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Errol Spence Looking To Unify Welterweight Belts, Targets Manny Pacquiao In 2021
KEY POINTS Errol Spence Jr. wants to face Manny Pacquiao in 2021 The undefeated American is scheduled to defend his unified welterweight belts against Danny Garcia on Dec. 5 in Texas Spence says he will understand if Pacquiao chooses to fight Conor McGregor next Errol Spence Jr., the WBC and IBF welterweight champion, is already setting his sights on a potential unification bout against WBA titleholder Manny Pacquiao in 2021.
NBA Rumors: Milwaukee Bucks Determined Not To Trade Giannis Antetokounmpo
KEY POINTS Giannis Antetokounmpo will eligible to sign a supermax extension deal with the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason The Bucks do not plan to trade Antetokounmpo even if the reigning two-time MVP turns down the extension offer The Miami Heat is planning to go "all in" for Antetokounmpo in 2021, report says There is no way Giannis Antetokounmpo would be traded even if the reigning two-time NBA MVP refuses to sign an extension with the Milwaukee Bucks this fall.
Barcelona: Lionel Messi 'Could Be Better,' Ronald Koeman Says
KEY POINTS Lionel Messi has scored just a single goal for Barcelona after the first four games to start the new La Liga season Ronald Koeman says Messi 'could be better' amid the skid Barcelona will face the Hungarians in their Champions League opener on Tuesday Football megastar Lionel Messi has been struggling on the field as of late, but that does not shroud the optimism and confidence of FC Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman that the Argentine will be back in his peak form.
Gareth Bale Needs To Prove Himself To Earn Spot In Spurs' Rotation
KEY POINTS Gareth Bale made his second debut with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday The Spurs suffered a late-game meltdown against West Ham Jose Mourinho said Bale still has to fight for his position in the English club Gareth Bale could be relishing his return to Tottenham after seven years, but team manager Jose Mourinho stressed that the veteran winger still has to earn his spot with the Spurs.
Kubrat Pulev Apologizes For Controversial Comment Towards Anthony Joshua
KEY POINTS Kubrat Pulev issues an apology after saying that Anthony Joshua's "tan is better than mine" Joshua will defend his WBA, IBF and WBO belts against Pulev on Dec. 12 at the O2 Arena in London The European heavyweights had been initially scheduled to face each other in 2017 before Pulev pulled out due to a shoulder injury Kubrat Pulev has apologized for his controversial comment aimed at boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua during a press conference held in Bulgaria early last week.
LA Lakers Never Voted To Boycott Season, Vogel Says
KEY POINTS Frank Vogel said the Los Angeles Lakers never voted to boycott the NBA playoffs in Orlando Previous reports claimed that the Lakers and Clippers were the only teams who stood against the resumption of games after a players' meeting inside the bubble Vogel finds the report of LeBron James walking out of the meeting a bit exaggerating Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has debunked previous claims that members of his team unanimously voted to boycott the remainder of the NBA...
NBA Rumors: Knicks Could Be Interested In Trade For Houston Rockets Star
KEY POINTS The Knicks could be interested in acquiring Russell Westbrook from the Rockets via trade, a report says An unnamed league executive said Westbrook and James Harden are not a good fit for each other Rockets GM Daryl Morey announced Thursday that he is stepping down from his post A major signing could take place in New York as the Knicks are said to be interested in trading for nine-time All-Star Russell Westbrook.
Lakers May Have Competition For Free Agent Big Man In Warriors, Report Says
KEY POINTS The Golden State Warriors could make a pitch for Dwight Howard in free agency, a report says Howard has just won the NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers Reports say Howard is likely to re-sign with the Lakers The Golden State Warriors are expected to undergo a major overhaul this offseason in their bid to bounce back from a disastrous campaign last year.
Barcelona: Lionel Messi Focused On Team Effort, Says He Is Now 'Less Obsessed With Goals'
KEY POINTS Lionel Messi is "less obsessed with goals" at this stage of his career Messi wants to be more of a creator than a finisher Barcelona is looking for redemption after a forgettable campaign last season In his 16th year in Barcelona, Lionel Messi said he has already moved past the stage where scoring is paramount in his game. The Argentine superstar has amassed a total of 635 goals in 734 appearances for the Blaugrana to lead the Spanish club’s all-time goalscoring list.
NBA News: Top Draft Prospect Signs Multi-Year Deal With Puma
KEY POINTS LaMelo Ball signs a multiyear endorsement deal with Puma Ball will be joining a growing pool of NBA players under the sports brand Ball's signing is the latest progress in Puma's basketball relaunch that started in 2018 Top NBA prospect LaMelo Ball has begun to make waves in business off the court after he signed a multiyear shoe endorsement deal to become one of the faces of sports brand Puma. Ahead of the rookie draft scheduled on Nov.
