Iconic coach Popovich signs five-year NBA deal with Spurs
San Antonio Spurs coach and president of basketball operations Gregg Popovich, an iconic bench boss at 74, has signed a new five-year contract with the...
2023-07-09 11:18
Spurs: Gregg Popovich’s new deal gives both sides an out, sort of
The San Antonio Spurs and head coach Gregg Popovich agreed to terms on a contract extension. What if Popovich doesn't coach the full contract?To say the San Antonio Spurs had an eventful offseason is quite an understatement. They were the biggest winners of the 2023 NBA Draft because they w...
2023-07-09 10:57
Protests across Israel ahead of vote on judicial overhaul bill vote
Large crowds of protesters across Israel have come out in the 27th consecutive week of demonstrations against the government's judicial overhaul plans.
2023-07-09 10:56
Dodgers' Betts hits 10th leadoff homer to set major league mark for most in first half of season
All-Star Mookie Betts has hit his 10th leadoff homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving him the most in the first half in major league history
2023-07-09 10:49
Chinese authorities swoop on restaurant that challenged customers to eat 108 dumplings
A restaurant in China that challenged its customers to eat more than 100 dumplings in return for a free meal has fallen foul of authorities, who are investigating whether it has violated the country's anti-food waste law.
2023-07-09 10:48
Jackson on course for Jamaican sprint double
Shericka Jackson stayed on course to win a women's sprint double at the Jamaican athletics championships on Saturday, advancing to the 200m final by winning...
2023-07-09 10:23
Strider cruises, the majors-best Braves pound the Rays 6-1 in battle of top teams
All-Star Spencer Strider struck out 11 and won his seventh straight decision, a 6-1 victory over the slumping Tampa Bay Rays that gave the MLB-best Atlanta Braves their 20th win in 22 games
2023-07-09 10:17
Yellen says US-China ties on 'surer footing' as wraps up visit
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that her talks with top Chinese officials have put ties on "surer footing", as she wrapped up a trip aimed at stabilising fraught...
2023-07-09 09:52
AI can't replace Mickey Mouse, says voice of Disney mascot
Aw, gee! The technology driving artificial intelligence sure is swell, but it could never capture the essence of Mickey Mouse, according to the...
2023-07-09 09:50
Solomon Islands leader visits security partner China with focus on infrastructure
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare arrives in China on Sunday for his first
2023-07-09 09:48
Nuñez's 3-run double, Misiorowski's 102 mph pitch highlight NL's 5-0 win in Futures Game
Miami’s Nasim Nuñez hit a three-run double off Toronto’s Yosver Zulueta in the sixth inning, and the National League beat the American 5-0 in the annual All-Star Futures Game of top prospects
2023-07-09 09:47
Nasa Hataoka turns in a prime-time performance to lead US Women's Open at Pebble
The U.S. Women's Open went to prime time and so did Nasa Hataoka
2023-07-09 09:47