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Donovan Mitchell powers Cavaliers to 2-0 lead over Magic
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots against Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris, left, and forward Franz Wagner (22) during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 22, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points, Jarrett Allen had 20 rebounds and…
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RBC Heritage: Scottie Scheffler takes one-shot lead into final day as he looks to extend winning streak | Golf News
Masters champion Scottie Scheffler moved a big step closer to a fourth win in five starts after charging top of the leaderboard with a stunning bogey-free third round at the RBC Heritage. Scheffler carded eight birdies in a brilliant blemish-free 63 at Harbour Town to move to 16 under and bolster his hopes of becoming…
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Bagunas shows mettle to lead Cignal comeback
Cignal’s Bryan Bagunas in Spikers’ Turf.–SPIKERS’ TURF PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion Cignal and newcomer Criss Cross ignited a new rivalry in men’s club volleyball following a thrilling encounter in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference before a record crowd Sunday evening at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Two of the country’s top…
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PVL: Choco Mucho takes solo lead, routs also-ran Strong Group
Choco Mucho Flying Titans’ Royse Tubino in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. — PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Choco Mucho continued its stranglehold of the top spot in the PVL All-Filipino Conference after trouncing eliminated Strong Group, 25-17, 25-15, 25-15, on Saturday at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Veteran Royse Tubino scattered 17 points from 15 attacks and…
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The Masters 2024: Scottie Scheffler shares halfway lead as Tiger Woods makes history and Rory McIlroy struggles | Golf News
World No 1 Scottie Scheffler remains favourite for victory at The Masters after moving into a share of the halfway lead at Augusta National, where Tiger Woods made history and Rory McIlroy stuttered into the weekend. Scheffler carded a level-par 72 in strong winds at Augusta National to remain at six under and make it…
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PBA: Robert Bolick takes big lead in Best Player race
FILE–NLEX Road Warriors’ Robert Bolick in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–NLEX’s Robert Bolick’s string of big performances has allowed him to set the pace in the Best Player of the Conference derby halfway into the eliminations of the PBA Philippine Cup. Bolick racked up 49.2 Statistical Points for a huge lead over…
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Patty Mills, Josh Ingles lead NBA-heavy Australia Olympics team
Australia’s Patty Mills reacts after scoring during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group E match. He leads the country’s squad for the Paris Olympics later in the year. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP) Veteran NBA stars Patty Mills and Josh Ingles headlined an extended men’s Australian basketball squad named Thursday for the Paris Olympics…
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Jokic leads Nuggets past Timberwolves to take lead in West
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic reacts after hitting a basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards heads to the other end of the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER — Nikola Jokic minimized the matchup between teams tied atop the NBA…
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Korean teen fires flawless 66 for men’s lead; Superal shares ladies’ pace
Princess Superal: Three birdies and two bogeys. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO South Korea’s Tae Soo-kim, playing on a special exemption in the Philippine Golf Tour season, had everything going for him on Tuesday, shooting a flawless six-under-par 66 to take a one-shot lead over Dino Villanueva in the ICTSI Caliraya Springs Championship, even as Princess Superal underscored…
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Valero Texas Open: Rory McIlroy falls to 10 shots off lead as Akshay Bhatia remains on top ahead of final round | Golf News
Rory McIlroy fell to 10 shots off the lead at the Valero Texas Open after a third-round 72, with leader Akshay Bhatia maintaining his place at the top by four shots. Bhatia shot 68 on Saturday to remain atop the leaderboard with a four-shot lead in his bid for a wire-to-wire win in San Antonio. Bhatia…
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