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Harriet Dart beaten by Karolina Pliskova in straight sets in Transylvania Open semi-finals | Tennis News
Harriet Dart’s hopes of following up her first WTA Tour semi-final appearance with a maiden final were dashed by Karolina Pliskova at the Transylvania Open. Dart, the British No 3, had enjoyed a career-best week in the Romanian city of Cluj, winning two qualifiers to progress to the main draw and then three more matches…
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Clippers win 4th straight behind Harden’s 75th triple-double
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, right, celebrates after a basket while Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick, left, looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP) TORONTO — James Harden had 22 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds for his…
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Grizzlies hand Heat 4th straight loss
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) and guard Vince Williams Jr. (5) celebrate during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Miami. The Grizzlies defeated the Heat 105- 96.(AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) MIAMI — The Memphis Grizzlies were wildly short-handed. And the Miami Heat still…
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Hawks top Heat, Dejounte Murray hits second straight winner
Atlanta Hawks players congratulate guard Dejounte Murray, left, after he scored the game winning basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, in Miami. The Hawks defeated the Heat 109-108. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) MIAMI — Dejounte Murray has tons of respect for Udonis Haslem. That…
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Thirdy Ravena’s big dunk highlights San-en’s 5th straight win
San-En NeoPhoenix Filipino import Thirdy Ravena. –B.LEAGUE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Thirdy Ravena’s ferocious slam dunk highlighted his 25-point explosion as the surging San-en Neophoenix dominated Ray Parks Jr. and the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins, 92-79, in the 2023-24 Japan B.League season on Saturday. Ravena dropped 25 points on 11-of-14 shooting to go with four assists,…
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NBA: Suns hand Hornets 10th straight loss
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots over Charlotte Hornets guard Bryce McGowens (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 29 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 35 points and the Phoenix Suns, with Bradley Beal back on the court, beat Charlotte 133-119 on Friday…
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Pistons lose NBA record 27 straight games, falling to Nets
Detroit Pistons forward Kevin Knox II, from left, guard Marcus Sasser, forward Ausar Thompson and forward Bojan Bogdanovic sit on the bench during the fourth quarter of a 118-112 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, an NBA record 27th straight loss, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons have…
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Pistons match NBA record with 26th straight loss, fall Nets
Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) reacts after being charged with a foul against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) NEW YORK — Pistons players sat in stunned silence in one corner of the locker room, stared blankly…
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Elastopainters notch fourth straight win, with a fourth standout leading the way
Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao and Jhonard Clarito.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net In case no one was counting, coach Yeng Guiao pointed out the significance of Jhonard Clarito joining him for the postgame press conference on Saturday. Traditionally, the winning coach and the player of the game are made available to the media after matches. “Having [a]…
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NBA: Luka Doncic scores 35 points, Mavericks notch 3rd straight win
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic drives ahead of Memphis Grizzlies forward David Roddy in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Luka Doncic scored 35 points, Dereck Lively II added 16 points and 16 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the…
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