Saturday, 25 April 2026
SPURS' DYLAN HARPER MAKES NBA HISTORY IN GAME 3 WIN VS. BLAZERS
Rookie San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper scored 20 of his 27 points in the second half to help his team erase a huge deficit and stun the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night.
The 20-year-old Harper became the youngest player in NBA playoffs history to score 25 or more points off the bench, breaking the previous record set by Kobe Bryant in 1997.
Harper was also the second-youngest to score at least 20 in a postseason game, and the first rookie to log 25 points and 10 assists on 75% shooting in the playoffs since 1989.
Dylan Harper Has Breakout Game
The second-generation player proved exactly why the Spurs selected him with the No. 2 overall pick in last year’s NBA Draft, even while having quality guards like De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell already on the roster.
The Athletic’s Jared Weiss broke down his stunning Game 3 performance.
“Harper went on a blistering offensive run that completely rewrote the game,” Weiss wrote, referring to Harper’s red-hot scoring streak in the second half.
“He showed that his offensive emergence in the second half of the season can carry on in the playoffs.
“When it was all said and done, the kids saved the Spurs, giving them the series lead when it looked as if they were going to need Wembanyama to bring them back in it. It looks like the Spurs’ inexperience may not be as big of a problem as it once appeared.”
Dylan Harper Puts on a Show
Harper had many incredible highlights, but none were more memorable than his left-handed poster over Robert Williams III in the fourth quarter, which brought teammate Victor Wembanyama to his feet.
Several NBA analysts chimed in with their reactions.
Brandon Rahbar: “Mavs jumping to #1 and Cooper Flagg got all the attention, but the bigger story was the Spurs jumping to #2 and Dylan Harper after drafting Wemby and Castle.”
Sam Vecenie: “Look, I think folks who have watched the Spurs all thought that Dylan Harper was going to be a star after the regular season. But this is definitely the coming out party for everyone else. This is real.”
Chris Broussard: “Dylan Harper is coming of age right before our eyes! Oh My!”
Bonta Hill: “Dylan Harper is going to make Fox expendable sooner rather than later.”
The Spurs will try to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Trail Blazers in Sunday’s Game 4. Victor Wembanyama, who sat out Game 3 with a concussion, is expected to return for Game 4, spelling great news for the Spurs.
- Sai Mohan
DID YOU KNOW? | 13-YEAR -YEAR-OLD MAGNUS CARLSEN DREW AGAINST GRANDMASTER KASOAROV AND BEAT GRANDMASTER KARPOV IN THE SAME EVENT
Did you know a 13-year-old Magnus Carlsen once shocked everyone by drawing against Garry Kasparov and beat Anatoly Karpov at the same event? 🤯
What’s even crazier? He looked so bored during the game that he was literally walking around watching other matches while he was supposed to be playing a legend. On top of that, he managed to beat Karpov at the same tournament.
The guy was just different level from day one.
#chess #chessmaster #chessgame #magnuscarlsen
- Chess Supremacy
Friday, 24 April 2026
FAN-FAVOURITE TRACK SECURES 2027 F1 RETURN TO TURKISH GP SIGNS NEW DEAL
The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the F1 calendar next year.
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| Turkey last hosted F1 in 2021 |
The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 after agreeing a major new deal.
The race will be held at the popular Istanbul Park near Tuzla, which last held races during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. It will be the first race of a fresh five-year agreement for Turkey to host grands prix.
Turkey first staged an F1 race in 2005 and was a regular fixture on the calendar until 2012 when it was dropped after no deal could be reached. While attendances were often poor, the Istanbul track provided good races.
The 2010 edition was particularly memorable, with Red Bull pair Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber wiping each other out and paving the way for an epic battle between the McLaren's of Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.
In 2020, Hamilton sealed a record-equalling seventh world championship at the Turkish Grand Prix by winning the race. Valtteri Bottas took victory for Mercedes the last time Turkey staged an F1 race in 2021.
Turkey will effectively be a replacement for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, which will be held for the last time this year, with a new race in Madrid taking over as the home of the Spanish Grand Prix.
F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali said: “We are delighted to be returning to the incredible and vibrant city of Istanbul from 2027 to thrill all our fans in Türkiye and around the world on one of the most exciting and challenging circuits in Formula 1.
“As a city, Istanbul represents a cultural gateway between Europe and Asia, offering a unique blend of history and tradition with a forward-thinking approach to sport, business, and entertainment.
“I want to thank His Excellency President Mr. Erdoğan, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation for their support in securing Formula 1’s return.
“Many memorable moments have been made in our sport’s history at Istanbul Park and I’m excited to begin the next chapter of our partnership, giving fans the opportunity to experience even more incredible racing in a truly fantastic location.”
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem added: “Formula 1’s return to Türkiye is a powerful reflection of the continued global growth and appeal of our sport, and I am delighted to see the Turkish Grand Prix rejoin the FIA Formula One World Championship calendar.
"Istanbul Park is a circuit that holds a special place in Formula 1 history, and its return underlines our shared commitment to expanding the championship in dynamic markets.”
- Lewis Larkam
HEAVYWEIGHT GOLDEN ERA: TALE OF THE TAPE 👑
Four legends, four defining legacies. From the raw power of Foreman to the tactical brilliance of Ali, the dominance of Norton, and the relentless pressure of Frazier. This wasn’t just an era — it was the standard for all who followed.
#GeorgeForeman #MuhammadAli #KenNorton #JoeFrazier #HeavyweightBoxing
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