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NBA considering going to a tournament format for the All-Star Game, AP sources say
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA considering going to a tournament format for the All-Star Game, AP sources say

Associated Press  

The NBA is considering going to a tournament-style event for the All-Star Game, similar to what has been used in the Rising Stars competition in recent years, two people with knowledge of the plan said Friday. Typically, the coaching staffs from the teams leading the Eastern and Western Conferences are invited to coach the All-Star Game — but now, with …

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Copa America 2024: Argentina seek 'triple crown' as Colombia aim for upset in final
5 months, 1 week ago

Copa America 2024: Argentina seek 'triple crown' as Colombia aim for upset in final

Firstpost  

Argentina are looking to emulate Spain who are the only other team in international football to have won a World Cup in between two straight continental titles Colombia will take on Argentina in the Copa America final. AP Argentina can become the first South American team to win the ’triple crown’ of three straight major tournament titles if they can …

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Harry Kane insists he will be at ‘peak sharpness’ for England against Slovakia
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Harry Kane insists he will be at ‘peak sharpness’ for England against Slovakia

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Captain Kane may be England’s all-time leading goalscorer but his strike in …

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Gareth Southgate laments England’s lack of character during Iceland defeat
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Gareth Southgate laments England’s lack of character during Iceland defeat

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The home side’s last match before Euro 2024 ended in boos at …

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Pragananadhaa stuns world number two, achieves unique feat in classical chess
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pragananadhaa stuns world number two, achieves unique feat in classical chess

Deccan Chronicle  

Stavanger : Indian teenage chess sensation R Pragananadhaa continued with his dominating ways in the ongoing Norway Chess competition as he defeated the world number two player Fabiano Caruana in round five in a classical chess game on Saturday night. Using white pieces, the runners-up from last year's FIDE Chess World Cup battled it out with some intelligent moves against …

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Praggnanandhaa claims maiden classical chess win over World No. 1 Carlsen in Norway Chess Tournament
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Praggnanandhaa claims maiden classical chess win over World No. 1 Carlsen in Norway Chess Tournament

Hindustan Times  

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa claimed his maiden classical game victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen to take the sole lead in the Norway Chess tournament. The 18-year-old Indian, who has beaten Carlsen in the rapid/exhibition games quite a few times, took the leader's position with 5.5 points after three rounds. Praggnanandhaa was playing with white pieces and his victory …

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USA looking for wins in T20 World Cup debut
6 months, 3 weeks ago

USA looking for wins in T20 World Cup debut

Hindustan Times  

The USA will make their debut in the T20 World Cup and while they earned the spot as a result of co-hosting the tournament with the West Indies, they are determined to show they can make an impact among the big boys. USA looking for wins in T20 World Cup debut Cricket has a curious history in North America the …

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South Carolina vs. NC State expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for NCAA Tournament Final Four game
8 months, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina vs. NC State expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for NCAA Tournament Final Four game

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Iowa vs. South Carolina in the women’s national championship game. On Friday, the opening women’s Final Four game will pit the underdog Wolfpack against the nation’s only undefeated team, Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks. Pick: NC State 73, South Carolina 71 —Sabreena Merchant How to watch South Carolina vs. NC State What: Final Four …

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NCAA removes game official at halftime because of background conflict
9 months ago

NCAA removes game official at halftime because of background conflict

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The NCAA changed one of the officials at the half of the Chattanooga-N.C. State game Saturday because of a background conflict. “There was a switch of game officials at halftime of the Chattanooga-N.C. State first-round game because it was learned after the game had started that Umpire 2 Tommi Paris had a background conflict that, if known, …

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After a somewhat surprising run, the Oregon State women open March Madness with Eastern Washington
9 months ago

After a somewhat surprising run, the Oregon State women open March Madness with Eastern Washington

Associated Press  

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State went from being picked to finish 10th in the Pac-12 to a third seed and host in the NCAA Tournament. Last season, Oregon State finished 11th among the league’s 12 teams. “I think it was really coming off that weekend where we kind of looked around at each other like, ‘We’re like that when we …

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Newton leads No. 2 UConn past St. John’s 95-90 and into first Big East title game since 2011
9 months, 1 week ago

Newton leads No. 2 UConn past St. John’s 95-90 and into first Big East title game since 2011

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — For the first time since Kemba Walker took UConn on that “Kardiac” ride, the Huskies are back in the Big East championship game. It’s the 11th appearance in the Big East Tournament final for the Huskies and first since Walker carried them to their thrilling 2011 title with five wins in five days. Playing in the Big …

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Michigan State Spartans and Minnesota Golden Gophers square off in Big Ten Tournament
9 months, 1 week ago

Michigan State Spartans and Minnesota Golden Gophers square off in Big Ten Tournament

Associated Press  

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Michigan State Spartans Minneapolis; Thursday, 12 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -6.5; over/under is 135 BOTTOM LINE: Michigan State faces Minnesota in the Big Ten Tournament. Michigan State ranks sixth in the Big Ten with 33.2 points per game in the paint led by Tyson Walker averaging 7.0. Mike Mitchell Jr. is shooting 39.2% from …

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Super Eagles out to stop Elephants’ charge as Nigeria meets Ivory Coast in Africa Cup final
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Super Eagles out to stop Elephants’ charge as Nigeria meets Ivory Coast in Africa Cup final

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — A host nation holds its breath. Ivory Coast is on the verge of a scarcely believable third Africa Cup of Nations title, but the Elephants must first continue their remarkable run by beating old rival Nigeria in Sunday’s final. Many believe God is behind the team after Ivory Coast’s unlikely route to the final. Ivory Coast’s …

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U-19 Cricket World Cup: Where are India's 2022 tournament winners now?
11 months ago

U-19 Cricket World Cup: Where are India's 2022 tournament winners now?

