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NBA: Scotty Pippen Jr. ready for bigger role with Grizzlies

MANILA, Philippines —Scotty Pippen Jr. is ready to embrace a bigger role with the Memphis Grizzlies following Ja Morant’s departure, believing the opportunity is there for the team’s young core to step up. Pippen Jr. will be one of the…

Sports quiz of the week: new faces, old friends, fights, fallouts and a curse

Have you been following the big stories in football, boxing, athletics, horse racing, Gaelic games, golf and cycling? Continue reading...

Four bodies located after 10 climbers go missing on Pakistani peak

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja among those reported missing after avalanche hit Broad Peak, Pakistan alpine club says.

Italy World Cup winner and AC Milan legend Franco Baresi dies aged 66

Franco Baresi, who won the World Cup with Italy and was regarded as one of football's finest defenders, dies aged 66.

AFC backs UEFA and CONCACAF who plan boycott over FIFA World Cup proposals

FIFA face global mutiny as Asian Football Confederation stand with Europe and North America after their boycott threats.

FULL LIST: Six goalkeepers who have scored in EPL history

Discover the exclusive list of six goalkeepers who have scored in Premier League history, from Peter Schmeichel to Alisson Becker. A rare feat! Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-six-goalkeepers-who-have-scored-in-epl-history/

Infantino’s senior adviser, Cordeiro, resigns over FIFA World Cup plan

Pressure is growing on FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino following proposals for private investment in World Cups.

Hull finds 'lucky' birdie to reignite Women's Open title push

Charley Hull made birdie at the par-five sixth hole at Royal Lytham and St Annes to kick-start her second round at the AIG Women's Open.

US expects Hamas to begin partially handing over its weapons over two weeks — news agency

According to the Associated Press, US officials are optimistic about the prospects for the imminent implementation of the second phase of the peace agreement in Gaza

Infantino's senior advisor Cordeiro resigns following proposal to sell FIFA stake

From Tandil break-in to FBI probe – How Del Potro burglary went global

Investigation into burglary at former tennis star's home has expanded into an international case involving Interpol, the FBI and a possible extradition to the United States. Leer más

Criminal tourism: Inside the Chilean burglary network targeting sports stars

How a gang accused of raiding Juan Martín del Potro's home fits into an international criminal network that has targeted elite athletes across the Americas and Europe. Leer más