Author: Associated Press
Sergio Conceicao took just one week to secure his first trophy as AC Milan’s coach – achieved through back-to-back comeback victories. On Monday, Milan rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat city rival Inter Milan 3-2, clinching the Italian Super Cup in dramatic fashion. Super-sub Rafael Leao played a pivotal role, contributing to all three goals scored by Theo Hernandez, Christian Pulisic and Tammy Abraham. Conceicao, who replaced the dismissed Paulo Fonseca last Monday, also guided the Rossoneri to a thrilling comeback win over Juventus in the semifinals. The burning question: What sparked Milan’s instant transformation under Conceicao? “We played…
Malik Monk erupted for 26 points and 12 assists, while Domantas Sabonis delivered 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, powering the Sacramento Kings to a commanding 129-99 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. The win marked Sacramento’s fourth straight, achieved despite the absence of leading scorer De’Aaron Fox. The Kings took control early, building a 75-51 halftime lead and never trailing, as frustrated Warriors fans trickled out of Chase Center while Sacramento’s supporters chanted, “Let’s go Kings!” Stephen Curry led Golden State with 26 points and seven rebounds after sitting out Saturday’s game against Memphis, while…
Malik Monk erupted for 26 points and 12 assists, while Domantas Sabonis delivered 22 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists, powering the Sacramento Kings to a commanding 129-99 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. The win marked Sacramento’s fourth straight, achieved despite the absence of leading scorer De’Aaron Fox. The Kings took control early, building a 75-51 halftime lead and never trailing, as frustrated Warriors fans trickled out of Chase Center while Sacramento’s supporters chanted, “Let’s go Kings!” Stephen Curry led Golden State with 26 points and seven rebounds after sitting out Saturday’s game against Memphis, while…
A football-loving Brazilian nun, Sister Inah Canabarro, has reportedly become the world’s oldest living person at nearly 117, following the death of a Japanese woman. Known for her resilience, Sister Inah was so frail as a child that many doubted she would survive, her 84-year-old nephew, Cleber Canabarro, told The Associated Press (AP). LongeviQuest, an organization that tracks supercentenarians worldwide, confirmed Sister Inah’s status on Saturday, citing early-life records validating her remarkable age. Despite relying on a wheelchair, she remains an enduring symbol of longevity. In a video recorded by the organization last February, the smiling Sister Inah is seen…
A football-loving Brazilian nun, Sister Inah Canabarro, has reportedly become the world’s oldest living person at nearly 117, following the death of a Japanese woman. Known for her resilience, Sister Inah was so frail as a child that many doubted she would survive, her 84-year-old nephew, Cleber Canabarro, told The Associated Press (AP). LongeviQuest, an organization that tracks supercentenarians worldwide, confirmed Sister Inah’s status on Saturday, citing early-life records validating her remarkable age. Despite relying on a wheelchair, she remains an enduring symbol of longevity. In a video recorded by the organization last February, the smiling Sister Inah is seen…
A football-loving Brazilian nun, Sister Inah Canabarro, has reportedly become the world’s oldest living person at nearly 117, following the death of a Japanese woman. Known for her resilience, Sister Inah was so frail as a child that many doubted she would survive, her 84-year-old nephew, Cleber Canabarro, told The Associated Press (AP). LongeviQuest, an organization that tracks supercentenarians worldwide, confirmed Sister Inah’s status on Saturday, citing early-life records validating her remarkable age. Despite relying on a wheelchair, she remains an enduring symbol of longevity. In a video recorded by the organization last February, the smiling Sister Inah is seen…
LeBron James marked his 40th birthday on Monday, reflecting on his remarkable career and expressing optimism about his future with the Los Angeles Lakers. When asked how he’ll know it’s time to retire, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer offered a candid take on his game. “To be honest, if I really wanted to, I could probably play at a high level for another five or seven years,” James said. “But I’m not going to do that.” With one of the longest careers in NBA history, James is well aware that his time is winding down. However, retirement isn’t imminent: He…
Napoli’s title defense in Serie A last season saw three different coaches, culminating in a 10th-place finish. After hiring Antonio Conte in July, Napoli has rebounded to end 2024 level with Atalanta at the top of the Italian league. Giacomo Raspadori, a substitute, scored a late goal to secure a 1-0 win over relegation-threatened Venezia on Sunday in the team’s final match of the year. Napoli trails Atalanta on goal difference, with both teams one point ahead of defending champions Inter Milan, who have a game in hand. “Even if I play cards with my daughter, I want to win,”…
Myles Turner drained a crucial 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 16 seconds left, finishing with 23 points and 10 rebounds as the Indiana Pacers edged the Golden State Warriors 111-105 on Monday night, securing their fifth straight win. Pascal Siakam added 20 points for Indiana, while Jonathan Kuminga came off the bench to lead the Warriors with 26 points and 8 rebounds on a rough shooting night for Stephen Curry. Curry struggled, shooting 2-for-13 and finishing with just 10 points. He missed his first five attempts before hitting a 3-pointer with 41 seconds left in the third…
Liverpool head into Christmas as the Premier League’s clear title favorite, holding a four-point lead and a game in hand after a thrilling 6-3 victory at Tottenham. Meanwhile, Manchester United, under new manager Ruben Amorim, limps into the festive season in 13th place – its lowest position at Christmas since the 1989-90 season – facing a growing sense of crisis. A 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, marking its second straight loss to the Cherries, is the latest reminder of how far the once-mighty club has fallen, leaving Amorim with a tough task ahead. To make matters worse, it seems Liverpool’s…