A deadly 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the small Pacific nation of Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction in the capital city Port Vila. The disaster claimed at least 14 lives and left 200 injured, as buildings including foreign embassies were flattened. The US and French embassies closed temporarily, while President Michael Thompson reported seeing bodies in the streets and a landslide covering a bus. The disaster is expected to have a major impact on the country's population of 320,000 people.
In an intense match between the Thunder and the Mavericks, Klay Thompson and Naji Marshall lead their teams in scoring with three-pointers and free throws. With close scores throughout the second quarter, each team fights for the lead. Kenrich Williams and Jalen Williams contribute crucial points to keep the Thunder ahead. In the end, Daniel Gafford's dunk helps the Thunder maintain their lead with a score of 39-36.
In an episode of "The Warner House" podcast with NFL player Fred Warner, Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green shared that LeBron James played a significant role in his decision to stay with his team. Despite receiving a more lucrative contract offer from the Memphis Grizzlies, Green chose to remain loyal to the Warriors, a decision partially influenced by James' advice. This insight into the NBA superstar's influence sheds light on the close relationship between Green and James.
The Golden State Warriors have started the 2021-2022 season strong, winning seven of their first eight games. In a surprising turn of events, new addition Buddy Hield has been a key contributor, possibly even an upgrade, over long-time Warriors star Klay Thompson who now plays for the Dallas Mavericks. With top rankings in offensive and defensive categories, the revamped Warriors are proving themselves to be a serious contender this season. Here's a closer look at four reasons why the Warriors' hot start is no fluke and why they could continue this momentum moving forward.
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.
In a thrilling 100m final at the Paris Olympics, world champion Noah Lyles emerged as the gold medalist, edging out Kishane Thompson by a mere five-thousandth of a second. Despite both athletes crossing the finish line with a time of 9.79s, Lyles was declared the winner. This marks Lyles' first Olympic gold medal, making him the first American to win the 100m event since Justin Gatlin in 2004. With a lineup of fierce competitors and an intense finish, this race will surely be remembered for years to come.
In a thrilling race at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, USA's Noah Lyles clocked an impressive 9.79 seconds to win the men's 100m event, edging out Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by just five thousandths of a second. Lyles, the reigning World Champion, showcased his speed and determination to claim the gold medal in the most nail-biting finish ever seen in an Olympic 100m race. Don't miss the full recap of this historic race that left fans on the edge of their seats!
American sprinter Noah Lyles shocked the world as he overtook the favorite, Kishane Thompson, in a photo finish to win the Olympic 100m final in Paris. Lyles, who had been trailing behind Thompson in previous races, credits the pressure from his opponent for pushing him to reach his top speed and secure his first Olympic gold medal. Despite thinking his Jamaican competitor had won, Lyles emerged victorious by a razor-thin margin of 0.005 seconds.
In today's sports wrap, the Gentlemen's singles event at Wimbledon advances to the semifinals, while the first Test between England and West Indies is drawing to a close. Additionally, England Cricket Chair Richard Thompson presents Ben Stokes with a special souvenir for completing 100 Test appearances, and James Anderson becomes the first pacer to bowl 40,000 deliveries in Tests. Title: Stokes Achieves Rare Test Milestone, Anderson Sets New Record and Wimbledon Semifinals Set Ben Stokes joined an elite group of all-rounders with his 6,000 runs and 200 wickets in Tests, while England Cricket Chair Richard Thompson honored him with a special souvenir. In other news, James Anderson became the first pacer to bowl 40,000 deliveries in Tests, and exciting Wimbledon semifinalists were confirmed with Carlos Alcaraz to face Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic to play against Lorenzo Musetti.
Ben Stokes received a special souvenir from England and Wales Cricket board chair Richard Thompson before the start of day two of the Lord's Test against West Indies. The all-rounder wore a silver cap for his 100th Test match for the country, reaching this remarkable milestone during England's tour of India in 2016. With the ultimate goal of regaining the urn against arch-rivals Australia, captain Stokes is determined to build a strong squad over the next few years. He wants to leave a lasting legacy as captain, aiming for nothing less than a victory against the Aussies in their own backyard.