Derrick Rose Says He Joined Memphis Grizzlies To Win, Not “Babysit” Ja Morant

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Derrick Rose Says He Joined Memphis Grizzlies To Win, Not “Babysit” Ja Morant

The 2023-24 NBA season is less than a month away, and one of the league's best players won't be suiting up. Ja Morant will just be starting his 25-game suspension, and the Memphis Grizzlies have brought in Derrick Rose, who looks to get more playing time and provide a mentorship role to Morant. However, during […]

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Magic Johnson no longer has a say in how the Lakers are run, but he still has opinions. After the Lakers’ 37-point blowout at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, the former Laker legend – who had a slightly less heralded career as an executive – blasted the team to his five million followers. “After

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SLBF Appoints Athlete Representatives - St. Lucia Times News

Press Release:- Pursuant to its mandate to promote the development of local basketball, the Saint Lucia Basketball Federation has appointed two Athlete Representatives to its executive. Garrick George and Mia George will forge a critical linkage between the basketball fraternity

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LOVE WINS: Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader Says, 'Yes' To Surprise Proposal During Last Game Of The Season

Atlanta Falcons cheerleader Benjamin Ajani was met with a surprise proposal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium by his boyfriend, Dominic Williams.

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Jason Murphy Gives Second Chances To Workers With Troubled Pasts

By Lem Satterfield Jason Murphy says he owes his life to a high school English teacher who let him retake a failed test — a decision that ultimately allowed him to attend college and play football. It’s primarily for that reason Murphy believes in second chances and saving lives, which is what his

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Cleveland Browns Defensive Tackle Malik McDowell Arrested, Accused of Attacking Police

Police say they encountered McDowell after receiving a call about a naked man walking near a Florida learning center.

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Flames performance rewarding-FDH Bank - The Times Group Malawi

Malawi National Football Team’s official sponsors, FDH Bank Plc, have touted the senior side’s exploits at the on-going Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cameroon. FDH Bank Plc Head of Marketing and Communication Levie Nkunika said they were satisfied with the Flames’ remarkable run after reaching

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Bengals hold on, finally win in playoffs, defeat Raiders - L.A. Focus News

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow led an efficient offense that scored on six drives, including two of his touchdown passes, and rookie Evan McPherson made four field goals as the Cincinnati Bengals finally advanced in the playoffs with a 26-19 win over Las Vegas in Saturday’s wild-card game. It was

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Falcons Eliminated From Post-season in 29-15 Loss to Bills

The Atlanta Falcons long shot of making the playoffs came to an end Sunday with a loss to the Buffalo Bills in New York Sunday. The Falcons would fall behind after starting the second half with a one point 15-14 lead. The second half just hasn’t been very kind to the Falcons all season. It’s been

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West Indies notch first victory in Under-19 World Cup - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

THE WEST Indies rebounded from a six-wicket defeat to Australia in the tournament opener on Friday to defeat Scotland by seven wickets in their ICC Under-19 World Cup Group A fixture at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts on Monday. The Scots, who were put in to bat, were bundled out for 95 off

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Brooklyn Thumped by Thunder - The New York Beacon

Nash Adjusting To Covid Issues Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Derrel Jazz Johnson One day after arguably the most impressive win of the season against the Chicago Bulls, with Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving all shining for the Brooklyn Nets, the

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Ireland Overcome West Indies Fightback To Take Series - St. Lucia Times News

CWI:- A half-century by Shai Hope and valiant bowling efforts by spinners Akeal Hosein and Roston Chase were not enough as West Indies went down in the CG Insurance ODIs series decider on Sunday. The result gave Ireland 2-1 win – their first series win over the West Indies. The visitors collected

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Disappointing start - Barbados Today

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Captain Ackeem Auguste struck a half-century but West Indies Under-19s remained haunted by their batting woes, and slumped to a six-wicket defeat to Australia Under-19s in their opening match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup on Friday.In a hugely disappointing start to their

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KD Hurt In Nets Win, Knicks Hold Off Hawks - The New York Beacon

Randle Solid in Win Over Atlanta Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Andrew Rosario The Brooklyn Nets had a lot to worry about after taking out the New Orlean Pelicans last night 120-105 at Barclays Center. They were cruising along with

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Jersey retirement at East High brings James Wiseman full circle - TSDMemphis.com

James Wiseman’s ascension to the NBA recently meshed with the athletic heights he scaled at East High School, yielding a convergence suited for the retirement of his high school jersey. “It was crazy,” said Wiseman, putting words to the emotions he felt as he walked inside East for the first time

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Eve satisfied with enthusiasm at Under-20 screening sessions - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

NATIONAL men's Under-20 head coach Angus Eve is satisfied with the turnout and attitude shown by the players vying for selection on the team.

