The set of December 26, 2022: Boxing Day, Embiid on fire, golfer Kathy Whitworth died

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What not to miss between last night and this morning

1. Basketball – NBA: Embiid on fire, the Lakers overthrown

Carried by its star duo Joel Embiid-James Harden (64 points between them), Philadelphia won at Madison Square Garden in New York, against the Knicks (112-199), opening Christmas Day. On the other hand, the Lakers were overthrown by Dallas (115-124) and Milwaukee was largely beaten by Boston (139-118). The meeting was marked by 41 points from Jayson Tatum.

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2. Football – L1: Mbappé and Neymar could play against Strasbourg or Lens

Returned to Paris Saint-Germain training last week, just a few days after their respective failures at the 2022 World Cup (defeats in the final and in the quarterfinals), Kylian Mbappé and Neymar could play again on Wednesday at home against Strasbourg in the league or Sunday in Lens, reveals The Team.

3. Golf – Miscellaneous: A golf legend passed away

The LPGA has announced the death of Kathy Whitworth (88), the most successful golfer on the circuit, Saturday evening. The American won the first of her 88 LPGA tournaments in 1962 and her last in 1985. Winner of six Majors, she never won the US Open.

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Soccer – Miscellaneous : On the occasion of Christmas, Pelé’s family was almost complete around the Brazilian legend 82 years old, suffering from colon cancer since 2021. Last Wednesday, doctors at the Sao Paulo hospital reported a “progress“of his cancer as well as a”kidney and heart failure“.

Soccer – Transfers : Marcelo Salazar, sporting director of Al Nassr, confided in the negotiations for the possible arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo. “This is a negotiation of enormous magnitude and must be conducted by higher authorities. The future will be revealed in due time“, he confided to Flashscore.

Sailing – Sydney to Hobart : More than 100 yachts set off on Monday for a new edition of the mythical sailing race between Syndey and Hobart, whose favorable conditions this year could break the records. Mark Richards, skipper of the sailboat Wild Oats, nine times winner in this race, is the favorite.

To see, read or listen to on Eurosport

  • Eurosport Athlete of the Year Trophies
Dolphin of Alexis Pinturault the previous season, Marco Odermatt turned into an ogre last winter to fly over the World Cup. He is in fifth position in our ranking of international athletes of the year. The rest of the ranking to discover today…
  • Football: Does Mbappé still have a chance in the race for the Ballon d’Or?

Is Lionel Messi set to win his 8th Ballon d’Or in 2023? With a World Cup won with the Albiceleste and the trophy for the best player of the tournament, the Argentinian is on a royal road. Author of an XXL World Cup, can Kylian Mbappé compete with his Parisian teammate? Our journalists Maxime Dupuis and Cyril Morin discuss it in the FC Stream Team.

Does Mbappé still have a chance at the Ballon d’Or? “For him, it’s the double penalty”

  • Football: Resumption of the Premier League and the L2
After more than a month of truce, linked to the 2022 World Cup, the Premier League regains its rights this Monday with in particular Brentford – Tottenham (1:30 p.m.), Aston Villa – Liverpool (6:30 p.m.) or Arsenal – West Ham (9:00 p.m.). In L2, place at the top of the table clash between Le Havre (1st) and Bordeaux (2nd) at 7:05 p.m.
  • Rugby: The defeat of Stade Français against Racing Metro deciphered

Jean Baptiste Lafond has not recovered from the big defeat of Racing 92 at home against Stade Français on Saturday evening at the U Arena on Christmas Eve (10-48). Our consultant wanted to pull the chestnuts out of the fire to take stock of what was wrong with the Ile-de-France club.

Lafond: “Racing was plywood, Russell the best player… at Stade Français”

  • Cycling: From Mohoric to Pogacar, 5 Monuments, 5 magical moments: the retro of 2022

Five Monuments took place in 2022, and five different winners stood out: Mohoric, Pogacar, Van der Poel, van Baarle and Evenepoel. But all have one thing in common: having won on Eurosport. So with the end of the year coming, here are the highlights of these legendary races that marked the 2022 season. To be consumed without moderation.

From Mohoric to Pogacar, five Monuments, five magical moments: the retro of 2022

  • Snooker: Ronnie O’Sullivan’s top 10 best shots of 2022

“The Rocket” still dazzled with all his class the tournaments in which he participated. Here are Ronnie O’Sullivan’s Top 10 Best Shots of 2022.

No Fluke, Pure Genius: O’Sullivan’s Top 10 Best Shots of 2022

The question: Would Zidane be a good coach for Brazil?

Even if Zinedine Zidane is associated with unhappy memories for the Brazilian selection, with his two goals in the 1998 World Cup final and his majestic performance in the quarterfinals of the 2006 World Cup, the native of Marseille represents the style of play that appeals to Brazilians . There is no doubt that the arrival of the former Real Madrid coach would be viewed favorably by Seleção observers. Sunday, The Team revealed that Brazil are following ZZ closely.

While Zinédine Zidane, free since leaving Real Madrid in 2021, is eyeing the position of coach of the Blues, the course of the French team in Qatar could play in favor of Didier Deschamps. In any case, Noël Le Graët is ready to continue the adventure with the former OM coach. With Brazil, Zinédine Zidane would have what it takes to offer a polished game and his appointment could make Neymar think, who is not sure of continuing with the Seleção.

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