Category: sport
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We’ll see what happens’: LeBron James casts doubt over NBA future after loss
LeBron James began the final game of his 20th NBA season with the highest-scoring postseason half of his matchless NBA career. He ended the night by questioning how much longer he plans to chase history after his Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the Western Conference finals. We’re committed to keeping our quality reporting open.…
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Mark Cavendish’s longevity and breadth of success almost unique
The words “end of an era” should not be lightly used, but when Mark Cavendish hangs up his wheels later this season the term will apply, absolutely. The Manxman’s glittering career has lasted nigh on 20 years, if his first world title in 2005 is taken as a starting point. In bike racing, he is almost unique…
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Vinícius Júnior and why it’s time to stop talking about the football
So when the standard post‑match interview began with the standard post‑match question, an enquiry as to his thoughts on another defeat, he decided that, actually, no, this wasn’t going to be standard any more. Instead, he shot back: “You want to talk about football?! Or shall we talk about the other thing? That’s more important…