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Sebastian Vettel makes ‘stupid’ claim as he speaks out on Max Verstappen point penalty

Sebastian Vettel makes ‘stupid’ claim as he speaks out on Max Verstappen point penalty The build-up to this weekend’s United States Grand Prix has been taken over by Red Bull’s 2021 budget cap breach, as the paddock continues to grow restless with the FIA’s lack of urgency to award a penalty. It was declared the day after the Japanese Grand Prix by the FIA that the Austrians had exceeded the 2021 budget cap of £114 million, with the governing body labelling it as a ‘minor’ breach. Reports had first begun to circulate at the Singapore Grand Prix that Red Bull had exceeded the cap; however, it was finally confirmed within 24 hours of Max Verstappen claiming his second world title READ MORE: ‘My dad told me’: Max Verstappen denies Lewis Hamilton claim. Since then not a lot has actually happened in regard to Red Bull’s breach, with a penalty yet to be decided on. This is most likely down to the fact that there are an extensive number of punishments that could be awarded, including: a fine, a resource reduction, a session ban, and even a 2021 points deduction. Sebastian Vettel makes ‘stupid’ claim as he speaks out on Max Verstappen point penalty  Former Red Bull driver and four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel has labelled this idea as a “bit stupid”, though, with the Dutchman clearly being the “champion of 2021”. Yeah, I think on that stuff, the FIA should come out and make it, very clear, very quick or very soon, because obviously, that’s a bit stupid,” Vettel told the media. “Maybe you have a point or not, but I think nobody doubts that he was a champion of ’21.” READ MORE: Shwartzman will replace Charles Leclerc in… The most recent update regarding the scandal is that the FIA have reportedly offered Red Bull an “accepted breach agreement”, which if the Austrians agree to, could see the front-running side awarded with simply a slap on the wrist. The reason for all the speculation is that the FIA have kept a lot of the information surrounding Red Bull’s breach confidential, going against the paddock’s wish for the governing body to be honest and open. Vettel highlighted the importance of the FIA being transparent, to reduce “people talking and speculating”. “They can do what they want, they are the police,” added Vettel. Read the full article

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Sebastian Vettel makes ‘stupid’ claim as he speaks out on Max Verstappen point penalty

Sebastian Vettel makes ‘stupid’ claim as he speaks out on Max Verstappen point penalty The build-up to this weekend’s United States Grand Prix has been taken over by Red Bull’s 2021 budget cap breach, as the paddock continues to grow restless with the FIA’s lack of urgency to award a penalty. It was declared the day after the Japanese Grand Prix by the FIA that the Austrians had exceeded the 2021 budget cap of £114 million, with the governing body labelling it as a ‘minor’ breach. Reports had first begun to circulate at the Singapore Grand Prix that Red Bull had exceeded the cap; however, it was finally confirmed within 24 hours of Max Verstappen claiming his second world title READ MORE: ‘My dad told me’: Max Verstappen denies Lewis Hamilton claim. Since then not a lot has actually happened in regard to Red Bull’s breach, with a penalty yet to be decided on. This is most likely down to the fact that there are an extensive number of punishments that could be awarded, including: a fine, a resource reduction, a session ban, and even a 2021 points deduction. Sebastian Vettel makes ‘stupid’ claim as he speaks out on Max Verstappen point penalty  Former Red Bull driver and four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel has labelled this idea as a “bit stupid”, though, with the Dutchman clearly being the “champion of 2021”. Yeah, I think on that stuff, the FIA should come out and make it, very clear, very quick or very soon, because obviously, that’s a bit stupid,” Vettel told the media. “Maybe you have a point or not, but I think nobody doubts that he was a champion of ’21.” READ MORE: Shwartzman will replace Charles Leclerc in… The most recent update regarding the scandal is that the FIA have reportedly offered Red Bull an “accepted breach agreement”, which if the Austrians agree to, could see the front-running side awarded with simply a slap on the wrist. The reason for all the speculation is that the FIA have kept a lot of the information surrounding Red Bull’s breach confidential, going against the paddock’s wish for the governing body to be honest and open. Vettel highlighted the importance of the FIA being transparent, to reduce “people talking and speculating”. “They can do what they want, they are the police,” added Vettel. Read the full article

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UNEXPECTED SCENE: Novak Djokovic was taken aback, a person came to Belgrade to whom he gave a racket worth a fortune (PHOTO)

