Jokic powers Denver over Warriors as Giannis leads Bucks’ win

Jokic powers Denver over Warriors as Giannis leads Bucks’ win

Nikola Jokic posted his 18th triple double of the season to lead reigning NBA champion Denver's 119-103 victory at Golden State on Sunday. The 29-year-old Serbian center, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, had 32 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists plus four steals while Jamal Murray added 27 points for the Nuggets. Klay Thompson came off the bench to lead the Warriors with 23 points, but none […]

February 26, 2024 5

Sport

Pumas claw New Zealand to seal Canada Sevens three-peat

Holders Argentina came from behind to defeat New Zealand 36-12 to win their third straight Canada Sevens crown in Vancouver on Sunday, tightening their grip on the eight-leg World Rugby SVNS Series. The Pumas, fresh from victories at the Cape Town and Perth tournaments, once again signalled they are the form team of seven-a-side rugby with a scintillating performance to overwhelm their opponents. New Zealand, which had knocked […]

February 26, 2024 6

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Klopp ranks Liverpool’s League Cup glory as his ‘most special’ trophy

Jurgen Klopp hailed Liverpool's League Cup final triumph against Chelsea as the "most special" trophy of his career as the German learned he can win with kids. Virgil van Dijk clinched Liverpool's 1-0 win with a dramatic header two minutes from the end of extra-time at Wembley on Sunday. Liverpool's victory was especially sweet for Klopp as it came during an injury-hit period for his club that forced […]

February 26, 2024

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Australia punish New Zealand to win second T20 and clinch series

Australia's bowlers sliced through some reckless New Zealand batting on Friday to win the second Twenty20 international by 72 runs in Auckland and clinch the three-match series. Leg-spinner Adam Zampa knocked over the middle order to finish with 4-34 as the home side were skittled for 102 in 17 overs at Eden Park. New Zealand lost early wickets and always looked unlikely to match the visitors, who were dismissed […]

February 23, 2024 7

Sport

Rugby Union: Six Nations fixtures and standings

Fixtures, standings and results in the Six Nations ahead of this weekend's third-round matches (all kick-offs GMT): Playing Saturday: At Dublin: Ireland v Wales (1415) At Edinburgh: Scotland v England (1645) Playing Sunday: At Lille: France v Italy (1500) Standings (played, won, drawn, lost, points for, points against, bonus points, total points): Ireland 2 2 0 0 74 17 2 10 England 2 2 0 0 43 38 0 […]

February 23, 2024 2

South Africa

Lottery’s looted R9.5-million would have made all the difference to Limpopo cyclists

Limpopo cyclists Kombo Bere (left) and Daan Terblanche are hoping to find money to race in the Cape Epic. Photo supplied By Anton van Zyl via GroundUp In Louis Trichardt, two young cyclists are training to compete in what is arguably the world’s toughest mountain bike stage race, the annual Cape Epic. They aim to make history as the first team from rural Vhembe to compete alongside the world’s best […]

February 23, 2024 18

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Van Rooyen rides two eagles to PGA Tour Mexico Open lead

South Africa's Erik van Rooyen grabbed two eagles in an eight-under-par 63 on Thursday to take a one-stroke first-round lead in the US PGA Tour's Mexico Open. Van Rooyen, who added five birdies with just one bogey, gave himself a seven-footer for eagle at the par-five sixth in Puerto Vallarta. His eagle at the 12th was more spectacular -- a chip-in from 70 feet. "Twelve's a funky one because […]

February 23, 2024 8

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England win toss, bat in fourth India Test

England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the fourth Test on Friday as they look to keep the series alive. The tourists trail the five-match series 2-1 after two straight losses and need to win or draw in Ranchi to avoid losing the series with a game to spare. England announced two changes to their team Thursday with spinner Shoaib […]

February 23, 2024 2

Sport

Wallabies centre Foketi cleared of major spinal damage

Australia centre Lalakai Foketi was cleared of major spinal damage Friday after suffering a neck injury in training, but the long-term implications for his career remain unclear. The 29-year-old, part of the Wallabies' 2023 World Cup squad, was rushed to hospital on Thursday after hurting himself in a ruck during a NSW Waratahs training session in Sydney. Waratahs coach Darren Coleman said a CT scan was "positive that there won't […]

February 23, 2024 2