Tag: playoff
Dodgers crush Mets 9-0 in playoff series opener
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty, left, is greeted by Shohei Ohtani as he returns to the dugout during the seventh inning in Game 1 of a baseball NL Championship Series against the New York Mets, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Los Angeles pitcher Jack Flaherty dominated over seven scoreless…
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A’ja Wilson claims 3rd MVP, leads Aces in WNBA playoff opener
Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) receives the 2024 WMBA MVP award prior to playing in a first-round WNBA basketball playoff game against the Seattle Storm Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill) LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson scored 21 points and blocked five shots after earning her record-tying third MVP…
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Converge carries streak into playoff duel vs San Miguel
Converge import Jalen Jones.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Converge slipped past Magnolia, 89-82, to extend its winning ways on Monday night, while locking up the No. 3 spot in the PBA Governors’ Cup. The FiberXers pulled away in the fourth period at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila to end their elimination phase with a 6-4 win-loss record…
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Getting everyone healthy big TNT playoff concern
Poy Erram (right) battles to keep possession for the Tropang Giga. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Rondae Hollis-Jefferson on Sunday sat out TNT’s final group stage assignment—a nonbearing one—but coach Chot Reyes believes there’s no reason to worry too much about his fitness. “Hopefully, he should be okay for the playoffs,” Reyes said after the Tropang Giga’s…
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Road Warriors put foot in playoff with rout of Fuel Masters
Coach Jong Uichico does not conform to the notion that NLEX already has control of its destiny in the PBA Governors’ Cup. That is even after Friday’s key win over Phoenix can turn out to be the deciding factor in the Road Warriors’ ongoing race with Blackwater for the remaining quarterfinals berth in Group B.…
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E-Painters’ big win over Beermen a boost for deep playoff run
Andrei Caracut leads Rain or Shine Elasto Painters past San Miguel Beermen in the PBA Governors’ Cup. –PBA IMAGES Coach Yeng Guiao was in a jolly mood after Rain or Shine finally found a way to contain June Mar Fajardo and San Miguel Beer during their crucial win in the PBA Governors’ Cup group stage.…
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Tropang Giga, Bolts with chance to dispute first playoff berth
TNT defenders swarm Meralco import KJ McDaniels. –PBA IMAGES The result of Wednesday’s second round meeting between NorthPort and Converge could determine if either TNT or Meralco will become the first team to secure a quarterfinal seat in the PBA Governors’ Cup. TNT and Meralco are tied for the lead in Group A at 5-1…
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LIV Golf League: Brooks Koepka edges Jon Rahm in play-off to win LIV Golf Greenbrier | Golf News
Brooks Koepka claimed his second LIV Golf League win of the season after beating Jon Rahm in a play-off to claim a dramatic victory at the LIV Golf Greenbrier. Koepka posted a bogey-free 63 on the final day at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, including three consecutive birdies, to finish on 19…
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The Hundred: Birmingham Phoenix go third and end Trent Rockets’ play-off hopes | Cricket News
Birmingham Phoenix put themselves back into the top three of The Hundred with an important win at Edgbaston, knocking Trent Rockets out of this year’s competition in the process. Tim Southee claimed a five-wicket haul, to restrict the Rockets to 118, before Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell helped push Phoenix into the play-off places with…
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PGA Tour: Beau Hossler leads Wyndham Championship after 10-under 60 in first round, boosts FedExCup Playoff hopes | Golf News
Beau Hossler shot a 10-under 60 to earn a two-stroke lead at the rain-hampered Wyndham Championship with 66 players still to complete their first round in North Carolina. Hossler birdied his first four holes on Friday and then eagled his fifth before picking up another shot at eight to go out in a seven-under 28,…
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