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Out of Africa: Hard knocks the spur for history-making Coventry
Kirsty Coventry says she has "learned the best lessons by failing" and the Zimbabwean swimming great's mantra appears to have served her well after she became the first woman and African to be ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Spurs' Mamukelashvili makes history in 19 minutes
With good friend Flavor Flav hyping a crowd that gleefully flooded Frost Bank Center with MVP chants, Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvili scored a career-high 34 points, the most in NBA history ...ESPN - Mar. 20 -
Spurs' Sandro Mamukelashvili makes NBA history with 34 points in 19 minutes
Sandro Mamukelashvili expressed utter shock after becoming the first NBA player to score 34 points while playing for less than 20 minutes in a San Antonio Spurs win over the New York Knicks.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Mamukelashvili makes NBA history with 34 points in 19 minutes to fuel Spurs' 120-105 win over Knicks
Sandro Mamukelashvili scored a career-high 34 points on 13-for-14 shooting in 19 minutes to become the first player in NBA history to score 34 points while playing less than 20 minutes as the San ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Spurs' De'Aaron Fox to undergo surgery on left pinkie finger, out for season
With Victor Wembanyama already out for the season with deep vein thrombosis in his shoulder, this move makes sense.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Boulter knocked out of Miami Open in first round
British number one Katie Boulter is knocked out of the first round of the Miami Open following a straight-set defeat by American Peyton Stearns.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Scotland knocked out of curling worlds by holders Canada
Scotland are knocked out the World Women's Curling Championship after losing 10-4 to reigning champions Canada at the play-off stage.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
View from Africa: how Kirsty Coventry will handle sport’s biggest job at the IOC
Incoming president owes her position to political support but is promising a collective and sustainable approach. The International Olympic Committee’s president-elect, Kirsty Coventry , did not ...The Guardian - 5d -
Bengals' top trade candidate isn't hard to figure out
Nobody should have a hard time figuring out the best trade asset on the Cincinnati Bengals.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Hummels: ‘Worst mistake of my career, single-handedly knocked Roma out’
Mats Hummels admits the red card for Roma’s Europa League exit to Athletic Club was ‘the biggest mistake of my career’ and he feels that he ‘single-handedly knocked my team out.’The defender...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
London's Heathrow Airport reopens after fire knocked out power
London’s Heathrow Airport has reopened after a massive fire at a nearby power station knocked out electricity at the busy airport, forcing it to shut down operations with thousands of flights ...NBC News - 5d -
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman recalls that time Cam Heyward knocked out his teeth
Cam Heyward knocked out Marcus Freeman's teeth during Ohio State-Michigan game.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Lindsey Vonn makes history with second-place finish in World Cup race
Lindsey Vonn’s return to the podium — six years since stepping away from ski racing, 11 months since her partial knee replacement, four months since announcing her return — hit her hard in the ...NBC News - 3d -
Eddie Howe: 'Chance to make history' in cup final
Eddie Howe has said Newcastle United have the chance to make history by beating Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.ESPN - Mar. 14 -
Spurs' Sandro Mamukelashvili scores 34 in 19 minutes, celebrates with Flavor Flav
Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvili made NBA history by scoring 34 points in 19 minutes against the Knicks, celebrates with rapper Flavor Flav.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Who is Kirsty Coventry? From Zimbabwean swimmer to the most powerful person in sport
The 41-year-old has risen from Africa’s most decorated Olympian to become the new president of the IOCYahoo Sports - 6d -
Who is Kirsty Coventry, the next president of the International Olympic Committee?
