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Dwyane Wade pledging $3 million donation to Marquette
Dwyane Wade holds up a cupcake as he aknowledges the crowd during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between the Marquette and the Villanova Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Milwaukee. Marquette won 87-74. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) MILWAUKEE — Dwyane Wade is donating $3 million to Marquette just over two decades after leading…
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Ronnie O’Sullivan’s expletive-filled outburst to be reviewed by World Snooker as Ali Carter hits back | Snooker News
World Snooker bosses to review Ronnie O’Sullivan’s expletive-filled press conference in which he said Ali Carter, whom he beat 10-7 in the final of The Masters, was “not a nice person” and “a nightmare”; Carter insists O’Sullivan’s comments “make no difference to me” Last Updated: 16/01/24 3:43pm World Snooker bosses will review Ronnie O’Sullivan’s expletive-laden…
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SCHEDULE: PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals
The 2023-2024 PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals begin on January 17, Wednesday with eight teams battling for a chance to go deeper in the league’s season-opening conference. Top-ranked Magnolia Hotshots, San Miguel Beermen, Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings and Phoenix, finishing in the top four after the elimination round, hold a twice-to-beat advantage over the other four…
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Highfield Princess: John Quinn’s star to stay in training in 2024 with Royal Ascot return in sight | Racing News
John Quinn is eyeing further top-level success with Highfield Princess after confirming his superstar sprinting mare will stay in training this year. The seven-year-old memorably completed a Group One hat-trick in 2022 with wins in the Prix Maurice de Gheest, Nunthorpe and Flying Five Stakes before rounding off her campaign with a fourth-placed finish at…
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The Controversy of Concussions: How Boxing is Addressing Head Injuries
The controversy of concussions in boxing has long been a topic of concern. With the inherent risk of head injuries in a sport where participants are continually punching each other in the head, it’s no surprise that the issue has been a hotly debated topic. However, boxing organizations have taken steps to address head injuries…
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Andy Murray like has played his final Australian Open
Andy Murray of Britain reacts following his first round loss to Tomas Martin Etcheverry of Argentina at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) Five-time finalist Andy Murray said Monday there was a “definite possibility” that he has played his final Australian Open after slumping…
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Everton reporter notebook: Groundhog Day at Goodison but Blues need help in drama series | Football News
I will be shocked, indeed disappointed, if Everton are not challenging EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale for this year’s Best Soap at the TV awards. However, the difference between the football club and those more familiar dramas is that the viewers – the Everton fans – are not enjoying what they are watching, nor do…
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Christian Standhardinger leads Best Player race
Ginebra’s Christian Standhardinger leads the Best Player of the Conference race. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—At the end of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup elimination round, Ginebra’s Christian Standhardinger emerged as the leading candidate for the Best Player of the Conference (BPC) award. Standhardinger averaged 17.3 points, 9.6 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game which…
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Emma Raducanu beats Shelby Rogers at Australian Open as Katie Boulter and Elena Rybakina also win | Tennis News
Emma Raducanu made light work of American Shelby Rogers with a 6-3 6-2 first-round victory at the Australian Open, 12 months on from her last Grand Slam appearance. Raducanu, who made her return to tennis two weeks ago after eight months out to have surgery on both wrists and one ankle, put in an aggressive…
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Mourinho is leaving Roma ‘with immediate effect’
Roma’s head coach Jose Mourinho stands on the pitch during his team’s warm up ahead of the quarterfinal Italian Cup soccer match between Lazio and Roma at Rome’s Olympic Stadium, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) ROME — José Mourinho is leaving Roma “with immediate effect,” the club announced Tuesday — ending an at…
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