Venus Williams sued by family of man who died after Florida crash

Venus Williams was sued on Friday by the family of a Florida man who died after being involved in a two-vehicle crash that police say was the fault of the world's former top-ranked tennis player.
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Pacquiao, Horn make weight for Brisbane bout

Manny Pacquiao and Jeff Horn both came in under the welterweight limit a day before the 'Battle of Brisbane.'
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Djokovic sails into Eastbourne final

Novak Djokovic sharpened his grasscourt game ahead of next week's Wimbledon by beating Russian Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-4 on Friday to reach the Aegon International final on another rain-disrupted day at Eastbourne.
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PBA: SMB tops TNT in Game Five, moves one win away from title

The San Miguel Beermen erased a 15-point halftime deficit in the third period to outgun the TNT KaTropa, 111-102, and take a 3-2 series lead in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup finals on Friday.
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Pacquiao clarifies: I wasn't texting during Horn presscon

Manny Pacquiao on Friday clarified that he was not texting during the recent press conference for his fight against Australian Jeff Horn in Brisbane.
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'Mas gusto ko mas maraming fans ang kalaban,' says Pacquiao

Some 50,000 Australian fans are expected to be in attendance when Manny Pacquiao takes on Jeff Horn on Sunday in Brisbane.
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Jeff Horn's open training session in Brisbane draws fans

Confident Jeff Horn faced Pinoy and Australian boxing fans at his open training session in Brisbane for the match with eight-division world champ Manny Pacquiao this Sunday.
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'Money' Mayweather on mind as Pacquiao faces former teacher Horn - Roach

Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao faces unheralded Australian challenger Jeff Horn in Sunday's world welterweight title fight in Brisbane in pursuit of a dream rematch with Floyd Mayweather.  
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Horn fight his last? Pacquiao says 'hindi pa tapos'

Eight-division boxing champ and senator Manny Pacquiao believes his coming July 2 fight with Australian Jeff Horn in Brisbane for the WBO welterweight championship won't be the last fight of his career in the ring.
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Police find tennis star Venus Williams at fault in fatal car crash

Venus Williams, the world's former top-ranked tennis player, was the driver at fault in a two-car crash in Florida on June 9 that killed a passenger in the other vehicle, according to the initial police report on the incident released on Thursday.  
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Both Pacquiao and Horn confident of victory in Brisbane bout

The battle for the WBO world welterweight championship between Manny Pacquiao and Jeff Horn remained heated after the final press conference in Brisbane.
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Chris Paul goes from Clippers to Rockets in blockbuster deal

Chris Paul was traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday in the first major NBA talent move of the off-season with free agency looming Saturday.  
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Horn hasn't trained enough for Brisbane bout --Pacquiao team

Australian challenger Jeff Horn has made a massive blunder by not training against superior sparring partners in the United States in preparation for Sunday's title fight, Manny Pacquiao's team says.   
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Jeff Horn's family confident Pacquiao will lose Brisbane fight

Although they look up to boxing icon and eight-division world champ Manny Pacquiao, the relatives of boxer Jeff Horn are confident the Australian will win their fight on July 2.
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TNT evens series vs SMB

The TNT KaTropa avoided a 3-1 hole to even the series against the San Miguel Beermen at two games a piece after winning Game 4 of the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup, 102-97, on Wednesday.
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Roach on Horn fight: If Pacquiao struggles, we might think about retirement

Freddie Roach knows that nothing lasts forever, not even the legendary career of Manny Pacquiao.
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Pacquiao team says Horn fight will be 'short and sweet'

Manny Pacquiao's world title fight with Jeff Horn will be 'short and sweet' with a knockout likely, his trainer predicted Wednesday, even as his Australian challenger said he was 'ready for war.'  
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Durant, Jordan congratulate Westbrook on MVP award

Russell Westbrook received congratulations on his first NBA Most Valuable Player award Tuesday from former Oklahoma City teammate Kevin Durant and Hall of Fame playmaker Michael Jordan.  
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Tennis star Serena Williams says 'heart dropped' at surprise pregnancy

