Meralco escapes San Miguel for 2-1 series edge

Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome shoots during Game 3 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals against the San Miguel Beermen.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Meralco played splendid basketball on both ends on Sunday night for a gutsy 93-89 Game 3 victory over San Miguel and a 2-1 lead in the PBA Philippine Cup best-of-seven championship series. The Bolts…

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Carlos Alcaraz: Spaniard recovers to edge Jannik Sinner in five-set thriller to reach final at Roland Garros | Tennis News

Carlos Alcaraz recovered from a poor start to beat an inconsistent Jannik Sinner 2-6 6-3 3-6 6-4 6-3 to reach his maiden French Open final after a see-saw encounter on Friday. The third seed was a shadow of his brilliant self in the opening set before making the most of his Italian opponent’s premature cramps…

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Jrue Holiday, Celtics edge Pacers for 3-0 East finals lead

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) celebrates with teammate center Al Horford, rear, during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Indiana Pacers, Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Celtics won 114-111.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings) INDIANAPOLIS — Jrue Holiday didn’t feel well all day. He even missed…

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Pacers hit 22 triples to top shorthanded Bucks for 3-1 edge

Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton shoots during the second half of Game 4 of the first round NBA playoff basketball series against the Milwaukee Bucks, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) INDIANAPOLIS — Myles Turner scored 29 points, Tyrese Haliburton added 24 and the Indiana Pacers made a franchise playoff record 22 3-pointers…

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Jurgen Klopp’s edge: Liverpool manager’s approach to marginal gains will help define his Anfield legacy | Football News

As the Harvard Business Review puts it, one of the most difficult transitions for leaders to make is the shift from doing to leading. Jurgen Klopp is a fine coach. But he became an even better leader because of his willingness to embrace new people and new ideas. His Liverpool side have evolved tactically, adjusting…

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Nuggets edge Trail Blazers, who started 5 rookies

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) dunks next to Portland Trail Blazers players Kris Murray, left, Toumani Camara, top left, and Duop Reath, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman) PORTLAND, Oregon — Reggie Jackson scored 23 points, Aaron Gordon had 22…

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Burnley edge past Brentford to earn vital win

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Homecourt edge not a cinch for Rhenz Abando, Anyang

Rhenz Abando during an EASL media session at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net LAPU-LAPU CITY—Rhenz Abando isn’t sure if being the lone Filipino player in the East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four will make his South Korean team the crowd favorite. “I’m not saying that we have the home court advantage,” Abando said…

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Deep rotation for San Miguel bundles out Ginebra in semis, and Gallent will obviously use the same edge in title series

For a third straight game, San Miguel brandished its depth and found success. Only on Sunday night, the traditional powerhouse did so to dethrone Barangay Ginebra and march on to another trip to a Philippine Basketball Association championship series. The Beermen, led by impressive stretch big import Bennie Boatwright Jr. and spark plug Jericho Cruz,…

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AFCON 2023: Mohammed Kudus scores twice in Ghana draw with Egypt as Nigeria edge hosts Ivory Coast | Football News

A round-up from Thursday’s Africa Cup of Nations matches with Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Nigeria all in action on day six of the tournament. Egypt 2-2 Ghana Egypt lost Mohamed Salah to injury before coming from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Ghana in their potentially decisive Africa Cup of Nations match. Please use…

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