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SEATTLE — The passing of a sports legend is evoking heartfelt memories of the contributions Lenny Wilkens made both in his basketball career and throughout the community he loved.The talented point guard who became one of basketball's most respected coaches died Sunday. He was 88.PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Seattle icon Lenny Wilkens, Hall of Fame basketball player, coach, dies at 88“Obviously, it's a very difficult time for the family but on the other hand, what an extraordinary life,” said Brad Meyer, a co-founder of the Rise Above program that helps youth through sports. “He served thousands of people."Wilkens played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 15 seasons beginning in 1960, including four with the Seattle SuperSonics. He was a nine-time NBA All-Star as a point guard and lat...

'It's difficult for Flo' - Nagelsmann defends underperforming superstar WirtzVideo credit: SNTVBorussia Dortmund are "constantly" monitoring Jadon Sancho, with Bild reporting a return to the German club could be on the cards following the winger’s slow start to life on loan at Aston Villa from Manchester United.Sancho is yet to start a Premier League game for Villa this season, having signed on a season-long loan on deadline day, and with United keen to offload him he could move back to Dortmund.BILD reports: "This presents a golden opportunity for Borussia Dortmund to swoop in and acquire Sancho, who was already a hot topic of discussion in Dortmund last summer, for a relatively small fee."Borussia Dortmund is constantly monitoring Sancho's career and carefully considering the conditions ...

The Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles will square off on Monday Night Football to conclude Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season. It will be one of the most popular games of the entire week for online sports betting, and with the latest DraftKings promo code, new users can receive $300 in bonus bets and three free months of NBA League Pass. The SportsLine model projects the Packers to defend home field and exit MNF with a victory while covering as 1.5-point home favorites in its Monday best bets at DraftKings Sportsbook. The over/under for Eagles vs. Packers is 45 points. The model has also found value on the hardwood, projecting the Chicago Bulls to upset the San Antonio Spurs at +140. One of SportsLine's top experts also has a college basketball bet on Xavier vs. Santa Clara. Claim the ...

The Europa League proper begins this evening with matchday one of the 2025/26 league phase.Europe’s second competition has provided some memorable moments in recent years, while the added carrot of Champions League qualification for the winner has added a level of intrigue and importance.AdvertisementAhead of tonight’s first fixtures, we’ve looked at how the bookmakers assess the favourites for success. Here are the five favourites to win the 2025/26 Europa League.The five favourites to win the Europa LeagueBologna – 10/1Bologna broke their long trophy drought last season to win the Coppa Italia. The victory over AC Milan in the final ended a 51-year wait for a major trophy and followed a season in which the club upset the odds to secure Champions League qualification.Vincenzo Italiano’s s...

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It was a disappointing night for OGC Nice. They began their UEFA Europa League campaign with a defeat against AS Roma at the Allianz Riviera on Wednesday night. However, their captain, Dante (41), did make history.Dante, who announced in the summer that this season would be his final one as a professional footballer, started the encounter against the Italian side. By featuring in the game, he became the oldest outfield player in the history of the Europa League at the age of 41 years and 341 days.AdvertisementThe record was previously held by Joaquin, who turned out for Real Betis, against Premier League side Manchester United, in 2023. At the time, he was 41 years and seven months old. In their Europa League campaign, Le Gym will face Fenerbahce, Celta Vigo, SC Freiburg, Porto, Braga, Go ...

Getty Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors is fouled by LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. Could LeBron James finish his career alongside Stephen Curry in the Bay Area — or return home to Cleveland for one final run?That question reignited this week after The Ringer’s Zach Lowe said on The Zach Lowe Show that multiple teams are already discussing the possibility of hosting the Los Angeles Lakers superstar’s farewell tour, with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors both in the conversation.“Now, what happens after this season?”Lowe said. “I know people with the Cavs who are looking around like, ‘You want to do a retirement tour?’ I know people with the Warriors are looking around like, ‘Hey, you want...

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NEW YORK, NY -Detroit Pistons guard and former Oklahoma State standout, Cade Cunningham, was named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week on Monday. It’s the second time in his career he’s taken home the honor, with the first occurring on December 23rd, 2024. Cunningham averaged 31 points, 9.8 assists, 3.3 rebounds in a 4-0 week for the Pistons.Cunningham scored a season-high 31 points in Detroit’s 125-107 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. He also chipped in 10 assists in the victory. Two days later, he recorded a double-double, scoring 26 points and dishing out 11 assists in the 111-108 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.The Pistons are currently in first place in the Eastern Conference with an 8-2 record. It’s the team’s best start in 20 years. Source link...

Porto SUFFERED, but defeated Red Star 2-1 this Thursday (2) and secured their second victory in the Europa League.The Portuguese club is on an exclusive list of 100% teams, along with Dinamo Zagreb, Midtjylland, Braga, Aston Villa, Lyon, and Lille.AdvertisementMeanwhile, Nottingham Forest with Murillo and Igor Jesus embarrassed themselves and lost to the modest Midtjylland 3-2 at home.Called up by Carlo Ancelotti for the Brazilian National Team, Igor Jesus went scoreless, received a yellow card, and was substituted.Also this Thursday (2), a bit earlier, Roma had lost 1-0 to Lille in a match marked by THREE missed penalties.Standings 📈Top-16From 17th to 36thNext Round 📅The next round of the Europa League will be on the 23rd, a Thursday. It features Braga vs. Red Star, Nottingham Forest vs. ...