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Sotto, Edu doubtful for Gilas in FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

Gilas Pilipinas may be without two key big men for the November window of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers.




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Bahay stars as Blue Eagles nip Red Warriors

Jared Bahay hit timely shots down the stretch to help the Ateneo Blue Eagles deal the free-falling University of the East Red Warriors their fourth straight loss in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament, 71-67, Wednesday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila.




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Florida high school footballer dies after collapsing during game

Chance Gainer's death marks the 12th football player to have died this year




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UFC Vegas 97: Brady defeats Burns by unanimous decision

Natalia Silva, Steve Garcia, Cody Durden, and Yanal Ashmouz also secure victories at the MMA event




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Record-breaking Iranian javelin thrower stripped of Paralympic gold over display of 'religious' flag

The turn of events altered the medal standings, upgrading the silver medal of India’s Navdeep Singh to gold.




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Affan wins World Youth Scrabble

He triumphs at the Championship with a record of 20–4 and a spread of +1793




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Pakistan's Affan Salman wins World Youth Scrabble Championship

Salman triumphed at the World Youth Scrabble Championship with a record of 20–4 and a spread of +1793




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Chinese teenager takes 7th gold of Paris Paralympics

Jiang Yuyan breaks the Paralympic world record in the women's 100m backstroke




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Khabib hails Usman Nurmagomedov as one of the 'best in the world' after Bellator win

"I was [one of the best lightweights in the world] before, now it’s our brother Islam, and Usman is next."




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Pakistan set to compete in World Chess Olympiad in Budapest

A 10-member team will compete in the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, from September 10 to 23.




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Paralympics wrap up with vibrant celebration in Paris, marking a 'historic summer'

More than 4,400 athletes from 168 Paralympic delegations partied despite persistent rain




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Zimbabwe Cricket contacts PCB for player NOCs

Zim Afro T10 will kick off on 21 September at 1pm local time




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Sabalenka downs Pegula to win US Open

She becomes the first woman since Kerber to capture both hardcourt majors in the same season




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Sinner tames Fritz to clinch US Open title

This was the second Grand Slam triumph for the world number one player




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Germany, Canada win Davis Cup openers

Champions Italy open their title defence in Bologna against Brazil




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Djokovic shut out in new Grand Slam era

He has failed to win a single Grand Slam title this year




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Australian hockey player Craig suspended for one year over Paris Olympics drug bust

The suspension, announced by Hockey Australia, mandates Craig serve at least half of the ban




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Pakistan edge past Japan in Asian hockey event

The Green Shirts meet arch-rivals India on Saturday




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Argentina, Brazil stunned in WC qualifiers

Colombia's James Rodriguez scores the winner against the defending champions




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Pochettino appointed as new USA coach

He has been unemployed since his abrupt departure in May from Chelsea




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Korea star denies match-fixing charges

Son had served a 10-month detention last year




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Kane celebrates 100th cap with brace

He helps England sink Finland in World Cup qualifier




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AFG VS NZ: Test match cancelled for fourth day due to rain and poor outfield

Wet outfield and poor arrangements force another day of cancellation in Afghanistan vs New Zealand test match.




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National cricketers uncertain about fees for Champions One-Day Cup

With mentors securing higher salaries, national cricketers unclear about their match fees for Champions One-Day Cup.




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PCB announces Rs 30 million prize for Champions One-Day Cup winners

The opening clash between Rizwan’s Markhors and Shadab’s Panthers adds anticipation to the tournament’s start.




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Aima Baig to perform at Champions One-Day Cup opening ceremony

Aima Baig’s performance will add glamour to the Champions One-Day Cup, which starts today at Iqbal Stadium.




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Pakistan dominates China 5-1 to reach Asian Hockey Champions Trophy semi-final

Green Shirts set to face traditional rivals, India, in final pool match on Saturday




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Champions Trophy won't be relocated: ICC

The 50-over tournament is scheduled to be played in Pakistan




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Pakistan hammer China to secure semifinal spot

The Green Shirts handed 5-1 defeat in the Asian Champions Trophy




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Departure of Clark, Reese opens door for new crop of talented women's players

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese helped bring women's basketball to new heights over the past two years. While there may be a ratings dip from last season's record high, there are plenty of talented players like Paige Bueckers, JuJu Watkins, Deja Kelly and Hannah Hidalgo ready to continue the rise.




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Youth sports study finds fewer boys playing while participation among girls has increased

Children and teenagers playing sports overall has increased even as participation among boys has dropped off, according to an annual study released Wednesday.




