French duo Malonga and Kane make WNBA history with draft picks
French players Dominique Malonga and Adja Kane were on Tuesday drafted into US’ WNBA franchises during the annual selection of best young prospects for the following season.
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Champions League: PSG boss Enrique warns players tie is not over against Villa
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique warned his quadruple-chasing squad to guard against complacency during the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash against Aston Villa.
Cashmere’s Hailey Van Lith reunites with Angel Reese with Chicago Sky
TCU standout and Cashmere High product Hailey Van Lith was selected with No. 11 pick in the first round of the WNBA draft by the Chicago Sky on Monday night.
Man questioned over alleged attack on Paris – Roubaix race winner
A man in Belgium was facing charges on Monday after allegedly throwing a bottle of water at cyclist Mathieu van der Poel during the closing stages of Sunday’s Paris – Roubaix race, which he won for the third time in a row.
Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy won a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.
Boston’s Crochet loses bid for no-hitter on 1-out single in the eighth
Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet lost his bid for a no-hitter against his former team when Chase Meidroth hit a one-out single for the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning.
Historic runner-up finish for Iranian squash player in Japan
Iranian squash player Fereshteh Eghtedari made history by finishing as runner-up at the Women’s World Ranking Tournament in Yokohama, Japan — a milestone achievement for Iranian women in the sport.
Kenya’s Bernard Biwott and Ethiopia’s Bedatu Hirpa triumph at Paris Marathon
Ethiopian runner Bedatu Hirpa won a thrilling women’s Paris Marathon on Sunday while Kenyan Berard Biwott romped to a comfortable victory in the men’s event.
Why Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero could become a Seattle legend
The Magic sit seventh in the Eastern Conference and Paolo Banchero’s contributions can’t be ignored. The O’Dea High product is quietly becoming an NBA star.
A football oasis in nature’s crown in Iran’s Kordestan
In the stunning landscapes of the Deyvaznav village, in Iran’s Kordestan Province, lies a unique artificial grass football field that sparkles like a gem in the heart of nature.