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Timberwolves jump on Lakers minus LeBron James, Anthony Davis
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, right, attempts to score against Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent) LOS ANGELES — Naz Reid hit six 3-pointers while scoring 31 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves capitalized on LeBron…
Read MoreChina to host Davis Cup finals group stage matches for first time
FILE– Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti, Jannik Sinner, Matteo Arnaldi, Lorenzo Sonego, Simone Bolelli and captain Filippo Volandri celebrate with the Davis Cup trophy. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo China will host Davis Cup finals group stage matches for the first time in September, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Thursday. The Hengqin International Tennis Center in Zhuhai…
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Keyshawn Davis calls out Adam Azim: ‘I’ll come to your hometown to fight!’ | ‘I will stop Adam Azim. I know that’ | Boxing News
US Olympic silver medallist Keyshawn Davis moved to 10-0 when stopping Jose Pedraza in six rounds, a quicker victory over the former world champion than either Vasiliy Lomachenko or Gervonta Davis had managed. Keyshawn Davis was almost punch-perfect as he dismantled Jose Pedraza under the lights of Las Vegas, which even took the man who…
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Tennis federation reinstated, Davis Cup return targeted
After a three-year absence, the Philippines is back in the Davis Cup scene, a reactivation that would hopefully trigger a renaissance in the sport for the country. “We haven’t played in the Davis Cup the past three years. This is a welcome development not only for us players, but also for Philippine tennis in general,’’…
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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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Ryan Garcia knocks out Oscar Duarte in eighth round to win comeback fight following Gervonta Davis loss | Boxing News
Ryan Garcia delivered a knockout in the eighth round to beat Oscar Duarte in his first fight since his loss to Gervonta Davis in April. Back to the ring eight months on from his only career loss in a KO to Davis in April, Garcia displayed his speed and power against Duarte – who had…
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Jannik Sinner leads Italy to first Davis Cup triumph in 47 years after overcoming Novak Djokovic in semi-finals | Tennis News
Jannik Sinner followed up his heroics against Novak Djokovic, when he overcame the Serbian legend in the semi-finals, by leading Italy to their first Davis Cup title for 47 years. When Sinner was staring at three match points on Saturday with Italy 1-0 down to Serbia, it appeared hugely improbable that he would be lifting…
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‘Proud’ Sinner twice beats Djokovic to send Italy into Davis Cup final
Italy’s Jannik Sinner (R), Lorenzo Sonego (L) and Italy’s captain Filippo Volandri celebrate after winning against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic and Momir Kecmanovic during the men’s doubles semifinal tennis match between Italy and Serbia of the Davis Cup tennis tournament at the Martin Carpena sportshall, in Malaga on November 25, 2023. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO /…
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Djokovic: ‘I take responsibility’ for Serbia’s Davis Cup defeat
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts during the men’s doubles semifinal tennis match between Italy and Serbia of the Davis Cup tennis tournament at the Martin Carpena sportshall, in Malaga on November 25, 2023. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP) Novak Djokovic said he accepts responsibility for Serbia’s Davis Cup semifinal defeat to Italy on Saturday after…
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Davis Cup: Australia battle back from brink to defeat the Czech Republic and reach semi-finals | Tennis News
Australia fought back from the brink to defeat the Czech Republic and reach the Davis Cup semi-finals in Malaga. Australia, beaten finalists 12 months ago, were staring at the exit door when Tomas Machac beat Jordan Thompson and Jiri Lehecka moved a set and a break up on Alex de Minaur. But Lehecka was unable…
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