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“The sky’s the limit” for a piece of memorabilia belonging to American basketball legend Michael Jordan that will go up for auction next month.

Jordan’s jersey from Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals, recently re-popularized by ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary series on Netflix, is being listed by Sotheby’s at $3 to $5 million. Bidding will be open from September 6-14 on Sotheby’s website.
 

Brahm Wachter, head of streetware and modern collectibles for Sotheby’s, said the jersey is one of the most significant artifacts from Jordan to come to the market.

“When you think of the arc of Michael Jordan’s career, and him coming to his last chance at a sixth NBA championship, the Last Dance really holds a special place in the hearts of all Michael Jordan fans,” he said.

The 1997-98 Bulls finished the regular season 62-20 before winning the NBA title, capping their second three-peat in a span of eight years.
 

In that title series, the Bulls beat the Utah Jazz in six games, with Jordan scoring the game-winning basket to seal the victory with 5 seconds to go. He was named the Finals’ most valuable player.

Jordan retired after the season, before returning for two years with the Washington Wizards beginning in 2001. He’s now a Basketball Hall of Famer who owns the basketball team Charlotte Hornets.
 

Published : August 20, 2022

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Muay Thai legend Buakaw Banchamek beat Japanese MMA star Kota Miura by technical knockout in the third round of their Rajadamnern World Series’ exhibition match in Bangkok on Friday night.

Buakaw started slowly in the first round as he sized up his younger opponent, an internet heartthrob in Japan. The Thai veteran became more aggressive in the second round, launching a series of head kicks and flying knees while slipping the occasional counterpunch from Miura. In the final round, Buakaw launched a barrage of punches, flying knees and kicks to the head of his opponent, driving him into a corner with no chance of escape. The referee stepped in to protect the outclassed Japanese star from further punishment, declaring a technical knockout.

Buakaw is considered to be among the all-time greatest Muay Thai practitioners, having won the K-1 World MAX Champion, Shoot Boxing World Cup and World Muaythai Council World Championship in a career spanning over 250 wins.

This was his first return to Rajadamnern Stadium for 18 years, taking place ahead of his bare-knuckle fighting debut at BKFC Thailand on September 3.

Miura is the son of Japanese football great Kazuyoshi Miura. Also known as “King Kazu”, he rose to stardom after making his MMA debut last year.

Friday’s three-round exhibition was billed as Muay Thai versus kickboxing and helped to relaunch Bangkok’s historic fighting venue after the pandemic. Rajadamnern opened in 1945 and is known as Thailand’s oldest Muay Thai stadium.

The fight took place alongside eight other Muay Thai matches in an event dubbed “KAT Presents Legend of Rajadamnern: Kickboxing Exhibition”.

Published : August 20, 2022

By : THE NATION

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag urged fans to stay unified ahead of Monday’s (August 22) Premier League clash with Liverpool as some supporters plan to protest against the club’s American owners, the Glazer family, before the game.

United have come under fire from fans after losing both their opening games to sit at the bottom of the league table and also failing to secure transfer targets in the close season.
 

“I can only say the owners want to win and the fans, we want them behind the club,” Ten Hag told reporters on Friday (August 19).

“And I can understand sometimes but I am not that long in the club to see all the backgrounds. We have to fight together and be unified.”

United, who won the last of their record 20 English league titles back in 2013, will be looking for their first top-flight points under Ten Hag when they host Liverpool on Monday.

They have been handed an early boost with forward Anthony Martial back in training after missing the last two games with a hamstring injury, though it remains to be seen if he will be involved in the match.

Ten Hag was asked about Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at the club and the Dutch manager reiterated that the Portugal forward remains in his plans, amid intense speculation over the 37-year-old’s future.
 

“I don’t know why he’s a particular focus after Saturday, it was the team performance and the whole team’s attitude, including Ronaldo,” Ten Hag said. “He’s in our plans, that’s what I can say.”

Ten Hag said the team would stick to their game plan against Liverpool, who are 12th after getting a draw in both their games so far.

“I know the rivals, we are the rivals. We have to win every game, especially this game,” he added.

“It’s not different to motivate this team because my experience with them is they work really good on the training pitch,” he said.

“Of course, I would prefer to play them after they win 5-0 but it isn’t dreamland, that’s how it is. We drew twice too, so is it better to play us? I don’t know,” Juergen Klopp told reporters on Friday.

“We have to deal with all the situations. The whole world will watch it, let’s see how these heavyweights deal with the situation.”

Klopp’s side have pumped in 13 goals in their last three league meetings with United but the German said they cannot dwell on those results heading into the contest.

“The last two results, I knew already wouldn’t help this time. I couldn’t be less interested in the results from last season… It helps United to be more motivated if that’s possible,” Klopp said.

“This is a completely different game in a completely different situation.

“United can change nothing or everything, so it’s tricky preparation-wise, but it’s early and we don’t have a lot of info. It’s tough… United away will never be easy.”

Klopp said defender Joe Gomez will start after coming off the bench in their 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace while forward Roberto Firmino is also available after shaking off a minor muscle issue.

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Casemiro wants to leave Real Madrid in order to sign for Premier League side Manchester United, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday (August 19).

“He wants to try a new challenge,” Ancelotti told reporters at a press conference ahead of a league match at Celta Vigo this weekend.
 

“I think the club understand it because of what Casemiro has done for the club, because the person he is we have to respect his wish. Negotiations are in progress it is not yet official, but after hearing his will, what he wants, I think there is no coming back,” Ancelotti added.

Reuters understands that the 30-year-old midfielder is to sign a four to five year deal at United on wages of around 16 million euros ($16.10 million) per year.

United’s first offer to Real Madrid for the Brazilian is around 70 million euros, British media reports said.

Ancelotti said that Casemiro won’t make the trip to Vigo to play Celta on Saturday if the negotiations between Real Madrid and Man United continue to progress.

“If he leaves, if they reach an agreement we have resources to replace him,” Ancelotti added.
 

LaLiga and European champions Real signed France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, 22, to a six-year deal in June from AS Monaco. He is likely to be a long-term replacement for Casemiro.

Casemiro will leave Real Madrid as one of the most decorated players in the club’s history.

After joining the Spanish giants in 2013, the Brazilian won five Champions Leagues, three La Ligas, one Copa del Rey, three Spanish Super Cups, three European Super Cups and three Club World Cups.

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Manchester United have reached an agreement with LaLiga champions Real Madrid for the transfer of defensive midfielder Casemiro, the Premier League club said on Friday (August 19).

United said that the transfer is subject to the agreement of personal terms, British visa requirements and a medical.
 

Reuters understands that the 30-year-old is to sign a four- to five-year deal at United with wages of around 16 million euros ($16.1 million dollars) per year.

British media said United had closed on a deal worth up to 70 million euros for Casemiro, who has 63 caps for Brazil.

Earlier, Real coach Carlo Ancelotti said Casemiro wanted to leave Real to face a “new challenge”.
 

Casemiro’s addition will boost United’s options in midfield, with Ten Hag currently having only Fred and Scott McTominay as the regular players in that department.

United are bottom of the Premier League after losing both their opening games. They host rivals Liverpool on Monday (August 22) night.

LaLiga and European champions Real signed France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni in June from AS Monaco, with the 22-year-old believed to be a replacement for Casemiro.

After joining the Spanish giants in 2013 from Sao Paulo, Casemiro won five Champions League trophies, three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, and three Club World Cups among other honours.

Published : August 20, 2022

By : Reuters