UNEXPECTED SCENE: Novak Djokovic was taken aback, a person came to Belgrade to whom he gave a racket worth a fortune (PHOTO). Let us remind you that in 2021, Novak Djokovic won Wimbledon and thus reached the 20th Grand Slam trophy. Historical, because at that moment, he equaled the record holders among men for the number of trophies from the four biggest tennis tournaments - Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Of course, Nole hoped that he would overtake them, but... At the 2021 US Open, he was defeated by Danil Medvedev in the final, then the Serbian was deported from Australia, where he is the record holder of the Grand Slam there, so Nadal won 21 "big" cup, and Rafa then reached 22, at "his" Roland Garros. This year, again at Wimbledon, Nole managed to conquer the competition, but... These days, that historic Wimbledon success in 2021 came to his mind again. Because a girl came to Belgrade to whom he gave a racket after the final. Namely, seven-year-old Ivanka Li at the time was holding a very cute banner, cheering Djokovic on: Number 1. Those words ("number 1", "exceptional", "triumphant", "ambitious", "loving") sincerely delighted Novak, who gave that girl the racket he used to defeat Matteo Berretini in the battle for the Wimbledon Cup. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YskqvyX1W7M&feature=emb_rel_end   The mother of this girl revealed after that grand slam that she was also a big fan of Nolet, but that she couldn't go to the final due to excitement, nor watch the match by herself, she was walking the dog with her younger child, her son, and her father took her daughter to the stands. READ MORE: I HOPE TODAY IS RED BECAUSE OF THIS SCENE! Here’s what the ball collector looks like today, who BLEW HIS MIND! The first four words of support were invented by a girl, and then... - I told her to write this last one. She was a little annoyed, but I told her that it should be something funny, cute. This is how a special relationship was born between little Ivanka and big Nolet, and now they have met again. A girl from England traveled to Belgrade with her family and friends, and there she met her tennis idol again. Delighted Nole, of course, immediately went out to meet him and posed for a joint photo from the Serbian capital. https://twitter.com/kate_catalina/status/1583050190088736775?t=Duqtg6Ei5qnGMEQ_X9GgzQ&s=19   READ MORE: Carlos Alcaraz, Rafa Nadal, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic have the possibility of winning the biggest prize money in the history of tennis as they set for… When does Novak Djokovic play? According to the schedule published on his official website, the next tournament Novak Djokovic will play is the Paris Masters, which will be held in the French capital from October 31 to November 6. In last year's edition of this tournament, Novak Djokovic won the title by defeating Marton Fučović on the way to it, then Gael Monfils handed him the match without a fight, and then followed the triumphs over Taylor Fritz, Hubert Hurkač and, in the final, over Danilo Medvedev after a reversal - 4:6, 6:3, 6:3. Read the full article

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I HOPE TODAY IS RED BECAUSE OF THIS SCENE! Here's what the ball collector looks like today, who BLEW HIS MIND!

I HOPE TODAY IS RED BECAUSE OF THIS SCENE! Here's what the ball collector looks like today, who BLEW HIS MIND! Do you remember the beautiful ball collector who blew Rafael Nadal's mind? It was certainly not easy for the Spaniard's wife while she was watching this scene, but now they are certainly enjoying their love, which was crowned by the birth of a child. The then popular ball collector is now married and has two children, but men still yearn for her... Fernanda Maria Karelli became popular back in 2014 at the Rio Open tournament, when she completely confused the Spanish ace. https://twitter.com/FuckinDeadbeat/status/1492828294735085571?t=ccdco2-PL6Rvg30a8alJ1Q&s=19   Today, she works as a sports journalist and presenter, and is also popular on social networks, where she is followed by over 140,000 people. She works as a commentator on the SBT Esporte Rio channel, and is also the host of the show on De Primeira Radio MixFM. https://www.instagram.com/p/CfrkHNUpG24/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=4055afc2-ef7c-4c85-a65e-e04384b94849   Although it is popular in its own country, the mentioned scene has become famous all over the world... https://www.instagram.com/p/CfZNQXJukIP/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=7d7a918c-c9fa-4e3e-bf76-637c1d1fbbf6 READ MORE: Carlos Alcaraz, Rafa Nadal, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic have the possibility of winning the biggest prize money in the history of tennis as they set for… She often uploads family photos, but she also likes to show off her stunning appearance.   Read the full article

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LeBron James' Son Bronny Stuns Basketball World After...

