Despite missing star player Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks were able to secure a 108-106 victory against the Golden State Warriors thanks to PJ Washington's clutch performance with 4.5 seconds left in the game. The Warriors, who had been on a six-game win streak, made a late push but ultimately fell short. In other NBA news, LeBron James' son Bronny is set to enter the draft and women's basketball is becoming a hot ticket.
In an explosive display of three-point prowess, the trio of Klay Thompson, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic helped the Dallas Mavericks secure a 120-109 victory against the San Antonio Spurs. Fans were left in awe as the Mavericks pulled off a remarkable sequence of four consecutive three-pointers, led by the star power of Thompson, Irving and Doncic. With a new era for Thompson and a strong showing in his debut for the Mavericks, it appears the shooting guard has found a fresh start and a new level of offensive firepower.
Luka Modric became the oldest player to make an appearance for Real Madrid at 39 years and 40 days old, breaking the record previously set by Ferenc Puskas in 1966. Despite being dropped to the bench for their latest match against Celta Vigo, Modric came on to provide the assist for Vinicius Junior's winning goal and also sealed his 250th victory in La Liga with the club. At an age where most players have long retired, Modric continues to prove his worth for the Spanish giants.
Spanish giants Real Madrid are eyeing Villarreal's Alex Baena as their replacement for veteran midfielder Luka Modric. The 23-year-old has been in impressive form, with 18 assists last season and five in just seven games this season. While Aston Villa and Newcastle are also interested in him, Real Madrid are determined to secure his signing and avoid missing out on their potential successor to Modric. Both Villa and Newcastle reportedly want to finalize the deal in the upcoming January transfer window.
In a highly anticipated match between two football legends, Cristiano Ronaldo came out on top with a milestone goal in Portugal's win over Croatia. The 39-year-old striker became the first player to score 900 official goals for both club and country, solidifying his place as one of the greatest players of all time. Meanwhile, elsewhere in the Nations League, Spain was held to a draw by Serbia and San Marino achieved their first competitive victory.
As Portugal prepares to host Croatia and Scotland in their Nations League matches, coach Roberto Martinez is determined to bring out the best in his team after their Euro 2024 quarterfinal loss to France. Martinez acknowledges the criticism from fans but believes the internal demands are even greater and will fuel his team to defend their title.
On day 7 of the Paris Paralympics, Indian athlete Sachin Sarjerao Khilari won a silver medal in the Men's Shot Put event. He threw an impressive 16.32m, setting an area record in the process. The gold medal went to Greg Stewart of Canada, while Luka Bakovic of Croatia won bronze. This adds to India's total medal tally of 21 at the games, cementing Khilari's position as one of the country's top athletes in the Paralympics.
In a recent interview, Barcelona's Dani Olmo has revealed his admiration for Real Madrid's Luka Modric by choosing him as both his best rival and the player he would like to have on his team. The Spanish international, who rejoined Barcelona this summer, had first joined the club at the young age of nine before leaving for Dinamo Zagreb in 2018. Olmo's choice of Modric serves as a testament to the Croatian midfielder's talent and impact in the world of football.
Real Madrid claimed their sixth UEFA Super Cup title by defeating Atalanta 2-0, thanks to goals from Federico Valverde and new signing Kylian Mbappe. The French superstar, who joined the club on a free transfer from PSG, scored his first goal in his debut match. The win also saw Luka Modric, who has been with Real since 2012, become the most decorated player in the club's history with a staggering 27 trophies.
Under the new 4-3-3 scheme for Real Madrid this season, Carlo Ancelotti plans to bring Luka Modrić back into the spotlight and replicate Toni Kroos' successful formula in the central midfield position. Not only will Modrić start matches, but he will also play a more defensive role, allowing for the rotation of young talents. This decision could potentially affect the future of Aurélien Tchouaméni, who was previously seen as the starter. Real Madrid's first official match against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup will put this new strategy to the test.