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LeBron James Breaks NBA All-Time Points-Scoring Record

8Feb

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LeBron James Breaks NBA All-Time Points-Scoring Record

LeBron James finally eclipsed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the most prolific scorer in NBA history on Tuesday, breaking a 39-year record that many throughout basketball believed would never be beaten. The Los Angeles Lakers star, playing in his 20th season in the NBA, passed Abdul-Jabbar's longstanding total of 38,387 points after nailing a 21-foot shot late in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder. James flung his arms aloft in relief as the Crypto.com Arena erupted in wild celebration at his new record of 38,388 points. Abdul-Jabbar, sitting courtside, was among the first to congratulate James as play was interrupted to salute an iconic moment in NBA history. "To be able to be in the presence of a legend and great as Kareem it means so much to me," James told the...

Kenya 7s Star Collins Injera Retires From Rugby

24Jan

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Kenya 7s Star Collins Injera Retires From Rugby

Veteran Kenya Sevens star Collins Injera has announced his retirement from rugby after a sparkling career both at club and international level. Through a post on social media, Injera said he had to listen to his body after months of deliberating whether to call it quits. “Everything must come to an end, sometime. I have always said that I will know it’s time because my body will tell me. And for the past few months, it has really ‘spoken’ to me so, finally, I have decided to listen to it. As hard as this is for me, after 17 years of literal blood, sweat and tears, it’s time to step away from this great game that has given me so much more than I could ever ask for,” he wrote. His decision to hang the boots comes just two weeks after he became the 12th person to be inducted...

Usain Bolt loses $12 million of life savings in scam

20Jan

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Usain Bolt loses $12 million of life savings in scam

Linton P Gordon, a lawyer for Bolt, has claimed that the Jamaican’s account once had $12.8 million (£10m), but now reflects a balance of only $12,000 (£9,700), money that was supposed to fund his retirement. Gordon sent a letter to Stocks & Securities Limited on Monday (January 16) and later a copy to the Associated Press which states that if the money is not returned within 10 days, the company will face civil and criminal action. In the letter, Gordon said: “If [the new balance] is correct, and we are hoping it is not, then a serious act of fraud, larceny or a combination of both have been committed against our client.” Stocks & Securities Limited have asked that clients pass all questions on to Jamaica’s Financial Services Commission as it continues its investigati...

Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82

30Dec

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Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82

Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82. He is credited with scoring a world record 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during a 21-year career, including 77 goals in 92 matches for his country. The only player to win the World Cup three times, lifting the trophy in 1958, 1962 and 1970, Pele was named Fifa's Player of the Century in 2000. President Jair Bolsonaro has declared three days of national mourning. Pele had been suffering with kidney and prostrate in recent years. He had surgery to remove a tumour in his colon at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, after the tumour was detected in routine tests. He was readmitted to hospital in late November 2022. His daughter Kely Nascimento has kept fans updated on her...

History as Morocco beat Portugal to reach Word Cup semis

10Dec

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History as Morocco beat Portugal to reach Word Cup semis

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal poured on the pressure, but could not find a way through. In the end, heart won over pedigree as Youssef En-Nesyri's goal was enough to send Morocco through by a 1-0 scoreline. With the win, Morocco are the first African nation to reach the semifinals of a FIFA World Cup, succeeding where three before them fell agonizingly short. En-Nesyri towered high in the sky to head home just before halftime, and the Moroccan defense took over from there, stifling the Portugal attack for the full 90 minutes. Ronaldo started the match on the bench, with Fernando Santos again favoring young Goncalo Ramos in the attack, but the Portugal manager turned to his aging captain just minutes after halfitme. It ultimately had little effect, as Ronaldo missed his ...

Croatia knock Brazil out of the World Cup on penalties

9Dec

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Croatia knock Brazil out of the World Cup on penalties

Croatia beat Brazil 4-2 on penalties on Friday to set up a World Cup semi-final against Argentina or the Netherlands. Neither of the teams managed to break the deadlock and score a goal during the original time of the match. Possession of the ball was evenly split between the two teams throughout the match, with both squads displaying a solid tactical performance. Determined to extend their stay in Qatar, both sides could not get through each other’s strong defense in the first 90 minutes. However, Brazil broke the 0-0 tie during the first half of extra time after Neymar scored a goal in stoppage time. With the goal, Neymar tied with Pele as the highest scorers in Brazil’s history. Croatian striker Burno Petkovic scored the equalizer for his team in the 117th minu...

South Korea Coach,Bento Resigns After World Cup Exit

6Dec

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South Korea Coach,Bento Resigns After World Cup Exit

Paulo Bento announced he would not be staying on as coach of South Korea after they were eliminated from the World Cup with a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Brazil on Monday. "Now I need to think about the future, but I will not be with the Korea team. I am going to rest and then see," the 53-year-old former Portugal coach said after the loss in the last 16. "I have just told the players and the president of the national federation. Bento took over following the 2018 World Cup, succeeding Shin Tae-yong. In Qatar, he led South Korea to the knockout round for the first time since 2010 with a last-gasp win over Portugal in their final group game. However, they were outclassed by Brazil as they found themselves four goals down before half-time at Doha's Stadium 974, althoug...

Ronaldo Banned And Fined Over Everton Fan Clash

24Nov

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Ronaldo Banned And Fined Over Everton Fan Clash

Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for two matches and fined Sh7.4 million (£50,000) for hitting a mobile phone out of a teenage fan's hand at Everton, the Football Association said Wednesday. Ronaldo, now a free agent following his release by Manchester United on Tuesday, was involved in a flare-up with a 14-year-old boy following the Red Devils 1-0 loss away to Everton in the Premier League at Goodison Park on April 9. He was cautioned by Merseyside Police, while the FA also charged the Portugal forward with improper conduct. Now an independent panel has handed down a suspension and a fine. The ban will be transferred when Ronaldo joins a new club in any country, but does not apply in the ongoing World Cup in Qatar, where the 37-year-old is set to feature on Thursday ...

World Cup Kicks off With Stakes High For Host Qatar

20Nov

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World Cup Kicks off With Stakes High For Host Qatar

The World Cup kicked off in Qatar with the Muslim nation, which faced a barrage of criticism over its treatment of foreign workers, LGBT rights and social restrictions, staking its reputation on delivering a smooth tournament. Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamrim bin Hamad al-Thani arrived at the stadium flanked by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, to a roaring crowd, and took their seats alongside other Arab leaders. A show then unfolded on the pitch, featuring three camels, American actor Morgan Freeman and a performance of a new tournament song called Dreamers featuring singer Jungkook of K-pop boy band BTS, alongside Qatari singer Fahad Al-Kubaisi. Saudi Arabia's crown prince and the presidents of Egypt, Turkey and Algeria, as well as the United Nations Secretary-General, are among ...

Senegal’s Sadio Mane Ruled Out Of World Cup

18Nov

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Senegal’s Sadio Mane Ruled Out Of World Cup

Senegal forward Sadio Mane has been ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar in a crushing blow to his team’s chances after officials confirmed on Thursday he would need surgery on a leg injury sustained in the run-up to the tournament. Mane had been a doubt for the west African side after injuring his right fibula playing for German club Bayern Munich. "Unfortunately, today's (Thursday) MRI shows us that the recovery is not as favourable as we hoped and we, unfortunately, resolve to declare Sadio's withdrawal from the World Cup," Senegal team doctor Manuel Afonso told reporters.