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• Dabrowski, Routliffe reach third round of Australian Open women’s doubles

Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and her New Zealand teammate Erin Routliffe have reached the third round of women’s doubles at the Australian Open....2025
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• GoFundMe Opened To Help TK Cooper Apply For New Work Visa In The UK
TK Cooper is looking to stay in the UK. On Thursday, January 16, TK Cooper's girlfriend, Emily Royle, opened a GoFundMe page for an important cause, noting that she's looking to raise funds for Cooper as he attempts to renew his work visa in the UK. The GoFundMe post notes that Cooper is a citizen of New Zealand and will have to travel back to the country to apply for the new visa. As of publish t...2025
• Jeff Jarrett Discusses Growing Pains Of AEW, Criticism Of The Company
AEW is entering its sixth year as a promotion, and has established itself as the number two promotion in the United States and the most successful wrestling promotion by many metrics since WCW. AEW is now in its Max era with AEW Dynamite and AEW Collision simulcasting on the streaming platform. With any success comes criticism from anyone with a voice. Speaking to Battle on the Battleground podc...2025
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• Five Cruiserweight Fighters to Watch in 2025

The cruiserweight division has always provided plenty of entertainment and is currently blessed with talents such as Jai Opetaia and Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. Here are five fighters from the division to watch out for in the next 12 months and beyond. Cruiserweight Boxing: Top Fighters to Watch in 2025 Cruiserweight Boxing: Lucas Roehrig The first fighter on our list is one we are excit...2025
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• ATP roundup: Gael Monfils posts historic win in Auckland

Gael Monfils became the oldest man in nearly five decades to win an ATP Tour-level title with his 6-3, 6-4 defeat of Zizou Bergs on Saturday at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand....2025
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• ATP roundup: Nishesh Basavareddy reaches Adelaide semifinals

American teen Nishesh Basavareddy defeated countryman and No. 8 seed Alex Michelsen 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand....2025
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• Opetaia vs Nyika: Live updates and results - 3 am ET

Jai Opetaia and David Nyika meet in a cruiserweight world title main event on DAZN! | Matchroom / DAZN Jai Opetaia and David Nyika meet in a cruiserweight world title main event on DAZN! The first major show of 2025 brings us Jai Opetaia and David Nyika fighting for Opetaia’s IBF cruiserweight title in a DAZN main event from Gold Coast, Australia. Prelims start at 2 am ET and the main card...2025
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• Fans upset after Naomi Osaka retired in the Auckland final: “What a shame feel for her”

Auckland, New Zealand – Fans were left heartbroken and disappointed after Naomi Osaka, the former world No. 1 and four-time Grand Slam champion, retired from the Auckland Classic final against Clara Tauson due to an abdominal injury. The match took a dramatic turn when Osaka, who had won the opening set 6-4, was forced to […]...2025
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• Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika: Best Bets Revealed for Jan. 8

2025 is here, and it has been a slow start in the boxing world. But on January 8, the IBF cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia (26-0, 20 KOs) will return to action at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre against New Zealand fighter David Nyika (10-0, 9 KOs). If you’re looking for boxing best bets, this highly anticipated matchup offers plenty of opportunities. Nyika and Opetaia are fami...2025
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• UFC 305 Preview: 25 Tidbits, Facts And Storylines

After a lackluster event last week, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heads “Down Under” this weekend (Sat., Aug. 17, 2024) to RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, for UFC 305. In the pay-per-view (PPV) main event, Dricus Du Plessis defends his Middleweight belt for the first time against bitter African rival, Israel Adesanya. In UFC 305’s co-main event, former Flyweight title challenger, Steve Erceg...2024
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• Report: Boise State running back meeting with Seahawks in pre-draft visit

Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images George Holani played five seasons with the Broncos. The Seattle Seahawks haven’t had a reported official 30 visit with any running backs... until now. Gee Scott reports that Boise State running back George Holani will meet with the Seahawks on Tuesday (post was written on Monday, so “tomorrow” is referencing “today”). George Holani, RB from Boise State wil...2024
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• Big Blue View mailbag: Daniel Jones, Mike Kafka, comp picks, more questions

