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New NLEX acquisition finds old form and puts Road Warriors back in playoffs hunt
NLEX guard Robert Bolick.–PBA IMAGES It took a monster game from Robert Bolick, but the NLEX Road Warriors can go into Christmas and New Year with a positive outlook after snapping their long losing skid in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Friday. “We’ve been spurned so many times already. We didn’t want to fail again,…
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England captain Jos Buttler declares West Indies tour ‘a success’ despite T20 and ODI series losses | Cricket News
Jos Buttler believes England’s tour of the West Indies was a “success” despite losing both ODI and T20 series. England leave the Caribbean empty-handed after 2-1 and 3-2 losses in the ODIs and T20s against a side below them in the rankings in both formats, and just weeks on from a shock World Cup group-stage…
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NBA: Ja Morant, Grizzlies win again at expense of Pacers
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Ja Morant had 20 points and eight assists in his first home game following a 25-game suspension to help the Memphis Grizzlies…
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Saturday racing tips! Four horses to follow at Ascot’s Christmas Racing Weekend from Declan Rix | Racing News
On Ascot’s Grade One Christmas card, all live on Sky Sports Racing, At The Races expert Declan Rix nominates a quartet of horses to follow. Red Risk 2.25 – Howden Long Walk Hurdle (Grade One) Ten runners go to post for the Grade One Long Walk Hurdle, including a pair of 11-year-olds in Champ and…
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PBA: Scottie Thompson returns, boosts Ginebra’s Top 4 bid
Ginebra guard Scottie Thompson. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines— Barangay Ginebra cranked things up in the second half and then kept its foot on the pedal the rest of the way on Friday night to stifle Meralco, 110-96, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Maverick Ahanmisi scored 25 points, while Scottie Thompson tossed in 21 more in…
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Kristie Mewis: West Ham Women sign USA international on permanent deal | Transfer Centre News
West Ham Women have signed USA international Kristie Mewis, subject to international clearance. The 32-year-old midfielder joins the club from NJ/NY Gotham FC, who were crowned National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) champions at the end of last season. Mewis – whose sister, Sam, spent the 2020/21 season at Manchester City – has also earned 53…
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‘Redeem Team,’ Vince Carter among Basketball Hall nominees
FILE–Vince Carter #15 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on prior to the start of the game against the Orlando Magic at State Farm Arena on October 26, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images/AFP The US 2008 Olympic gold medal squad featuring Kobe Bryant and LeBron James plus high-leaping Vince Carter were among first-time nominees…
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Tom Lockyer: Luton boss Rob Edwards says Hatters are ready for first match since captain’s cardiac arrest | Football News
Luton boss Rob Edwards vowed his side are ready “to do it for Locks” as they prepare to play their first match since captain Tom Lockyer’s on-pitch cardiac arrest at Bournemouth on Saturday. The 29-year-old Welshman has since been discharged from hospital following a successful procedure to fit an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, and has begun…
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NBA: Ja Morant’s return should help Memphis Grizzlies fill seats
Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at FedExForum on December 21, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. Justin Ford/Getty Images/AFP MEMPHIS, Tennessee—Two-time All-Star Ja Morant had a chance Thursday night to try to top a “perfect ending.” The Memphis Grizzlies’ dazzling point guard played his first game…
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Jed Wallace interview: West Brom midfielder on the role of captaincy and giving back at Christmas | Football News
Jed Wallace was a man on a mission. Visiting Sandwell General Hospital to hand out presents at the Children’s Ward before Christmas, the West Brom captain was also trying to convert a few of the youngsters into Baggies supporters at the same time. “One of them was a PSG fan!” Wallace tells Sky Sports, as…
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