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Hamilton on the NBA Map: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Receives the Key to the City and His Own Street

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Nevin Lasanis
08/08/25

In Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s hometown of Hamilton, a warm reception was held: the reigning NBA MVP was presented with the city’s symbolic key on Thursday, and one of the local streets will soon bear his name. For the star of “Oklahoma,” this is more than a ceremony — it’s how his hometown celebrated...


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The Ballon d'Or 2025 Chase: 30 Names, New Intrigue, and the Old Magic of Stars

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Nevin Lasanis
08/08/25

France Football unveiled a 30-man shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d’Or — and it has everything football loves: superclub dominance, teenage phenoms, comebacks, blockbuster transfers, and a “people’s candidate.” Side by side stand Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Scott McTomina...


Category: Interview

Esports Party with Senator: How It Went and Why It Matters for Uzbekistan

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Salid Martik
08/08/25

In July 2025, an informal gathering of Uzbekistan’s esports community took place. Streamers, pro players, and content creators came together at a villa to spend two days — to chat, stream, play Mafia, and simply recharge among like-minded people. The main organizer was a popular PUBG Mobile streamer...


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“Not His League”: Chimaev — On Finishing Whittaker and the Gap in Wrestling Levels

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Salid Martik
08/08/25

After a first-round submission win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 308, Khamzat Chimaev broke down his performance without grandstanding. In this brief conversation—why he seized the initiative so quickly, how grappling in the Octagon differs from Olympic wrestling, and why, in his view, the opponent h...

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No Contract, No Apartment: Malik Beasley's New Off-Court Crisis

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Nevin Lasanis
08/08/25

The former Pistons player keeps making headlines not for his play but for courtrooms. This time, the basketball player was forced to leave his downtown Detroit apartment after a dispute with his landlord over overdue payments. Reports of an investigation related to betting on NBA games further compl...


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“Gold in the Crosshairs”: How a Hair Transplant Nearly Cost the Uzbek Olympian His Title

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Salid Martik
07/08/25

Olympic champion Lazizbek Mullajonov, until recently a model of professional discipline both inside and outside the ring, has found himself at the center of a doping scandal. What began as an innocuous clinic visit has turned into a major headache for the Uzbekistan Boxing Federation and a hot topic...

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Parimatch Elevates Leeds Ahead of the Premier League Season

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Nevin Lasanis
07/08/25

After a two-year journey in the Championship, Leeds United is back among English football’s elite and is meeting the new challenge fully equipped — the club has entered into a partnership agreement with the international bookmaker Parimatch, which will serve as the team’s official sleeve sponsor for...


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European Focus: Asilbek Jumayev Sets His Sights on Top Leagues

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Salid Martik
07/08/25

As the season draws to a close, football scouts are increasingly turning their attention to the 20 -year-old attacking midfielder for "Surhan", Asilbek Jumayev. The young Uzbek has already proved himself a creative playmaker with an excellent final pass and impressive pace, earning serious considera...


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Betting on Hype: Why Drake Risks Millions on Sports Betting Pools

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Salid Martik
07/08/25

He fills stadiums, breaks streaming records, and at the same time astonishes the world with hefty wagers. It seems no major sporting event passes without a story about how much the Canadian superstar rapper Drake has staked on one team or another to win. The meme “Drake’s latest bet” has become an a...


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LeBron at a Crossroads: Where Will His New Season Begin?

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Nevin Lasanis
07/08/25

The NBA’s summer market is still open, and LeBron James’s name remains the main magnet for rumors and wagers. Formally, the forward enjoys immunity from a trade thanks to his no-trade clause, as his agent Rich Paul loudly reminded everyone. Yet betting lines have a life of their own: the money flowi...