[ad_1] LOS ANGELES: The Minnesota Timberwolves authored a stunning second-half comeback to beat the Denver Nuggets 98-90 on Sunday (May 19), knocking the defending champions out of the NBA playoffs. It marked the sixth straight season that the defending champions failed to make it out of the second round. “The teams are more hungry, better, […]
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‘An experience to remember’: Singapore’s Maximilian Maeder hungry for more after second straight world title
[ad_1] Maeder went into the final day of the 2024 Formula Kite World Championships as the favourite, having topped the opening series. This gave him a bye to the final and he did not compete in the semi-finals which were also held on Sunday. The Singaporean also carried two race wins into the final as a result of […]
‘Island shot’ helps KJ Choi set South Korean record on 54th birthday
[ad_1] Former world number five KJ Choi became the oldest golfer to win a tournament on the Korean PGA Tour (KPGA) at the weekend, when he prevailed on the second playoff hole at the SK Telecom Open on his 54th birthday. Sunday’s victory broke a 12-year drought on his home tour for Choi, who won […]
Klopp seeks private life after Liverpool exit, rules out immediate return
[ad_1] Former Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said he plans to retreat into a private life following his departure from the Premier League club and has no immediate plans to return to management. Klopp bade farewell to the Anfield faithful in a long address after Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday and led the […]
Club-by-club review of the Premier League season
[ad_1] Manchester City won a record fourth straight Premier League crown on Sunday, finishing two points ahead of Arsenal. Following is a summary of the campaigns of the 20 top-flight clubs, listed in order of their final positions: 1-MANCHESTER CITY City were pushed hard by Arsenal but once again proved masters in closing a title […]
Scheffler moves on from arrest and leaves Valhalla with head held high
[ad_1] Two days after being arrested following an incident with police, Scottie Scheffler left the PGA Championship on Sunday proud of how he battled under the circumstances and also very tired. Scheffler was the pre-tournament favourite when he got to Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, fresh off celebrating the birth of his first child […]
Schauffele finally adds some major silverware to Olympic gold
[ad_1] Xander Schauffele finally added some elusive silverware to his Olympic gold, shedding the title of golf’s nearly man on Sunday with a dramatic birdie on the final hole to win the PGA Championship and hoist the massive Wanamaker Trophy. A week after squandering a two-shot lead in the final round at the Wells Fargo, […]
DeChambeau empties tank but comes up short at PGA Championship
[ad_1] Bryson DeChambeau delivered an incredible show during the final round of the PGA Championship on Sunday and while he came up short he left Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, confident he will get another shot at major glory. DeChambeau started preparing for a playoff after his birdie putt at 18 trickled in for […]
Premier League breaks new scoring record after last-day goal spree
[ad_1] LONDON : Thirty seven goals hit the back of Premier League nets in Sunday’s finale making it officially the highest-scoring season since the competition started in 1992. The 380 matches produced 1,246 goals at more than three per game – eclipsing the previous best of 1,222 in the inaugural Premier League season when there […]
Brazil add three players to Copa America squad, injured Ederson replaced
[ad_1] RIO DE JANEIRO : Brazil have called up three more players for the Copa America after South American governing body CONMEBOL allowed teams to expand their squads to 26 from 23 and they have also replaced injured goalkeeper Ederson. Juventus defender Bremer, Atalanta midfielder Ederson and Porto forward Pepe have been added to the […]