The next president of the International Olympic Committee is a former Zimbabwe swimmer who is Africa's most decorated Olympian and a minister in a government often accused of oppressing political ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
'Right time' for Spurs' Donley to make NI switch
After a lifetime of "pestering" from his father, Jamie Donley says it was a "really proud moment" for him and his family to make his Northern Ireland debut in the 1-1 draw with Switzerland on ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Boulter and Norrie knocked out of Indian Wells
There are only two Britons left in Indian Wells after Katie Boulter and Cameron Norrie suffer straight-set defeats in the third round.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
PSG, a team remade and reborn, knocks Liverpool out of Champions League
PSG lost its stars, but instead of falling out of Champions League contention, it began to write a new story with an upset of Liverpool on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
This 'Wicked' Broadway actor is making history for performers with disabilities
Jenna Bainbridge will be the first wheelchair user to portray Nessarose in the 21-year history of 'Wicked' on Broadway.NBC News - 6d -
Fulham vs Spurs – Premier League match preview and team news
Spurs make the short trip Craven Cottage this afternoon to face London rivals Fulham.Tottenham have no fresh injury concerns to contend with following their midweek win over AZ Alkmaar, a rarity ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
South Africa plans to spend more on health and defense after US cuts aid
Lawmakers in South Africa have laid out plans to shore up the budgets for health and defense but also put up value added tax by 0.5%, a move that will raise the cost of livingABC News - Mar. 12 -
Watch as Spurs prank rookie Stephon Castle by removing the wheels from his car
Castle had a hard time getting home on WednesdayCBS Sports - Mar. 13 -
Knicks a 'step behind' defensively against Spurs, Sandro Mamukelashvili: 'We just weren't there, physically or mentally'
The Knicks allowed the Spurs to go out to a 28-point lead in the first half of Wednesday's loss, and they were too fatigued to complete their comeback.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Lombardi suggests Belichick/UNC Hard Knocks would have lasted through the entire season
It's spring football season at North Carolina.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
NCAA Tournament Bracket 101: How to make your picks
Whether you're a die-hard hoops head, a casual or someone who's never watched a college basketball game, there's a decent chance you've been invited to fill out a bracket. Here's what you need to ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
IHSAA boys basketball semi-state preview: South Bend area making history Saturday
The South Bend Riley (4A) and Saint Joseph (3A) boys basketball programs are making history this weekend at IHSAA semi-state.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
'Blessed' Bueckers makes Big East tourney history
UConn superstar Paige Bueckers lifted the 1-seed Huskies to a 70-50 victory over 2-seed Creighton in the Big East tournament championship game to claim the program's 30th conference tournament ...ESPN - Mar. 11 -
Steph Curry becomes first player in NBA history to make 4,000 career 3-pointers
Steph Curry continues to rewrite NBA history books.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Gloucester-Hartpury and Saracens chase PWR history
Gloucester-Hartpury and Saracens both look to make history when they face each other in Sunday's Premiership Women's Rugby final.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Rookie Alexandre Sarr makes Wizards history after career performance
Alexandre Sarr finished with a career high and etched his name in the franchise history books to lead the Wizards to a win over the Nuggets.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Trump Administration Expels South Africa’s Ambassador to the U.S.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio had lashed out on social media over comments critical of President Trump that the ambassador had made to a think tank in Johannesburg.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
No. 2 St. John's knocked out of NCAA Tournament by No. 10 Arkansas
John Calipari is heading to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time, guiding the Arkansas Razorbacks past nemesis Rick Pitino and St. John's.CBS News - 5d -
Cerundolo knocks out Ruud in Miami, Djokovic eases into quarters
Argentine Francisco Cerundolo upset fifth-seed Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-2 on Tuesday to reach the quarter-finals of the Miami Open.Cerundolo, who enjoys plenty of support from South Florida's large ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Men’s hockey: UMass rallies to knock Gophers out of NCAA tournament in OT
Rested or rusty? For the University of Minnesota’s men’s hockey team, it was maybe a little bit of both on Thursday night. After 18 days off, the Gophers jumped to a 2-1 first-period lead, and took ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
March Madness History: Best moments in NCAA Division I Men’s, Women’s Basketball Tournament
Upsets, buzzer beaters, and history-making dunks — relive some of the most exciting moments in March Madness history.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Younger Xhekaj Makes Rocket History
Arber Xhekaj’s younger brother Florian is currently playing his first year of professional hockey with the Laval Rocket, and to say the 101st pick at the 2023 draft is having a good season would be ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Heavyweight trio eye history in race to succeed Olympics chief Bach
The race to succeed Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee reaches a climax on Thursday with Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry believed to be ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19