Gilgeous-Alexander scores 55 points in Thunder win

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In a rematch of the NBA Finals of last year, Oklahoma City won by a career-high 55 points over the Indiana Pacers.

The reigning NBA MVP finished with a 141-136 victory over the reigning champions. He added eight rebounds and five assists.

The league was shook by an FBI investigation into illegal sports betting and a poker ring connected to organized crime just hours after.

The Canadian guard once more proved crucial, surpassing his previous career-best of 54 points to score nine points in the second overtime.

Gilgeous-Alexander praised “this team’s two outstanding qualities.”

It is aware of how to remain present and comprehends that the season’s beginning and end are equally significant.

The Thunder won the first game of the campaign to go into double overtime.

While Indiana suffered another injury blow on Thursday with the loss of guard Andrew Nembhard due to a shoulder injury in the second quarter, they have been without star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who tore his Achilles tendon in June.

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‘I was celebrating Grand Final when I got England call-up’

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After helping Hull KR win their historic treble, Mikey Lewis had yet to go to bed when he discovered a second reason to celebrate.

After playing the pivotal role in their Super League Grand Final victory over Wigan to wrap up his club’s sensational season, the 24-year-old is the man of the moment in English rugby league.

With England renowned for its central roles and its wealth of talent, it was up for debate whether he would be called up for the first Rugby League Ashes series in 22 years despite his success.

Before receiving the good news from coach Shaun Wane, Lewis never had doubts that he would play in the first Ashes series since 2003.

Before the first game of the three-game series at the national stadium, he declared to BBC Sport, “I was confident I would get a call up.”

“I already knew I had to play well, and I succeeded.” I’m proud and honored to be a part of this.

When Wane called me up it was Sunday morning and I hadn’t gone to bed yet, I was still having a drink with the lads. Then we simply continued to drink beers.

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At Wembley on Saturday, at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium on November 1 and at AMT Headingley on November 8, Australia takes on England. All three games will be broadcast live on BBC One at 14:30.

After a planned tour in 2020 was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the series has been on hold for a while.

Lewis is delighted to fix the Ashes because it means no one in his generation has ever visited them.

He claimed that he was three when the final Ashes series aired. It represents “international rugby’s pinnacle.” It is a privilege for our playing group. We don’t take it for granted. We want to be a proud Englishman.

The Ashes are now “incredibly big.”

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The Australian camp shares that view as they attempt to carry on a remarkable spell of dominance on British soil.

Since 1959, the Australians have not lost a game in England or the Ashes.

Nathan Cleary, the Ashes half-back, told BBC Sport, “It’s huge.” The direction is favorable for the international game.

“It’s very fortunate to be a part of this series. Although I was very young in 2003, many games-related clips have been broadcast in Australia. You feel very fortunate to be able to watch that and hear tales.

There will be some early morning games for people to watch the games because they are very excited back home.

Contrary to opposite number Lewis, Cleary has had a subpar domestic campaign.

For the first time in five years, Cleary’s Penrith Panthers were unable to capture the National Rugby League title and the Grand Final. In the State of Origin series from July, he also lost to New South Wales.

As Australia strive to maintain their position as world champions, number one ranked international side, and clear winners in this series, the 27-year-old is determined that disappointment will not continue to surface on the international stage.

Being able to represent Australia on a historic stage is something I can’t wait to be a part of, he said, “It’s a great way to end the season.” We didn’t come in the way we wanted to at Penrith, but it wasn’t.

In contrast, England’s squad has more than ever before received NRL experience, with six of their members representing international clubs.

Kai Pearce-Paul, a back rower for the Newcastle Knights, claims that his international team-mates will benefit greatly from his experience in the NRL.

He told BBC Sport, “I’ve loved my time in Australia. I feel at home because I’m from a small town with a lot of rugby in Newcastle. I can’t help but be happy when I wake up and head to the beach in the morning.

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25 October, 1 November, and 8 November.

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‘I was celebrating Grand Final when I got England call-up’

Images courtesy of Getty

After helping Hull KR win their historic treble, Mikey Lewis had yet to go to bed when he discovered a second reason to celebrate.

After playing the pivotal role in their Super League Grand Final victory over Wigan to wrap up his club’s sensational season, the 24-year-old is the man of the moment in English rugby league.

With England renowned for its central roles and its wealth of talent, it was up for debate whether he would be called up for the first Rugby League Ashes series in 22 years despite his success.

Before receiving the good news from coach Shaun Wane, Lewis never had doubts that he would play in the first Ashes series since 2003.

Before the first game of the three-game series at the national stadium, he declared to BBC Sport, “I was confident I would get a call up.”

“I already knew I had to play well, and I succeeded.” I’m proud and honored to be a part of this.

When Wane called me up it was Sunday morning and I hadn’t gone to bed yet, I was still having a drink with the lads. Then we simply continued to drink beers.

