Category: Sports
Doug Watson returns as Scotland head coach to lead team at T20 World Cup after interim success | Cricket News
Doug Watson has been appointed as Scotland’s new head coach, returning to the role he performed on an interim basis last year. The South African stepped in when Shane Burger departed for Somerset and successfully steered the side to victory in the T20 World Cup qualifier. Watson will now take charge for that tournament in…
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NBA: Timberwolves sweep season series vs Trail Blazers
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) goes to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath (26) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 4, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn) MINNEAPOLIS — Rudy Gobert had 25 points and 16 rebounds for his 43rd double-double of the season, Michael Conley…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Major Fortune seeks five-timer | Racing News
Three thrilling meetings at Lingfield, Newcastle and Southwell host the racing on Tuesday, with Major Fortune seeking a five-timer- all live on Sky Sports Racing. Lingfield 4.02 – Major Fortune seeks five-timer Major Fortune bids for a five-timer in the Jill Taberner Memorial Handicap Hurdle (4.02). Dan Skelton’s Major Fortune won last time out but…
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Jordan Clarkson scores 38, Jazz pull away to beat Wizards
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) shoots against the Washington Wizards during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 4, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) SALT LAKE CITY — Jordan Clarkson scored a season-high 38 points, including a 12-0 run down the stretch, to boost the Utah Jazz over…
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The Verdict: Arsenal send ominous warning in title race
Sky Sports News reporters Ben Ransom and David Craig dissect Arsenal’s thumping 6-0 Premier League victory at Sheffield United.
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Westbrook undergoes hand surgery, listed as week to week
Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook sits next to his bobblehead figurine before an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) MILWAUKEE — Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook has undergone surgery on his fractured left hand, and the team describes his status as week…
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John Higgins misses out on ‘golden ball’ 167 break in Saudi Arabia as World Masters of Snooker begins | Snooker News
John Higgins misses out on becoming first player to make ‘golden ball’ 167 break; players at World Masters of Snooker in Saudi Arabia can add 20 points to their score after 147 by potting extra ball; Higgins sunk 15 reds and 15 blacks before running out of position on the yellow Last Updated: 05/03/24 12:01am…
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With come-from-behind win, Southwoods extends dominance and validates playbook
Manila Southwoods celebrates its latest win. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO CAGAYAN DE ORO—With the belief that it can be done, Manila Southwoods on Monday pounded the Pueblo de Oro layout here—and the latest pretender to its throne—to complete a rally from as many as 13 points down and win another Championship division title in the Regular Men’s…
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Research into ACL injuries in women’s sport ‘disparate and slow’ finds select committee report | Football News
Sport’s response to the prevalence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries among women has been “disparate and slow”, a select committee report has concluded. Several top female footballers, including England captain Leah Williamson and her Lionesses team-mate Beth Mead, have suffered ACL injuries, with Arsenal star Williamson sidelined for nine months before she returned to…
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NorthPort finds defensive identity amid scoring threats
Joshua Munzon (with ball) attacks the rim. —PBA IMAGES NorthPort recently saw a bump in its collection of weapons with Will Navarro back in harness and rookie Zavier Lucero finally active. But its surplus in scoring options is not what will make this edition of the Batang Pier tick this Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine…
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