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‘Very, very good’

October 30, 2015 in Sports

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (CMC) -- Newly appointed Test captain Jason Holder has been given a passing grade by interim head coach Eldine Baptiste, who says the 23-year-old needs to continue to back himself in the role. Holder was elevated to the Test captaincy prior to the...

Why not Stephen Curry as the NBA’s best?

October 28, 2015 in Sports

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Golden State Warriors interim coach Luke Walton had plenty to say after a frenetic 111-95 victory that followed Golden State's first championship ring ceremony in four decades. His astonished uttering of, "Steph Curry is unbelievable," might trump all that analysis, though. In the...

LeBron says he’s ‘ready to go’ for opener despite back woes

October 27, 2015 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_8432" align="alignleft" width="300"] LeBron James says he won't be sitting on the bench when the season tips off Tuesday.[/caption] INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- His lower back feeling better, his body refreshed, LeBron James declared himself ready for his 13th NBA season. It's go time. After sitting out nearly...