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Oct 25, 2024, 03:15 AM ETKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Maja Stark shot a 6-under 66 Friday to take the lead after two rounds of the LPGA Tour’s Maybank Championship, with a 34-year-old American just one stroke behind.Storms forced an early stop to play, with about 12 players — all of them several strokes out of the lead — having to stop their rounds with one or two holes remaining.Stark had a two-round total of 12-under 132 on the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club course. The Swedish player’s round included four consecutive birdies from the 10th through 13th holes.The veteran…

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant fired back at sports television personality Stephen A. Smith after the NBA analyst ridiculed the 17-year veteran for his lack of leadership during Thursday’s segment on ESPN’s “First Take.” Kevin Durant was called out by Stephen A. Smith for his inadequate leadership with the Phoenix Suns Smith, 57, doesn’t question the greatness of Durant, but he claimed the 14-time All-Star forward doesn’t have what it takes to guide the Suns to their first NBA championship. “I don’t question the greatness nor commitment of Kevin Durant. … When you are that great, you should be able…

Of all the epic moments in Max Holloway’s mixed martial arts career, beating the ‘King of Rio’ on his home turf tops the list. In a matter of hours, ‘Blessed’ will attempt to create another memorable moment when he headlines UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, challenging the promotion’s reigning and defending featherweight world champion, Ilia Topuria. It will be Holloway’s 10th title fight under the UFC banner, but even if he recaptures gold in the UAE, it won’t top the feeling of beating perhaps the greatest featherweight the sport has ever seen. “It means a lot. There’s a saying I…

South Carolina Earns Women’s and Men’s Wins Over Duke The South Carolina Gamecocks are spending the weekend in the Triangle Area, having taken on Duke in dual meet action before swimming against North Carolina Saturday. The first half of that doubleheader went perfectly for South Carolina, with the women earning a 161-139 win and the men squeaking out a 155-145 triumph. Madison Kolessar started off the meet with a win in the 1000 freestyle (9:50.76), and she returned to win the 500 free in 4:50.89. Amy Riordan scored the win in the 200 free (1:45.71). Greta Pelzel captured both butterfly events, clocking…

Grand Tour veteran Larry Warbasse confirmed Friday he will make a switch from Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale to Tudor Pro Cycling in 2025, continuing his pro cycling career for a 13th season.The one-year contract for Warbasse completed the roster for the Swiss ProTeam, who have 30 riders. He adds another dimension of climbing and versatility to a deep group looking to support newly signed team leaders Julian Alaphilippe, the two-time road race World Champion, and Marc Hirshi, a stage winner at the Tour de France and runner-up at the 2024 Amstel Gold Race. Both were confirmed in August with three-year…

Fall Report David Seifert – October 25, 2024 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Oklahoma State’s team workouts began in late September with a handful of intrasquads before the Cowboys headed to Fayetteville for 19 innings against Arkansas. Those innings would be divided into a three-game series over two days — a nine-inning game and a pair of five-inning contests. With 20 returnees and 25 newcomers, there was much teaching to be done about preparing and playing the Cowboys’ way.Departing Fayetteville after the series, the Cowboys rode away with a better feel for who they are, what they can do and what adjustments…

One brother is the new Scottish captain, a second has been called up by Gregor Townsend just months after arriving in the United Kingdom and now the third and youngest Tuipulotu, Ottavio, could soon be in their sights, too.But, according to Nick Stiles, the former Wallaby, Queensland Reds coach and Melbourne Rebels general manager, Rugby Australia should do their best to hang on to the 20-year-old hooker, who earlier this year played for the Junior Wallabies.That is, of course, if they haven’t already lost that battle after the Rebels’ messy culling earlier this year.“He’s got all the tools,” Stiles told…

Jack Catterall and Regis Prograis Weigh In ahead of their Super Lightweight Contest tomorrow night at CoOp Live, Manchester 25 October 2024 Picture By Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing Jack Catterall and Regis Prograis are finally one sleep away from meeting in the ring. Both fighters made weight for their oft-postponed junior welterweight clash. Catterall weighed 140 pounds, while Prograis was 139.7 pounds. Their scheduled 12-round bout airs live on DAZN this Saturday from Co-op Live in Manchester. The show marks the first ever boxing event to take place at the brand new, state-of-the-art venue. The two were due to meet…

Byeong Hun An will take a two-stroke lead into the weekend at the Genesis Championship as he seeks a first victory on home soil in more than nine years. The South Korean started the second round one shot behind overnight lead Ivan Cantero, but moved clear as he reached 11-under-par after a six-under round of 66 at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon. Despite bogeys on back-to-back holes on the fifth and sixth, An played the front nine in three under as he carded five birdies. He then made three further gains on the back nine, with his consecutive birdies…

The Philadelphia 76ers are a team with potential interest in Jonathan Kuminga, reports Jake Fischer. The Sixers could use the contract of K.J. Martin and their future draft picks to acquire a player like Kuminga. The Golden State Warriors and Kuminga were unable to agree to terms on a contract extension and were reportedly never close. The Warriors would be “happy to pay” Kuminga if he demonstrates the ability to produce at a high level over a bigger sample size.  “The Sixers have definitely indicated around the league and behind the scenes that they are willing to pay to add…