10:44 PM ET Nick DePaulaESPN To celebrate Kobe Bryant’s Hall of Fame basketball career, along with her successful long partnership and influence on the athletic industry, Nike will launch “Mamba Week” on Sunday, August 23, which would have been the 42nd anniversary of the Los Angeles Lakers icon . The …
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New Lee Islanders captain Anders Lee knocked Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom out of the opener of Wednesday night’s first round, setting the tone with a big hit that “late” and “predatory” Washington coach Todd Reirden called. Reirden did not have an update on Backstrom, who appeared to be looking …
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The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider making a contribution. A man in North Carolina has been charged with the murder of a five-year-old boy after he shot at point-blank range on Sunday. Darius Sessoms, 25, was arrested Monday …
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BENGALURU – Baton-wielding police on Wednesday afternoon patrolled a barricade and abandoned streets in parts of Bengaluru’s southern Indian technical hub after three people were killed in overnight clashes fueled by a Facebook post offensive against Muslims. The violence began late Tuesday, with mobs placing stones, burning cars and setting …
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The UFC returns to pay-per-view with UFC 252 on Saturday. The five-fight lineup follows prelims on ESPN and ESPN + and goes down at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. A pivotal moment in the history of the sport will explode in the main event as UFC heavyweight champion Stipe …
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