Qatar’s Wealth Fund to Buy Stake in NBA’s Washington Wizards
In a first for US sports, Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has struck a deal to buy a stake
2023-06-23 14:16
Football rumours: Manchester United and Chelsea agree fee for Mason Mount
What the papers say Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount looks set to sign for Manchester United after the clubs found a middle ground for the deal, according to the Mirror. United will get their man for £60million after their £50m bid was rejected. The Blues had hoped for £70m for Mount, who scored three goals in 24 Premier League games last season. Arsenal believe their top target Declan Rice could captain the club as they look to secure the West Ham and England international midfielder’s signature, the Daily Mail reports. The Gunners will face stiff competition as Manchester City are planning to join the race for the 24-year-old, the Guardian said. The Guardian also report that Tottenham are the frontrunners to sign Leicester City and England midfielder James Maddison. After Southampton’s relegation to the Championship, the Independent report that James Ward-Prowse is open to a move to Fulham. Social media round-up Players to watch Mohamed Salah: The 31-year-old Liverpool forward is being targeted by the Saudi Pro League, FourFourTwo reports. Viktor Gyokeres: Coventry City’s Swedish forward is in high demand with Brentford, Fulham, West Ham and Wolves fighting for the 25-year-old. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live On this day in 2013: England beaten by India in Champions Trophy final Rory McIlroy claims first PGA Tour ace at Travelers Championship Will Jacks heroics in vain as Middlesex pull off record chase against Surrey
2023-06-23 14:15
Raptors grab shooter, Celtics collect future picks during mostly quiet night in Atlantic division
The Raptors took the player with possibly the flashiest suit of the night during the NBA draft
2023-06-23 13:59
Talented Pacific Division teams try to grab immediate impact role players at NBA draft
Thanks to their recent success, the five teams in the NBA’s Pacific Division weren’t necessarily trying to draft one of the next generation’s hardwood superstars on Thursday night
2023-06-23 13:51
Pistons, Pacers are banking on their lottery selections to provide immediate help on defense
The Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers used lottery picks on players who should make their biggest early impact on defense while the rest of the Central Division teams sat out the first round of Thursday’s draft
2023-06-23 13:27
Overshadowed by Wembanyama and the Spurs, the Rockets get even younger in the NBA draft
The young Houston Rockets are getting even younger with another pair of first-round draft picks
2023-06-23 13:22
Singapore May core inflation rises 4.7% y/y, matches forecast
SINGAPORE Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 4.7% year-on-year in May, official data showed on Friday. The May
2023-06-23 13:17
Ukraine war: Living without water in a town devastated by dam breach
Residents of a Ukrainian town devastated by floods when a dam collapsed describe life without water.
2023-06-23 12:59
Mariners hammer struggling Germán as Woo gets his 1st win in a 10-2 rout of the Yankees
Teoscar Hernández hit one of Seattle’s four early homers and the Mariners teed off against a suddenly inept Domingo Germán in blowing out the sloppy New York Yankees 10-2 to prevent a three-game sweep
2023-06-23 12:23
Hornets select Brandon Miller over Scoot Henderson with the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft
The Charlotte Hornets selected Alabama’s Brandon Miller with the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft, giving them an athletic 6-foot-9 wing with a smooth shooting stroke from the perimeter
2023-06-23 12:22
Villanova's Cam Whitmore falls to No. 20 pick in NBA draft after lottery projection
Cam Whitmore was projected by many to be a lottery pick, but he fell to the Houston Rockets at No. 20 in the NBA draft
2023-06-23 12:21
Coulibaly follows Wembanyama as the French players make history in the NBA draft
A whirlwind night for Bilal Coulibaly at the NBA draft was part of a memorable one for his country
2023-06-23 11:20