LeBron James' Son Bronny Stuns Basketball World After... LeBron James Jr., aka Bronny, left basketball fans bouncing with excitement after his performance in a high school tournament game on Friday night. The high school senior, who is the eldest son of LeBron James, scored 31 points during the Las Vegas tournament called Top Flight Invite. His team from Sierra Canyon School in the Chatsworth neighborhood of Los Angeles, defeated Las Vegas’ Bishop Gorman High, 82-64. Video clips of Bronny playing in the tournament made rounds on Twitter early Saturday morning, sparking a lot of chatter about the 18-year-old’s talent and future in basketball. NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas tweeted: “Bronny is cold!! I been telling y’all. He plays hoop the RIGHT way!!!” LeBron James' Son Bronny Stuns Basketball World After... A highlight reel published by SportsCenter NEXT garnered more than 27,000 likes on Twitter. One of Bronny’s many admirers included his dad, the Los Angeles Lakers star, who tweeted some words of encouragement: https://twitter.com/NBADraftWass/status/1583272996667412480?t=HStTe1KRGQbtElL3CXexRg&s=19 The four-time NBA champion often discusses his desire to play in the NBA alongside his son. During an appearance on Season 2 of the IMDB TV docuseries by Uninterrupted, the multimedia brand LeBron James founded with Maverick Carter, the “Space Jam” star did not mince words about his hopes for his son’s future. “I want him to get to the NBA,” he said. “I am not even gonna lie. I want to be on the court with him. I think that will be an unbelievable moment.” READ MORE: What about Stephen Curry? Warriors Release Report Ahead of Matchup Against 2x MVP Nikola Jokic Bronny’s mom, Savannah James, recently celebrated his 18th birthday in a sweet Instagram tribute, which included a throwback picture of the high school senior as a baby. “I’m so proud of the man you have become,” she wrote in the post’s caption, “and I look forward to seeing you thrive and be great in the future!!!” This article originally appeared on HuffPost and has been updated. Read the full article

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Carlos Alcaraz, Rafa Nadal, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic have the possibility of winning the biggest prize money in the history of tennis as they set for...

Carlos Alcaraz, Rafa Nadal, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic have the possibility of winning the biggest prize money in the history of tennis as they set for... Five tennis players have already qualified for the Nitto ATP Finals, the Masters Tournament of a lifetime that brings together the eight best players of the year. It will be in Turin from November 13 to 20 The distribution of prizes is as follows: for participating, 320,000 dollars (about 327,874 euros), as long as there is no injury and they play the three games (if there are two, 240,000 dollars and if there is one, 160,000 dollars ; for winning each match of the group stage, 383,300 dollars (about 392,000 euros); for winning the semifinals, 1,070,000 dollars (1,100,000 euros) and for winning the final, 2,200,400 dollars (2,225. 000 euros) The undefeated champion, that is, winning the three games of the group stage, the semifinal and the final, pockets 4,740,300 dollars (about 4,860,000 euros). Carlos Alcaraz, Rafa Nadal, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic have the possibility of winning the biggest prize money in the history of tennis as they set for...  This final amount is triple that of the winner in 2019 , the last edition before the pandemic; and it is double or almost double that of the Grand Slams . In the US Open, which is the one that gives the most money in prizes of the four "Grands", it is 2,600,000 dollars (2,660,000 euros) for the winner. READ MORE: Rafael Nadal’s mysterious trip to Chile in a month In the case of Alcaraz, it will be the first time that he has played the tournament, after having been proclaimed champion in 2021 of the small version, that of those under 21 years of age, in which he swept away. Nadal is the only major tournament that resists him (two finals, 2010 and 2013, and several absences due to injury) . Djokovic will seek the sixth title, which would equal the record that Roger Federer currently holds. Tsitsipas was proclaimed champion in 2019. Read the full article

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“Just for the Ladies”: Married for Over 2 Years, Stephen Curry’s Brother Seth Cried on Live TV

“Just for the Ladies”: Married for Over 2 Years, Stephen Curry’s Brother Seth Cried on Live TV The Curry family is acknowledged as the NBA’s first family. Dell Curry’s legacy was handed down to his two boys, Seth and Steph Curry. And their performance was so outstanding that they established a new standard. Seth’s talents were overshadowed by his elder brother’s accomplishments. Both brothers have grown into family men. Steph has been married for almost a decade, while Seth has been married for over two years. Although Seth and Steph share similar skills, their personalities are the only thing that sets them different. “Just for the Ladies”: Married for Over 2 Years, Stephen Curry’s Brother Seth Cried on Live TV Stephen Curry acknowledged his brother’s contribution to his achievement during his 2015 speech. Both brothers were emotional at the time, with Steph holding back tears while Seth was seen crying. When one of his friends asked why he was crying, Seth said, “That was just for the ladies.” That was a bizarre yet funny reason to cover things up. Seth once said “Off the court, in terms of personality, we’re totally different,” about him and Steph. Vault published a story titled “THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY OF SETH CURRY,” in which we learned that he had a shy and reserved nature. He once refused to get out of the car to attend a middle school dance. The Golden State Warriors legend Steph, on the other hand, has a very simple and polished personality. READ MORE: Shaquille O’Neal says Lashes Out Hard At Kyrie Irving What are your thoughts about the bond between the two brothers? Do tell us in the comment section. Read the full article