NFL News: Denver Broncos Running Back Charged With DUI, Could Face League Sanction
KEY POINTS Melvin Gordon was stopped by Denver police Tuesday after allegedly speeding between 25 and 39 mph over the limit The Broncos RB was cited and charged with driving under the influence The NFL could suspend Gordon due to the violation Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon is in danger of facing sanctions from the NFL after he was charged with driving under the influence Tuesday, according to court and police documents.
Neymar Hailed By Brazil Soccer Legend After Achieving Career Milestone
KEY POINTS Ronaldo praised Neymar for surpassing him for the second most number of goals in Brazilian soccer history Neymar now has 64 international goals, just 13 short of Pele's record of 77 Brazil sits at the top of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers with 6 points along with Argentina Brazilian legend Ronaldo paid tribute to Neymar after the Paris Saint-Germain star surpassed him for the second most number of goals in the country’s football record books.
NBA Planning To Start Next Season On Martin Luther King Jr Day, Report Says
KEY POINTS The 2020-21 NBA Season could begin on Jan. 18, a report says Commissioner Adam Silver is exploring the possibility of allowing fans back in stadiums Silver has not completely ruled out the possibility of another bubble system The preparations for the next NBA season have already begun not even a week since the Los Angeles Lakers were crowned champions.
Conor McGregor Admits He Wants To Use Poirier Rematch To Prepare For Pacquiao
KEY POINTS Dustin Poirier speculates that Conor McGregor wants him because he has the same fighting stance as Manny Pacquiao Poirier also thinks McGregor is using him to set up a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov McGregor says he just wants to "keep sharp" ahead of his bout with Pacquiao Conor McGregor admits that his rematch against Dustin Poirier is part of his preparation for the Irishman’s target boxing fight against combat legend Manny Pacquiao.
Boxing News: Fury-Wilder 3 Won't Happen Until Next Year, Arum Suggests
KEY POINTS Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder III is not happening in December, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum says Arum added that Fury is determined to fight in December even if it's not against Fury Several fighters under the Top Rank umbrella are under consideration for Fury's next bout The anticipation for the trilogy fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder would indeed have to take a backseat.
Los Angeles Lakers: Anthony Davis Says He Is Unsure About His Future Plans
KEY POINTS Anthony Davis says he is not sure about his plans in the offseason Davis could decline his player option for next season in order to sign a fresh five-year max deal with the Lakers The seven-time All-Star got emotional after winning his first NBA title on Sunday Anthony Davis won his first NBA title on Sunday, and fans are now wondering whether he’ll try to go for back-to-back championships with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Tennis News: 3-Time Grand Slam Champion Lauds Rafael Nadal's French Open Record
KEY POINTS Andy Murray believes Rafael Nadal's record in the French Open will never be broken Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win the 2020 French Open Nadal says his recent victory was not about him tying Roger Federer's Grand Slam record Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray raved about Rafael Nadal’s dominance in the French Open a day after the Spanish superstar dismantled Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win another title at Roland Garros.
Ex-Bayern Boss Says Lionel Messi Won Titles For Barcelona, Not Pep Guardiola
KEY POINTS Felix Magath says Pep Guardiola's success in Barcelona as a coach was only because of Lionel Messi The ex-Bayern manager called Guardiola's coaching style "boring" Guardiola has not won the Champions League since 2011 Former Bayern Munich coach Felix Magath believes Pep Guardiola should not be credited for the titles Barcelona won in the past, saying the club's success was all because of Lionel Messi.
Barcelona News: Luis Suarez 'Could Have Stayed' At Camp Nou, Ronald Koeman Says
KEY POINTS Ronald Koeman says Luis Suarez could have stayed at Barcelona and proved him wrong The 33-year-old striker signed with Atletico Madrid in September Suarez claims that Barcelona wanted him away from Lionel Messi Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman had been clear in his intention not to include Luis Suarez in his plans for the Catalans, but the Dutch manager now says the Uruguayan star could have stayed to prove him wrong.
French Open: Rafael Nadal Admits He Doubted Himself Prior To Winning 20th Grand Slam
KEY POINTS Rafael Nadal defeats Novak Djokovic in straight sets, 6-0, 6-2, 7-5, to clinch his 13th French Open title Nadal ties Roger Federer for the most number of Grand Slam titles with 20 Nadal admitted that he had doubts regarding whether he could win the French Open this year Rafael Nadal admitted that he was not confident about winning this year’s French Open.
