India vs South Africa: Captain Aiden Markram ‘gutted’ after Proteas fall agonisingly short of T20 crown | Cricket News

South Africa captain Aiden Markram said he was “gutted” after his sides heart-breaking defeat in the T20 World Cup final with Sky Sports Cricket pundit Eoin Morgan saying the Proteas “spectacularly fell apart”. South Africa were favourites after Heinrich Klaasen (52) smashed 22 runs off the 15th over to slash their required total from 54…

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Celtics take nothing for granted on brink of crown

The Boston Celtics bench looks on as Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington attempts a shot during the second half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. The Celtics won 106-99.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Jayson Tatum has known since he was drafted by the Celtics in 2017 that the measure…

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Preseason win ‘nothing’ as Maroons focus on real target: UAAP crown

UP Fighting Maroons’ Francis Lopez in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net University of the Philippines (UP) retained its status as the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup champion, but it didn’t matter too much for the Fighting Maroons even though they hurdled a familiar, bitter foe. “To be honest, nothing…

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‘Best’ team stands in way of Meralco’s quest for first PBA crown

Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome during the PBA Finals press conference.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–There’s an adage commonly used in sports: “To be the best, you have to beat the best.” Meralco swingman Chris Newsome believes the Bolts find themselves in that predicament going up against the mighty San Miguel Beermen in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals.…

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Kiefer Ravena, Shiga Lakes claim B2 crown

Shiga Lakes win B2 championship in the B.League.–Photo from Shiga Lakes Instagram MANILA, Philippines—A week after Kiefer Ravena and Shiga earned their promotion back to the B1 division of the B.League, the Lakes gave themselves a fitting sendoff by claiming the B2 championship. Shiga completed a sweep of the Koshigaya Alphas following an 89-87 win…

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Rob Cross scoops Baltic Sea Open crown as Luke Humphries hits nine-darter in vain | Darts News

Rob Cross withstood a Luke Humphries nine-darter to clinch the NEO.bet Baltic Sea Open title with a thrilling 8-6 victory in Sunday’s final in Kiel. Both players threw five 180s each and averaged over 104 in a high-quality contest. World champion Humphries looked on course to claim a seventh European Tour title when he opened up…

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Tigresses knock crown off Lady Spikers heads

–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Bernadett Pepito reminded her teammates that they wanted this so they might as well “embrace the moment.” University of Santo Tomas (UST) did just that and toppled La Salle’s reign Sunday night. The Tigresses refused to pull out their twice-to-beat card and ran away in the fifth set for a 25-20, 16-25, 25-20,…

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With math teacher finding solutions, Umingan wins national boy’s crown

The Umingan squad celebrates its stunning triumph. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The problem was as complex as it could get. Small-town boys plus limited funding multiplied by the lack of big-tournament experience. Fittingly, it was a math teacher who came up with a solution. “[W]e proved something with this victory, that we, provincial teams, could stay in…

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Alex Eala, French partner cop W75 doubles crown in France

Alex Eala during the Miami Open.–Photo from Alex Eala Facebook MANILA, Philippines—Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala promised to bounce back and she kept her word. Less than two weeks after failing to make the main draw of the Miami Open, Eala redeemed herself with a second doubles title this year. Eala and her French partner…

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Fil-Am Nation clips Adamson to win Division 1 crown

Fil-Am Nation celebrates after winning the NBTC Division 1 title.–NBTC PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Fil-Am Nation wanted to make history and they did just that on Sunday. For the first time in the NBTC National Finals, Select-USA won the Division 1 title after dispatching Adamson, 79-71, at Mall of Asia Arena, much to the delight of coach…

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