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Amit wins Las Vegas 8-Ball tournament

FILIPINO cue artist Rubilen Amit bagged the Women’s Challenge of Champions crown after beating Russia’s Kristina Tkach in the finals between two World Pool Association (WPA) champions held in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Amit, the 2024 Women’s World 9-Ball champion, bested the reigning World 10-Ball titlist Tkach in the 8-Ball event …

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Tsitsipas reaches final in Dubai

Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas looks on as he plays against Germany’s Alexander Zverev during their men’s singles quarter final match on Day 5 of the Paris ATP Masters 1000 tennis tournament at the Accor Arena – Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy – in Paris on November 1, 2024. (Julien De Rosa / …

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Russian chess legend Boris Spassky dies at 88

(Tass photo) MOSCOW – Boris Spassky, the 10th World Chess Champion, has died at the age of 88 in Moscow, Russian Chess Federation President Andrey Filatov told TASS. “A great personality has passed away. Generations of chess players have learned and are learning chess from his games and work. It is …

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Curry puts on show, scores 56

Stephen Curry (STAR / File)  MANILA, Philippines — Golden State star Stephen Curry drilled 12 three-pointers in a scintillating 56-point display that carried the Warriors to a 121-115 NBA victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday. Curry’s explosive performance helped the Warriors dig themselves out of a 17-point hole, with …

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Que’s strategic dominance seals ICTSI Pradera Verde crown

Angelo Que hoists the championship trophy following a closing 68 in the ICTSI Pradera Verde Championship on Thursday./Manny Marcelo  LUBAO, Pampanga—Angelo Que asserted his control with a near-flawless display of skill and strategy, crushing the competition at the ICTSI Pradera Verde Championship with a masterful closing 68 at the formidable …

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WNBA’s all-time leading scorer Diana Taurasi retires

Diana Taurasi (Azertac photo) BAKU – Diana Taurasi, the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer and widely regarded as one of the greatest players in basketball history, announced her retirement Tuesday after 20 seasons, ESPN reported. “Mentally and physically, I’m just full. That’s probably the best way I can describe it. I’m full and …

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