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Sparks snap 7-game losing streak, beat leader Liberty
Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson (2) celebrates during a timeout in the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the New York Liberty in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) LOS ANGELES— Dearica Hamby scored 21 points, rookie Rickea Jackson added 19 and the last-place Los Angeles Sparks beat the…
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LA Sparks rookie Cameron Brink tears ACL in left knee
FILE–Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks reacts during the game Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on June 11, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. Steph Chambers/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Steph Chambers / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) UNCASVILLE, Connecticut— Los Angeles rookie Cameron Brink tore the ACL in her left knee,…
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Xyza Gula sparks UST comeback for fourth straight win
Xyza Gula–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Call it a test of character for University of Santo Tomas, and call it Xyza Gula’s coming out party. Coming off the bench at the height of the Golden Tigresses’ struggles against Far Eastern University (FEU) on Sunday night, the diminutive Gula went on to hammer the Lady Tamaraws’ defense that stood…
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Simon Enciso starts, sparks San Miguel win with dad watching
San Miguel guard Simon Enciso celebrates during Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals against Magnolia.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–A surprise starter in Game 5, Simon Enciso did not disappoint San Miguel by giving the Beermen a big lift in a pivotal clash in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals on Sunday. Enciso also made sure…
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Luka Doncic sparks Mavericks win over Knicks
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, right, is defended by New York Knicks guard Charlie Brown Jr., center left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie) NEW YORK— Luka Doncic had 39 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds to lead the Dallas Mavericks…
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CJ Perez’s energy sparks San Miguel in Game 1 win
San Miguel’s CJ Perez in Game 1 of the PBA Finals against Magnolia Hotshots. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—In a cutthroat fourth quarter between San Miguel and Magnolia in Game 1 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals, CJ Perez acted as the role model for the Beermen to hold on until the final buzzer. The Beermen…
Read MoreReturning Roger Pogoy sparks TNT victory
TNT swingman Roger Pogoy during a game against Phoenix in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Playing in his first game in three months, Roger Pogoy was still understandably getting his rhythm and timing back. But that didn’t prevent Pogoy, who was sidelined due to a heart condition, from making an impact for TNT in…
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South Africa axing of U19 captain David Teeger ahead of Cricket World Cup sparks antisemitism row | Cricket News
Cricket South Africa’s decision to remove David Teeger as their Under-19 captain citing security concerns has sparked accusations of antisemitism in the country. Teeger has been stood down as skipper at this month’s Under-19 World Cup in South Africa over fears he will be targeted by protests related to the war in Gaza. His position…
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Tenorio’s return sparks Gin Kings’ latest victory
LA Tenorio is “grateful for another chance to play.” —PBA IMAGES Once again, Barangay Ginebra’s new guys came through down the stretch on Sunday night. But there was also no denying the immense impact by LA Tenorio, the reigning PBA Commissioner’s Cup champion’s captain, who played his first game back after conquering cancer. “We came…
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UAAP Finals: CJ Austria sparks La Salle blowout win in Game 2
CJ Austria blows a kiss toward the La Salle crowd during Game 2 of the UAAP Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—CJ Austria made sure to show his love to the La Salle crowd in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball Finals on Sunday. Austria blew kisses to the Green Archers’ supporters every time…
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