MMA: PFL's League Format Stands Out As Organization Takes Global Expansion To Asia
KEY POINTS PFL’s unique regular season tournament-style league format is what makes the organization stand out among others Asia is one of the PFL’s biggest targets in its global expansion efforts Bringing in South Korean MMA star Sung Bin Jo is a big move for PFL’s entry into the Asian market In just two short years, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) has made waves in the United States and climbed to the upper echelon of MMA organizations, right next to Ultimate Fighting Championship or...
NBA News: Anthony Davis Reacts After Los Angeles Lakers GM Was Snubbed In Award Voting
KEY POINTS Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka was snubbed in the NBA Executive of the Year award voting, finishing seventh Anthony Davis rued how the Lakers do not get recognized Davis said winning a championship would mean more than the missed individual awards Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis lamented how his team does not get enough recognition after general manager Rob Pelinka was snubbed in the Executive of the Year award voting on Thursday, finishing seventh.
Manchester United Midfielder Says He Dreams Of Playing For Real Madrid
KEY POINTS Manchester United's Paul Pogba says he hopes to get the chance to play for Real Madrid one day Despite the admission, the French midfielder insists that he remains committed to the Red Devils Pogba addresses criticisms as United continues to struggle at the start of the new season Manchester United central midfielder Paul Pogba says it is his dream to play for Real Madrid sometime in the future.
NFL Not Planning To Suspend Season, Employ Bubbles Despite COVID-19 Concerns, Report Says
KEY POINTS The NFL is not considering suspending the season or using bubbles amid the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases Tennessee Titans, New England Patriots, and Las Vegas Raiders recently had confirmed cases of the virus The Titans are under investigation by the NFL after allegedly holding a workout away from their facilities, report says The number of positive COVID-19 cases in the NFL continues to rise, but the league insists that it has no plans to suspend the season or even...
WNBA News: New York Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu Considering Playing Overseas
KEY POINTS New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu eyes a possible playing stint outside the United States The 22-year-old has not played since injuring her left ankle in July Ionescu says her plan to play overseas has nothing to do with money New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu is exploring the possibility of playing overseas as she prepares for a bounce-back year in the WNBA following an injury-plagued rookie season.
Boxing News: Manny Pacquiao Faces Dilemma In Potential Fight Against Conor McGregor
KEY POINTS Manny Pacquiao might lose his WBA Super Welterweight title if he opts to fight Conor McGregor next year WBA gives Pacquiao "grace period" to defend his title but “will want movement in the next six months or so” "Regular" titleholder Yordenis Ugas to elevate to Pacquiao's post if the latter fails to defend his belt Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is facing a crucial dilemma in his reported crossover bout against MMA superstar Conor McGregor.
NBA Finals: LeBron James Calls Anthony Davis Defensive Player Of The Year
KEY POINTS LeBron James declared Anthony Davis the "Defensive Player of the Year" The Los Angeles Lakers survived a tightly contested Game 4 against the Miami Heat Upon signing with the Lakers in 2019, Davis admitted that one of his goals was to win the DPOY award Another Los Angeles Lakers win means another Anthony Davis commendation from LeBron James.
Boxing News: Terence Crawford To Face Kell Brook In November
KEY POINTS Top Rank's Bob Arum confirmed that Terence Crawford will face Kell Brook Crawford vs. Brook is scheduled for Nov. 14, a report said The fight will be on a linear ESPN platform as Arum decided against putting the bout on pay-per-view After serious talks and negotiations, the fight between Terence Crawford and Kell Brook is finally on, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum confirmed Wednesday. ESPN reported, citing an unnamed source, that the welterweight bout is now set for Nov.
Transfer News: Dutch Midfielder Stays At Liverpool, Says Barcelona Interest Was 'Not Serious'
KEY POINTS Gini Wijnaldum stays at Liverpool after the transfer deadline Wijnaldum says there was “nothing concrete” about the reported interest from Barcelona The Reds' recent shocking 7-2 defeat to Aston Villa leaves them at fifth place in the Premier League ladder The transfer window has passed and Gini Wijnaldum is staying at Liverpool. As he entered the final year of his contract with the Reds, Wijnaldum had been linked to a move to Barcelona.
NBA Finals: Heat's Bam Adebayo Hopes To Play In Game 4, Status Upgraded To Questionable
KEY POINTS Bam Adebayo's status for Game 4 has been upgraded to questionable Goran Dragic remains doubtful for the Finals series The Miami Heat will look to even the series at two games apiece against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday Major help could be on the way for the Miami Heat as the team tries to level the series against the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals on Tuesday.
