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Tyler Creates New Shoes for Converse
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USA Today writer says Caitlin Clark puts Black and queer WNBA players ‘in danger’ by flopping
USA Today columnist Nancy Armour has criticised WNBA star Caitlin Clark, arguing that her habit of flopping and arguing with officials puts Black and queer players “in danger”. The comments, reported by Fox Sports outlet OutKick, have reignited debate over Clark’s on-court conduct and the wider scrutiny she attracts as the league’s most high-profile player.…
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World Democrats defect on trans-athlete bills, Ozzy Osbourne marked, World Cup ratings soar
A year on from Ozzy Osbourne’s death fans are urged to “turn it up,” House Democrats break ranks on transgender sports bills, and the FIFA World Cup smashes US TV records; also: Melania Trump seeks Wolff sanctions, D4vd’s murder hearing, and Alphabet’s ad boom.
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Two waste paper bins, one Olympic dream
Ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, netball’s leadership is pushing for the sport to feature at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, seeking a bigger and more secure global platform amid uncertainty over the Commonwealth Games’ long-term future. The sport, invented in the 1890s by Swedish-born educator Martina Bergman Osterberg as an adaptation of James Naismith’s…
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Everything we know about NBA 2K27 so far: Release date, editions, and more
2K has officially revealed NBA 2K27, confirming a worldwide release date and outlining the different editions and cover stars available ahead of launch. The announcement gives fans the essential details needed to decide which edition to pre-order, though full gameplay information has yet to be shared and is expected closer to release. The game launches…
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Caitlin Clark proves there’s no NBA 2K27 cover curse as Fever set franchise scoring record
The Indiana Fever extended their winning run to three games with a commanding 123-88 victory over the Connecticut Sun, setting a new franchise scoring record in the process. The win came just hours after star guard Caitlin Clark was unveiled as a cover athlete for NBA 2K27, dispelling suggestions of a so-called “cover curse” that…
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Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu addresses absence from WNBA 3-point contest: ‘Never officially got invited’
Sabrina Ionescu, the New York Liberty guard and reigning-era standout three-point shooter, has spoken out about her exclusion from this year’s WNBA All-Star 3-point contest, saying she “never officially got invited” to take part. Her comments add to what has already been a talking point in the sports world, with the contest lineup drawing scrutiny…
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Sophie Cunningham doubles down ahead of Sun game after ESPN profile stirs controversy: ‘I said what I said’
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has reaffirmed her stance on protecting women’s sports from biological male competitors, dismissing the backlash that followed a recent ESPN profile on her. Her comments come amid heightened scrutiny of the WNBA off the court, with debates over player conduct, media coverage and sponsorship deals frequently overshadowing on-court performances this…
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Catching Up With the Currys: The Busiest Couple in Basketball Is Ready to Conquer Hollywood
Stephen and Ayesha Curry are expanding beyond basketball and cooking into wider entertainment ventures while continuing to invest heavily in their Oakland-based charity, Eat.Learn.Play. The couple, who met as teenagers at church in North Carolina, spent over a decade deliberately planning how to make a lasting impact in the Bay Area community tied to Stephen’s…