The mail’s here! Paul Lynch asks: I live in New Zealand so don’t get the amount of information you must have in the States, but I’ve been following the game since watching LT destroy teams in the ‘80s. With the whole QB issue (should we or shouldn’t we draft one) it got me thinking about the style of play the Giants (and most of the league) are trying to play, which by all accounts, everyone says ...2024
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs to share German marketing rights with 5 new clubs

Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Tuesday, March 26 The latest NFL’s Global Markets Program adds four new clubs, five new markets in 2024 | NFL.com FOUR NEW CLUBS: Cleveland Browns: Granted rights in Nigeria Detroit Lions: Granted rights across Austria, Canada, Germany and Switzerland Indianapolis Colts: Granted rights across Austria and Germany New York Giants: Grante...2024
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• And-Ones: Lamb, Trade Candidates, Buyout Market, Pre-Agency, Dunk Contest
Former Warriors forward Anthony Lamb suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon while playing for the New Zealand Breakers, Olgun Uluc of ESPN tweets. The non-contact leg injury occured at the end of the first quarter of his team’s game against the Perth Wildcats on Sunday afternoon. An MRI confirmed the initial diagnosis. Lamb appeared in 62 […]...2024
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• Emma Raducanu practices in Auckland ahead of the 2024 campaign

Emma Raducanu travelled to Auckland, New Zealand, recently to play in the ASB Classic. To get ready for her next matches, she has already begun preparing for the competition with a rigorous practice session. Raducanu hasn’t been able to play since April 2023 due to injuries. She only participated in five tournaments this season; the […]...2023
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• AEW All In predictions!

All Elite Wrestling is holding their first international PPV in London’s Wembley Stadium on Sunday (Aug. 27, 2023), and they’ve brought back the All In name for the show! After a free streaming pre-show which starts one hour earlier, the event starts at 1:00 pm ET, and can be purchased on Bleacher Report (and traditional PPV) in the U.S. & Canada, PPV.com in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the U.K...2023
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• Danica Patrick and Aaron Rodgers are having a blast in New Zealand

No Super Bowl, no problem for Aaron Rodgers. The Green Bay Packers quarterback is spending Super Bowl week on vacation in New Zealand with his girlfriend Danica Patrick....2019
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• DeMarcus Ware seems to be enjoying his golf-filled New Zealand vacation
The Broncos linebacker has been busy adventuring this offseason....2016
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• Fan gets awesome James Harden tattoo on leg
James Harden, along with his amazing beard, has one of the most recognizable faces in the NBA right now. While the Rockets’ season has been nothing short of a disaster, Harden is still a player that NBA fans follow and can get behind. One particular fan likes him so much that he got a tattoo of Harden on his calf, beard and all. Rad day after photo my customer @dylan_kake sent me in natur...2016
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• Fan Gets Large, Detailed Portrait of James Harden Tattooed on Leg
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"Into the gap steps David Nyika, a 29 year old native of New Zealand and resident of Australia, fighting for just the 11th time as a professional."

2024
"Shane van Gisbergen’s return to racing in New Zealand has started strong with a third place finish at Western Springs Speedway."

2023
"FIFA said it is giving away 20,000 free tickets for Women's World Cup games in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Dunedin amid concerns about the slow pace of sales in New Zealand."

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"Rutherford represented New Zealand at both the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, and now is playing in her fourth lacrosse world championship."

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"USWNT thump New Zealand, but this team's still lacking something"

2020
"Australia and New Zealand have beaten Colombia to win the bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup."

2019
"NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson is thankfully okay following a scary dirt track racing wreck in New Zealand earlier this week on Christmas Day."

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"Colorado Rapids sign New Zealand center back Tommy Smith from Ipswich Town"

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"Portland Thorns FC's Heath, Horan, Long named to U.S. roster for friendlies against New Zealand"

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"" Adams is from New Zealand, and Amick noted he came to the United States in 2012 to attend the University of Pittsburgh."

2015
"Rubio Rubin scored the game's only goal in the 58th minute, while former University of Maryland goalkeeper Zack Steffen saved a penalty kick in the 83rd minute to dramatically preserve the win in Wellington, New Zealand."

2014
"The popular song "Royals" by New Zealand artist Lorde is getting caught up in the fervor over the upcoming World Series between the San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals."