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Rafael Nadal's mysterious trip to Chile in a month

Rafael Nadal's mysterious trip to Chile in a month The South American tour that Rafael Nadal will carry out at the end of the year, with five friendly matches on the continent – ​​four and one in Mexico – has unleashed madness among the fans of the countries that the best Spanish athlete of all time will visit. However, it has been in Chile where the greatest uncertainty has been generated, since the tickets for Nadal 's visit have not been put on sale until last Wednesday, causing since then the madness to see Rafa live. Nadal returns to Chile nine years later and will do so with an exhibition match against local tennis player Alejandro Tabilo , a great Chilean hope for the future along with the current number one in the country, Christian Garín. Both will face each other in what will be called the Fashion Museum Cup and will be held on November 25 in San Carlos de Apoquindo , starting at 10:00 p.m. (3:00 in Spain). Nadal is a true idol in Chile and the demonstration is the 3,070 tickets that have already gone on sale and sold out in less than an hour, despite the fact that the prices are considerable, between 64 and 247 dollars for each one of them. More tickets will go on sale from Saturday morning, with a somewhat higher price compared to the first round and with the desire to fill the complex, with a capacity of up to 11,000 spectators.  Rafael Nadal's mysterious trip to Chile in a month Nadal 's landing in Chile is scheduled for November 24, one day after playing an exhibition against Casper Ruud , current number three in the world. The Norwegian will be his rival in the matches that Rafa will play after those of Chile, in Bogotá (Colombia), Quito (Ecuador) and Mexico City (Mexico). The meeting in Chilean territory will be against Tabilo and will be played, like the rest of the tour, on a fast track, something that Nadal himself would have requested according to La Tercerain pursuit of not changing tracks compared to the end of the 2022 season and what can be found in the first months of 2023, where among other tournaments he defends the title at the Australian Open . “He will probably continue playing in 2023 and he asked as a favor that in every city where he plays there is a hard court. So, that means another effort because you have to build it and then demolish it, and it will be used for a single match, which is not minor”, ​​commented Carlos Ampuero , director of the event that returns Nadal to Chile under a very high expectation generated by fans. READ MORE: Novak Djokovic was discriminated and defamed In addition to the meeting between Rafa Nadal and Alejandro Tabilo, another Spaniard will be in contention in Chile as part of the exhibition. It will be Martín de la Puente , one of the world's great exponents of wheelchair tennis and recent champion of the US Open in doubles. The Spaniard will face Argentine Gustavo Fernández. “This is a non-profit event. Jorge Yarur told us 'let's bring Rafa and let's also show what wheelchair tennis players do'. It is not an issue in which we are going to have blue numbers here, much less, ”Gabriel Basso, executive director of the Fashion Museum Foundation, which is behind Nadal 's visit to Chile , told El Deportivo about the event. . Read the full article

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‘My dad told me’: Max Verstappen denies Lewis Hamilton claim

‘My dad told me’: Max Verstappen denies Lewis Hamilton claim Max Verstappen has dominated Formula 1 this season, winning the championship with four races still to go. 2021 wasn’t as easy; the Dutchman was pushed all the way to the final race by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton as the Englishman looked for his record breaking eighth title. The pair treated fans to one of the best title races in recent time and there were many flashpoints, with the rivalry boiling over with incidents in Jeddah, Monza and Brazil. Despite sparks flying between Red Bull and Mercedes throughout the season, it was generally believed that the two drivers brought the best out of each other and pushed themselves to their limits. ‘My dad told me’: Max Verstappen denies Lewis Hamilton claim The now two-time world champion has, while accepting that he upped his game, rejected the statement that Hamilton gave him the push he needed. Speaking to Time+Tide Watches on YouTube, the Dutchman disregarded the impact of having such a close rival on his performance. “My Dad also told me, ‘you don’t need anyone else to push yourself to the limit. You should always push yourself,” he said. “That’s how I grew up. So I don’t think anyone has pushed me to another level.” While Verstappen has mainly batted away any suggestions that Hamilton specifically pushed him to the limit, he did give credit to the general effect competition can have. READ MORE: Mick Schumacher to Williams, Hulkenberg to Haas argues Ex-F1 Champion “For sure you know there’s a bit of this competitiveness where you push yourself, maybe even more, to the edge,” he explained. While it seems arrogant to some to refuse to credit Hamilton for the part he played in the title race last year, it can be argued that the Dutchman has a point. With Mercedes off the pace all year and Ferrari’s reliability and decision making seemly taking Leclerc out of this years title race, Verstappen has been if anything a better driver this year without anyone pushing him to the end. Whether or not being in a tight battle until the end does increase the performance levels of the Dutchman, fans around the world will hope to see a challenger compete with him next season to repeat the entertainment of 2021. Read the full article

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Shwartzman will replace Charles Leclerc in...

