With shots clicking, Magnolia forces sudden death on Rain or Shine

Jabari Bird (with ball) ran rings around defenders to finish with 30 points. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Undermanned and on the brink of elimination, Magnolia played with relentless pace all of Tuesday night to dismantle Rain or Shine, 129-100, sending their Governors’ Cup quarterfinals to a rubber match. The Hotshots used their experience to the hilt…

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Miami Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Paulo Badosa after emotional week following death of former boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov | Tennis News

Aryna Sabalenka defeated her best friend Paulo Badosa in her first match since the death of her former boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov earlier in the week. Two-time Australian Open champion Sabalenka returned to the tennis court after Koltsov died at the age of 42 on Monday in what police described as an “apparent suicide” in Miami.…

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Aryna Sabalenka: My heart is broken after death of former boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov in Miami | Tennis News

Aryna Sabalenka says her “heart is broken” following the death of her former boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov. Former ice hockey player Koltsov, who played in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins, died in Miami aged 42 on Monday in what police described as an “apparent suicide”. Sabalenka, who is scheduled to participate in this week’s Miami…

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Harry Brook: England batter withdraws from IPL following death of his grandmother | Cricket News

Harry Brook has withdrawn from the Indian Premier League in order to prioritise his mental wellbeing following the death of his grandmother. The England and Yorkshire batter pulled out of England’s recent Test tour in India in January, citing personal reasons, and in a social media post revealed the reason at the time was because…

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Mark Bradstock: Tributes paid to Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer after death aged 66 | Racing News

Tributes have been paid to Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer Mark Bradstock, who has died aged 66. Along with his wife Sara, Bradstock trained Coneygree to become the first novice since Captain Christy 41 years earlier to land the blue riband at Prestbury Park in 2015. The Old Manor Stables handler also saddled Carruthers to win…

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SMB’s ‘Death Five’ remnants now in elite company

Chris Ross who along with June Mar Fajardo and Marcio Lassiter for three-fifths of the famed “Death Five” faction that bannered San Miguel Beer had in the past, have also joined an exclusive company following the Beermen’s run to the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup title on Wednesday. Make way for the trio in…

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In a title series that has so far been played in streaks, Beermen try to ring death knell for Hotshots

Tyler Bey (right) and the Hotshots are not ready to concede anything to Bennie Boatwright and the Beermen. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Having some momentum and the veritable psychological edge, San Miguel sets out to deal the finishing blow on Magnolia when they clash in Game 6 of what has been a compelling Philippine Basketball Association…

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Rugby World Cup: New Zealand police investigating death threats made to referees during 2023 tournament | Rugby Union News

New Zealand police are investigating alleged death threats made against referees involved the Rugby World Cup in France last year. The acting director of the National Criminal Investigations Group, Detective Inspector Stuart Mills, confirmed on Friday three complaints have been received from World Rugby about death threats against referees and match officials allegedly made from…

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Warriors vs Mavericks postponed after death of Dejan Milojević

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic watches players warm up before an NBA preseason basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.  (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) SAN FRANCISCO— The Dallas Mavericks’ game at the Golden State Warriors scheduled for Friday night has been postponed following the death of Warriors assistant…

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Meralco Bolts go through 3 OTs to force sudden death

Meralco Bolts’ Bong Quinto in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Coach Luigi Trillo couldn’t wait to see Meralco head back on the frontlines and face Phoenix once more with a ticket to the semifinals of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on the line. “Let’s bring it. Kung kaya bukas, ilaro na namin (If we…

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