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Considered a fan favorite, one of the events leading up to the NBA All-Star game is the All-Star Celebrity basketball game. With stars coming from every walk of life such as the WWE and the NFL, it’s truly a who’s who event. But, who are the stars of the celebrity game? Let’s break down the roster. Team Bonds Coaches: Barry Bonds: Arguably the greatest baseball player to play the game, Bonds played for the San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates in his career, and still holds the single season home run record. 2 Chainz: “HORSEPOWER, HORSEPOWER, ALL THIS POLO ON I GOT HORSEPOWER”. 2 Chainz actually played basketball before becoming a rapper, playing for Alabama State in 1996 and 1997. However, I think the pivot to rapping was one of
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Jude Bellingham snatched a stoppage-time winner as Real Madrid twice came from behind to beat Manchester City 3-2 in the first leg of their blockbuster Champions League play-off tie Tuesday, while Paris Saint-Germain took command of an all-French clash with Brest. Erling Haaland’s double — his first goals in five appearances against Madrid — looked to have secured Pep Guardiola’s side a slender advantage, but instead the reigning European champions now go into next week’s return leg in Spain as strong favourites to reach the last 16. “It was a weird one. We played some of our best football of the season and ended up behind,” Bellingham told Amazon Prime. “I don’t care what form City are in they are still an unbelievable team. It’s always tricky to play against
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Proteas opening batter Matthew Breetzke rattled up a record century before Kane Williamson and Devon Conway counterpunched with a remarkable partnership to lead New Zealand to an impressive six-wicket victory in a Tri-Nations fixture at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday. Former Grey High schoolboy star Breetzke broke a 47-year-old international record when he made the highest score on a one-day international debut with 150. Breetzke, 26, struck 11 fours and five sixes in his 148-ball innings as South Africa, batting first, amassed 304 for six in their 50 overs. But his heroics were not enough as Williamson and Conway, who were both in action in the recently completed SA20, combined for a stunning second-wicket partnership of 187 off 155 balls to help the Black Caps reach their target
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Napoli missed the chance to extend their lead over Inter Milan at the top of Serie A to six points as Antonio Conte’s men were held to a 1-1 draw by Udinese on Sunday. Scott McTominay put the hosts ahead in the first half at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, but Jurgen Ekkelenkamp equalised shortly afterwards and Napoli could not find a winner. Napoli were given the opportunity to stretch their advantage at the top of the table by Inter’s 3-0 loss at Fiorentina in midweek — a game which was originally stopped in December after home midfielder Edoardo Bove suffered a heart attack. Reigning champions Inter could cut the gap back to three points when they host Fiorentina on Monday. Atalanta are also still in the hunt for their
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The Philadelphia Eagles are your Super Bowl LIX champions. Eaglesredeemed their prior Super Bowl LVII loss to Kansas City Chiefs defeating their opponents, 40-22, in a matchup at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The Eagles took an early and commanding lead with a first quarter touchdown from Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. A second quarter interception taken for a touchdown by Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean extended the Philadelphia lead, which never relented. Touchdowns from A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith helped secure the Super Bowl win. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts throws a pass in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. Emilee Chinn/Getty Images Celebrities from across the world of entertainment, like Anne Hathaway and Jay-Z, arrived in New
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Liverpool overturned a first leg deficit to reach the League Cup final with a 4-0 win over Tottenham on Thursday, ramping up the pressure on Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou. Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Virgil van Dijk were on target for the Reds, who will face Newcastle at Wembley on March 16 for the first silverware of the English season. Liverpool remain on course for a quadruple in a dream debut season for Arne Slot. They enjoy a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League, have cruised into the last 16 of the Champions League and visit Championship strugglers Plymouth in the FA cup fourth round on Sunday. “To reach a final should always be special,” said Slot. “It was a very good performance from our
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Have you ever wondered what made Michael Jordan not just a basketball legend, but a cultural phenomenon that transformed sports forever? While his six NBA championships and numerous accolades are well-documented, there’s a fascinating world of lesser-known facts about His Airness that adds depth to his legendary status. From his early struggles to his business […]
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Mapimpi received a two-week suspension due to his apology and cooperation with the disciplinary process. However, he was involved in a similar incident before. Sharks and Springboks star Makazole Mapimpi will miss three of the Sharks upcoming United Rugby Championship (URC) local derbies after receiving a ban. The 34-year-old winger was involved in a scuffle with Cardiff hooker Efan Daniel during their URC match in Wales on 25 January, which the Sharks won 42–22 to overtake the Welsh side on the table. During the incident, Mapimpi’s hand made contact with Daniel’s eye, sparking widespread criticism on social media and allegations of eye gouging. The URC revealed this week that the act resulted in a disciplinary process during which Mapimpi had accepted he had committed foul play which warranted a red