• Jeff Jarrett Discusses Growing Pains Of AEW, Criticism Of The Company
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• Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika: Best Bets Revealed for Jan. 8
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• WTA Auckland Quarterfinal Predictions including Naomi Osaka vs Hailey Baptiste

The WTA Auckland Open has reached the quarterfinals with the stage set for an entertaining day of tennis in New Zealand. A number of star names are set to take to the courts, and as always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate....2025
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• Mauricio Pochettino named new USMNT head coach
U.S. Soccer has reeled in one of the biggest free agent head coaches on the market. Mauricio Pochettino has become the next USMNT head coach, U.S. Soccer announced Tuesday prior to the USMNT’s home friendly vs. New Zealand. The 52-year-old had been linked with the head coaching vacancy since July and now has officially put ... Read more...2024
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• Karim Lopez, No. 1 international recruit for 2026 NBA Draft, discusses his future

One of the top 2025 recruits is going the pro route rather than college, heading to the NBL. Karim Lopez, a top-20 recruit in the 2025 class and the No. 1 international recruit in the 2026 NBA Draft, is headed to the New Zealand Breakers as a part of the NBL’s Next Stars, he announced on Friday. Lopez, a 6’8”, 195-pound wing, is considered the “future face of Mexican basketball and a potential lot...2024
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• Report: Boise State running back meeting with Seahawks in pre-draft visit
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• Big Blue View mailbag: Daniel Jones, Mike Kafka, comp picks, more questions
2024

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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs to share German marketing rights with 5 new clubs
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• WWE 2K24 reveals full DLC roster along with Season Pass details

courtesy 2K Michael Cole announced a handful of names that will be available as downloadable content for WWE 2K24 during the Feb. 26 episode of Raw. But after a little confusion about who will be on the main game roster when WWE and 2K’s latest collaboration is released next week (Mar. 5 for the deluxe edition, Mar. 8 for the standard one), we waited until getting an official press release...2024
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• LIV Golf boss’ $74M lawsuit for ‘destroying’ intelligence family another red flag for golf’s future

Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the Governor of the Saudi Public Investment Fund, chats with LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman at the 2023 PIF Saudi International. | Photo by Luke Walker/WME IMG via Getty Images Yasir Al-Rumayyan, who leads the Saudi PIF, faces a $74 million lawsuit for allegedly harming the family of a former Saudi intelligence member. As talks progress between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and...2024
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• GoFundMe Opened To Help TK Cooper Apply For New Work Visa In The UK
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While they're nowhere close to the likes of Canada, Sweden, Finland, or the US, I find it encouraging that a country like Australia has managed to climb through a number of levels of hockey on the international stage. After all, this is a country who is thought mostly to be in a warmer weather climate by those of us north of the equator, but Australia will see temperatures plunge to near-freezing ...2025
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• Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika Ends in Brutal Knockout

Jai Opetaia (27-0, 21 KOs) remains a cruiserweight world champion after blasting out David Nyika (10-1, 9 KOs) in four rounds. The time of stoppage was 2:17. With the win, Opetaia remains the IBF cruiserweight champion. He won the belt with a unanimous decision win over Mairis Briedis in May last year. Originally, Opetaia was to face Hüseyin Cinkara on January 8. However, a broken ankle to the Ger...2025
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• Opetaia vs Nyika: Live updates and results - 3 am ET
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• Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction

It will not be long before Jai Opetaia (26-0, 20 KOs) faces David Nyika (10-0, 9 KOs) to defend his world cruiserweight title. The two men headline a Tasman Fighters, Matchroom Boxing and Goldstar Promotion card at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Broadbeach, Australia. Boxing fans around the world can catch the action live on DAZN. Those in Australia and New Zealand can also watch with DAZN bu...2025
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• Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika: Best Bets Revealed for Jan. 8
2025

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• Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika, How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

On January 8, at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Jai Opetaia (26-0, 20 KOs) will defend his IBF cruiserweight title against New Zealand fighter David Nyika (10-0, 9 KOs). The cruiserweight fight will be shown live on DAZN with a subscription. Last time out, the Australian impressed, stopping Jack Massey in the sixth round of their world title fight at the Kingdom Arena, Riyadh. T...2025
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• UFC 305 Preview: 25 Tidbits, Facts And Storylines
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• Karim Lopez, No. 1 international recruit for 2026 NBA Draft, discusses his future
2024

