US President-elect Donald Trump has given his backing to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, vowing they will be the “greatest Games” despite concerns over the impact of the wildfire on preparations.Casey Wasserman, chairman of the LA 2028 organizing committee, met with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence on Wednesday and provided full backing despite some …
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LIV Golf has signed a multi-year broadcast deal in the United States with Fox Sports, the first time the Saudi-backed league will be shown on mainstream sports television in the game’s biggest market.While talks between LIV and the established PGA Tour continue, the deal suggests that the breakaway league is unlikely to disappear any time …
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R.J. Barrett scored 22 points as the lowly Toronto Raptors turned the tables on the Boston Celtics with a dominant 110-97 victory over the reigning NBA champions on Wednesday.The Raptors, who are languishing three places off the bottom of the Eastern Conference, grabbed only their 10th win of the season after stifling Boston’s offense at …
American world number four Taylor Fritz said Thursday he will donate his $82,000 first-round prize money from the Australian Open to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires, calling the devastation “insane”.Fritz, who lives in California, made the gesture after reaching the Melbourne third round by beating Chilean qualifier Cristian Garin 6-2, 6-1, 6-0.First-round prize …
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R.J. Barrett scored 22 points as the lowly Toronto Raptors turned the tables on the Boston Celtics with a dominant 110-97 victory over the reigning NBA champions on Wednesday.The Raptors, who are languishing three places off the bottom of the Eastern Conference, grabbed only their 10th win of the season after stifling Boston’s offense at …
Former UFC star Conor McGregor has been accused of a sexual assault at an NBA game in a civil lawsuit filed against the Irishman in a U.S. court.The alleged incident took place in 2023 and was previously part of a criminal allegation against McGregor which the Florida State Attorney’s office declined to go forward with.The …
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Australian Greg Norman has been replaced as chief executive of LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed league announced on Wednesday.LIV announced that experienced sports executive Scott O’Neil was taking over from former British Open winner Norman in the role.”O’Neil will drive the strategic vision, business operations, and global growth for the league, its 13 teams and roster …
MLS champions the Los Angeles Galaxy has signed Danish international defender Mathias Jorgensen from Anderlecht, the club said on Wednesday.Jorgensen, who plays under his nickname ‘Zanka’, joined Anderlecht from Premier League club Brentford in August.The 34-year-old centre half had previously played for Turkish club Fenerbahce, English team Huddersfield Town and Copenhagen.”We are thrilled to welcome …
Social media sensation Ilona Maher has said rugby union needs to undergo a culture shift if the sport is to attract new fans.Maher, who won rugby sevens bronze with the USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has more than eight million followers across Instagram and TikTok, making her the world’s most followed rugby player.She was …
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Coco Gauff extended her unbeaten start to the year on Wednesday but admitted she will need to serve better if she is to stay alive at the Australian Open.The American survived a bout of erratic serving during a second-set wobble before securing a hard-fought 6-3, 7-5 win over Britain’s Jodie Burrage in Melbourne.The world number …
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