Luke Littler addresses Ricardo Pietreczko incident: I am everyone’s cup final | Darts News

Luke Littler knows he is playing with a target on his back as his run of recent success continued as he clinched victory at the Belgian Darts Open, hitting a nine-darter on the way. In a titanic final against 2018 world champion Cross that went all the way to a deciding leg, Littler hit darts’…

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Sean O’Malley retains belt with win over Marlon Vera

Sean O’Malley celebrates after retaining his UFC bantamweight title against Marlon Vera at the UFC 299 mixed martial arts event, early Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) MIAMI — Sean O’Malley emphatically defended his bantamweight belt Saturday night, unanimously outpointing Marlon “Chito” Vera in UFC 299. In a fight that he controlled…

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Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules set to be replaced as early as this summer | Football News

The Premier League’s controversial profitability and sustainability rules are set to be replaced as early as this summer by a new system of financial regulation. The new system will be aligned with UEFA’s squad cost ratio rules. Clubs will be limited to how much of their revenue they can spend on transfers and wages, with…

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Pistons GM Weaver has expletive-laced response to heckling fan

FILE – Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver addresses the media, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, in Detroit. Weaver responded to a heckling fan in the stands with an expletive-laced response and pointed him out to security at Little Caesars Arena. The heated exchange occurred during Detroit’s 142-124 loss at home to the Dallas Mavericks, Saturday,…

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Women’s Six Nations: Emily Scarratt and Abbie Ward return in Red Roses squad which names three uncapped players | Rugby Union News

Emily Scarratt and Abbie Ward have been included in John Mitchell’s first Red Roses Women’s Six Nations squad, which contains three uncapped players. Centre Scarratt returns after a lengthy period out following neck surgery, while second row Ward is back after giving birth in July. The squad’s uncapped players are back-row Maddie Feaunati and hooker…

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Local pro golf season gets going with tough leg at Apo

Antonio Lascuna.—CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Golf Tour season gets off the ground Tuesday with a very stern test awaiting the talented field as the P2.5 million ICTSI Apo Golf Classic tees off in Davao, where the tree-lined course has the tendency to favor a few and punish reckless play. “If you play it safe,…

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Martin Boyle: Hibernian winger home from hospital after suffering a concussion in Scottish Cup quarter-final | Football News

Martin Boyle is back home with family after suffering a concussion in Hibernian’s Scottish Cup quarter-final defeat by Rangers. The 30-year-old was stretchered off after falling awkwardly while challenging for a high ball with John Souttar during the first half at Easter Road on Sunday. The winger was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Image: Martin…

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Nesthy Petecio needs just one more win for Paris Olympics berth

FILE–Nesthy Petecio hasn’t relinquished her dream of another Olympic stint. —POOL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Nesthy Petecio has been madly harping non-stop on a projected return to the Olympics. The Filipina boxer’s wish is now realistically within grasp after moving over to the women’s 57kg semifinals of the World Qualification Tournament on Monday in Busto Arsizio, Italy.…

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PGA Tour player blog: Adam Scott on winning The Players, TPC Sawgrass memories and final-hole drama | Golf News

I think The Players is an event every player wants to win. Certainly when you’re talking about the greats of the game and major champions, you want The Players to complement all those other great wins. To get a Players win early in my career in 2004 was amazing – TPC Sawgrass is such a…

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder make short work of Grizzlies

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) pushes past Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March. 10, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips) OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder took no chances against the struggling Memphis Grizzlies. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 23 points…

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