    • 20 hours ago
    • two days ago
    • a day ago

At Wembley on Saturday, at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium on November 1 and at AMT Headingley on November 8, Australia takes on England. All three games will be broadcast live on BBC One at 14:30.

After a planned tour in 2020 was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the series has been on hold for a while.

Lewis is delighted to fix the Ashes because it means no one in his generation has ever visited them.

He claimed that he was three when the final Ashes series aired. It represents “international rugby’s pinnacle.” It is a privilege for our playing group. We don’t take it for granted. We want to be a proud Englishman.

The Ashes are now “incredibly big.”

Nathan ClearyImages courtesy of Getty

The Australian camp shares that view as they attempt to carry on a remarkable spell of dominance on British soil.

Since 1959, the Australians have not lost a game in England or the Ashes.

Nathan Cleary, the Ashes half-back, told BBC Sport, “It’s huge.” The direction is favorable for the international game.

“It’s very fortunate to be a part of this series. Although I was very young in 2003, many games-related clips have been broadcast in Australia. You feel very fortunate to be able to watch that and hear tales.

There will be some early morning games for people to watch the games because they are very excited back home.

Contrary to opposite number Lewis, Cleary has had a subpar domestic campaign.

For the first time in five years, Cleary’s Penrith Panthers were unable to capture the National Rugby League title and the Grand Final. In the State of Origin series from July, he also lost to New South Wales.

As Australia strive to maintain their position as world champions, number one ranked international side, and clear winners in this series, the 27-year-old is determined that disappointment will not continue to surface on the international stage.

Being able to represent Australia on a historic stage is something I can’t wait to be a part of, he said, “It’s a great way to end the season.” We didn’t come in the way we wanted to at Penrith, but it wasn’t.

In contrast, England’s squad has more than ever before received NRL experience, with six of their members representing international clubs.

Kai Pearce-Paul, a back rower for the Newcastle Knights, claims that his international team-mates will benefit greatly from his experience in the NRL.

He told BBC Sport, “I’ve loved my time in Australia. I feel at home because I’m from a small town with a lot of rugby in Newcastle. I can’t help but be happy when I wake up and head to the beach in the morning.

Rugby League Ashes

25 October, 1 November, and 8 November.

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Listen to the podcast about the top 10 players in rugby league.

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White House confirms Trump to meet Xi in South Korea as part of Asia tour

A major regional economic summit scheduled for next week will be held in South Korea, according to the White House, which will include a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Trump will meet with Xi in South Korea on October 30 for a “bilateral meeting,” according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, before heading back to Washington.

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On October 31 and November 1, the city of Gyeongju will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, an intergovernmental forum promoting free trade between 21 nations located along the Pacific Rim.

Trump’s participation in the APEC summit itself was not made clear by Leavitt.

Trump earlier confirmed his meeting with Xi by saying the leaders “have a pretty long meeting scheduled,” before adding that he hoped the superpowers could “work out a lot of our doubts and questions.”

“I believe something will work out,” he said. Trump said as he addressed questions with NATO’s Mark Rutte at the White House, “We have a very good relationship, but that will be a significant one.”

In the midst of rising trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies, Trump and Xi will meet. If there isn’t a deal reached, the US leader threatened to impose higher levies on Chinese imports into the US. He has already imposed a 30% tariff.

After imposing his first sanctions against Moscow on Wednesday since returning to the White House, Trump added that he will press Xi to avert Chinese companies from purchasing Russian oil.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s refusal to “end this senseless war” in Ukraine was the cause of the sanctions package, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, which targeted Russia’s two biggest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil.

Leavitt stated that Trump would leave the White House on Friday night before setting foot in Malaysia for the ASEAN summit, which will take place on Sunday morning, local time. Leavitt also stated that the US leader would travel to the White House on Friday night.

On Sunday, President Trump will meet with the Malaysian prime minister’s counterpart in the afternoon and then attend the ASEAN leaders’ working dinner that evening, she said.

The US leader will then travel to Tokyo on Monday morning for a meeting with Sanae Takaichi, the country’s new prime minister, on Tuesday.

Leavitt stated that Trump would then “visit Busan on Wednesday [October 29] morning for a bilateral meeting with the president of the Republic of Korea, deliver a keynote address at the APEC CEO luncheon, and attend the leaders’ working dinner that evening.”

According to The Korea Economic Daily newspaper, Korean government officials later confirmed that the meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung would take place in Gyeongju, where the APEC summit is being held this year.

According to the officials, the mix-up is most likely related to Busan’s alleged location, which is where the US-China summit will take place. In her remarks to reporters on Thursday, Leaditt did not confirm where Trump would meet with Xi.

According to South Korean security adviser Wi Sung-lac, President Lee intends to meet with Trump and Xi separately.

We will highlight South Korea’s role as a platform as well as foster consensus for peace, prosperity, and stability in the region through a series of summits, according to Wi told reporters.

He continued, “South Korea is hoping to move forward with Washington on issues involving tariffs and security,” but he had no idea when a deal would be reached.