Floyd Mayweather Insists He Is The Greatest Boxer Of All Time
KEY POINTS Floyd Mayweather Jr. says his flawless record proves that he is boxing's greatest of all time Mayweather brushed off comparisons to Muhammad Ali and Rocky Marciano Mayweather slammed critics who hail WBC strawweight champion Wanheng Menayothin as "the best ever" Floyd Mayweather Jr. has once again declared himself the greatest boxer of all time.
Barcelona News: Antoine Griezmann Unhappy With Situation At Camp Nou, France Coach Says
KEY POINTS Antoine Griezmann is not happy with his role in Barcelona under new coach Ronald Koeman, Didier Deschamps says The France manager feels Griezmann is not being utilized properly by Koeman France is scheduled to play a trio of internationals over the coming weeks Antoine Griezmann remains unhappy at Barcelona despite the changes within the club and its management, France national team head coach Didier Deschamps said.
NBA Finals: Jimmy Butler Downplays Game 3 Performance, Says Focus Is On 'Winning'
KEY POINTS Jimmy Butler downplayed his 40-point triple-double in Game 3 of the NBA Finals Butler is the first player to ever outclass LeBron James on all major statistical categories in a Finals game James praised Butler after the game, saying the Heat superstar is "phenomenal" With the Miami Heat still down two key starters, Jimmy Butler took matters into his own hands.
Houssem Aouar Reveals Why He Is Staying At Lyon Amid Interest From Arsenal
KEY POINTS Houssem Aouar chose to stay at Lyon despite reportedly receiving multiple offers from Arsenal The French midfielder believes he could still "bring something" to Lyon Aouar feels disappointed over Lyon's failure to seize control against Marseille on Sunday Houssem Aouar believes his skills are still needed at Lyon as he explained his choice to turn down offers from Arsenal this transfer window. Aouar is confident that he has a lot more to offer for the Ligue 1 giant.
NBA Unlikely To Pause For 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Adam Silver Says
KEY POINTS Adam Silver says the NBA is unlikely to pause the 2021 season for the Tokyo Olympics The NBA has 108 international players this season, most of whom are expected to represent their countries in the Olympics The next season could start in January 2021 as the NBA calendar adjusts due to the COVID-19 pandemic The NBA is unlikely to pause its season for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo next year, league commissioner Adam Silver said.
Patriots' Cam Newton Praises Patrick Mahomes, Says Chiefs QB Is 'Changing The Game'
KEY POINTS New England Patriots will take on Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in a battle of the last two Super Bowl champions Pats' Cam Newton heaped praise on Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, saying he's "changing the game" Mahomes said he has been a fan of the 2015 MVP since his high school playing days New England Patriots’ Cam Newton spoke highly of fellow star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, saying the reigning Super Bowl MVP is "changing the game." Newton will be going up against Mahomes for the...
LeBron James Relishes Relationship With Anthony Davis Amid Controversial Comments From Kyrie Irving
KEY POINTS Kyrie Irving caused a stir after he appeared to throw shade at James on Kevin Durant's podcast James said he and Anthony Davis are not jealous of each other The Finals MVP award could be a dilemma for the Los Angeles Lakers if they win the NBA title against the Miami Heat LeBron James raved about his relationship with Anthony Davis after Kyrie Irving said some controversial comments that seemed to have been aimed at the four-time NBA MVP and his ability to take over in the clutch.
Barcelona News: Koeman Defends Benching Of Dembele In Win Over Celta Vigo
KEY POINTS Ronald Koeman explained his decision to bench Ousmane Dembele Thursday The Barcelona coach said the move was just a result of his defensive strategy Manchester United is looking at a possible loan deal for Dembele as an alternative for Jadon Sancho, a report said Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman defended his decision to bench Ousmane Dembele during Thursday’s win over Celta Vigo at Estadio de Balaidos, saying it was what the situation had called for.
NBA Rumors: Doc Rivers Meets With Philadelphia 76ers For Vacant Coaching Job, Report Says
KEY POINTS Doc Rivers met with Philadelphia 76ers executives Wednesday to discuss the team's head-coaching vacancy, a report said Rivers stepped down as Los Angeles Clippers head coach on Monday Clippers assistant coach Ty Lue is said to be in "a strong position" to take the spot vacated by Rivers The search for a new team for Doc Rivers begins with a meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers, a report said.
NBA Finals: Heat's Dragic, Adebayo Hurt In Game 1; Extent Of Injuries Revealed
KEY POINTS The Los Angeles Lakers trounced the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, 116-98 Goran Dragic suffered a plantar tear on his left foot and will be re-evaluated, report says Another report says Bam Adebayo had a strained left shoulder but intends to play in Game 2 on Friday The Miami Heat’s return to the NBA Finals was marred by a series of injuries as the team got dominated by the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the best-of-seven series, 116-98, Wednesday night at the Orlando...
