Tag: Christmas
Naoya Inoue set for Christmas eve fight vs Sam Goodman
Japan’s Naoya Inoue (C) celebrates his victory over Ireland’s TJ Doheny in their IBF-WBA-WBC-WBO super-bantamweight title boxing match at at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on September 3, 2024. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP) Japan’s undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue will defend his titles against Australia’s Sam Goodman in Tokyo on Christmas Eve, it…
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PBA: Scottie Thompson helps Ginebra get Christmas win over TNT
Scottie Thompson.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Scottie Thompson knocked down a pair of clutch threes to seal Barangay Ginebra’s 86-78 win over TNT and a place in the quarterfinals of PBA Commissioner’s Cup before a big Christmas Day crowd at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Thompson finished with 12 points, seven rebounds and seven assists as the Gin Kings…
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NBA: Erik Spoelstra moves to 9-0 on Christmas, Heat top 76ers
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra watches from the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) MIAMI — The first thing Miami rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. did when the schedule was released this summer was check to see when…
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NBA: Celtics hold off Anthony Davis, Lakers on Christmas
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis dunks the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) LOS ANGELES — The Boston Celtics were happy to share on Christmas Day, and it propelled them to a historic holiday against the…
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PBA stars say what they’re thankful for on Christmas
Jared Dillinger.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—As the yuletide season rolled around Araneta Coliseum on Monday, several PBA stars shared the best gifts they received for the holidays. Ginebra’s Jared Dillinger was most certainly excited about the unique gifts he got for the holidays. How unique? Well, they’re in the form of cryptocurrency video games. “I’ve been…
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PBA: Tim Cone relishes Scottie Thompson-Calvin Oftana Christmas duel
Barangay Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson gestures after hitting a 3-pointer against TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra coach Tim Cone was on the edge of his seat watching Scottie Thompson and TNT’s Calvin Oftana in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Christmas Day game at Araneta Coliseum on Monday. While Thompson and the Gin Kings…
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NBA: Joel Embiid won’t play in 76ers-Heat Christmas game
Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, right, tries to get past Toronto Raptors’ Jakob Poeltl during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) MIAMI — Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid will not play in Philadelphia’s Christmas night game against the Miami Heat, with the 76ers ruling him…
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NBA teams insist it’s special to be picked on Christmas
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra reacts as his team plays the Orlando Magic during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski) MIAMI — Erik Spoelstra was part of 12 Christmas games as a staff member, assistant coach or head coach in his first…
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Wolves inflict Christmas misery on Chelsea
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Northern Irish defender #02 Matt Doherty (R) celebrates with Wolverhampton Wanderers’ English midfielder #20 Thomas Doyle after scoring his team second goal during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on December 24, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) Wolves…
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NBA: Bucks beat Knicks again ahead of Christmas clash
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots over New York Knicks forward Taj Gibson (67) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie) NEW YORK — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, seven assists and seven rebounds, Bobby Portis added 23 points and 11…
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