Tag: sports news
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Lakers defeat Timberwolves in overtime to secure the 7-seed in the West.
LeBron James scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the depleted Minnesota Timberwolves 108-102 in overtime on Tuesday night to secure the seventh berth in the Western Conference playoffs.For the Lakers, who will play second-seeded Memphis in the first round beginning on Sunday, Dennis Schroder scored 21 points and…
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Wrexham: A last-second penalty stop brings Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney closer to promotion.
The major goal of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s ownership of Welsh soccer team Wrexham A.F.C. was to advance the team to the greatest levels possible. Actually, the primary motivation was to create a TV program, but the programme would be far more entertaining if they improved their standing in English soccer. They seem to…
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How to watch Manchester City vs. Bayern Munich live stream online, along with the TV station and odds
On Tuesday, Manchester City will host Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal, with Thomas Tuchel now coaching the German giants. Julian Nagelsmann was still in command when the draw for the final eight was made, and the Bundesliga champions only made the switch during the recent international break. Bayern…
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In the 2023 WNBA draft, Indiana Fever choose Aliyah Boston first overall.
The Indiana Fever picked former South Carolina standout and 2022 Naismith Player of the Year Aliyah Boston with the first overall choice in the 2023 WNBA draught on Monday night at New York City’s Spring Studios.Boston, a 6-foot-5 forward from St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands who moved to Massachusetts as a teenager…
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Final Leaderboard, Total Purse, and Payouts for the 2023 Masters
When the Masters’ entire prize money is given out on the Sunday after the competition in 2023, records will be broken again again. The overall prize for this year is $18 million, an increase of $3 million from the total purse in 2022, and winner Jon Rahm will earn $3.24 million this year compared to…
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Liverpool stage a spectacular comeback tie to end Arsenal’s championship challenge.
Liverpool came from two goals behind to tie 2-2 with Premier League leaders Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday thanks in large part to a late Roberto Firmino header.After goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus in the first half were cancelled out by goals from Mohamed Salah and Firmino, Arsenal moved six points ahead of…
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Jon Rahm wins the 2023 Masters with ease, giving the Spaniard his second major triumph.
On Sunday, Jon Rahm won the 2023 Masters, his first green jacket and second career major.The Spaniard put on a consistency masterclass, winning by four shots against LIV Golf Series combo Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson. After two days of inclement weather forced repeated suspensions of play at the 87th edition of the historic major,…
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Braves outfielder Michael Harris II gets placed on the disabled list with a strained back.
Less than a day after leaving a game against the San Diego Padres due to back discomfort, the Atlanta Braves put centre fielder Michael Harris II on the disabled list. The Braves responded by promoting seasoned utility man Eli White from Triple-A Gwinnett.Harris, 22, had a sluggish start to this season. He has played seven…
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‘Taking a step back’? The Mavericks will miss the playoffs if they bench Kyrie Irving and four other players.
All-Star guard Kyrie Irving and four important Dallas Mavericks role players sat out Friday night’s 115-112 home loss to the Chicago Bulls, which knocked the Mavericks out of the playoff picture. The Mavericks announced late Friday morning that Irving (right foot injury recovery), shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (left ankle soreness), small forward Josh Green…
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Darick Hall of the Phillies will need surgery for a baserunning injury.
First baseman Darick Hall of the Philadelphia Phillies will have surgery to repair a ruptured ligament in his right thumb, he informed reporters on Friday. Hall was attempting to extend a single in the fourth inning of Wednesday’s defeat to the New York Yankees when his hand landed on second base. Hall departed the game…
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Suns starters ought to be rested after securing a playoff spot.
The Phoenix Suns are prepared for the playoffs.The squad accomplished a number of accomplishments in their victory over the San Antonio Spurs, including: Their sixth straight win gave them a record for the greatest winning run of the regular season and made them the NBA’s top team at the moment. The Suns also secured a…
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The close victory by Man United over Brentford shows how difficult it will be for the Red Devils to place in the top four.
