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By Agence France-Presse Nine Australian NBA stars have partnered with the league and the National Basketball Players Association Foundation to donate $750,000 towards relief and recovery efforts for Australia’s bushfire disaster, the NBA said Tuesday. This combination of file pictures created on January 7, 2020 shows Australian NBA stars who have partnered with the leagueContinue reading “NBA: Aussie stars donate to bushfire relief effort”

By Agence France-Presse Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova said the Brisbane International felt like “a second-hand event” with women relegated to outside courts to make way for men playing the inaugural ATP Cup. Maria Sharapova of Russia hits a return to Jennifer Brady of the US during the women’s singles match on day twoContinue reading “Maria Sharapova slams ‘second-hand’ Brisbane event as men take over”

By Agence France-Presse Stefanos Tsitsipas has laughed off a temper tantrum that saw him clip his father’s arm while smashing a racquet, and said he is feeling “good with his game” heading into the Australian Open. Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece reacts during the men’s singles match on day five of the ATP Cup tennis tournamentContinue reading “Stefanos Tsitsipas laughs off temper tantrum, looks towards Aussie Open”

By Agence France-Presse Superstars Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal will headline an exhibition match ahead of the Australian Open to raise money for bushfire relief, organizers said Wednesday. Roger Federer of Switzerland(Photo by STR / AFP) Dozens of vast blazes, which continue to burn across eastern Australia, have killed 25 people since theContinue reading “Roger Federer, Serena Williams headline Aussie bushfire charity match”

Hidilyn Diaz exercises with the weights in front of Chinese mentor Kaiwen Gao and strengthening/conditioning coach Julius Irvin Naranjo at the weighlifting gym inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila. (Waylon Galvez) By Waylon Galvez With less than two weeks left before leaving for Rome to compete in the 2020 World Cup, Rio OlympicsContinue reading “Weightlifting: Hidilyn Diaz confident ahead of 2020 Rome Worlds”

By Field Level Media-Reuters New Orleans Pelicans rookie power forward Zion Williamson participated in 5-on-5 drills at practice on Tuesday for the first time since undergoing right knee surgery on Oct. 21. New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) stands on the court before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. (DarrenContinue reading “NBA: Pelicans rookie forward Zion Williamson participates in first 5-on-5 practice since surgery”

By Field Level Media-Reuters Merely an insurance policy at backup center when the season began, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly will guarantee Dwight Howard’s contract for the remainder of the season. Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (39) grabs a rebound against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Staples Center. (Gary A.Continue reading “NBA: Lakers to guarantee Dwight Howard’s contract — report”

By Field Level Media-Reuters Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis declined a four-year, $146 million max extension on Tuesday and intends to become an unrestricted free agent in July, Yahoo Sports reported. Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) controls the ball against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Staples Center. (Gary A.Continue reading “NBA: Lakers star Anthony Davis declines 4-year, $146 million max extension — report”

By the Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Forward Marquese Chriss was waived by the Warriors on Tuesday, providing room for Golden State to sign Damion Lee for the remainder of the season. Golden State Warriors forward Marquese Chriss, right, goes to the basket against Sacramento Kings forward Nemanja Bjelica during the first quarter of an NBAContinue reading “NBA: Warriors waive forward Marquese Chriss”

By the Associated Press CLEVELAND  — Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin is out indefinitely after having surgery on his left knee. Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin sits on the bench during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in San Antonio. (AP Photo /Continue reading “NBA: Pistons forward Blake Griffin out indefinitely after knee surgery”