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Spurs legend Tony Parker reflects on having his French National Team jersey retired

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“Thank you for your unwavering support throughout my career,” Parker said. SAN ANTONIO — Tony Parker’s French National Team jersey will be retired ahead of the 2024 France Olympics, and the San Antonio Spurs legend reflected on what it means to him in a social media post. “On the eve of my retirement with the … Read more

‘I watched a lot of his highlights’ | Spurs’ Keldon Johnson says he wears jersey No. 3 because of Chris Paul

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Keldon said he grew up a fan of the newest member of the Spurs. SAN ANTONIO — Before entering the NBA, San Antonio Spurs’ Keldon Johnson wore jersey number three at Kentucky and Oak Hills Academy in Virginia. He picked that jersey number for two reasons: He is the third child in his family and … Read more

CAUGHT ON CAM: Police shoot goalkeeper in the leg with rubber bullet at Brazil regional soccer game

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The shooting happened after a post-match altercation between two Brazilian soccer clubs on Wednesday night. BRAZIL, — Video of a Brazilian police officer shooting a soccer player with a rubber bullet after a match has garnered millions of views since the incident happened on Wednesday night.  According to Brazilian newspaper Globo, the shooting happened after … Read more

Serena Williams hosts an ESPY awards show celebrating landmark year for women’s sports

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Simone Biles, A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Dawn Staley and JuJu Watkins were among the honorees on Thursday night. LOS ANGELES — Led by host Serena Williams, The ESPYS celebrated a landmark year for women’s sports, with Simone Biles, A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Dawn Staley and JuJu Watkins among the honorees on Thursday night. Staley, coach … Read more