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For Jayson Tatum, some things never change. As his career continues to rise and fall, one constant remains: Tatum finds himself at the center of the conversation.He burst onto the NBA scene as an impressive 19-year-old role player but vacillated between auspiciousness and over-hype in the public eye. Leading the Boston Celtics to a title in June gave him a pass to the championship, the final word that ended any doubts about his stardom.But just weeks later, the conversation began again. This time, the tenor was different. As a member of Team USA, Tatum (along with Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton)…

Penny Briscoe, head of the British Paralympic delegation, said it was an “absolute disgrace” that 11-time Paralympic gold medalist Baroness Tenny Gray Thompson was forced to “climb off” a train ”.The former wheelchair racer arrived at London’s King’s Cross station on a London North Eastern Railway (LNER) train on Monday evening, but there was no one there to help her. Baroness Grey-Thompson had been booked to assist her on the 19.15 train from Leeds, but she missed it and took the 19.45 train instead.She said she “had a contract” and someone was supposed to assist her off the train, but…

Duke University freshman forward Cooper Flagg, projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, has signed a deal with New Balance, the apparel company announced Monday.The deal, first reported by ESPN , would make Flagg one of New Balance’s signature athletes and could include a signature shoe. Flagg joins Kawhi Leonard, Jamal Murray and WNBA rookie Cameron Brink as one of the top names in New Balance basketball.”I grew up wearing New Balance and appreciate their authentic connection to my community. I was drawn to the brand’s focus and evolution on basketball and our shared values…

Steve McNair’s football story has been told. Fans know how he went from star quarterback at HBCU Alcorn State to a Heisman Trophy finalist and ultimately the third overall pick in the 1995 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers.He led the Tennessee Titans to Super Bowl XXXIV. He was the 2003 NFL MVP alongside Peyton Manning and was considered one of the toughest quarterbacks to play due to his physical style during 13 seasons with the Oilers/Titans and Baltimore Ravens. one. His No. 9 jersey was retired by the Titans in 2019 and he was inducted into the Black College…

The Olympics are an event that can spark interest and growth in popularity, not just for a specific sport or individual athlete, but also for a range of collectibles. The global nature of the Olympics, the cross-pollination between fans of different sports and the way it appeals to very casual and even non-sports fans – this can fuel demand.In basketball, for example, the men’s gold medal game between the United States and France was watched by 19.5 million viewers in the United States alone, while the recent NBA Finals averaged 11.3 million viewers. The women’s gold-medal game drew 7.8 million…

John Sterling could return to host the New York Yankees’ postseason game, according to sources with knowledge of WFAN, the Yankees and Sterling’s plans.In early April this year, Sterling, 86, left the booth after 36 years. The Yankees held a retirement ceremony for him. He was replaced by the trio of Ricky Ricciardo, Justin Shakir and Emmanuel Berbari.Sterling made a brief appearance in the Yankees booth this week, working with analyst Suzyn Waldman to call the results of a few innings.In the coming days, he is expected to discuss a return to the playoffs with Audacy New York president Chris…

British stone. ANDREWS, Scotland — Stacy Lewis took her seat back at the top table in the media room and answered a belated question from someone who was too shy to stand in the strong wind during a press conference. Yelling people.Her five-year-old daughter, Chesnee, wants to know if her mother can get a pool – “a big pool” – if she wins here like she did in 2013.”I think I might be able to solve your problem, little girl,” Louis said.Eleven years have passed since the Texan birdied the final two holes to seal the Women’s Open title by…

The WNBA has moved full speed ahead into the second half of the season, and it will be a sprint. The regular season will end in a month, with each team playing 12-14 games in the final stage.As players readjust to the Olympic offseason and make a final push for the playoffs, here’s a look at which teams I predict will make the postseason and what to-do lists each team will focus on when the playoffs come. Best possible location.playoffs1. New York Libertypersevere to the endThe Liberty reminds me of the Aces from last season. New York is the best…

Maybe we should have known from the beginning that this would take a while.Panathinaikos’ Argentine midfielder Daniel Mancini took the first penalty of the shootout against Ajax as the Greek side equalized late on to force Thursday night’s The Europa League qualifying rounds went into a penalty shootout.However, although he technically did “take” the penalty kick, he played the ball with all his strength and may have just whistled the ball. A woeful penalty saved with ease by 40-year-old goalkeeper Remko Paswell was the most fitting way to start a shootout that was filled with drama, low class and occasional…

ESPN has fired “Sunday NFL Countdown” host Samantha Ponder and analyst Robert Griffin III, according to people familiar with the matter. Competitor Thursday.The decisions were made for financial reasons as ESPN’s fiscal year comes to an end at the end of September, people familiar with the matter said. Ponder and Griffin both earn over seven figures. A source familiar with the decision said both parties were informed of ESPN’s decision Thursday morning. Neither Griffin nor Ponder responded. Competitorrequest for comment, but Griffin mentioned the move in a post on X.”Thank you to the many people who helped me grow during…