A razor-thin 1-0 victory over Brentford was secured by Marcus Rashford’s 28th goal of the year, moving Manchester United back into the top four in the battle for Champions League qualification. The triumph was United’s first in the Premier League since a 3-1 victory over Leicester City at Old Trafford in February. It also served…
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Suns defeat the injured-riddled Spurs 115-94 to secure a postseason berth.
The Phoenix Suns defeated the weakened San Antonio Spurs 115-94 on Tuesday night to secure a postseason berth behind 27 points from Devin Booker. The Suns (44-35) have now won six straight games, which is the NBA’s best active winning run. Phoenix would guarantee itself the No. 4 spot in the Western Conference and home-court…
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Win over the Padres in a wild rally is spurred by the D-backs’ bottom of the order.
Tuesday’s game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Diego Padres ended in an 8-6 victory for the Diamondbacks thanks to a run that was bunted in, a steal of home, and contributions from the bottom of the order. D-backs infielder (3-3) With a man on third and one out in the top of the…
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Wasteful Liverpool kept Chelsea to a scoreless stalemate in the first encounter following Potter’s departure.
Chelsea and Liverpool were both left disappointed after a goalless stalemate at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, the host side’s first encounter since Graham Potter was fired as manager.Chelsea were the superior, more threatening side under temporary manager Bruno Saltor, but they failed to convert on several obvious chances to score, as they had so many…
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Lakers matchup will be the Clippers’ “most important game ever.”
The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers have met under the bright lights of Christmas Day and Opening Night, but Wednesday’s matchup between the two corridor foes will have postseason implications.The Clippers and Lakers will meet in what will be the largest game of the season and probably the most “meaningful” game for them…
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MLB lowered Anthony Rendon’s ban to 4 games, and the petition was dismissed.
Anthony Rendon of the Los Angeles Angels has decided to withdraw his appeal after Major League Baseball cut his ban to four games for a fight with a spectator last week.Rendon stated before the Angels began their series in Seattle on Monday night that the league had decided to lower his ban from five to…
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After a player refers to the offer as “A JOKE,” Biden’s press assistant explains that it is only for LSU.
After Tigers standout Angel Reese referred to the possibility of the White House inviting both the LSU and Iowa women’s basketball teams as “A JOKE” on Monday, first lady Jill Biden appeared to take back the proposal.In his remarks on Monday, Biden praised both teams for their efforts in Sunday’s national title game and singled…
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LSU defeats Iowa to capture the NCAA women’s basketball title for the first time.
In Dallas, Texas, the LSU Tigers beat the Iowa Hawkeyes 102-85 to claim the programme’s first NCAA women’s basketball national title. In the first half, LSU made a scorching 58% of its field goals, including 75% from three-point range. LSU led by 17 points at the break thanks to the Tigers’ 59 first-half points, which…
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With a strong second half, Anthony Davis and the Lakers pass the Timberwolves in the rankings.
In an effort to elevate their postseason position and establish themselves as a serious competitor, the Lakers are pleased to stand on the wide shoulders of Anthony Davis, who is currently playing like a man on a mission.On Friday night, Davis led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 123-111 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring…
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Shohei Ohtani starts with PitchCom and records 10 Ks against the Angels.
Shohei Ohtani made a unique start to the 2023 season by using a PitchCom gadget tucked beneath his uniform, close to his left shoulder, to place his own throws. The only change from his typical supremacy was Ohtani’s new appearance, in which he appeared to prod at his underarm prior to each throw. On Thursday…
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Iowa upsets South Carolina in women’s basketball, moves on to the championship game against LSU
With 41 points, Caitlin Clark had another outstanding performance to help Iowa defeat South Carolina 77-73 on Friday night in the Final Four and end their undefeated season. The outstanding junior guard, who has two games with 40 or more points, has put the Hawkeyes in a position they’ve never been in before: just one…
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One victory away from a national championship, Iowa women’s basketball shocks South Carolina.
Lisa Bluder locked eyes with her starting five, who have reinvented senior moxie, and delivered a brief but potent statement before they entered the Final Four court.“You’re capable of doing this,” Bluder said. And she got it right.Iowa’s effort was flawless, and its game plan was spot-on in order to defeat the basketball behemoth that…