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Unbeaten Miami sees benefits of alumni flooding sidelines

The Miami sideline was loaded with talent this past weekend. Michael Irvin was there, just like he's been all season no matter where the game is. Ray Lewis did his trademark dance. Edgerrin James, Jessie Armstead, Bryant McKinnie, Rohan Marley,Bernie Kosar and Clinton Portis all showed up as well.




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From Strong to Justice, meet some of the top freshmen in women's basketball

UConn's Sarah Strong doesn't need to look far to find inspiration as she gets ready to begin her college career.




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Virginia Tech QB Kyron Drones ruled out of game against Syracuse with back injury

Virginia Tech starting quarterback Kyron Drones has been ruled out of Saturday's game against Syracuse with a lower-body injury.




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San Jose State volleyball assistant coach exits after reportedly filing transgender complaint

A San Jose State University women's volleyball assistant coach has left the team after reportedly filing a Title IX complaint about the squad's male-to-female transgender player.




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Oregon a unanimous No. 1 ahead of first playoff rankings, followed by Georgia, Ohio State

Oregon was the unanimous choice for No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday, strengthening its bid for the top spot in the College Football Playoff selection committee's first rankings of the season.




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Oregon gets top billing in College Football Playoff's opening rankings

A season full of surprises didn't produce many when the first set of rankings on the road to college football's new 12-team playoff came out Tuesday.




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NCAA lifts eligibility ban in allowing Canadian Hockey League players to compete at U.S. colleges

The NCAA Division I Council on Thursday approved a rule allowing players with Canadian Hockey League experience to compete at U.S. colleges starting next season, a landmark decision that has the potential of shaking up the NHL's two largest sources of developmental talent.




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Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signs

Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.




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Georgetown falls in Cooley's return to Providence as Hoyas coach

Devin Carter scored 11 of his 29 points in the last two minutes, including seven in a row as Providence came from behind to give former coach Ed Cooley a hostile welcome back and beat Georgetown 84-76 on Saturday.




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Jones, Kolek lead No. 9 Marquette over Georgetown for sixth straight win

Kam Jones scored a career-high 31 points, Tyler Kolek had 17 points and eight assists and No. 9 Marquette won its sixth straight game, 91-57 over Georgetown on Saturday.




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Davis puts up 25 points as Seton Hall beats Georgetown

Dre Davis had 25 points and 10 rebounds in Seton Hall's 76-70 victory over Georgetown on Wednesday night.




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No. 1 UConn overwhelms Georgetown to extend winning streak to 12 games

Alex Karaban scored 25 points, Stephon Castle added 17 and the Huskies never were challenged on the way to leading the Hoyas by as many as 26 in the first half while stretching their winning streak to 12 games with the 89-64 victory. It was UConn's largest win against Georgetown in the schools' 74 meetings.




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Scheierman records No. 17 Creighton's first triple-double since 1985 in 94-72 win over Georgetown

Baylor Scheierman recorded Creighton's first triple-double since 1985, Trey Alexander made his first five 3-pointers and finished with 26 points, and the 17th-ranked Bluejays rolled past Georgetown 94-72 Tuesday night.




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Villanova hands Georgetown 12th straight defeat

TJ Bamba scored 14 points and Villanova beat Georgetown 70-54 on Friday night, handing the Hoyas their 12th straight loss.




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G League's McClung repeats as NBA Slam Dunk champion with slam over O'Neal

Mac McClung sealed back-to-back NBA Slam Dunk contest titles on Saturday night. His final dunk, a reverse slam over 7-foot-1-inch Shaquille O'Neal, earned a perfect score from the judges.




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Epps, Georgetown take down DePaul

Jayden Epps scored 33 points to lead Georgetown and made two free throws with eight seconds remaining for the go-ahead points as the Hoyas took down DePaul 77-76 on Saturday night.




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Dixon scores 22 points in Villanova's win over Georgetown

Eric Dixon's 22 points helped Villanova defeat Georgetown 75-47 on Tuesday night.




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Georgetown upsets No. 21 Creighton, faces No. 9 UConn for Big East women's title

Kelsey Ransom scored 14 points to lead sixth-seeded Georgetown to a 55-46 upset of No. 21 Creighton in the Big East Tournament semifinals.




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Wahab notches double-double against former team to help Penn State beat Maryland

Qudus Wahab scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds against his former team, Ace Baldwin Jr. had 17 points and 11 assists to help Penn State beat Maryland 85-69 Sunday night in the regular season finale for both teams.