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French phenom Wembanyama is enjoying his time on the court with draft hoopla over
French phenom Wembanyama is enjoying his time on the court with draft hoopla over
After being pulled in many directions as one of the most hyped prospects in the NBA history, French phenom Victor Wembanyama is finally enjoying being a player again
2023-07-01 05:59
Miguel Almiron on target again as Newcastle extend winning run against Burnley
Miguel Almiron on target again as Newcastle extend winning run against Burnley
Miguel Almiron’s second goal in a week set Newcastle on their way to a third-successive Premier League victory as Burnley’s wait for a first top-flight win of the campaign continued. Almiron’s sweet 14th-minute strike and Alexander Isak’s late penalty were enough to secure a 2-0 success at St James’ Park and extend the Magpies’ unbeaten run to five games in all competitions on an afternoon when they were utterly dominant. But for the efforts of goalkeeper James Trafford and some sub-standard finishing as they failed to scale the heights they reached to put eight past Sheffield United last Sunday, the margin of victory would have been significantly more substantial. For their part, the Clarets might have taken an early lead through Zeki Amdouni had it not been for Nick Pope, but they otherwise struggled to put the England goalkeeper’s goal under genuine pressure. A Newcastle side with one eye on Wednesday evening’s mouthwatering Champions League showdown with Paris St Germain on Tyneside might have been behind within four minutes. Full-back Dan Burn slipped as he attempted to collected the ball under little pressure and allowed Luca Koleosho to race away and square for striker Amdouni, only for Pope to make a fine save to keep his side level. Koleosho was proving a real handful down the Clarets’ right in the early stages with the Magpies struggling for coherence, although Trafford needed two attempts to collect Isak’s skidding 11th-minute strike after Bruno Guimaraes had intercepted Connor Roberts’ ill-judged square ball. Trafford was beaten, however, three minutes later when, after Kieran Trippier had dispossessed Aaron Ramsey, Almiron cut inside before curling an unstoppable shot across the keeper. With the home side hunting in packs, Burnley were struggling to cope with their high press and Sean Longstaff fired just wide of the far post after Elliot Anderson and Isak had combined to wrestle the ball back. The Sweden international should have doubled their advantage with 27 minutes gone after running on to Guimaraes’ first-time pass, but he took a heavy touch and although he forced the ball past the advancing Trafford, the off-balance frontman was unable to finish at the second time of asking. Trafford kept Burnley in it 10 minutes before the break when he somehow managed to keep out the unmarked Anderson’s diving header and had to atone for his own error by denying the same man in stoppage time after his wayward pass had been picked off by Guimaraes. Newcastle went close within seconds of the restart when Tripper’s powerfully-struck shot was deflected wide with Trafford having gone the other way and the visitors found themselves camped deep inside their own territory once again as the second half unfolded. Anthony Gordon was enjoying the space afforded to him down the Magpies’ left, but it was Almiron and Trippier who caused problems down the opposite flank with 57 minutes gone, although Isak was unable to make contact with the England full-back’s teasing cross. Burnley midfielder Josh Cullen saw a shot from distance blocked by Guimaraes 20 minutes from time, but Trafford had to field Gordon’s snapshot and then found himself staring down the barrel after the home side were awarded a 77th-minute penalty for Ameed Al-Dakhil’s clumsy challenge on Gordon. Isak expertly sent Trafford the wrong way from 12 yards to seal the win with the minimum of fuss. Read More Eddie Howe says Harvey Barnes has ‘big part to play’ this season despite injury Eddie Howe hails ‘absolutely outstanding’ Paul Dummett after Man City scalp Rafael Leao guilty of bad miss as Newcastle earn point in UCL opener at AC Milan Luton celebrate landmark Premier League win to turn up heat on Everton Tottenham vs Liverpool LIVE: Latest Premier League updates
2023-10-01 00:53
No-name bullpen giving Arizona Diamondbacks a huge lift during unlikely run to the NLCS
