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Who is Cedric Coward? Rising NFL Draft star on Thunder & Spurs’ radar

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With the 2025 NBA Draft approaching, everyone is focusing on several potential young guns, and one of the hype-makers in the build-up is Cedric Coward.

FILE - Cedric Coward talks to media at the 2025 NBA basketball Draft Combine in Chicago, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh,File)(AP)
FILE – Cedric Coward talks to media at the 2025 NBA basketball Draft Combine in Chicago, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh,File)(AP)

Who is Cedric Coward?

The 21-year-old guard/forward from Washington State has become a hot topic among NBA insiders, despite playing only six games this past college season due to a shoulder injury. Even with limited playing time, Coward made a strong impression on scouts, putting up impressive numbers: 17.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, while shooting 55.7% from the field and 40% from three-point range.

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 “Multiple lottery teams have expressed interest in Cedric Coward. Keep an eye on the Oklahoma City Thunder being a destination for Coward, should they actually use this pick on a non-international prospect,” NBA insider Brett Siegel posted on X (formerly Twitter). 

“He has drawn interest as high as the [New Orleans] Pelicans with the seventh pick, as well as Houston.”

Thunder & Spurs are reportedly jockeying for Cedric

Two franchises in particular, the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, are believed to be in the mix. Both teams have young rosters and are building toward long-term playoff contention. “While he did not play much this season due to a shoulder injury, teams have been enamoured with Coward’s fitness, athleticism, and high IQ throughout the pre-draft process,” Siegel noted. 

“There are not many limitations to his game, and Coward is viewed as a wing who can contribute to a playoff team right away, much like how Jaylen Wells impacted the [Memphis] Grizzlies this past season.”

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While Coward might not be a top pick in the draft, his name is quickly rising on the big boards, and if Spurs or Thunder are keen to follow through with getting a pro-ready weapon in their rotation, do not be surprised when they see his name being called sooner than he has been ranked.

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SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship: All you need to know — Live streaming info, teams, venue, format

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The SAFF Under-20 Women’s Championship 2025 will take place between July 11 and 21. Here’s all you need to know about the tournament.

Where is the SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship 2025?

The SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship 2025 is set to be held in Bangladesh at the Bashundhara Kings Arena stadium in Dhaka.

How many teams are there in the SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship 2025?

There are four teams participating in the SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship 2025 — Bangladesh (host), Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.

What is the format of the SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship 2025?

The SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship 2025 will be played in a double round-robin league format which will see all the teams playing each other twice. The side at the top of the standings at the end of the fixtures will be crowned champion. Bangladesh is the defending champion.

Where to watch the SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship 2025 LIVE?

The SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship 2025 will be telecast on the T Sports network and will be streamed on the T Sports YouTube Channel.

SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship 2025 schedule?

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka – July 11 (3 pm local time/2:30 pm IST)

Bhutan vs Nepal – July 11 (7 pm local time/6:30 pm IST)

Sri Lanka vs Bhutan – July 13 (3 pm local time/2:30 pm IST)

Nepal vs Bangladesh – July 13 (7 pm local time/6:30 pm IST)

Bangladesh vs Bhutan – July 15 (3 pm local time/2:30 pm IST)

Sri Lanka vs Nepal – July 15 (7 pm local time/6:30 pm IST)

Nepal vs Sri Lanka – July 17 (3 pm local time/2:30 pm IST)

Bhutan vs Bangladesh – July 17 (7 pm local time/6:30 pm IST)

Nepal vs Bhutan – July 19 (3 pm local time/2:30 pm IST)

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – July 19 (7 pm local time/6:30 pm IST)

Bhutan vs Sri Lanka – July 21 (3 pm local time/2:30 pm IST)

Bangladesh vs Nepal – July 21 (7 pm local time/6:30 pm IST)

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Hong Kong vs South Korea LIVE streaming info: Where to watch EAFF E-1 Football Championship?

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Hong Kong will take on South Korea in the final round of the EAFF E-1 Football Championship 2025 on Friday at the Yongin Mireu Stadium in Yongin.

South Korea is second on the points table with three points, behind Japan which tops the charts with a superior goal difference. Hong Kong, on the other hand, is languishing at the bottom, following a 0-5 loss to Japan.

When and where will the Japan vs Hong Kong EAFF E-1 Football Championship match start?

The Hong Kong vs South Korea EAFF E-1 Football Championship match will start at 8:00 PM local time (4:30 PM IST) on Friday, July 11, at the Yongin Mireu Stadium in Yongin, South Korea.

Where can you watch the Hong Kong vs South Korea EAFF E-1 Football Championship match?

The Hong Kong vs South Korea EAFF E-1 Football Championship match will be live telecast on Fuji TV. The match will also be streamed live on U-NEXT.

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Wimbledon 2025: Verbeek and Siniakova clinch mixed doubles title with a series of firsts

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Czech Katerina Siniakova and Sem Verbeek of the Netherlands claimed the Wimbledon mixed doubles title on Thursday, defeating Britain’s Joe Salisbury and Brazilian Luisa Stefani 7-6(3), 7-6(3).

Facing home favourite Salisbury and Stefani on Centre Court, the Czech-Dutch duo held their nerve, while Stefani appeared to be hampered by a leg issue in the second set.

As Siniakova sealed victory with an overhead smash, the duo celebrated their first title together, Siniakova’s maiden mixed doubles Grand Slam and Verbeek’s first Grand Slam triumph of any kind.

“It’s very special, I mean it means a lot — we had a lot of fun on the court and I really enjoyed it, it was a really amazing time here,” Siniakova said after lifting the trophy.

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For the 29-year-old Siniakova, the win added to her 10 Grand Slam women’s doubles titles, including the Australian Open crown with American Taylor Townsend in January.

“Katerina, thank you so much, it’s been an honour to compete next to such a great doubles legend, one of the best to ever do it and thank you for making this a Thursday I will remember for the rest of my life,” the 31-year-old Verbeek said.

Salisbury, who faced the disappointment of home fans hoping to see a British champion, said margins did not fall in his and Stefani’s favour.

“It’s always tough to lose a final but they played amazing so congratulations. They were too good in the tie-breaks today,” Salisbury said.

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