Shwartzman will replace Charles Leclerc in... Robert Shwartzman will replace Charles Leclerc in Free Practice 1 of the United States GP. The Russian, who will race under an Israeli license, will make his debut in an official Formula 1 session this Friday and it will be the Monegasque who watches the action from the wall. In the second participation of the test driver in Abu Dhabi, it will be Carlos Sainz who gives up his car. Shwartzman, who has risen to the role of Ferrari test driver this year, has also been chosen by the Scuderia to do the two Free Practice 1 sessions for young drivers required by regulations. The circuits chosen for him have been Austin and Yas Marina, so his debut in the official session arrives this weekend. In Austin, it will be Leclerc who will have to watch the session from the wall. The Monegasque will return to the F1-75 in Free Practice 2 for a weekend in which a penalty of five positions on the grid is scheduled for him for using a new combustion engine for the first time. Having Charles on the 'bench' this Friday, it can be inferred that Sainz will be in charge of giving his car to Shwartzman in his second participation in Abu Dhabi. Shwartzman will replace Charles Leclerc in... Shwartzman is very excited about this opportunity offered by Ferrari, having worked very hard in the simulator throughout the year, as well as having carried out a test at Mugello with the SF21. This 2022 was different for him, as he has not competed and has focused entirely on development and gaining experience as a young Scuderia driver.  "Austin is a very interesting place and it has a very challenging circuit, in which I have never been able to drive before. It will be my first time there and I have prepared thoroughly in the simulator, I am really looking forward to these Free Practice 1s. 2022 has been a different year for me knowing that I would not race , I have worked hard in the factory and it will be a great honor to debut with Ferrari in an official session," Shwartzman said in an official statement. READ MORE: ‘My dad told me’: Max Verstappen denies Lewis Hamilton claim With this confirmation from Ferrari, it is official that there will be three Spanish drivers during Free Practice 1 of the United States GP, in which Álex Palou will make his debut with McLaren in an official session of the premier class. The 2021 IndyCar champion will be one of four new faces during the first hour of filming in Austin. Read the full article

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Mick Schumacher to Williams, Hulkenberg to Haas argues Ex-F1 Champion

Mick Schumacher to Williams, Hulkenberg to Haas argues Ex-F1 Champion Schumacher and Hulkenberg are the two drivers reported as being in contention to race for Haas next season, with the American team still evaluating the performances of Mick Schumacher. In an interview with vegasinsider.com, Fittipaldi explained his ideal scenario: "For sure, Mick Schumacher could be on a better team because Williams are getting better. They have the potential to improve. "It could be a very good team for Mick for the future if that happens because the team is ready to go to the next level soon." Mick Schumacher to Williams, Hulkenberg to Haas argues Ex-F1 Champion The Double World Champion also believes Hulkenberg deserves a seat with Haas. "Hulkenberg has always been extremely fast, extremely talented. I think he's normally been underestimated. That's my personal opinion." Fittipaldi's scenario seems very reasonable, considering that it benefits both teams. READ MORE: Michael Schumacher’s brother makes FIA demands after Max Verstappen title win Haas is evidently uncertain whether to offer Schumacher a new contract, so the 23-year-old can likely find more security with a Williams contract Although Williams seems keen on acquiring Logan Sargeant, the Grove-based team could benefit from Schumacher partnering with Albon if they believe Sargeant needs another season in Formula 2. Hulkenberg's career in the midfield suggests that he could be a better driver for Haas than even Kevin Magnussen, so his signing is more logical than many have suggested. Read the full article

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The rookie who debuts at the level of LeBron and Iverson and shocks the NBA with a cannibalistic dunk: Who is Banchero?