No-name bullpen giving Arizona Diamondbacks a huge lift during unlikely run to the NLCS
The Arizona Diamondbacks don't have many well-known names in their bullpen
2023-10-13 05:56
College Football Picks: No. 2 Michigan visits No. 9 Penn State in its first test of the season
College Football Picks: No. 2 Michigan visits No. 9 Penn State in its first test of the season
Finally, No. 2 Michigan gets a test
2023-11-09 02:56
Wyndham Clark, Rory McIlroy set the pace in LA at US Open
Wyndham Clark, Rory McIlroy set the pace in LA at US Open
The U.S. Open stretched out to the max at Los Angeles Country Club
2023-06-17 07:28
The Athletic cuts nearly 20 jobs, 4% of newsroom for New York Times-owned sports site
The Athletic cuts nearly 20 jobs, 4% of newsroom for New York Times-owned sports site
The Athletic, a subscription sports outlet owned by The New York Times, is laying off about 4% of its newsroom staff as part of reorganization efforts
2023-06-13 05:15
F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Practice updates and lap times at Marina Bay
F1 Singapore Grand Prix LIVE: Practice updates and lap times at Marina Bay
Max Verstappen is chasing another victory - what would be his 11th in a row - as Formula 1 returns to Asia for the popular Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Verstappen broke the record for the most consecutive race wins last time out at Monza, overtaking Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz to win his 10th race in a row. The Dutchman is cruising to a third-straight F1 world championship and currently has a 145-point lead in the standings to team-mate Sergio Perez, though cannot clinch the title in Singapore. Zhou Guanyu interview: ‘There is a lot of pressure in F1 – only winners stay in this sport’ It was an improved performance from Ferrari in Italy, with Sainz securing his first podium of the year and Charles Leclerc finishing fourth, while the Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell followed up their new contracts with sixth and fifth place respectively. Williams’ Alex Albon was a standout once again, finishing seventh. Perez won last year’s wet race under the lights in Singapore - a venue where Verstappen is yet to triumph in his career. Lewis Hamilton is a four-time winner in Marina Bay. Follow live updates from the Singapore Grand Prix with The Independent Read More Zhou Guanyu interview: ‘There is a lot of pressure in F1 – only winners stay in this sport’ Alfa Romeo confirm driver line-up for 2024 F1 season Alex Albon, James Vowles and the start of a Williams renaissance
2023-09-15 16:51
Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo gives new meaning to sacrifice, on and off the ice
Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo gives new meaning to sacrifice, on and off the ice
Alex Pietrangelo spoke of sacrifice Sunday, and what it takes for an NHL player to continue his journey this far into the season
2023-06-05 18:16
Flaherty wins 4th straight start and Cardinals beat Nationals 8-4
Flaherty wins 4th straight start and Cardinals beat Nationals 8-4
Jack Flaherty won a fourth straight start for the first time in two years, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Washington 8-4 to open the second half by taking two of three from the Nationals
2023-07-17 06:16
Chelsea confident of signing Crystal Palace star Michael Olise
Chelsea confident of signing Crystal Palace star Michael Olise
Chelsea are confident that they've beaten Arsenal and Manchester City to the signing of Michael Olise.
2023-07-31 04:56
NFL Rumors: Tony Pollard's new deal, Jordan Love tries talking trash, D-Hop-Patriots heat check
NFL Rumors: Tony Pollard's new deal, Jordan Love tries talking trash, D-Hop-Patriots heat check
NFL Rumors: Tony Pollard, Cowboys mutually motivated on new contractThe Dallas Cowboys have already made Tony Pollard their running back of the future. Now they just have to pay him like one.Pollard signed his franchise tag earlier this offseason and is entering his fifth year in the NFL. The ...
2023-06-19 08:20
Stroll's future at Aston Martin source of speculation
Stroll's future at Aston Martin source of speculation
Lance Stroll’s future with Aston Martin was the source of much speculation again on Thursday after organisers at the United States Grand Prix included Brazilian reserve driver...
2023-10-20 02:59