Screening sessions have been held over the past few weeks throughout Trinidad and Tobago.

Earlier this week, speaking to TT Football

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Lance Stephenson Could Be The Perfect Pacers Tank Commander | New Pittsburgh Courier

By Evan Sidery The Indiana Pacers are at rock bottom. Ten games under .500 and on track for their first single-digit draft pick in the lottery since 1989, all signs have pointed to a much-needed reset with their core players. And to be clear, that’s still what should be Indiana’s top priority

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Trinidad and Tobago women's hockey team beat Peru in Pan Am Cup - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

THE TRINIDAD and Tobago women’s hockey team defeated Peru 2-0 at the 2022 Pan American Cup Challenge in Santiago, Chile on Friday. Field goals from Kaitlyn Olton in the 43rd minute and Felicia King 15 minutes later, handed the Calypso Stickwomen their first victory of the tourney thus far. O

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Lakers start Dwight Howard, showing the limits of small ball approach - L.A. Focus News

No sooner had Dwight Howard been approved to play on Saturday night with left knee soreness than the Lakers shoehorned him into the starting lineup. Turns out the 36-year-old still has a lot of practical purpose when the Lakers are facing the reigning MVP. Coach Frank Vogel’s approach to the tilt

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Long Beach State dispatches CSUN with more defense - L.A. Focus News

LONG BEACH — The Long Beach State men’s basketball team is finding its defensive groove at the right time. For the second time in three days, Long Beach used a stingy defensive effort to earn a Big West Conference victory, holding Cal State Northridge to 35.6% shooting while pulling away in the

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Angus Eve: Bolivia friendly is valuable practice for Soca Warriors - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

TRINIDAD and Tobago senior men’s football coach Angus Eve said the international friendly against Bolivia will give his team “a much needed run out” as his players are lacking match time under their belts. A TT Football Association (TTFA) media release on Wednesday said TT “will open their 202

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Naomi Osaka And Serena Williams Named Forbes' Highest-Paid Female Athletes

Tennis champions Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams top "Forbes'" list of the highest-paid female athletes of 2021, making over $100 million combined.

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Bucs and Brady Crush Eagles - The New York Beacon

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Jackson State-Bound Top Football Recruit Kevin Coleman Jr. Proves HBCU Movement Is Not A Solo Mission

Kevin Coleman Jr. and other top high school football recruits who choose to attend an HBCU need to be given their appropriate recognition for taking a chance on their careers and uplifting these historically Black institutions in the process.

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Trinidad and Tobago face US to start Pan Am Cup hockey campaign - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

THE TRINIDAD and Tobago women hockey team will start their campaign in the 2022 Pan American Cup on Wednesday when they face the United States at Santiago, Chile from 3.15 pm (TT time). Both TT and the US are in Pool B, along with Canada and Peru. Pool A features only three teams – hosts Chile

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Wild Card Weekend It Was - The New York Beacon

Allen Torches New EnglandPhoto: Special for the NY Beacon By Andrew Rosario Because the NFL expanded the regular season, adding 1 more game, 1 more team was allowed to participate in the first round of the wild card playoffs. It concluded Monday night when

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Meet Maurice Ashley: The First African American International Chess Grandmaster In Chess

Maurice Ashley, the first African-American International Grandmaster in chess, reflects on his upbringing in Brooklyn, his impact on students and his love - and eternal respect - for the game. The U.S. Chess Championships, which take place at the Chess Club & Scholastic Center of St. Louis each

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Gabadinho Mhango hopes for better 2022 - The Times Group Malawi

Malawi National Football Team’s striker Gabadinho Mhango is confident that the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations will help him exorcise demons that haunted him in the 2021 season. “It was a difficult year but I kept believing in myself and working hard. Some people were also encouraging me, so