Boxing News: Fury-Wilder III Withdrawn From Dec. 19, Could Be Staged Earlier
KEY POINTS Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder III is moving off its schedule on Dec. 19 due to conflict with scheduled football games, Top Rank's Bob Arum said Although the new date is not yet known, Arum hinted that the fight could be staged earlier in December Arum said the plan is to bring the fight card at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas with a limited number of fans present The trilogy fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder will not push through on Dec.
Canelo Alvarez Refiles Lawsuit Against Golden Boy Promotions, DAZN, Report Says
KEY POINTS Canelo Alvarez refiled his lawsuit against DAZN and Golden Boy Promotions on Monday, a report said Prior to the refiling, Alvarez met with the defendants to discuss a possible reconstruction of the disputed deal Alvarez is seeking at least $280 million in damages Canelo Alvarez has refiled his lawsuit against DAZN, Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy Promotions.
NBA Finals: LeBron James Says Winning Championship Against Miami Heat Has 'No Extra Meaning'
KEY POINTS LeBron James says winning against the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals "has no extra meaning" Anthony Davis thinks a championship against the Heat is second for James behind the 2016 title run for Cleveland James raved about Pat Riley, calling the legendary coach "one of the greatest minds this game has ever had" Winning an NBA title against a former team won’t serve a special type of satisfaction for LeBron James.
NBA Finals: Miami Heat Not Underdogs Against Los Angeles Lakers, Jimmy Butler Says
KEY POINTS Miami Heat will face LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals Jimmy Butler says Miami is "a really good team" and that they are not underdogs against the Lakers The Lakers are tagged as 4.5-point favorites for Game 1 set on Wednesday Jimmy Butler believes the Miami Heat are not underdogs against the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals.
NBA Rumors: Pacers All-Star 'Looking To Move On,' Could Be Traded To Celtics
KEY POINTS Victor Oladipo is "looking to move on" this offseason, a report said Oladipo could be traded to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Gordon Hayward Oladipo vows to be focused as he enters the final year of his contract with the Indiana Pacers Two-time All-Star Victor Oladipo is “looking to move on” as he begins a quest for a new team in the offseason, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
NBA Rumors: Timberwolves Likely To Select LaMelo Ball At No. 1 If Pick Isn't Traded
KEY POINTS LaMelo Ball is expected to go No. 1 overall in the upcoming NBA Draft if the Minnesota Timberwolves fail to trade their top pick Ball says playing with D'Angelo Russell would be a nice fit He stressed that he is ready to play for any team, including the Warriors The Minnesota Timberwolves is still prioritizing a trade for its top pick in the upcoming NBA Rookie Draft.
NBA News: Doc Rivers Exit A 'Mutual Decision,' Says Los Angeles Clippers Owner
KEY POINTS Doc Rivers has stepped down as head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers Clippers owner Steve Ballmer says Rivers' exit was a "mutual decision" Rivers is expected to gain immediate interest from other teams with vacant coaching spots The Los Angeles Clippers and head coach Doc Rivers have parted ways, a decision that chairman Steve Ballmer said was mutually agreed upon by both sides.
NBA News: Celtics' Brad Stevens Says Heat Deserves To Represent East In Finals
KEY POINTS Miami Heat takes Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals over the Boston Celtics to advance to the NBA Finals Brad Stevens says the Heat deserves to represent the East in the championship series The Heat will face LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals starting Wednesday Brad Stevens has nothing but well wishes for the Miami Heat as the Boston Celtics reaches the end of its road in the 2020 NBA season after a 125-113 loss in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on...
NFL Legend Warren Moon Says He Would Pick Patrick Mahomes Over Lamar Jackson
KEY POINTS Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson are set to headline the "Best Game of 2020" featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens NFL legend Warren Moon says he would pick Mahomes over Jackson if he were to start a franchise The Ravens are -3.5-point favorites against the Chiefs during the Monday Night Football clash Patrick Mahomes would be the better pick over Lamar Jackson for now, according to NFL legend Warren Moon.
Anthony Davis 'Fine' After Injury Scare As Lakers Draw Closer To Finals Return
KEY POINTS Anthony Davis had an injury scare during the Lakers' 114-108 win over the Nuggets on Thursday in Game 4 The superstar big man says the injury is "not that bad" The Lakers are now a win away from their first Finals entry since 2010 There is nothing to worry about, says Anthony Davis, as the All-Star big man insisted that his ankle injury is not as serious as how it looked when he went down in pain during the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers 114-108 win over the Denver...
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