EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Cassius Winston breezed smoothly toward the basket for a layup. Then he checked out of the game moments later, stopping for a hug with coach Tom Izzo on the way back to join his teammates on the sideline. This was a weekend when basketball was put in perspective — but […]
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IOC wants International Federations and NADOs to store drugs samples for 10 years
KATOWICE, 06 NOVEMBER 2019 (INSIDE THE GAMES)—Funding worth up to US$5 million (£4 million/€4.5 million) is to be provided by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to International Federations and National Anti-Doping Organisations (NADOs) to encourage them to store drug samples for up to 10 years. IOC President Thomas Bach made the offer as part of […]
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LeBron 3rd straight triple-double, Lakers rally past Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) — LeBron James and Anthony Davis watched and cheered as Kyle Kuzma powered a big fourth-quarter run for Los Angeles. Sure, James was his usual brilliant self. But Kuzma’s performance was a big deal for the rolling Lakers. James had 30 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his third consecutive triple-double, and […]
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Rugby league’s Pacific revolution goes global after Tongan triumph
SYDNEY, 06 NOVEMBER 2019 (THE GUARDIAN/PACNEWS)–As Australia worked through the seven stages of grief (with heavy doses of anger and denial) following Saturday’s defeat at Eden Park, Tonga experienced rugby league deliverance – a seminal, life-changing moment of shared hope in which the giant killing team had for the first time defeated Tier 1 heavyweights […]
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Twelfth annual Palau triathlon slated November 9
Condition your mind, discipline your body, and prepare your gears as the 12th annual Palau Triathlon will gather again this year different triathletes from Japan and Palau at the KB Bridge on November 9. Belau Triathlon Federation (BTF) President Pascuana Flowers, in an interview, said that 11 Japanese athletes had so far confirmed their attendance […]
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead Lakers past Spurs
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — For a player who wasn’t even part of the Los Angeles Lakers’ plans this off season, Dwight Howard is providing a powerful impact alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Davis had 25 points and 11 rebounds, ames added 21 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds and Los Angeles held off the […]