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• Steven Adams pretended he couldn’t speak English as a rookie so Kevin Garnett wouldn’t trash talk him

Kevin Garnett is a legendary trash talker. Over the course of his career his fellow NBA players said he was one of the most brutal, biting, cruel talkers in the league — who always knew the perfect thing to say in order to break your spirit. So, nobody can blame Steven Adams for not wanting that smoke as a rookie, but the way he avoided it was utterly hilarious. Steven Adams told Kevin Garnett ...2024
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• GoFundMe Opened To Help TK Cooper Apply For New Work Visa In The UK
2025
• Jeff Jarrett Discusses Growing Pains Of AEW, Criticism Of The Company
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• Naomi Osaka comments after reaching first final as mom in Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand – In a remarkable comeback, Naomi Osaka reached her first WTA final since 2022, and more importantly, her first as a mother. The four-time Grand Slam champion from Japan defeated Alycia Parks 6-4, 6-2 in the semifinals of the Auckland Classic on January 4, 2025. Osaka, who became a mother in 2023, […]...2025
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• ‘I’ll fight anyone to be the best’: Parker open to facing ‘great friend’ Fury

Joseph Parker says his friendship with Tyson Fury would not prevent a potential fight | Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing via Getty Images Joseph Parker says his friendship with Tyson Fury would not prevent a potential fight between them next year. Joseph Parker says he’s got no qualms with potentially facing his “great friend” Tyson Fury if the two win their upcoming fights. Fury is...2024
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• Big Blue View mailbag: Daniel Jones, Mike Kafka, comp picks, more questions
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• Shane van Gisbergen 1-on-1: 'I like being out of my comfort zone at the moment'

New Zealand native Shane van Gisbergen, who won his Cup debut last year in Chicago, discusses his current season ahead of the race at COTA....2024
• LIV Golf boss’ $74M lawsuit for ‘destroying’ intelligence family another red flag for golf’s future
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• VIDEO. Coco Gauff and her family jump from the Sky Tower in Auckland.

Coco Gauff is currently in Auckland, where she will try to start the season in the best possible way by defending her title in New Zealand. Nevertheless, the US Open champion did not miss the chance with her family to jump from the famous Hackett Auckland SkyJum. Apparently, that was not easy at all. Oh […]...2024
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• Cub Tracks still believes

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Cubs blown out in game one of a three-game series. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overnight for...2023
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• United States 1, Colombia 0 | U-20 World Cup Round of 16 Match Recap
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• FIFA offers free WWC tickets amid poor NZ sales

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• Australia, NZ to host 2023 Women's World Cup
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• U-20 World Cup: United States to meet Colombia in Round of 16 clash
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• Steven Adams Apologizes for Calling Warriors Guards 'Quick Little Monkeys'
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• Fan Gets Large, Detailed Portrait of James Harden Tattooed on Leg
2016
• Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford Caught Running Stairs on His Honeymoon
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• The Rise of Matthew Dellavedova, the Playoffs' Unlikeliest Star—and Biggest Pest
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• Monday Morning Hangover: Brock Osweiler's Time Is Now
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• Monday Morning Hangover: Every Team's 53-Man Roster Revealed!
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• The Case For Steven Adams To Start Over Enes Kanter For OKC Thunder
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• Opetaia vs Nyika: Live updates and results - 3 am ET
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• Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika: Best Bets Revealed for Jan. 8
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• Why the rise of the dual national is a very good thing for U.S. Soccer — on both sides

More top American-born players, specifically of Latin descent are choosing to wear the red, white and blue Ricardo Pepi represents the firepower the U.S. Soccer can boast heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a forward its men’s national team can legitimately build a future around. At 6-foot-1, the 21-year-old Pepi has the versatility to either be a guy running at defenders or a position himsel...2024
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• Van Gisbergen reveals summer Sprintcar schedule
Shane van Gisbergen has revealed a seven-race Sprintcar schedule that will see him race at three New Zealand speedways. The post Van Gisbergen reveals summer Sprintcar schedule appeared first on Speedcafe.com....2024
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• Steven Adams pretended he couldn’t speak English as a rookie so Kevin Garnett wouldn’t trash talk him
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• The Bengals are looking into going international

Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images Katie Blackburn says the team could have an international home at some point. Bengals fans might have to share their team with another country pretty soon. Katie Blackburn, the VP of the team, recently shared that the Cincinnati Bengals could have an international home at some point, saying, “We have not applied for an international market yet, but that d...2024
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs to share German marketing rights with 5 new clubs
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• Shane van Gisbergen 1-on-1: 'I like being out of my comfort zone at the moment'
2024
• USMNT, USWNT Olympic Teams learn group stage draws
The U.S. men’s and women’s olympic national teams learned their group stage draws for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Marko Mitrovic’s squad was paired in Group A with France, New Zealand, and a playoff winner from either the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) or Confederation of African Football (CAF). The Americans will kick off their group stage ... Read more...2024
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• Shane Emerson Promoted To AEW Vice President Global Programming & Partnership
A promotion in AEW. Shane Emerson noted on his Linkedin page that he has started as Vice President Global Programming & Partnership. Emerson was previously listed as Head of Global Programming & Partnerships. He has been with the company since September 2021. He previously worked for Anthem Sports & Entertainment as the Director of Global Content Strategy and Partnership. I’m happy to share t...2024

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• Fans upset after Naomi Osaka retired in the Auckland final: “What a shame feel for her”
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• Meet Team USA’s FIBA Basketball World Cup roster, featuring one of its youngest groups ever

Photo by Joe Amati/NBAE via Getty Images USA Basketball’s World Cup roster has tons of young talent, but no international experience. The United States is supposed to be the preeminent international power in men’s basketball, but the last FIBA World Cup issued a harsh reminder that rest of the globe is catching up. The Americans finished in seventh place in the 2019 FIBA World Cup, and sna...2023
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• Let’s make a FIFA-style World Cup of Hockey
Photo by Vaughn Ridley/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Images What if we had a best-on-best tournament on the scale of soccer? This weekend, the 22nd FIFA World Cup kicks off from Qatar, which was definitely not a controversial hosting decision. The World Cup is one of sports greatest spectacles, featuring 32 countries putting their best men forward to battle on the pitch. In 1996, the NHL a...2022
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• USWNT bounces back with win over New Zealand

The U.S. women's national team earned a much-needed win on Saturday when it topped New Zealand 6-1. The win marks the team's first in 2020 Olympic play and changes the subject from Wednesday's shocking loss to (...)...2021
• LIVE: USWNT’s Rapinoe, Lloyd, Ertz recalled for crucial game

After their shocking 3-0 loss to Sweden the United States bring Megan Rapinoe, Carli Lloyd and Julie Ertz back in to the starting XI against New Zealand....2021
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• Stephen Curry is the most dangerous man on the internet in New Zealand
Stephen Curry is considered one of the biggest athletes across the globe and his celebrity status could unintentionally cause harm. Despite him not committing any wrongdoings, the Golden State Warriors star point guard was named the most dangerous man on the internet in New Zealand. Similar to other big-name celebrities, Curry is a popular search […] The post Stephen Curry is the most danger...2020
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• Watch: Ja Morant just ended Aron Baynes with filthy poster
Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard and No. 2 overall pick Ja Morant is doing things early in his first NBA season. We saw that firsthand against the equally surprising Suns in Phoenix Wednesday night. Specifically, Suns center Aron Baynes was put on an absolute poster by Morant late in the game. With Memphis up by four and less than a minute left, Morant drove the lane. Baynes thought he had the guard...2019
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• NBA draft buzz building around LaMelo Ball
LaMelo Ball doesn’t mind a little campaigning in his effort to be the No. 1 pick in next year’s draft, writes Krysten Peek of Yahoo Sports. The buzz around Ball continues to grow as he strings together impressive performances in Australia’s National Basketball League. Over the weekend, he became the first NBL player since 2005 to post back-to-back triple doubles. “Most definitely,” Ball responded ...2019
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• Monday Morning Hangover: Brock Osweiler's Time Is Now
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