Japan beats USA for first time in Manila finale

Japan’s Kento Miyaura flexes his muscles during a game against USA in the VNL 2024 in Manila.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — With both teams fielding their bench in a much-anticipated final game in Manila, Japan got the better of USA, 25-20, 25-23, 25-19, to end the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 on a high…

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Casiey Dongallo powers UE past UP in Season 86 finale

UE Lady Warriors’ Casiey Dongallo rises against UP defenders during a UAAP Season 86 women’s tournament game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Casiey Dongallo wrapped her rookie year with University of the East (UE) with a 23-25, 25-17, 27-25, 25-22 victory against University of the Philippines (UP) at the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament on Saturday…

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Jimmy Butler, Zion injuries part of play-in finale stories

Head coach Erik Spoelstra and Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers during the NBA Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament at the Wells Fargo Center on April 17, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP  MIAMI — When injuries affect the Miami Heat, coach Erik Spoelstra almost always…

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The Masters set for epic finale: Scottie Scheffler faces stiff final-day challenge from star-studded field | Golf News

Could an all-time classic Augusta final round play out on Sunday, with world No 1, and 2022 champion, Scottie Scheffler currently holding a one-stroke lead, but with a star-studded field eager to chase him down. In among the top contenders are some potential first-time major winners, including two making their Masters debuts; there’s the prospect…

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Six Nations: Guy Pepper called up to replace injured Chandler Cunningham-South as squad named for France finale | Rugby Union News

England have called up highly-rated Newcastle flanker Guy Pepper to replace Chandler Cunningham-South in the squad for this Saturday’s Six Nations finale against France in Lyon. Cunningham-South has been sidelined by a calf injury. England on Saturday ended Ireland’s hopes of historic back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams with the final kick of the match at…

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Highlights: Frustrated Jack Draper loses Adelaide International finale against Jiri Lehecka despite taking opening set | Video | Watch TV Show

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The best of the action from Jack Draper against Jiri Lehecka in the final of the Adelaide International.

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The most ridiculous finale ever? Cullen and Humphries in sudden-death EPIC! | Video | Watch TV Show

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Luke Humphries and Joe Cullen play out one of the most dramatic final legs in the history of the World Darts Championship after their last-16 game came down to a sudden-death decider.

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West Indies vs England: Shai Hope denies tourists in tense finale to seal four-wicket win and 3-2 T20 series victory | Cricket News

Shai Hope’s unbeaten 43 guided the West Indies to a tense four-wicket win over England in the final T20 international and a 3-2 series victory. England’s innings never really got going after they were inserted to bat after losing the toss, with slow left-armer Gudakesh Motie taking career-best T20I figures of 3-24 as the tourists…

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San Beda’s Yukien Andrada saves best for last in NCAA title finale

San Beda Red Lions during Game 3 of the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball Finals.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—There wasn’t a more opportune time for Yukien Andrada to come alive for San Beda than Game 3 of the NCAA Season 99 Finals. And that’s exactly what happened. Andrada fired a game-high 20 points built on five…

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NBA: James Harden skips 76ers practice again, ‘unlikely’ to play in preseason finale

FILE–James Harden joins Philadelphia 76ers training camp in Colorado. –76ers Twitter CAMDEN, N.J.— Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden skipped NBA practice Thursday for the second straight day, with the team officially saying the disgruntled player is away because of a personal matter. “I think the organization has made it clear what’s going on,” coach Nick…

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