The Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday acquired forward Caleb Martin from the Philadelphia 76ers in a trade that sends guard Quentin Grimes the other way, Afrosport reports. The deal, which will also see Philadelphia get a 2025 second-round pick from the Mavericks, comes just three days after the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. Welcome to the fam, Caleb!@Chime...
Former world No. 1 and two-time Grand Slam winner Simona Halep on Tuesday announced her retirement from professional tennis following a first-round loss in Cluj, Afrosport reports. Halep, playing in her first match in 2025, was beaten 6-1, 6-1 in straight sets in front of her home fans by Italian Lucia Bronzetti at the Transylvania Open. The 33-year-old, who had her doping ban reduced on appeal last...
Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia has secured a loan move to PSV Eindhoven for the rest of the season, Afrosport reports. Malacia joined United in a four-year deal worth around £13 million from PSV rivals, Feyenoord, in 2022. He had a successful debut season, making 35 appearances and winning the League Cup with the Red Devils. The 25-year-old, however, did not have an enjoyable sophomore campaign,...
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 15 of the 2024-25 season, Afrosport reports. NBA Players of the Week for Week 15. West: LeBron James (@Lakers) East: Donovan Mitchell (@cavs) pic.twitter.com/ak2MIjnVG4 — NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2025 James wins a league-record 69th weekly award and has been named the Western...
Devin Booker became the Phoenix Suns’ all-time leading scorer in their 121-119 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers at Moda Center in Portland on Monday night, Afrosport reports. Booker finished the game with 34 points, taking his career points total to 15,678 to overtake Walter Davis (15,666) as the Suns’ leading scorer. The 28-year-old, who surpassed the franchise record on a 3-pointer with 7:34 remaining in...
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