Day: January 23, 2017

The Latest: Dimitrov into Australian Open quarterfinals

Germany’s Angelique Kerber makes a backhand return to United States’ Coco Vandeweghe during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Germany’s Angelique Kerber makes a backhand return to United States’ Coco Vandeweghe during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.

Sixers have won 8 of last 10 games

They won eight of 10 games heading into Saturday night’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks here at the Philips Arena. Their 16-25 record through 41 games is the best since they went 17-24 during the 2012-13 season The Sixers have a legitimate NBA All-Star Game candidate and runaway rookie-of-the-year contender in Embiid.

Rooney can leave for China if he wants, says Mourinho

A few hours after he became Manchester United’s record goalscorer, the club’s marketing department were, true to form, announcing their range of Wayne Rooney memorabilia – mugs and shirts all bearing the number 250. However, now he has broken Sir Bobby Charlton’s record how much longer will Rooney remain at Old Trafford? He will always be a part of the fabric of Manchester United’s history but when asked if Rooney might move to China or the United States, his manager, Jose Mourinho, said he would not stand in his way.

Smush Parker Wants To Team Up With Kobe Bryant In Big3 League

Ex-Laker Smush Parker wants to squash the beef with Kobe Bryant and team up to compete in Ice Cube’s Big3 League!! In case you didn’t know … Kobe made it clear during his playing days that he wasn’t a fan of Smush … and even told him not to speak to him until he “had more accolades.” TMZ Sports spoke to Smush about wanting to reunite with Mamba and old teammate Lamar Odom … and he says their triangle offense would dominate against guys like Allen Iverson , Chauncey Billups and Mike Bibby .