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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving reflects on personal growth as he gets ready for raucous NBA Finals vs former team

Kyrie Irving returning to Boston as a member of the Dallas Mavericks in hopes of knocking off his former team in hopes of an NBA championship is one of the top storylines of the NBA Finals. Irving was traded to the Celtics after the 2016-17 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He spent two seasons with Boston before unceremoniously hitting free …

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LIV Golf's Ian Poulter rips British Airways after airline loses his clubs

Ian Poulter is set to play in LIV Golf’s Texas event this weekend, but right now, he doesn’t have anything to play with. The 48-year-old flew from Heathrow Airport to Texas earlier this week, but without his clubs. Midflight, the airline sent Poulter an email “to inform you that a bag has not travelled with you today” and told Poulter …

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ESPN's Pat McAfee says Caitlin Clark 'did not feel disrespected' by 'white b—-' remark

Pat McAfee said Tuesday that he reached out personally to apologize to Caitlin Clark after he faced major backlash for referring to the Indiana Fever rookie as a “white b—-” while defending her impact on women’s basketball. The former NFL kicker opened “The Pat McAfee Show” with another apology for what he called a “massive f— up.” Pat McAfee brought …

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Caitlin Clark has already faced immense criticism at every turn 6 months into 2024

Caitlin Clark is at the center of the sports world as the calendar nears summertime and the heat is only getting turned up on the WNBA rookie. The Indiana Fever sharpshooter was on the receiving end of a hard foul from Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter during Saturday’s matchup, which sparked a ton of drama and hot takes on social …

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WNBA legend dismisses claim players jealous of Caitlin Clark

New York Liberty legend Rebecca Lobo pushed back on claims that WNBA players are no fans of Caitlin Clark amid a whirlwind of drama around the Indiana Fever rookie. Clark was on the receiving end of a hard foul in a game against the Chicago Sky. Chennedy Carter delivered the blow and was later given a flagrant-1 violation for her …

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Stefanos Tsitsipas complains to French Open umpire over Carlos Alcaraz's 'extended grunt'

Stefanos Tsitsipas took issue with two-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz’s style of play during their quarterfinal match at the French Open on Tuesday, prompting him to make his case to the chair umpire. Tsitsipas, a finalist at the 2021 French Open, approached the umpire after losing a tie-break in the second set to complain about Alcaraz’s “extended grunt.” Stefanos …

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LeBron James 'so f—ing mad' he no longer plays with Kyrie Irving, calls him 'most gifted player' ever

After last year’s disappointment, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks are in the NBA Finals. The Mavs acquired Irving at last year’s trade deadline, hoping for a deep run into the playoffs. However, the Mavs got cold and missed out on postseason basketball. They came back with a vengeance this season, though, and are four wins away from their first …

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Simone Biles' dominance continues ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics with record win

Simone Biles continued her dominance ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris this summer, earning a record ninth all-around title at U.S. Gymnastics Championships over the weekend. Biles, 27, extended her own record with an all-around total of 119.750, sweeping every individual title along the way. First place winner Simone Biles celebrates on the podium for the uneven bars …

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15-year-old golf prodigy Miles Russell set to make PGA Tour debut at Rocket Mortgage Classic

A PGA Tour debut is coming for 15-year-old Miles Russell, who will be participating at the Rocket Mortgage Classic starting June 27 at Detroit Golf Club in Michigan. The prodigy moniker was attached to Russell when he made a Korn Ferry Tour cut earlier this year, becoming the youngest ever to do so. Now, he will get the chance to …

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Padres’ Tucupita Marcano hit with lifetime ban for betting on MLB games

MLB announced Tuesday that San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was given a lifetime ban for betting over $150,000 on multiple MLB games. The league announced one-year suspensions of four other players for unrelated sports betting violations. Tucupita Marcano of the Pirates runs off the field during the Cleveland Guardians game at PNC Park on July 19, 2023, in Pittsburgh. …

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