The honor came 64 years to the day after he became the league’s first Black player on Jan. 18, 1958, when he suited up against the Montreal Canadiens. * This article was originally published here
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Canada’s Shapovalov advances to 3rd round at Australian Open with 5-set comeback win
Canada’s Denis Shapovalov is on to the third round of the Australian Open after topping South Korea’s Kwon Soon-woo 7-6 (6), 6-7 (3), 6-7 (6), 7-5, 6-2 on Wednesday. * This article was originally published here
Australian Open: Ashleigh Barty & Naomi Osaka race through in Melbourne
World number one Ashleigh Barty says continuing to live like a “hermit” is helping her breeze through the Australian Open draw. * This article was originally published here
UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad determined to settle “unfinished business” with Leon Edwards
UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad is chasing a rematch with Leon Edwards but with the Briton set for a title shot, the American is ready to stop the Khamzat Chimaev hype train in its tracks. * This article was originally published… Read More ›
Paul Pogba: Ralf Rangnick will play midfielder even if he wants to leave
Interim Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick says he will continue to play Paul Pogba – even if the France midfielder is only motivated by a transfer away from the club. * This article was originally published here
Transfer news: Mourinho, Balotelli, Pogba, Kessie, Martial
Jose Mourinho distances himself from Everton interest, Newcastle target Mario Balotelli, PSG in talks with Pogba and Kessie, plus more. * This article was originally published here
Transfer news: Carlos, Balotelli, Mourinho, Pogba, Kessie, Martial
Diego Carlos wants Newcastle move, while Magpies target Mario Balotelli, Jose Mourinho distances himself from Everton interest, plus more. * This article was originally published here
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