Clippers beat Mavericks in Game 1 without Kawhi Leonard

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) defends against LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Los Angeles, Sunday, April 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) LOS ANGELES — James Harden spent the season developing a pick-and-roll chemistry with big man Ivica Zubac.…

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Antony: Man Utd forward under fire for aiming celebrations at Coventry players after FA Cup victory – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers… DAILY EXPRESS Antony has come under fire for his celebration aimed at the Coventry City players following Manchester United’s dramatic penalty shoot-out victory at Wembley. The Brazilian was seen cupping his ears and running away from the players following Rasmus Hojlund’s spot-kick. DAILY MIRROR England stars…

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FiberXers hold it together for a change

Converge FiberXers’ Bryan Santos.–PBA IMAGES Now that the misery of a string of defeats dating back to the previous conference is finally done and dusted, Converge can now give itself the belief of producing a strong finish to a miserable Philippine Basketball Association season. “We’re going to do our best to compete,” coach Aldin Ayo…

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Chevron Championship: Nelly Korda equals LPGA record as she claims wins first women’s major of 2024 | Golf News

Nelly Korda claimed her second major title and a remarkable fifth successive tournament win as she clinched victory in the Chevron Championship by two shots. The world No 1’s victory at The Woodlands in Texas saw her tie the record for the most consecutive LPGA wins, matching Nancy Lopez’s mark set in 1978 and Annika Sorenstam’s…

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Aside from scoring, Romeo’s value off the bench for San Miguel includes providing stability

Terrence Romeo gives Beermen energy boost. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ San Miguel has been on a tear in the 2024 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup, untouched over the course of six games in defending the tournament it has ruled with impunity over the last decade. Much of that early success has been made possible by…

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Billy Horschel books PGA Championship spot with Corales Puntacana Championship win on PGA Tour | Golf News

Billy Horschel secured his place in next month’s PGA Championship with victory in the Corales Puntacana Championship. The 37-year-old ran off four straight birdies on the front nine to get in the mix, began to pull away with an eagle on the par-five 12th hole and closed with a nine-under 63 for a two-shot victory…

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Sweat, Tears, and Triumph: The Most Inspirational Boxing Movies

Boxing has long been a source of inspiration for many individuals. The sport’s combination of physical strength, mental toughness, and unwavering determination makes it a natural fit for the silver screen. Over the years, countless boxing movies have been made, each telling a unique and powerful story of sweat, tears, and triumph. One of the…

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UST heads into clash vs La Salle with Poyos healthy again

The Tigresses (left photo) whoop it up as Angge Poyos is back to 100 percent. —PHOTOS BY AUGUST DELA CRUZ University of Santo Tomas (UST) was on the losing end of two revenge games in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. National University (NU) and Far Eastern University got the Golden Tigresses’ number in…

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SWPL round-up: Celtic thrash Hearts to retain top spot from Rangers | Football News

Celtic remain top of the ScottishPower Women’s Premier League after cruising to a 5-0 victory over Heart of Midlothian at Celtic Park. After Hearts’ historic victory over Rangers in midweek, Celtic would have been wary of the potential for another shock but the league leaders made light work of the Edinburgh side. Lucy Ashworth-Clifford opened…

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Yulo snares Doha Worlds bars gold; PH qualifies two more for Paris Olympics

FILE–The Philippines’ Carlos Yulo competes in the Men’s Floor Final during the 52nd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, in Antwerp, northern Belgium, on October 7, 2023. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP) Carlos Yulo’s initial plans of scouting the Olympics opposition in the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Series yielded two great results that signaled…

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