DENVER: Whether it was toughness through adversity or bonding with teammates, the Miami Heat took some life lessons from their unexpected run to the NBA Finals. The Heat, only the second eighth seed in NBA history to reach the best-of-seven series, lost 94-89 at Denver on Monday to fall 4-1 …
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Nuggets win first NBA championship
Denver: The Denver Nuggets captured their first title in 47 NBA seasons on Monday (Tuesday in Manila), defeating the Miami Heat 94-89 behind 28 points and 16 rebounds from Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets won the best-of-seven NBA Finals 4-1 to bring the Mile High City an NBA crown as a …
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The Denver Nuggets win Game Five of their best-of-seven finals against the Miami Heat on Monday, June 12, 2023 (Tuesday in Manila) to claim their first NBA championship Nikola Jokic scored 28 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead the Nuggets. Michael Porter Jr. added 16 points and 13 rebounds …
Read More »‘Incredible’ as history-making Djokovic wins record 23rd Grand Slam title
At a Glance The 36-year-old Serb brushed off an early wobble to defeat Casper Ruud of Norway 7-6 (7/1), 6-3, 7-5 to win a third French Open title and snap the tie of 22 Slams he shared with career-long rival Rafael Nadal. PARIS (AFP) — Novak Djokovic created “incredible” history …
Read More »Obiena joins elite 6-meter vaulting club
EJ Obiena For many years, clearing the six-meter mark in pole vault has been the exclusive domain of 23 athletes in Europe, the United States, and Australia. On Saturday in Norway (Sunday in Manila), a Filipino joined that elite group. Ernest John “EJ” Obiena’s seven-year quest finally bore fruit as …
Read More »We’re ready to win a championship — Murray
MIAMI: The Denver Nuggets act like they’ve been here before. There is an unmistakable poise to the Nuggets, who are only one win away from their first NBA championship and could hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy as early as Monday (Tuesday in Manila) when the finals return to Denver for Game …
Read More »Djokovic: Disrespectful to say I’m greatest
PARIS: Novak Djokovic insists it is “disrespectful” to hail him as the greatest player of all time after clinching a record-breaking 23rd men’s Grand Slam title on Sunday. The 36-year-old Djokovic defeated Casper Ruud in straight sets in the French Open final, breaking the tie of 22 majors he shared …
Read More »Tennis legend Evert: Swiatek can go for ‘10 French Opens’
PARIS—Iga Swiatek vowed to keep the lid on her Grand Slam expectations despite tennis legend Chris Evert backing her to go on and win “at least 10 French Opens”. World number one Swiatek claimed her third Roland Garros title and fourth career major, all in the last three years, with …
Read More »Obiena breaches 6 meters, wins gold in Norway
Ernest John Obiena For many years, clearing the six-meter mark in pole vault has been the exclusive domain of 23 athletes in Europe, the United States and Australia. On Saturday, a Filipino joined that elite group. Ernest John “EJ” Obiena’s seven-year quest finally bore fruit as he jumped 6.0 meters to …
Read More »Miami Heat mascot hurt after McGregor promo skit
MIAMI: The Miami Heat’s team mascot needed medical treatment after a staged ‘fight’ with former UFC mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor. The Irishman took to the court with a Heat compere during a timeout during game four of the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets for a pre-planned promotional …
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