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Time of India
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'I don't think you're worth it'- Kyrie Irving explosively reacts to Stephen A. Smith's $100 million deal with the ESPN
Kyrie Irving and Stephen A. Smit, Images via Getty Kyrie Irving is one of the most outspoken NBA stars. From talking about the current condition of global basketball fraternity to criticizing an athlete due to his poor performance, Irving never minces his words. Currently, while recovering from a torn ACL, the Dallas Mavericks star started streaming on Twitch. He has not only given a sneak peek into the tales from basketball world, but also criticized prominent NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith during streaming. Kyrie Irving pointed out the double standards prevalent in NBA. Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving slams Stephen A. Smith for his $100 million deal with the ESPN From leading the Dallas Mavericks since 2023, Kyrie Irving has never hesitated from speaking his mind on current issues in NBA. Recently, Irving took a dig at ESPN's Stephen A. Smith while talking about the double standards in NBA currently. The Mavericks star revealed his thoughts on Stephen A. Smith's $100 million deal with ESPN. The Dallas Mavericks' guard said- 'Obviously, Stephen A., this is for an [example]. I'm going to discuss his contract. I'm going to discuss Stephen A.'s contract. I'm gonna say, 'I don't think you're worth it.'" As it is NBA analysts and insiders do not think once before criticizing athletes after one bad performance or a lost game. ESPN's notable figure Stephen A. Smith, is one of those NBA analysts who is quick to call out the athletes during his podcast appearance or showtime. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Online MBA with in-demand specializations SRM Online Learn More Undo Smith has hardly left anyone from the political, entertainment and NBA world when it comes to his fiery and feisty takes. Reportedly, he had signed a $25 million contract with ESPN during the initial months of 2025. The $100 million contract between Stephen A. Smith and ESPN have increased the NBA analysts' salary above San Antonio Spurs' star Victor Wembanyama, who has been raking in $13.7 million. Also Read: 'I don't get paid to talk to you'- Stephen A. Smith claps back at Tyrese Haliburton for his controversial comment after Game 3 victory For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NSW player's beautiful move in Origin 3 after loss of Cameron Munster's father
NSW winger Brian To'o has dedicated a lovely tribute to Cameron Munster and his family after the death of the Queensland captain's father Steve ahead of the Origin decider. Munster showed bravery to lead Queensland out on the field and to victory in Sydney after the tragic death of his father on the weekend. Munster left State of Origin camp to be with his family earlier in the week, but returned for the captain's run. And the newly appointed Queensland captain was instrumental in leading his side to a historic Game 3 win. There were emotional scenes after the game with Munster sharing tears with Queensland coach and friend Billy Slater in scenes that will be remembered in Origin folklore. And in a show of class, To'o also dedicated a message to Steven and his opponent ahead of the game. Alongside a tribute for his children, To'o wrote 'Steven' on his tape around his arm during the decider in Sydney. The Penrith Panthers winger posted the message to social media in a sign of respect to Munster. Brian To'o wrote 'Steven †' on his strapping before the Origin is the name of Cameron Munster's father.A beautiful and classy tribute from one of the game's most genuine humans. — NRLCentral (@centralNRL) July 9, 2025 Munster was all class after the victory and used his time in the post-game press conference to thank the NSW players for sending him messages of support throughout the week. 'I've had so much support and text messages from not only obviously rugby league, but also the NSW team, so just shows what kind of character those guys are and yeah, just forever grateful," he said. 'And rugby league and that I think family is more important than anything and a lot of people showed that the last couple of days and really got behind me, so I want to say thank you to all those people and thanks for coming out tonight.' He then became emotional thanking his family after an incredibly tough week. 'Thank you to my Mum, My sister, my partner Bianca and the kids,' Munster added. 'I just want to say thank you for getting behind me this weekend. I know it's been a tough time, but yeah, I guess at the end of the day, that's life. 'And I just want to appreciate everyone that's been around me and make this week so special. And yeah, we'll enjoy it tonight and can't wait to obviously go next year and hopefully see what we can do. But thank you guys. Have a good night." While there were no expectations on Munster to return for the game, Slater confirmed the newly appointed captain would be back for the decider. And the five-eighth showed why he is in a class of his own having directed his team to a 24-12 win. Speaking after the game, Munster thanked Slater for convincing him to go see his family and taking time away from the game. "I'm forever grateful for that," Munster said. "I wasn't probably more leaning towards not doing it because I didn't want to let Bill and all of Queensland down. But Bill told me I needed to go home. "I knew straight away when I heard ... dad would be stupid enough to tell me that there was more at stake (and to play). It was a decider, I was in camp the whole week. I knew the preparation. "And it would have been a really tough job for Bill and the coaching staff, to put someone in and understand how the way we wanted to play. "It was an easy ... Queensland is everything to me." Tom Dearden won player-of-the-series and was also outstanding having taken over former captain Daly Cherry-Evans ahead of Game 2.
