Nuggets know defending their NBA title will be tough task
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) plays in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) DENVER— The Denver Nuggets met coach Michael Malone’s challenge not to let up after winning the franchise’s first NBA title. Nikola Jokic somehow got even…
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Paul Merson says Premier League is still best in world – so why the big flop from English clubs in Europe?? | Football News
Arsenal and Manchester City crashed out of the Champions League on Wednesday, with Liverpool and West Ham on the brink of elimination in the Europa League – so why have English sides struggled in Europe this season? The Gunners failed to fire in a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena, losing 3-2…
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NBA: Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell healthy, ready ahead of playoffs
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell (45) directs his team as Memphis Grizzlies’ GG Jackson (45) stands by during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long) INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Donovan Mitchell understands what’s at stake — all of it. In the weeks ahead, his reputation, his stature…
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Scottish Premiership title race: I can’t see a way back for Rangers, says Kris Boyd | Football News
Kris Boyd believes Rangers’ title bid has ended after they made it three league games without a win for the first time since 2019. Wednesday night’s goalless draw against Dundee leaves them trailing Celtic by three points with five games left to play this season. The Ibrox side had clawed back a seven-point gap to…
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Heat guard Jimmy Butler injures knee in play-in loss
Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler, right, gets treatment on his right knee from the training staff during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball play-in tournament game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 105-104. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) PHILADELPHIA — Miami guard Jimmy Butler says he will need an…
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Carlos Sainz: Ferrari driver drops hint over preferred 2025 seat amid Red Bull, Mercedes interest | F1 News
Carlos Sainz appeared to provide clues as to his preferred 2025 Formula 1 seat as the outgoing Ferrari driver offered an update on talks over his future. Ferrari decided to let Sainz go after signing Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes for next season, but the Spaniard’s hugely impressive start to 2024 has made him the standout…
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NBA playoffs finally beckon for Buddy Hield after 632 games
Philadelphia 76ers’ Buddy Hield looks on during the NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 125-113. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey sat on his locker room chair and yelled loud enough after Philadelphia beat Miami in an NBA play-in tournament game to welcome one…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Stressfree and Maxi King clash at Ripon | Racing News
Ripon hosts a seven-race card on Thursday – all live on Sky Sports Racing… 3.42 Ripon – Stressfree and Maxi King headline David O’Meara’s Stressfree caught the eye with the way he travelled through the race when second at Doncaster last month and must have strong claims of going one better dropped into this easier…
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Laput, Coronel leading La Salle charge amid tough times
La Salle Lady Spikers’ Shevana Laput and Julia Coronel in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — With Shevana Laput and Julia Coronel at the forefront, La Salle continued to lean on its battle-tested system regain its winning ways and keep the Final Four twice-to-beat bonus on track in the…
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Deontay Wilder targets violent knockout against Zhilei Zhang with Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk still in his sights | Boxing News
Deontay Wilder is plotting an explosive knockout victory over Zhilei Zhang as he looks for the statement performance he believes would propel him back into world heavyweight title contention. The former WBC heavyweight champion is seeking to climb back up the heavyweight pecking order after enduring a setback defeat at the hands of an inspired…
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