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Veteran Springbok fullback Willie le Roux is on the verge of signing a new contract at the Bulls. Le Roux was believed to be headed for the exit door at Loftus at the end of the season but coach Jake White has given the clearest indication the player is likely to stay on for another year. Le Roux, 35, who is a two-time World Cup winner and has 98 Springbok caps, will give White options at No 10, where Johan Goosen, Boeta Chamberlain and Jaco van der Walt usually operate. “We didn’t want to resign him but the bottom line is he had an option to leave,” White said as the Bulls prepared for their United Rugby Championship visit to the Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on
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Phakaaathi has it on good authority that Saavedra and Sundowns have come to an amicable decision to part ways. Erwin Saavedra’s time at Mamelodi Sundowns had come to end. ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix As previously reported by Mgosi squad, Erwin Saavedra’s time at Mamelodi Sundowns had come to an end. With Matias Matías Esquivel’s loan recall from Club Atlético Talleres confirmed, Sundowns needed to open up a foreign spot on their books. Saavedra is deemed surplus to requirements by the Brazilians who now have the South American contingent of Esquivel, Lucas Ribeiro, Marcelo Allende and Arthur Sales, new defender Lucas Suárez on their roster. ALSO READ: Zothwane to reunite with Larsen at Richards Bay Phakaaathi has it on good authority that Saavedra and Sundowns have come to an amicable decision to part ways
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Bowler Ashleigh van Wyk took 4/17 in three overs to lead the charge in Kuala Lumpur. South African players celebrate a wicket in their U19 T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia. Picture: Isuru Sameera/Gallo Images South Africa’s U19 women’s cricket team shocked Australia in their T20 World Cup semi-final played in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia on Friday to qualify for the final where they will face either England or India. The South Africans went through their group phase and Super Sixes phase of the tournament unbeaten. In a tense match played on Friday, the South Africans won by five wickets with 11 balls remaning. Ashleigh van Wyk destroys lineup After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Australia could manage only 105/8 in their 20 overs. South Africa’s slow
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Three teams remained locked in battle for the last two spots in the knockout stages. Faf du Plessis bashed a half-century for the Joburg Super Kings in their SA20 match against the Paarl Royals. Picture: Arjun Singh/Sportzpics Led from the front by captain Faf du Plessis, the Joburg Super Kings kept themselves in the hunt for the SA20 playoffs on Thursday night, charging to an impressive seven-wicket victory over the high-flying Paarl Royals at the Wanderers. Set a target of 151 runs to win, and with their trophy ambitions at stake, the Super Kings made sure with a spectacular effort from their top-order batters and their bowlers. Opening batter Du Plessis smashed his 78th career half-century – and his second of the tournament – racing to 87 runs off 55
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The new league phase of this season’s expanded Champions League is all set for a frantic conclusion on Wednesday, as 18 matches are played simultaneously across Europe and the likes of Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain battle to avoid an early exit. AFP Sport rounds up what is at stake ahead of the final round of games in the league phase: Top 8 places up for grabs There is a real incentive for finishing in the top eight places of the giant, 36-team standings — those sides will skip the two-legged knockout round play-offs next month, getting some precious rest as they advance straight to the last 16 in March. Liverpool, with seven wins out of seven, and Barcelona are the only two teams to have already guaranteed a place
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Michael Oliver has avoided punishment following his controversial decision in the Arsenal vs Wolves game The official showed Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly a red card but he was strongly criticised for it The experienced official will be the centre referee in Ipswich’s clash against Southampton on matchday 24 Premier League official Michael Oliver will be the centre referee in Ipswich’s clash against Southampton on matchday 24. The referee was strongly criticised after he showed a controversial red card to Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly against Wolves on Saturday at Molineux. Fans expected Oliver to be dropped by the referee body Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) but were surprised to see he will be in charge next weekend. Michael Oliver is one of the most experienced referees in English football. Photo by Marc
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Samuel Eto’o reunited with his former teammate, now working as a security guard, in an emotional moment The Barcelona legend’s face lit up when he recognised his former teammate when he was getting a meeting in Douala The two-time AFCON winner retired in 2019 and a hugely successful year in his club and international career Cameroon icon Samuel Eto’o met his former teammate in the most surprising circumstance. The retired striker, now the President of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT), reunited with his teammate, now a security guard. Samuel Eto’o played for some of the biggest clubs in the world. Photos by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto and Laurel Lysette (X).Source: Getty Images Eto’o reunites with teammate After an Ecobank Group seminar in Douala, Eto’o emerged from the building and greeted officials outside.