Tag: opener
Phil Salt: England opener steps up to be match-winner they were seeking with first T20I century vs West Indies | Cricket News
Prior to Saturday’s must-win match against the West Indies, Phil Salt had only passed the half-century mark twice in his 17 T20 international innings. But anything that had gone before was thoroughly eclipsed as the right-hander pummelled the Windies’ bowling attack to all parts of Grenada’s National Cricket Stadium as England chased down a record…
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England 54-51 South Africa: Eleanor Cardwell leads Red Roses to win in series opener in Manchester | Netball News
In their first home match since claiming the runners-up spot in the World Cup in August, England held off a strong South African fightback to come through 54-51 in the first of their three-match series; Eleanor Cardwell top scored for the Red Roses with 34 goals Last Updated: 05/12/23 9:18pm Please use Chrome browser for…
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UAAP: Kevin Quiambao bounces back in Game 2 after ‘ineffective’ finals opener
La Salle’s Kevin Quiambao.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Despite being crowned as the first local Most Valuable Player in the UAAP in eight years, La Salle star Kevin Quiambao made sure to keep his focus on their goal to keep their title bid alive. Quiambao received his Season MVP and Mythical Five trophies on Sunday…
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UAAP Finals: UP sends strong message for Game 2 after roughing up La Salle in opener
UP Fighting Maroons’ Malick Diouf and Francis Lopez in the UAAP men’s basketball Finals Game 1. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net University of the Philippines (UP) whipped La Salle, 97-67, in the UAAP men’s basketball finals on Wednesday. That did the job for Game 1. The Maroons also threw a little early extra work for Game 2, beating…
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Three players out for Meralco Bolts’ EASL opener vs Ryukyu
Meralco Bolts coach Luigi Trillo. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Meralco will have to make its East Asia Super League debut without three of its key cogs. Allein Maliksi, Chris Banchero and Suleiman Braimoh did not fly with the Bolts a few days ago en route to their opening game against the Ryukyu Golden Kings at Okinawa…
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NBA: Pacers beat Cavaliers in In-Season Tournament opener
Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates with fans after hitting a basket late in the second half of an NBA in-season tournament basketball game, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) INDIANAPOLIS — Myles Turner scored 27 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 18 points and 13 assists and the Indiana Pacers held off the…
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NBA looking into James Harden’s absence from 76ers’ opener vs Bucks
FILE–Philadelphia 76ers forward P.J. Tucker, left, talks with guard James Harden during the NBA basketball team’s practice on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) MILWAUKEE — The Philadelphia 76ers went to Milwaukee without James Harden and the NBA wants to know why. The league, which strengthened its rules about resting…
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NBA: 76ers tell James Harden to stay home ahead of season opener
FILE – James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP PHILADELPHIA — James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers added another wrinkle to their messy relationship when the team told the disgruntled guard to stay home instead of traveling for Thursday’s NBA season opener against Milwaukee. Harden — who issued an offseason trade demand…
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NBA: Pritchard agrees to extension, leads Celtics in preseason opener
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Payton Pritchard (11) celebrate after a basket during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) BOSTON — Payton Pritchard scored 26 points after signing a four-year, $30 million contract extension, and the…
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Carl Tamayo shines in Ryukyu’s B.League opener
Ryukyu Golden Kings’ Asian import Carl Tamayo. –RYUKYU PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Carl Tamayo made an impressive 2023-24 B.League season debut as defending champion Ryukyu opened its title-retention drive with an 80-63 rout of Saga on Thursday at Saga Arena. Tamayo sank all his four shots from the three-point line to finish with 15 points…
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