The Dominican big of the Minnesota Timberwolves appeared on the latest episode of Podcast P with Paul George Presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment. “The first person that welcomed me into Minnesota was Ricky,” recalled the three-time NBA All-Star discussing his favorite moments with Rubio, “He took me to a restaurant in Minnesota and just showed me around the city. Drove me around the city, showing me spots I should know about and just really welcomed me to Minnesota and made me feel comfortable. I just think that’s how Ricky always is with all of his teammates, he makes everyone feel so comfortable, so loved and…
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The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are headed to Super Bowl LVIII in a rematch of Super Bowl LIV. In the AFC Championship Game, the Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens on the road (17-10) to advance to their fourth Super Bowl in five seasons. In the NFC Championship Game, the 49ers came from behind to beat the Detroit Lions (34-31).This will be Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ fourth Super Bowl; he has won two and lost one. The Chiefs are seeking to become the first back-to-back NFL champion since the 2004 New England Patriots. The 49ers’ Brock Purdy is…
Lucy Wray, right, took over as Saracens chief executive shortly after her father Nigel, left, stood down in 2020Saracens chief executive Lucy Wray has announced she is stepping down from her role at the Premiership title holders after four years.Former Burnley chief operating officer Mark Thompson will replace her at the end of January.Saracens have won the Premiership and Championship during Wray’s tenure.She said: “Now is the right time for a new adventure and to put myself and my family first, albeit this has been a difficult decision to make.”I have been so honoured to be responsible for this incredible…
Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul have been ruled out of the second Test against England starting on February 2 in Visakhapatnam.Jadeja suffered a hamstring injury on the fourth day, while Rahul complained of pain in his right quadriceps, the BCCI said in a statement. Middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan, left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar and alrounder Washington Sundar have been added to India’s squad.India’s squad for second Test against EnglandRohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Avesh Khan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz…
VfB Stuttgart attacker Silas and his Congolese Leopards are through to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after prevailing over Omar Marmoush’s Egypt in a wild penalty shootout late last night. Marmoush joins North Africa Bundesliga colleagues Ellyes Skhiri, Aïssa Laïdouni, Fares Chaibi and Ramy Bensebaini in the cohort of top-tier German footballing professionals now eliminated from the tournament. Marmoush slotted home in the third round of the shootout. Silas successfully took care of his turn in the fourth. The two nations traded goals in a very lively first half. The second 45 was significantly less smooth, marred by fouls, stoppages,…
90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world…Liverpool have settled on Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso as their top choice to replace outgoing manager Jurgen Klopp and they are ready to approach the German side about getting a deal done. (Football Insider)Arsenal have now moved ahead of Manchester United in pursuit of Brighton & Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma. (Fichajes)Chelsea could pursue a swap deal with Fulham, with Cottagers left-back Antonee Robinson potentially moving to Stamford Bridge in place of centre-back Trevoh Chalobah. (CaughtOffside)Fulham are also expected to make another bid for Chelsea striker Armando Broja, having…
Chelsea are showing a keen interest in signing Canadian international striker Jonathan David, according to a report from Telefoot. The 24-year-old striker has been a key player for LOSC Lille and his performances have attracted the attention of the Premier League giants. Telefoot claims that Chelsea are keeping a close eye on David’s situation ahead of a potential swoop, but they’ll face competition as AC Milan, Napoli and Atletico Madrid are also tracking the striker. It’s no secret that Chelsea will have to bring in a quality striker to lead the line for that next season and the Canadian could…
Ryan Bader and Renan Ferreira both have a lot riding on their upcoming fight at the PFL vs. Bellator card on Feb. 24. Every win matters, of course, especially in a rare champ vs. champ fight like this one. But the stakes get even higher when you throw Francis Ngannou into the mix. The former UFC heavyweight champion signed with the PFL in free agency, and is expected to fight for the upstart MMA promotion when his boxing career subsides. Bader and Ferreira are gunning for the chance to welcome Ngannou to the PFL after their heavyweight headliner in Saudi…
Oregon’s junior day over the weekend left prospects on campus excited about a potential future in Eugene.247Sports’ No. 1 safety Faheem Delane was one of the headliners. The Olney (Md.) Good Counsel standout can see himself playing for head coach Dan Lanning and his staff.“It was a great trip,” Delane said.
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