Paolo Banchero , the number 1 in the 2022 Draft , made his debut in style in the NBA in the loss suffered by his Magic 113-109 against the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The 19-year-old power forward and 2.08 m. He showed his enormous potential by signing 27 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks in 35 minutes and a brutal mate that is one of the best of the day in the NB. NBA DRAFT 2002. Paolo Banchero takes the number 1 from Jabari Smith Paolo Banchero , the number 1 in the 2022 Draft , made his debut in style in the NBA in the loss suffered by his Magic 113-109 against the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The rookie who debuts at the level of LeBron and Iverson and shocks the NBA with a cannibalistic dunk: Who is Banchero? The 19-year-old power forward and 2.08 m. He showed his enormous potential by signing 27 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks in 35 minutes and a brutal mate that is one of the best of the day in the NBA . Paolo Banchero's cannibal mate in his historic NBA debut Franz Wagner (20+5+4), Wendell Carter Jr. (11+11), Terrence Ross (13+4), Jalen Suggs (21) and Bol Bol (10+6) were the best of the Magic along with Banchero . Former Madrid player Bojan Bogdanovic (24+5), Isaiah Stewart (14+5), Cade Cunningham (18), Jaden Ivey (19) and Jalen Duren (14+10) led the Pistons to victory over the Magic. READ MORE: “Just for the Ladies”: Married for Over 2 Years, Stephen Curry’s Brother Seth Cried on Live TV Banchero, the best debut of an NBA rookie since LeBron James and Allen Iverson Banchero, who showed his efficiency by making 11 of his 18 shots and scored 6 of Orlando's first 8 points in the first three minutes, became the first rookie since LeBron James (25-6-9 in 2003) to add at least 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in his NBA debut. Previously Grant Hill (25-10-5 in 1994), Willie Anderson (30-5-6 in 1988), Ron Harper (27-5-5 in 1984) and Abdul Jabbar (29-12-6 in 1969) also they had done it before LeBron and Banchero. Banchero's 27 points is the best score by a No. 1 Draft pick in his NBA debut since Allen Iverson's 27 in his debut in 1996 Read the full article

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Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Luka Doncic all fight for...

Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Luka Doncic all fight for... The NBA comes out this Tuesday , October 18 . The tournament, considered the best basketball league on the planet, kicks off the 2022-23 season at dawn on Wednesday with two flashy games: Boston Celtics – Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors – Los Angeles Lakers . Four of the most powerful squads in North American competition. In every sense. https://twitter.com/NBAHistory/status/1582088466199941120? In the second game, in addition to looking at the Lebron James – Stephen Curry duel , it should be noted that both are in the top positions of another ranking: the economic one. Both stars of the league are two of the highest paid players and receive astronomical salaries per season. It must be remembered that NBA stars sign long-term contracts, and salaries, in line with their figure, can be higher or lower. Curry, the player with the highest salary The first on the list is precisely the star of the defending champion of the ring. Stephen Curry is in the first drawer of the podium in terms of salaries. 48.07 million dollars will be paid this season by the base, one of the most outstanding in recent NBA history , and who added his fourth championship ring this past summer. Westbrook surprises and surpasses Lebron One of the great surprises of this ranking is in Los Angeles . The second place is not occupied by the ' King', Lebron James . His teammate, point guard Russell Westbrook , is the one on that podium spot. The former from teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder earns an amount of 47.06 million dollars a year, more than a million away from Curry . In the case of James , the figures are not negligible. The veteran forward, who this season will become the top scorer in league history, will earn a total amount of 44.4 million dollars this season, being the second highest paid Los Angeles player during 22/23. READ MORE: Kyrie Irving hints that he regrets not having been… Antetokounmpo, very far from the top positions Following James is Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, who will earn $44.1 million. Behind him are Bradley Beal, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Damian Lillard . One of the great novelties of this list is located in the ninth position. Giannis Antetokoumpo , one of the most dominant players in the recent history of the NBA , and who is already a champion with the Milwaukee Bucks, is far from the first places. The Greek, one of the greatest sensations of recent times, will receive this 22/23 an amount of 42.49 million dollars. Slightly lower data than those of his main rivals to win the championship, such as Lebron James or Stephen Curry . Luka Doncic, very far from the 'top-10' Perhaps this is one of the biggest novelties that can be seen in the list of the highest paid players in the NBA . Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is not even in the top ten list. The Slovenian is located in the sixteenth position, being a real surprise in this aspect. Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Luka Doncic all fight for... The highest paid players in the NBA Player Equipment Salary Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors 48,070,014 Russell Westbrook Los Angeles Lakers 47,063,478 Lebron James Los Angeles Lakers 44,474,988 Kevin Durant Brooklyn Nets 44,119,845 Bradley Beal Washington Wizards 43,279,250 Paul George Los Angeles Clippers 42,492,568 Kawhi Leonard Los Angeles Clippers 42,492,492 Damian Lillard Portland Trail Blazers 42,492,492 Giannis Antetokounmpo milwaukee bucks 42,492,492 Klay Thompson Golden State Warriors 40,600,080 Rudy Gobert minnesota timberwolves 38,172,414 Anthony Davis Los Angeles Lakers 37,980,720 Chris Middleton milwaukee bucks 37,948,276 Jimmy Butler Miami Heat 37,653,300 TobiasHarris Philadelphia 76ers 37,633,050 Luka Doncić Dallas Mavericks 37,096,050 Bring Young Atlanta Hawks 37,096,050 Zach LaVine chicago bulls 37,096,050 Kyrie Irving Brooklyn Nets 36,934,550 Ben Simmons Brooklyn Nets 35,448,672 Read the full article

