Kevin Durant, one of the brightest forwards in modern basketball, is back in the spotlight. According to insiders, the “Houston Rockets” are considering offering the veteran a two-year deal for a hefty sum that will, however, come in slightly below the maximum. The outlook for the 2014 MVP is alread...
The return of Uzbek defender Abdukodir Husanov to Manchester City’s starting lineup became one of the notable stories of the off-season. After a lengthy spell without match practice, he played the first half of a friendly against “Palermo,” and Pep Guardiola’s team won convincingly — 3–0. The Manche...
Unexpectedly for a top player, Daniil Medvedev is going through the toughest summer stretch of his career: the slide began at Roland Garros and stretched across the calendar to the point that he has lost seven of his last 15 matches. Yet bookmakers have barely adjusted their models: Medvedev remains...
Thousands of fans turned an ordinary shopping mall in Shenzhen into an improvised arena—for the chance at a few seconds of seeing James Harden in person. Video from the mall spread across social media: every level of the galleries is packed with people, and a thunderous “MVP! MVP!” chant rolls over...
A social media snapshot has once again ignited transfer chatter around Jamie Vardy, but this time it led nowhere. After the 38-year-old striker’s wife posted a photo of their children in an Inter Miami kit, the media instantly speculated about a potential move to MLS. However, the Florida club quick...
