A pre-race ceremony has been set up to honor the deceased, and the grass will be painted with No. 24, the digits Kobe Bryant donned for much of his NBA career. There will also be a memorial display for fans to write on, which will be sent to the Mamba and Mambacita Foundation along with a donation. Several drivers are also doing their part to honor Bryant. Daniel Suárez, driver of the No....
Seattle natives Jamal Crawford and Nate Robinson were on hand for the game, but Kobe Bryant was the headliner on the basketball front. He proved that much when he stepped to the plate and knocked out a home run. MORE: Bryant ‘scared’ of life after basketball | Bledsoe, Monroe restricted free-agency blues Video quickly surfaced of Bryant’s left-handed swing, bat drop and trot of the bases. Bryant also tweeted about the home run, giving credit to retired Seahawk Lawyer Malloy, who played swing coach....
Will football be next? ESPN “College GameDay” analyst Kirk Herbstreit’s comments on ESPN radio Thursday night paint a picture nobody wants to see. “I’ll be shocked if we have NFL football this fall,” Herbstreit said, via TMZ Sports. “If we have college football, I’ll be so surprised if that happens.” MORE: Six things we learned from Steph Curry’s chat with Dr. Fauci Herbstreit’s comments might be jarring, but they should be taken seriously....
Harington has had an amazing body that has inspired many to take their health and fitness seriously. Just like any other successful transformation, it took several years of hard work and consistency for Harington to sculpt his body. The Englishman follows a strict yet uncomplicated diet and workout routine and makes it a point to follow it wholeheartedly. If you too are a fan of Harington and want to know what he does to stay in shape, here’s everything to know about his workouts and diet plans....
With more than two million views, the video by TikToker charleyellis94 shows the small grey tabby sitting inside the nursery playing with the mobile above the crib with the word: “Busted” in the text overlay. Pet advice site Vetstreet highlights the importance of playtime for our feline friends. While we may think of cats as laid-back nap-loving creatures, they’re also fond of fun and games. “For cats in the wild, the act of play is actually a serious business that helps kittens learn important survival skills like stalking, chasing, and trapping pray,” explained Vetstreet: “Even if your cat never ventures outside your home, the basic instinct to hunt can remain strong, which is why it is important to give our feline family members the opportunity to express this natural behavior through play....
Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday said he would not be travelling with the team to Pune as he is suffering from a stomach bug and fever. He tweeted: Confirming the news to IANS, Gambhir’s manager Dinesh Chopra said, “He is not travelling with the team, he is down with a stomach bug and fever.” Earlier, the southpaw, who has been in rollicking form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with two back-to-back 50s, had wished KKR fans on the Bengali New Year....
KKR will battle the Kings XI Punjab in their next fixture. Both teams need to win this match to strengthen their chances for a place in the IPL 2020 playoffs. When the two franchises had locked horns earlier this season, KKR beat KXIP by two runs. KXIP are on a four-match winning streak and captain KL Rahul will be keen to ensure that the winning momentum continues. The Mohali-based franchise have played some memorable matches against the Knight Riders in the last 12 seasons, and here’s a look at their head-to-head stats before their reverse fixture in IPL 2020....
During the second half of an early-season contest between Golden State and Phoenix, Thompson got into a heated verbal altercation with Devin Booker, leading to the first ejection of Thompson’s career. The Suns took control of the game following Thompson’s departure and blew the Warriors off the floor in a 29-point win, but the Thompson vs. Booker battle overshadowed the final result. What sparked this war of words? And how did it impact the Thompson-Booker relationship?...
The U.S. national team speedster has yet to play for Tottenham since the January transfer and hasn’t even been a regular for the club’s Under-21 team, which is regularly used to find playing time for those who can’t break into the first team. MORE: Projected Gold Cup starters | MLS Growth The initial reaction to this seeming disappearance is concern and angst among U.S. fans who have seen far too many young Americans make the jump to Europe only to see their careers stagnate....
The Reds were frustrated at home on Saturday as Mourinho’s United shut up shop, and were forced to settle for a share of the points in a 0-0 tie. Liverpool evs to finish top four That result leaves Liverpool nine points adrift of Premier League leaders Manchester City after just eight games, and the 27-year wait for the title at Anfield looks likely to be extended for another season. Klopp, however, feels that imitating Saturday’s adversary is no recipe for success....
