Tag: Hold
FiberXers hold it together for a change
Converge FiberXers’ Bryan Santos.–PBA IMAGES Now that the misery of a string of defeats dating back to the previous conference is finally done and dusted, Converge can now give itself the belief of producing a strong finish to a miserable Philippine Basketball Association season. “We’re going to do our best to compete,” coach Aldin Ayo…
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Premiership Rugby: Bristol Bears set club record with Newcastle Falcons rout, Sale Sharks hold off Harlequins | Rugby Union News
A round-up of Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership action as Bristol Bears claimed a club-record victory and Sale Sharks won a 10-try thriller. Bristol Bears 85-14 Newcastle Falcons Bristol reeled off a fifth successive Premiership victory as they continued their play-off push by demolishing Newcastle at Ashton Gate. Pat Lam’s team scored more than 50 points for…
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Birthday girl Eya Laure, Chery Tiggo hold off Petro Gazz
Eya Laure and the Chery Tiggo Crossovers in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Eya Laure celebrated her 25th birthday with Chery Tiggo toppling another tough opponent in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. The Crossovers held on to complete a 25-21, 18-25, 22-25, 25-19, 15-13 victory over Petro Gazz on Thursday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.…
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Thunder hold off Suns to regain top spot in West
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Phoenix Suns forward Drew Eubanks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) PHOENIX — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 35 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 118-110 on Sunday night to take the…
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Hawks hold onto Dejounte Murray as trade deadline ends
Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) is shown against the Phoenix Suns in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks, allowing the most points per game in the NBA and struggling to remain above the cutoff line for the play-in…
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Beermen hold off Hotshots in PBA Finals opener
June Mar Fajardo and the San Miguel Beermen in the PBA Finals Game 1. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net For the 10th straight time, San Miguel Beer showed that the term coach Jorge Gallent coined as “Death 15” to describe his squad was no gimmick. But if the way the Beermen closed out Game 1 of their PBA…
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AFCON 2023: DR Congo hold favourites Morocco as Zambia score late to deny Tanzania first win | Football News
A round-up from Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations matches with DR Congo, Morocco, Zambia and Tanzania all in action on day nine of the tournament. Morocco 1-1 DR Congo Morocco scored early but the pre-tournament favourites had to share the points in a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo in their Africa Cup…
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NBA: LeBron James, Lakers hold off Clippers to snap 4-game skid
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, front right, drives to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer) LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, Taurean Prince hit…
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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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NBA: Clippers extend win streak to 9, hold off Mavericks rally
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is congratulated by teammate guard Amir Coffey (7) after Leonard scored during the second half of an NBA basketball game against Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero) DALLAS — Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers are in a far better place than…
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