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Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points, a resurgent Paul George had 23 points and a Philadelphia 76ers' team that lost by 32 points twice in this first-round playoff series played their most complete game of the season and forced Game 7 with a 106-93 win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.
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The injury-ravaged Minnesota Timberwolves lost two more key players for Game 6 of their first-round NBA playoff series on Friday against the Denver Nuggets, scratching guard Ayo Dosunmu with a sore right calf and forward Kyle Anderson with an illness.
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Keep this up and Crystal Palace's European adventure could end in yet more silverware for Oliver Glasner. Four years ago it was Daichi Kamada who scored the winning goal for Glasner's Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against West Ham on their way to lifting the trophy. The Japan midfielder again provided the...
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There was a sheepish look on Lucas Digne's face and for the referee, João Pinheiro, it was a case of reviewing whether the ball was out of play and not if the Aston Villa defender had handled inside the box. Even Digne wouldn't dispute that bit. Digne naively raised both hands after Omari Hutchinson refused to deem Morgan Gibbs-White's cross a...
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Iran's participation in doubt following US/Israel attacksTeam scheduled to play in Los Angeles and SeattlePotential last-32 match versus USA in DallasFifa's president, Gianni Infantino, has repeated his belief that Iran will take part in the World Cup this summer despite the federation failing to attend congress in Vancouver.A three-man delegation...
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Chinese hotshot electric as he races into 6-2 leadHiggins battles back to 4-4 against MurphyWu Yize took control of the world championship semi-final against Mark Allen as he reeled off the closing four frames to open up a 6-2 lead. After Thursday's evening session had been interrupted by a power outage at the Crucible, the 22-year-old from China...
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Conference League semi-final updates, 8pm BST kick-off Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa – live | Scores | Mail TahaArda Turan's got a beaming smile on his face. Palace kick things off in this European semi-final.The players walk out of the tunnel. Shakhtar's players each wear the Ukrainian flag. Continue reading...
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Europa League semi-final updates, 8pm BST kick-off Shakhtar v Palace – live | Latest scores | Mail DanielVilla, on the other hand, are more likely to build through the middle. They'll condense the play and look for quick interchanges, Ollie Watkins attacking the space in behind – especially in the absence of Murillo – with Emi Buendia in...
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Don Garber claims his account was 'compromised'Whitecaps face a potential relocationMajor League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said his X account was "compromised” on Wednesday evening, a statement offered after a post on his account called British Columbia Premier David Eby a "liar” earlier in the day.MLS has been ensnared in a relocation...
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If you're thinking of handicapping the men's 4x100 metres at World Relays, scheduled for this weekend, don't do it. But if we're looking for big-picture stories about a group of sprinters on the far side of 30 putting up age-defying results, the plot figures to thicken in Gaborone, Botswana.
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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen to discuss Arsenal's 1-1 draw in Madrid and preview the forthcoming Premier League fixturesRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email.On today's podcast: Atléti and Arsenal were never going to deliver the entertainment of PSG vs Bayern, but...
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Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!When Scott Parker led Burnley out of the Championship and into the Premier League last season, he did so with a side showcasing the kind of defensive resilience more readily associated with a medieval fortress, although with more expensive haircuts and less reliance on cauldrons of boiling oil. His...
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American nearly lost leg after crash at Winter Games41-year-old does not rule out return to racingLindsey Vonn says she is still recovering physically and emotionally from her crash at the Winter Olympics and does not know when, or if, she will race again.The 41-year-old has undergone eight surgeries after suffering a complex left leg fracture –...
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Belgian is fourth lowest-ranked player to reach last fourMirra Andreeva sees off late challenge against BaptisteAlexander Blockx's dream run in Spain's capital continues with the Belgian beating the defending champion Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open on Thursday.The 21-year-old had not won an ATP Tour match on clay...
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Players are considering only competing in the 'open' category, which allows people of any sex or gender to playWhen USA Rugby (USAR) updated its eligibility requirements in February to ban trans women from competing, many players and fans were outraged. Within days, 300 people from around the country were on a call to discuss next steps. Dozens of...
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United to prioritise midfield but also looking at left flankMainoo gets deal to 2031 after being restored by CarrickWest Ham's El Hadji Malick Diouf has emerged as a target for Manchester United as they weigh up a summer move for a left-back.United are looking at bringing in competition for Luke Shaw and are one of the clubs monitoring Diouf after...
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Former Lionesses forward will depart this summerEngland, 31, has seven WSL goals this seasonBethany England, the Tottenham captain, is to leave at the end of this season, the striker has confirmed in a tearful video message published by the club.It is understood it was the club's decision not to renew the 31-year-old's contract as they seek to...
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