The Germany international has yet to agree fresh terms at Anfield and would be able to hold talks with other interested parties at the beginning of 2018 when he enters the final six months of his deal. Can 17/4 to score v West Ham Juventus have been tipped to reignite their interest in the 23-year-old, while Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes praised him on Friday after being asked about reports the Bundesliga side are planning on making an approach....
Madrid have the chance to win a third straight Champions League under Zidane in Saturday’s final in Kiev. However, the World Cup winner still has his detractors who claim that while his motivational skills are strong, his tactical understanding is lacking. But a jovial Klopp, whose own tactical awareness has been questioned in the past, talked up Zidane’s qualities. Addressing a media conference, he said: “If people think Zidane has no tactical knowledge - because people think the same about me - it would be really funny if two managers in the final had no clue about tactics....
Salah made his Liverpool comeback in Wednesday’s last-gasp 2-1 victory over City at the International Champions Cup in New Jersey. The Egypt forward’s World Cup was hampered by a shoulder injury suffered in Liverpool’s Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid in May. However, Salah – the reigning Premier League Golden Boot winner and Player of the Year – showed no signs of discomfort after scoring within a minute of his introduction....
The Reds bowed out of the EFL Cup to Chelsea early on and were then beaten by Wolves in the FA Cup on Monday, leaving just the league and the Champions League on the table for the Anfield outfit this term. But Klopp is keen to make the most of a disappointing situation as they look to hold off Manchester City in the title race, although he acknowledges the need to have a fully fit squad....
Liverpool’s first Champions League final since 2007 offers a spectacular end to a thrilling campaign, yet there is still work to do to qualify for next season’s competition. Fourth-placed Liverpool need to avoid defeat against Brighton at Anfield on Sunday in their final Premier League match to ensure they hold off Chelsea in the battle for a top-four finish. While Klopp’s side have produced some exceptional performances to reach their showdown with Real in Kiev, particularly in their quarter-final victory over Manchester City and the home leg of their semi-final against Roma, their domestic form has dipped over the past month....
Klopp’s side ended City’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season with an exhilarating 4-3 win earlier this month, but have slumped to shock losses to Swansea City and West Brom, the latter seeing them knocked out of the FA Cup, since then. But the German says there have been no signs complacency has become an issue for Liverpool, who visit Huddersfield Town in top-flight competition on Tuesday. “Nothing in training gave me a sign that the boys misjudged the success or result against Man City, or the performance,” Klopp told reporters....
Anthony will opt out of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, according to the New York Daily News. Anthony has until June 23 to give the Knicks and an official decision on the matter, but he will not opt in to another season with the Knicks unless there is a drastic change of heart, according to the report. Jackson was straight forward with reporters when asked about Anthony's contract situation, revealing that he wanted Anthony to be unselfish and opt in to allow the Knicks more flexibility in the future....
After the Knicks selected Porzingis No. 4 overall in the 2015 NBA Draft, it’s safe to say the vocal Knicks fan base at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn did not like the pick. MORE: NBA Draft pick-by-pick analysis | NBA Draft photos: Dig those outfits | Porzingis gets his wish | Porzingis scouting report And then there was this kid, drawn to tears by the thought of Porzingis possibly turning into another Andrea Bargnani....
Different levels of screen quality for iPhone replacement OEM quality: OEM quality is the exact original iPhone screen, which will come with a warranty of 1 year. Go through the chart below to know how much it cost to fix an iPhone screen Premium quality: premium screen quality will be a copy of the original iPhone display, it usually comes with a warranty of 6 months Standard quality: Standard quality screen serves a little differently from the original display, a user may find the difference in color saturation but the rest of the technical specifications such as touch sensitivity and functionality will be the same....
Windies lost the services of Darren Bravo, who was shown the door after his angry tweet aimed at Dave Cameron for moving him to a C-Grade contract. Lanka, on the other hand, are still bridging the void created by the retirements of veterans, Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardena. India, Pakistan and New Zealand also gave debuts in Tests over the week. Let us take a glance at these eight players, who have been introduced to International Cricket....
