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WNBA champion hasn’t forgot her roots

SandJack TV — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:29:00 +0000

CONCORD, Calif. — Sabrina Ionescu used to dislike being called “The Franchise” by her former high school coach Kelly Sopak. Despite her aversion to extra attention, Ionescu’s accomplishments since leaving Miramonte High School in Orinda have solidified her as a true franchise player known for her humility, hard work, and commitment to giving back. Now, in […]

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Who is Lindsey Harding? Inside the Journey of WNBA’s Former #1 Pick Joining Lakers Coaching Staff Who Shares Duke Roots With JJ Redick

SandJack TV — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 01:32:00 +0000

The Lakers have officially announced JJ Redick’s coaching staff. Among the diversity of names on the new list, let’s just take a quick look at the men and ‘woman’ who will be responsible for rewriting Purple & Gold’s forgettable 2023-24 narrative. Nate McMillan, Scott Brooks, Bob Beyer, Greg St. Jean, Lindsey Harding, and Beau Levesque […]

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Beckett family’s roots in boxing exist today

SandJack TV — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:45:15 +0000

By Miles Templeton I had the pleasure of meeting promoter Mo Prior at a recent event, where he shared with me an intriguing tidbit about his wife being related to Joe Beckett, the British heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1923. In a previous article from January 2023, I delved into Beckett’s memorable bout with Tommy […]

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Why a die-hard Boston sports fan roots for New York Liberty

SandJack TV — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:58:05 +0000

I recently did something I have never done before: I rooted for a New York sports team. This was difficult for me, but a decision I feel I had to make for my family. Let me explain. I was born at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a mile from Fenway Park, and lived most of my […]

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Lulu Sun’s fascinating heritage: The tale of her roots and former surname Radovcic

SandJack TV — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 13:34:28 +0000

World No.123 Lulu Sun (born Radovcic) has an incredible multinational background. The Wimbledon quarterfinalist was born in New Zealand to a Chinese mother, Lele, and a Croatian father. But the story of her multicultural upbringing doesn’t end there. Let’s delve into the interesting details. Lulu Sun was born in April 2001 as Lulu Radovcic “at […]

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