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Celtics head into title defense with something to prove
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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, center, holds the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy as he celebrates with center Kristaps Porzingis, left, and guard Jaylen Brown, right, after the Celtics won the NBA championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Boston Celtics Last season:…
Read MoreJhonard Clarito continues to prove worth for Rain or Shine
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Rain or SHine’s Jhonard Clarito during a PBA Governors’ Cup game against NLEX. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Jhonard Clarito proved he was deserving of the Season 48 Most Improved Player award with his performance in Rain or Shine’s victory over NLEX in Group B of the PBA Governors’ Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday. Clarito became…
Read MoreKai Ballungay eager to prove his worth
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PBA Rookie Draft aspirant Kai Ballungay during the 2024 Draft Combine. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net MANILA, Philippines–Kai Ballungay is not letting his lofty billing of being one of the top prospects in the PBA Rookie Draft get to his head. “I like to go into every situation thinking that I have something to prove,” Ballungay said after…
Read MoreClaressa Shields on Lauren Price: ‘We can fight and prove who’s the best Olympic champion!’ | Boxing News
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Claressa Shields is a unique fighter. An undisputed champion, she is a multi-weight titlist who has also competed in MMA and who will go for a title in a fourth division later this month. She will challenge Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for the WBC heavyweight championship in Detroit. The Olympic middleweight gold medal has only been won…
Read MoreThe Verdict: Point could prove crucial for Spurs come May
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Sky Sports’ Sam Blitz and Dharmesh Sheth discuss how important a point it was for Tottenham and West Ham following their clash at London Stadium.
Read MoreSavannah Stubley: Olympic hopeful says she ‘always wanted to prove that girls can box’ | Boxing News
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Savannah Stubley wasn’t supposed to fight. It wasn’t what girls in her community were expected to do. But inspired by Nicola Adams’ success at the London 2012, Stubley set out to box. Her brother might have gone to the Empire School of Boxing in Blyth first, but Stubley was determined to follow. She recalled: “My…
Read MoreDan Azeez faces off with Joshua Buatsi ahead of light-heavyweight collision: ‘I want to prove myself’ | Boxing News
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Dan Azeez and Joshua Buatsi have faced off ahead of their light-heavyweight collision this Saturday at the OVO Arena Wembley, live on Sky Sports. Azeez has risen through British boxing’s small-hall circuit to win national and continental championships. But now he will take on an old friend and former sparring partner in Buatsi to win…
Read MoreLamar Jackson: Baltimore Ravens must beat Kansas City Chiefs to truly prove their Super Bowl credentials | NFL News
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The Baltimore Ravens are on a mission in 2024, with only one acceptable destination: lifting a third Vince Lombardi Trophy in Las Vegas at Super Bowl LVIII on February 11. The Ravens have been victorious on their two previous trips to the Super Bowl – to cap the 2000 season and, most recently, the 2012…
Read MoreKalidou Koulibaly interview: Senegal captain wants to win Africa Cup of Nations to prove you can play in Saudi Arabia and be competitive | Football News
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On the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations, Kalidou Koulibaly leans forward and makes a big statement. “This AFCON will be one of the best,” he tells Sky Sports from Senegal’s camp in the Ivory Coast. It is perhaps unusual for the captain of the tournament holders to lavish praise on his team’s competition.…
Read MorePBA: Fran Yu playing to prove he deserves his place in the big leagues
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NorthPort Batang Pier rookie Fran Yu. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Despite coming out of a champion varsity program, NorthPort newcomer Fran Yu is still playing with a massive chip on his shoulder. He made sure to build a strong case for himself on Friday night as the Batang Pier held off perennial title contender TNT in…
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