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Novak Djokovic was discriminated and defamed

Novak Djokovic was discriminated and defamed Not everyone appreciated the treatment towards Novak Djokovic and indeed more and more people considered this relentlessness against the tennis player as exaggerated. Commentator James Melville tweeted about Novak Djokovic's situation, referring to words that he also repeatedly reported during his BBC interviews. Melville tweeted: "We live in an upside-down world, he has been discriminated against and defamed." Melville referred to Nole's words, recent statements where the Serbian reiterated that he did not regret his choices and that decisions about his body are more important of any title. Djokovic has been a protagonist in the last few weeks where he won the Tel Aviv and Nur Sultan tournaments and now he will certainly be among the protagonists of the year-end ATP Finals that will be held in Turin. Novak Djokovic was discriminated and defamed The Serbian champion paid the consequences for his choice not to carry out the vaccine against Covid-19 and this situation forced him to skip several tournaments. In this year Nole was forced to skip the entire Australian and US swings, a situation that prevented him from competing in the Australian Open and the US Open, tournaments that would certainly have seen him as the main favorite. Especially before the Australian Open, Nole experienced really difficult moments with the Serbian champion who first entered the country and then was 'recluse' forced to return to Europe. Nole has played only a few tournaments, only half of the Grand Slam tournaments, a situation that slowed his physical condition but did not prevent him from winning the Wimbledon tournament. Right now the Balkan tennis player is chasing Rafael Nadal, in the challenge for the tennis player who has won the most Slams in history: Rafa is first with 22 Slams and Nole chases at 21, certainly disadvantaged by this difficult situation. READ MORE: Rafael Nadal Details Novak Djokovic Scare Right at the Beginning of Their Historic Rivalry We recall that the presence of Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open 2023 is still in doubt, due to the ant Covid-19 rules: the situation is still complex, like it was last season in Australian for the Serb. Read the full article

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Rafael Nadal Details Novak Djokovic Scare Right at the Beginning of Their Historic Rivalry

Rafael Nadal Details Novak Djokovic Scare Right at the Beginning of Their Historic Rivalry Novak Djokovic reached the quarter-finals of the Roland Garros in 2006 and was put up against Rafael Nadal, the defending champion. Nadal narrated his journey to the finals in his book, ‘Rafa: My Story’. He stated, “I made it to the final by a tough route, beating some of the top players of the moment.” He faced Djokovic in the quarter-finals. Nadal talked about the rising player and his talent. He stated, “A year younger than me, Djokovic was a hell of a player, temperamental but hugely talented. Toni and I had been talking about him and I’d been watching him in my rearview mirror, looming closer, for a while now.” Djokovic was not a temporary force and was resilient, and Rafa recognized that. He stated, “It would not just be me, but me and him, against Federer.” He added that Djokovic’s amazing skills, his serve, backhand, and forehand were praiseworthy. Rafael Nadal Details Novak Djokovic Scare Right at the Beginning of Their Historic Rivalry Nadal stated, “Above all, I could see he had big ambitions and a winner’s temperament.” The Serbian player retired at the beginning of the third set in the quarter-finals of the 2006 Roland Garros. But Rafa had noticed the rise of the upcoming player and knew he would be a tough match in the future. And that is exactly what happened. The Serbian player won his first grand slam in the 2008 Australian Open. Moreover, he has won nine Australian Open titles now. After that, his victories came naturally. Now, with 21 grand slam titles under his name, he is one of the greatest tennis players. READ MORE: Damage Wasn’t Done in the Actual Fight’ – When Novak Djokovic Got a Brutal Reminder of… The ban and drop in his ranking due to recent conditions have created a challenge for him. However, the player has not backed down and is back in the game, winning his 90th ATP title in Astana. Read the full article

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Kyrie Irving hints that he regrets not having been...

