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Arab News
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Lionel Messi's 6th brace in 7 games seals Inter Miami's win over Red Bulls
Lionel Messi had two goals and two assists to lead Inter Miami to a bounce- back 5-1 victory over the host New York Red Bulls on Saturday night in Harrison, N.J. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport
Yahoo
14-07-2025
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Candace Parker's assist record broken twice in one day by bizarre WNBA coincidence
Candace Parker, a WNBA legend who had long been a fixture near the top of the all-time assists leaderboard, saw her place on the list change dramatically in one remarkable night. Two rival guards moved past her in career assists, all within the span of a single game day. MORE:ESPN analyst says there's a star more deserving than Caitlin Clark to be face of the WNBA Advertisement New York Liberty's Natasha Cloud recorded four assists against the Atlanta Dream, pushing her career total to 1,638 assists, enough to leapfrog Parker. Meanwhile, Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins also notched four assists against the Washington Mystics in a coincidental twist, matching Cloud's 1,638 career assists. MORE:Kiki Iriafen sets Mystics record she could put out of reach for years Now, both Cloud and Diggins share eighth place on the WNBA's all-time assists list, pushing Parker down to tenth. A rare moment of rivalry and history, all happening on the same night.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
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Hoffenheim edge closer towards Asllani contract extension
The 22-year-old striker spent last season on loan at Elversberg, where he registered a sensational 18 goals and eight assists as the club soared towards the promotion/relegation play-off. He also provided a goal and an assist in the eventual two-legged loss against Heidenheim. Advertisement Sky Sports report that a deal is almost done to extend the promising youngster's contract beyond 2026. After a disappointing 2024/25 term for Die Kreichgauer, Asllani could be set for a significant role in Sinsheim as the club looks to shake things up ahead of next term.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
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WNBA Sends Message on Mercury Star Alyssa Thomas
WNBA Sends Message on Mercury Star Alyssa Thomas originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas seems to become a better passer every single season. In 2025, she may be the best passer in the WNBA. Advertisement The statistics suggest that's the case. Despite missing five games, Thomas leads the WNBA with 122 assists so far this season. The league reminded fans of that fact with a post on social media Monday. "Alyssa Thomas remains in the top spot with a total of 122 AST!" the post read. Thomas has 10 more assists than Courtney Williams, Natasha Cloud and Skylar Diggins, all of whom have played at least 18 games. Thomas has appeared in 13 contests this season. Phoenix Mercury guard Alyssa Thomas.© Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images From a per game perspective, Thomas is, by far, the statistical leader in assists. The Mercury guard is averaging 9.4 assists per game this season. Advertisement Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, who has only played in nine games, is the only other WNBA player averaging at least 6.5 assists per contest. Cloud is third in the league with 6.2 assists per game. Thomas' 9.4 assists per game average is the highest of her career. In the first 11 seasons of her WNBA career with the Connecticut Sun, Thomas averaged 4.6 assists per game. The past two seasons, Thomas posted 7.9 assists per contest. She also had 6.1 assists per game in 2022. Over 11 years with the Sun, Thomas made the WNBA All-Star team five times. Her first nomination came during 2017. On Sunday, the league announced Thomas will be one of 12 reserves for the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game. It will be the forward's fourth consecutive All-Star nomination. Advertisement The league's All-Star contest will be in Indianapolis on Saturday, July 19. Thomas has three more regular season games to add to her assist totals before then. Related: 2-Time All-Star Makes WNBA History on Thursday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
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Chris Paul On Why John Stockton's Assist Record Is Nearly Unbreakable
Chris Paul On Why John Stockton's Assist Record Is Nearly Unbreakable originally appeared on Fadeaway World. On a recent episode of Byron Scott's Fast Break podcast, the former NBA coach shared a fascinating moment he had with Chris Paul during their time together in New Orleans. Advertisement The discussion centered around the seemingly untouchable all-time assist record held by Utah Jazz legend John Stockton, a record so lofty, even Paul, one of the greatest point guards in NBA history, admitted it was likely out of reach. 'When we were in New Orleans and I was coaching Chris Paul, he looked at Stockton's assists for his career. And this is probably Chris's fourth or fifth year in the league. He said, 'Coach, I would have to average 12 or 13 assists for the next 20 years to catch him.'' That one statement captures the enormity of John Stockton's historic feat. The Hall of Fame point guard dished out 15,806 assists over his 19-year career, more than 3,000 ahead of Chris Paul, who is currently second all-time with 12,499. To put it simply: Stockton's number isn't just a record; it's a monument. What makes Stockton's record nearly unbreakable is a combination of consistency, elite playmaking, and, most importantly, durability. Stockton averaged 10.51 assists per game for his entire career, second only to Magic Johnson's 11.19 per game. Advertisement But while Magic missed significant time due to injury and an early retirement, Stockton was the NBA's iron man. The numbers are stunning: Stockton missed just 22 games in his 19-year career. From 1984 to 2003, he played in 1,504 out of 1,526 possible games, including an astounding 17 straight seasons without missing a single game. No rest management. No load reduction. No days off. By contrast, Chris Paul, despite being one of the most intelligent and skilled floor generals of his era, has never been able to replicate that level of availability. Injuries have plagued various stretches of his career, particularly in the playoffs. Now entering what would be his 21st NBA season, Paul is too far behind to close the gap. Even LeBron James, who sits at No. 4 on the all-time assists list, is unlikely to challenge Stockton's throne. While LeBron has defied Father Time like no one else, and may still play for two or three more seasons, the math just doesn't add up. He's still more than 5,000 assists short, and he's no longer a full-time point guard. Advertisement Russell Westbrook, the other active player in the top ten, is even further away, sitting at No. 8 with nowhere near enough time or opportunity left to make a serious run. It's the kind of record that seems almost mythic in nature, like Cal Ripken Jr.'s consecutive games streak in baseball or Wayne Gretzky's 2,857 career NHL points. While Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's scoring record once felt similarly out of reach, LeBron James eventually shattered it, proving that no mark is truly safe forever. Still, Stockton's assist record feels different. He wasn't flashy. He wasn't loud. But every night for nearly two decades, he just showed up and delivered. Over and over and over again. And that, as Chris Paul himself acknowledged early in his career, is what makes it almost impossible to top. Related: Chris Paul And D'Angelo Russell Among Mavs' Targets In Free Agency This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
