monday | Heritage Sports

July

LeBron James leads Team USA past Germany in London

Here is something for everyone in the basketball world to understand as the Olympics, perhaps the most competitive international tournament in history, are about to get started: LeBron James is not messing around. He may be 39 and named the country’s flag-bearer, but this is no ceremonial moment. On Monday night, as he put on another display of dominance and will in front of the largest crowd to ever watch a basketball match in London, the fans, the adversaries and even his peers on Team USA could only watch in awe. With Germany, the current FIBA World Cup champion, trying to […]

July

Kevin Durant again sits out Team USA practice; Kerr unconcerned

Team USA has relocated halfway across the world but is still in a holding pattern with star Kevin Durant, who missed practice again Saturday with a calf strain and likely won’t play when the Americans face Australia in a friendly set for Monday. Coach Steve Kerr has been publicly downplaying any concern regarding the injury but pushed back his timeline before leading the team through practice. Looking for the best online betting site and Live betting? Visit Heritage Sport “I know there’s still a couple of weeks before we have to make a decision roster-wise,” Kerr said. “So we’re just taking […]

July

Carlos Alcaraz begins Wimbledon title defense with win

For the last 50 weeks, Carlos Alcaraz knew the exact date and time he would walk back on Centre Court to open the defense of his Wimbledon title and the Spaniard kept his goose bumps in check on Monday to book his place in the second round. While injury woes have plagued many of those who have also hoisted the Challenge Cup in recent years — with question marks over the participation of Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray — Alcaraz showed his was fighting fit despite a less than ideal build-up to the grass court major. Looking for the best online betting site and Live betting? […]

June

Padres put Fernando Tatis Jr. on IL with stress reaction in thigh bone

Padres star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. stated he might not return from a stress reaction in his right thigh bone until after the All-Star Game. Tatis was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday after dealing with the injury for essentially the whole season. “It’s a huge gap,” Tatis said when asked about the timetable for his return. “I don’t want to put it out there because people are going to expect stuff. But it’s going to be some time. We know with the right stuff we’re trying to aim after the All-Star Game, but we’re talking about something serious in […]

June

Kylian Mbappé return for France remains unclear

France forward Kylian Mbappé is continuing to recover from his broken nose even though it is not yet sure whether he will play on Tuesday in his side’s last group game at the 2024 Euros, coach Didier Deschamps stated on Sunday. Sources have told ESPN that Mbappé is keen to play and is pushing for a spot in France’s starting XI for the match. Deschamps kept his cards close to his chest on the French Telefoot television programme, declining to say if Mbappé would feature versus Poland in Dortmund but offering reassuring news for supporters about the recovery of his captain, who fractured his […]

June

Kyrie Irving aims to silence Celtics crowd, ‘self-doubt’ in Game 5

With his Dallas Mavericks attempting to avoid elimination in the NBA Finals, Kyrie Irving feels the pressure to perform in a road arena that presents uniquely challenging circumstances for him. After Sunday’s practice in preparation for Game 5 on Monday, Irving discussed the villain treatment he has received at TD Garden since his decision to leave the Boston Celtics in free agency five years ago. Irving struggled in the Mavs’ two road losses to open these Finals, averaging 14.0 points on 35.1% shooting, providing plenty of ammunition for a fan base that considers him to be a public enemy. “I mean, let’s just call it what […]

June

Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong to miss Euro 2024 with injury

The Netherlands have been dealt a blow ahead of the start of the European Championships this week after Frenkie de Jong was ruled out of the tournament on Monday. De Jong, 27, has not played since injuring his right ankle in Barcelona’s 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid on April 21. Despite that, the midfielder was named in Ronald Koeman’s 26-player squad for the Euros in Germany with the expectation he would be able to feature in the finals. However, the Netherlands confirmed in a short statement that De Jong had lost “a race against time” and would not be fit enough to play any part in the tournament. Looking […]

June

Novak Djokovic wins in 5 sets at French Open, unsure of knee

Novak Djokovic was not sure whether he would be able to play in the French Open quarterfinals after injuring his right knee Monday and needing anti-inflammatory pills to be able to finish his thrilling five-set victory versus No. 23 Francisco Cerundolo. Djokovic, down a set and a break in the match, rallied to win 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 at Roland Garros for his record 370th victory in a Grand Slam match. “I was,” Djokovic said, “maybe three or four points away from losing this match.” Djokovic said he has been bothered by the knee for a couple of weeks, but it […]

May

Rafael Nadal loses in first round of French Open for first time

Rafael Nadal lost in the first round of the French Open to Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 on Monday in what might turn out to be the 14-time Roland Garros champion’s last match at his favorite tournament. Nadal has indicated 2024 likely would be his last season before retirement, but he stated Saturday that he is not 100% sure he won’t play again at the French Open. And he reiterated that after Monday’s defeat, only his fourth in 116 career matches at the place. When it ended, in anticlimactic fashion, with 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal simply unable to play at his usual […]

May

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will face hitters Tuesday

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will take another step in his recovery from nerve inflammation in his elbow on Tuesday when he faces hitters for the first time since landing on the injured list in late March. Yankees manager Aaron Boone, who confirmed the news to reporters on Monday, stated Cole was feeling good on Sunday after throwing 40 pitches in his fifth bullpen session on Saturday. Looking for the best online betting site and Live betting? Visit Heritage Sports “Yeah, it’s important,” Boone said. “Bouncing back from a two-up bullpen with some guys standing in on him, and I know (he […]

1 2 3 … 6 Next ›

Tag

LeBron James leads Team USA past Germany in London

Kevin Durant again sits out Team USA practice; Kerr unconcerned

Carlos Alcaraz begins Wimbledon title defense with win

Padres put Fernando Tatis Jr. on IL with stress reaction in thigh bone

Kylian Mbappé return for France remains unclear

Kyrie Irving aims to silence Celtics crowd, ‘self-doubt’ in Game 5

Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong to miss Euro 2024 with injury

Novak Djokovic wins in 5 sets at French Open, unsure of knee

Rafael Nadal loses in first round of French Open for first time

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will face hitters Tuesday

News Post

Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship Aspinall vs Blaydes

Kylian Mbappé will adapt to fit in Real Madrid attack

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal could meet in 2nd round at Olympics