Firstpost  

Another edition of the ICC U19 World Cup is set to get underway in South Africa on Friday. He would go onto make his List A debut for Haryana in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Kerala in November 2022, but hasn’t played competitive cricket since turning up against Chhattisgarh the same month. Garv Sangwan: Garv Sangwan played just the …

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Bucks, Lakers advance to In-Season Tournament semifinals
1 year ago

Bucks, Lakers advance to In-Season Tournament semifinals

New York Times  

By Eric Nehm, Fred Katz, Jovan Buha and Doug Haller Tuesday’s NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals were a study in contrasts, the first an offense-heavy blowout and the second more of a classic barn burner. pic.twitter.com/ruEBpCExSU — Milwaukee Bucks December 6, 2023 Informed that each Bucks player is now guaranteed at least $100,000 in prize money, Antetokounmpo quipped after the game: …

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Warriors vs. Kings In-Season Tournament tilt is what NBA’s dreams are made of
1 year ago

Warriors vs. Kings In-Season Tournament tilt is what NBA’s dreams are made of

New York Times  

Santa Claus comes early for the NBA tonight. Aaron Gordon on the #NBACup intensity in Denver 🗣️ 🏆 NBA In-Season Tournament 🏀 West Group B action on TNT pic.twitter.com/It5W9R8cgI — NBA November 15, 2023 Green, as it turned out, had dragged Gobert across the Chase Center floor during Golden State’s In-Season Tournament game against Minnesota mere minutes after Gordon shared …

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Google Doodle celebrates World Cup 2023 final game between India-Australia
1 year, 1 month ago

Google Doodle celebrates World Cup 2023 final game between India-Australia

India TV News  

World Cup 2023 Ind vs Aus final: Google Doodle commemorates the pinnacle of cricketing excellence as the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup reaches its highly anticipated conclusion today. The spotlight falls on the intense battle between cricket powerhouses India and Australia, as they vie for the coveted championship in a match that promises to be a spectacle for fans …

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Thailand wins Asian Games’ first esports medal
1 year, 2 months ago

Thailand wins Asian Games’ first esports medal

The Hindu  

Thailand claimed the first esports medal awarded at the Asian Games on Tuesday, winning a bronze in a playoff against Vietnam in a mobile phone game at an event that will be closely watched by Olympic officials. Esports was a demonstration tournament at the Jakarta Asian Games five years ago but is a medal event in Hangzhou for the first …

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Serbia runs past Canada 95-86 and reaches the gold medal game at the Basketball World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Serbia runs past Canada 95-86 and reaches the gold medal game at the Basketball World Cup

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — No Nikola Jokic, no problem. It’s in our blood.” Serbia is in the World Cup final for the second time in the last three tournaments. We believed and we’re here.” RJ Barrett scored 23 for Canada, which was bidding to make the World Cup final for the first time. “I’m proud of my guys,” Canada coach Jordi …

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FIDE World Cup: Praggnanandhaa R Holds Fabiano Caruana to Another Draw as Fixture Heads to Tie-break, Magnus Carlsen Into Final
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE World Cup: Praggnanandhaa R Holds Fabiano Caruana to Another Draw as Fixture Heads to Tie-break, Magnus Carlsen Into Final

News 18  

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew the second game of the FIDE World Cup semifinal against American GM Fabiano Caruana on Sunday to push the contest into a tie-break. The two players will take part in a tie-break on Monday to decide who advances to the final against world No.1 Magnus Carlsen. Sunday’s match between Praggnanandhaa and world No.3 Caruana …

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Sweden again falls to the third-place game at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden again falls to the third-place game at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Once again, Sweden finds itself in a very familiar spot — playing for third place at the Women’s World Cup. We’re going to do everything we can to win it.” The closest Sweden has come to winning the World Cup was in 2003, when they fell to Germany 2-1 in the final. But tomorrow is a …

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Pressure? No pressure. Australia, France view Women’s World Cup quarterfinal from different angles
1 year, 4 months ago

Pressure? No pressure. Australia, France view Women’s World Cup quarterfinal from different angles

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — The French have tried piling the pressure of home expectations onto Australia, relaying the bitter experience of losing as a host nation in a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal and how tough it is to please the crowd. They know tournament hosts failed to advance past the quarterfinals in six of the previous eight Women’s World Cups, including …

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The Satwik-Chirag interview: 'The big events are the ones people remember'
1 year, 7 months ago

The Satwik-Chirag interview: 'The big events are the ones people remember'

Hindustan Times  

But their ambition is sky high. The world No 5 pair, who have broken several Indian records, want to not just be the best in the country but also dominate world badminton. Yes, we are the first from India but I want to win something like all the top players are doing; be consistent, become world No.1, break some new …

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Pelicans’ Zion Williamson on potential playoff return: ‘If I feel like Zion, I’ll be out there’
1 year, 8 months ago

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson on potential playoff return: ‘If I feel like Zion, I’ll be out there’

New York Times  

Pelicans star Zion Williamson doesn’t want to return to playing until he “feels like Zion,” he said Tuesday on the eve of the team’s Play-In Tournament game against the Thunder. I know the atmosphere I’d be in based on the playoff experience.” The Athletic reported last week that Williamson is unlikely to return to action in this week’s Play-In Tournament …

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