Kyrie Irving hints that he regrets not having been... Kyrie Irving kept the NBA and practically the world in suspense last year with his decision to get vaccinated against Covid-19, which caused him to not be able to play until January and miss more than half of the regular season games -he only played 29 games- , due to current vaccination mandates, especially the one in New York, which prevented him from playing home games. The controversial point guard hinted in an interview with ESPN that he might regret not having been immunized.  "Do I have any regrets looking back at the past year? I would be lying to you as a human if I said no. I think we all think about the times we could have made better decisions , and the times we wish we had done things differently and been better." I feel the same way sometimes throughout my life... I legitimately just want to play and not put too much pressure on myself or the people around me. Let's let the season pass and then we'll go back to reflect and talk about these things in more detail, but right now that can't be my focus," Irving said in a conversation with Nick Friedell.  Irving, who will be a free agent in the summer, had the possibility of renewing for four years and 100 million The 30-year-old point guard, whose contract ends in June, revealed on the Nets' Media Day that he could have signed a four-year, $100 million extension, something he ultimately did not do. Asked about it, Kyrie Irving replied, although his answer was not entirely convincing:  "I stay patient, I just want to be in the present, remove distractions, have fun with this profession. I'm only as good as my team and the people around me. And they keep me very grounded and balanced in terms of what my goals are ." , what our goals are, and we focus on them. I can't control what people think of me, everything I'm doing is putting myself in a position to lead and be an example. And I have high aspirations to leave a legacy in this league and how many years it takes me," answered Irving, who is looking for his second ring with the Nets after the one he wore in 2016 in the Cavaliers with LeBron.  Kyrie Irving hints that he regrets not having been... The foreigner born in Melbourne shares a country of origin -Australia-, with his new partner, Ben Simmons, another controversial base with whom he has discussed the noise they generate on social networks and that Irving takes with philosophy. "It's an emotional time in the world. People attack other people for what they believe, for their jobs, whatever. So criticism is part of it, but what's justified is how you respond. It's the moment when you wake up and realize that this is not actually your life, that you have a loving and support system of people who take care of you, and that I have to give honest answers to," Irving reflected.  READ MORE: Shaquille O’Neal says Lashes Out Hard At Kyrie Irving How do I as a group leader make Simmons feel supported? I think one of our strengths as a human community is humanizing our lives with each other. He's a human who's going to respond in his own way. And he's going to to deal with things his way and we have to respect that. That's what people with integrity do. Not everyone lives by those moral principles so yes, as a leader, I feel like it's my responsibility to protect him, but I also have to understand that he has to do things his way. And when he helps, I'm just there for him," the point guard explained about his relationship with Simmons.  "I will never retire, do you hear me?" Irving surprised when asked how much longer he wants to compete. "I'm never going to stop playing. Do you hear me? Get that, I'm never going to stop playing. This is not a debate. This is not a consideration," Kyrie snapped. However, admitting that he will not be able to stay at this level all his life, he then qualified his answer, implying that he would like to be a coach.  "I want to be a bridge, show people what it's like to play at this level, teach youth... what it's like to reach this level, to be a professional. I was already a professional at 9 years old, because I did more than going to school, spending time with my friends, with my family, I did it day and night. It was a passion, but I also chose it," said Irving, his feeling as intense as basketball as the varied amalgamation of feelings that awakens in others the always peculiar base.  Read the full article

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Andrey Rublev catches up with Nadal and Djokovic as he...

Andrey Rublev catches up with Nadal and Djokovic as he... Andrey Rublev has become this Sunday at the Gijón Open in one of the four tennis players with four titles this season. Before him, Carlos Alcaraz (5), Rafael Nadal (4) and Novak Djokovic (4) reached that figure . The Russian has won on all surfaces except grass: Marseille and Gijon (indoor hard court), Dubai (outdoor hard court) and Belgrade (outdoor clay) . He has a total of 12 wounds as a professional. Rublev, who arrived in the Asturian town as the first favorite and after reaching the semi-finals in Astana, has taken another step towards the Turin Masters (November 13-20) with victory. The pupil of Fernando Vicente and Abraham González has ended the resistance of Sebastian Korda 6-2 and 6-3, in 75 minutes. Andrey Rublev catches up with Nadal and Djokovic as he... The Muscovite was a cyclone on the packed track of the Palacio de Deportes de La Guía . He already broke the service of his rival in the fourth game and put the direct to score the initial sleeve. Korda had a break point at 4-2 to get back into the match . He missed and sank after losing serve a second time. The young American, the best junior in the world in 2018 , is still looking for his place in the elite where his father was. Petr went on to win the Australian Open in its 1998 edition . READ MORE: Damage Wasn’t Done in the Actual Fight’ – When Novak Djokovic Got a Brutal Reminder of… Sebastian had a second break option in the fifth game of the second set. He was saved by his rival with an accurate down the line backhand. The Yankee would pay again for his lack of definition by delivering his serve immediately afterwards . The score was 4-2 for Rublev and the champion kept the lead until the end. His two sisters Jessica and Nelly stand out in the world of golf. Sebastian aspires to be one of the future rivals of the Spanish Carlos Alcaraz. There are three places left for the masters appointment to which up to six players aspire: the aforementioned Medvedev and Rublev, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Taylor Fritz, Hubert Hurkacz and Cameron Norrie . Korda, for his part, will continue his career in the Antwerp tournament where he will debut with his compatriot Marcos Giron. Read the full article