Hypebeast
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
'Squid Game 3' Has Record-Breaking Run Achieving Netflix's Best 10-Day Viewership
Summary The highly anticipated final chapter ofNetflix's global juggernaut,Squid Game 3,has wasted no time cementing its legacy. The series has officially achieved Netflix's best 10-day viewership ever, logging an astonishing 106.3 million views in just over a week since its June 27th premiere. This unprecedented performance underscores the enduring power of the Korean thriller and its unparalleled ability to captivate a global audience. The 106.3 million views within its first 10 days signifies not only a massive immediate impact but also a significant jump from previous records. For context, Netflix calculates 'views' by dividing the total hours viewed by the total runtime of a series or film, making this a true measure of how many households fully consumed the season. This figure surpasses even the initial viewership highs set by its predecessors, including the original Squid Game which became Netflix's most-watched series of all time. Squid Game 3picked up immediately after its intense Season 2 cliffhanger, with Seong Gi-hun's desperate mission to end the brutal games. The final trailer hinted at new, terrifying trials and the long-awaited confrontation with the Front Man, all designed to deliver a definitive and devastating conclusion. The show's continued ability to draw such immense, rapid viewership confirms its status as a cultural touchstone and a powerhouse for the streaming giant.
The Guardian
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
State of Origin 2025 Game 3 live: NSW Blues v Qld Maroons
Update: Date: 2025-07-09T09:02:41.000Z Title: Preamble Content: Hello everybody and welcome to live coverage of State of Origin Game 3. Kick-off in the series decider between New South Wales and Queensland at Sydney's Accor Stadium is scheduled for 8:05pm AEST. It all comes down to this. A peculiar, error-strewn and injury-affected Origin series will be decided this evening over 80 minutes in the heart of New South Wales. For the third time this year the Blues will run out hot favourites. For the second time in 2025 the Maroons will hope to upset the odds and celebrate Queensland's latest shield heist. Billy Slater's side have only dominated around half-an-hour of the series so far, but they used that time to maximum effect. Between minutes 12 and 38 of game 2 in Perth they converted rare ascendancy into a match-winning 26 points to keep the series alive. The Blues have been on the front foot for most of the other couple of hours of representative footy, without looking especially fluent. Even so, they ran the Maroons to within two points in Perth despite a 10-2 penalty count against them and kicking just 2/5 conversions. The star of Queensland's series-saving victory was Cameron Munster, who shone as his state's captain for the first time following the axing of Daly Cherry-Evans. And Munster has been the focus of the build-up to the decider following the news of the death of his father. Will the Maroons rally around their skipper and produce a result for the ages? Will the Blues belatedly convert their ascendancy into a coherent 80 minute performance? One of the most dramatic nights in Australian sport awaits.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Major clue in footage of Payne Haas and Brian To'o before State of Origin decider
The NSW Blues have been granted a boost with Payne Haas and Brian To'o completing a training session with the side for the first time only two days out from the State of Origin decider. A number of NSW players have endured a disrupted camp heading into Game 3 with Nathan Cleary, To'o and Haas battling niggles ahead of Wednesday's showdown. While Cleary will play, but won't be goal-kicking, To'o and Haas hadn't trained with the main group ahead of the showdown with Queensland. Haas has been battling a back injury, which has been troubling him throughout the 2025 season. While To'o injured his knee in the Panthers' 8-6 win over the Bulldogs in round 17. Jacob Kiraz was brought into the squad to cover for To'o if he didn't recover in time and has been running sessions in the Penrith winger's role. But in good news for NSW, To'o took part in an training session 24 hours out from the captain's run and looked solid. Footage showed Haas warming-up on the sideline as he was put through some light stretches and grapple work. Both Haas and To'o got right into the thick of the contest when they went up against the U-19s Canterbury side at Accor Stadium in a strong sign both stars will take to the field against Queensland for Game 3. The Brisbane Broncos front-rower is more of a concern heading into the clash with a call to be made on Tuesday. Although NSW doctor Nathan Gibbs appeared confident both players would take to the field after a step-up in preparation. 'The luxury of having Jacob Kiraz, another winger, as 18th man, has given us the time to work with Brian up until game day. He was able to do everything against Canterbury's under-19s team. He's a very tough customer. Pending any catastrophes, he's looking really good," Gibbs told . 'As for Payne, he got through about 30 minutes of contact work, including hitting the ground, getting back up, acceleration, deceleration, grapple tackling, all that stuff. He looked very unencumbered. We wanted him to tick that box on Monday night, and he did.' In good news for the team, Gibbs said no player should need painkillers before the decider on Wednesday. While doubts remain around Haas and To'o, team performance manager Frank Ponissi suggested the team will probably run out as named. Reports now say Payne Haas got through about 30 minutes of contact in the Blues' final opposed session against the Bulldogs' Flegg side on Monday night.'Acceleration, deceleration, hitting the ground, getting back up, grapple tackling – he looked very unencumbered. We wanted… — NRLCentral (@centralNRL) July 7, 2025 RELATED: Queensland Origin star spills secret about Johnathan Thurston Reece Walsh preparing for position switch after Cameron Munster news Jacob Kiraz was a surprise 18th man selection for NSW and it meant he couldn't line-up for his side against the Broncos on Friday night. The Penrith Panthers winger was outstanding in Game 2 having scored two tries and ran for more than 200m in a standout display in a losing side. And while Kihraz has been training in the Penrith winger's place, Ponissi believes To'o should be good to go for the decider. "It's going to be rare that a team in Origin, in the middle of the season, to have 20 fit 1 we handled it really well, and probably Game 2 we didn't. There were a few disruptions. And the way we selected our 20 was to make sure the injury concerns weren't going to disrupt the team," Ponissi said. "That's why we selected a winger in 18th man. Jacob Kiraz. He has been basically training for Brian To'o all week. If Brian was not going to make it, it would be a smooth transition. We still expect Brian to play. We expect everyone to train this afternoon and the 17 selected to play on Wednesday night."
