Nyara Sabally's ‘last-minute' EuroBasket decision has Liberty silver linings
We've got you covered on the Liberty beat
Text with Madeline Kenney as she follows the Liberty — she's sharing behind-the-scenes info and insights with Sports+ subscribers. SIGN UP NOW
Nyara Sabally and Leonie Fiebich went to breakfast Wednesday morning before Fiebich boarded an international flight.
Sabally had every intention at the beginning of the season to join her Liberty teammate on that plane and play for the German national team at EuroBasket, which starts Wednesday.
But after dealing with a nagging knee issue for 2 ½ weeks, Sabally made the difficult decision to sit out the international tournament.
'It was a pretty last-minute decision,' Sabally said Thursday. 'I kind of just waited until the last minute to be completely sure. After my knee kind of got worse and the [platelet-rich plasma] injection, I kind of knew it probably would be the best idea to kind of stay here.'
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
USA Today
27 minutes ago
- USA Today
Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty: TV channel, time, how to watch Caitlin Clark return
Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty: TV channel, time, how to watch Caitlin Clark return Show Caption Hide Caption Phoenix's Satou Sabally questions league's commitment to player health Mercury forward Satou Sabally put the WNBA on blast, saying Commissioner Cathy Engelbert isn't considering players' health when it comes to scheduling Sports Seriously The Indiana Fever will host the New York Liberty on Saturday as part of the Commissioner's Cup, an in-season tournament within the WNBA. The Fever will also have Caitlin Clark back. She hasn't played since a May 24 game against the Liberty due to a quadriceps strain. Head coach Stephanie White told reporters on June 9 that Clark would participate in more practice during the week and on June 13 the team announced Clark's return. The unbeaten Liberty carry a nine-game winning streak into the game. Sabrina Ionescu had 23 points and seven assists for the defending champions in an 85-66 victory over the Chicago Sky on June 10. Breanna Stewart added 18 points, seven defensive rebounds and five assists for New York. Here's what to know for the Fever-Liberty game on Saturday, June 14, including start time and how to watch: More: WNBA TV ratings down more than 50% since Caitlin Clark injury What time is Fever vs. Liberty? The WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty — which will count in both the regular season standings and in the Commissioner's Cup — is set for a 3 p.m. ET tip-off at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. WNBA: The WNBA's 'Line 'Em Up' program is banking on the 3-ball How to watch Fever vs. Liberty WNBA game: TV, stream
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag set to seal first transfer after new job
Erik ten Hag is expected to complete his first piece of transfer business since his appointment at Bayer Leverkusen. The former Manchester United head coach was confirmed as Xabi Alonso's replacement over the weekend. Advertisement Ten Hag had been out of work following his exit from United last October, but he has now returned to management after a seven-month exile. The Dutchman has signed a two-year contract at the BayArena. Speaking after his appointment was confirmed, Ten Hag, who will officially start his role on July 1, said: "I've come to Leverkusen to continue with the ambition shown in recent years. READ MORE: 'Young and exciting' - Bruno Fernandes gives verdict on Manchester United academy players READ MORE: Kobbie Mainoo transfer stance explained amid fresh Manchester United uncertainty "It's an attractive challenge to set up something together in this period of change and develop an ambitious team." Advertisement Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes added: "With Erik ten Hag, we have brought in an experienced coach with impressive success on the pitch. "With three league titles and two domestic cup wins, he and Ajax dominated Dutch football from 2018 to 2022. "And Erik demonstrated his quality as a coach with the ensuing success at Manchester United under difficult circumstances at times." Now, just a matter of days since Ten Hag was unveiled as the new Leverkusen head coach, it has been reported that the German club are 'advancing to the final stages' of a deal for Brentford's Mark Flekken. Leverkusen are keen to strengthen their goalkeeping department and have set their sights on signing the Netherlands international, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 31-year-old is valued at around £8.4million and personal terms are not anticipated to be an issue, as club to club talks are underway. Advertisement Flekken has been one of Brentford's standout performers this season, having made the most saves out of any 'keeper in the Premier League (152). Despite this, he has kept just seven clean sheets in 30 matches. Ten Hag wanted Flekken at United before his £11m move to Brentford in May 2023. He has since made 70 appearances for Thomas Frank's side but is now closing in on a move to Leverkusen, with Liverpool shot-stopper Caoimhin Kelleher identified as a potential £20m replacement. Here at The Manchester Evening News, we are dedicated to bringing you the best Manchester United coverage and analysis. Make sure you don't miss out on the latest United news by joining our free WhatsApp group. You can get all the breaking news and best analysis sent straight to your phone by clicking here to subscribe. Advertisement You can also subscribe to our free newsletter service. Click here to be sent all the day's biggest stories. And, finally, if you would rather listen to our expert analysis then make sure to check out our Manchester is Red podcast, featuring The Samuel Luckhurst Show and The Midweek Debate. Our shows are available on all podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and you can also watch along on YouTube.
Washington Post
2 hours ago
- Washington Post
South Africa wins the World Test Championship, its first major cricket title in 27 years
LONDON — South Africa won the World Test Championship against titleholder Australia by five wickets after knocking off the last 69 runs required on the fourth morning of the final on Saturday. The Proteas achieved their first major cricket title in 27 years, sparking celebrations at Lord's. They moved from a portentous 213-2 overnight to 282-5, the second-highest successful run chase in the 141-year test history at the home of cricket.