Serena Williams was completely taken aback by her pregnancy, taking six home tests before believing she was expecting her first child, the tennis superstar told Vanity Fair magazine.
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Gilas' list of players for SEA Games 2017 revealed

The son of former PBA player Benjie Paras is included in the list of Gilas team members who will represent the country in the upcoming Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) were revealed on Tuesday evening.
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Pacquiao eyeing Mayweather rematch, says trainer

A rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao could be on the cards if the legendary Filipino boxer wins his bout against Australian challenger Jeff Horn this weekend, his trainer said Tuesday.
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Westbrook wins MVP award after historic season

Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook, who became only the second player in NBA history to average a triple double for an entire season, was named the NBA Most Valuable Player on Monday at the inaugural NBA Awards show.  
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Tiger Woods not attending his Quicken Loans National golf event

Tiger Woods, who has missed numerous tournaments the past few seasons because of ongoing back problems, will not perform his usual duties as tournament host at this week's Quicken Loans National as he addresses his use of prescription drugs to manage his back pain.
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Cavs target George to challenge Warriors dominance

Fresh off their NBA Finals loss to the Golden State Warriors, the Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly trying to bring Paul George over from the Indiana Pacers to add firepower and defense to the Eastern Conference champs.
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Bolt brings sunshine and heat on his last trip to Golden Spike meeting

As Usain Bolt deals with the emotions of closing the curtain on his record-breaking career, one thing that won't trouble him as he prepares for his ninth and final appearance at the Ostrava Golden Spike meeting is the heat, he said on Monday.
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Pacquiao's age is question mark for Horn fight, says Bob Arum

Boxing promoter Bob Arum believes Jeff Horn could provide a tough test for Manny Pacquiao when the two boxers meet in Brisbane on Sunday.
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Pacquiao on Mayweather-McGregor: I can say Floyd will win

Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is predicting that his old foe Floyd Mayweather Jr. will beat Ultimate Fighting Championship star Conor McGregor in the ring in August.
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Pacquiao's popularity at stake in Horn fight -sports analyst

Senator Manny Pacquiao's popularity as an eight-division world boxing champion and as a politician is at stake when he faces Jeff Horn for the WBO welterweight championship in Brisbane, Australia, on July 2, a sports analyst said Monday.
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Pacquiao on upcoming bout vs. Jeff Horn: 'Magandang laban'

Eight-division world champ Manny Pacquiao promises fellow Filipinos that they will enjoy his upcoming fight against Australian Jeff Horn.
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Horn has '10-point plan' to upset Pacquiao

Australian challenger Jeff Horn has a 10-point plan to upset legendary Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao in their World Boxing Organization welterweight title fight, his trainer said Monday.  
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Tickets selling fast in Brisbane for Pacquiao-Horn fight

Fans have been snapping up tickets for the July 2 fight of eight-division world champ Manny Pacquiao and Australian Jeff Horn at an open-air stadium in Brisbane.
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Bolick drains dagger vs DLSU as San Beda reclaims FilOil crown

Robert Bolick drained a pull up triple in the dying seconds of the finals game against his former school to give San Beda a 75-72 victory to claim the 2017 FilOil Flying V Preseason Cup title on Sunday.
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Pacquiao continues to train in Brisbane, gets prayed over

Boxing champ and Senator Manny Pacquiao started training early on Monday for his July 2 fight with Australian Jeff Horn in Brisbane, Australia.
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Ricciardo wins chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Vettel penalized

Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo won a chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday, with Formula One championship leader Sebastian Vettel finishing fourth after being penalized for swerving into rival Lewis Hamilton who came home in fifth.
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Pacquiao vows to leave Australia as world champion

Philippine boxing great Manny Pacquiao arrived in Australia ahead of his title fight with Jeff Horn and declared: 'I will be going home as world champion.'
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Beermen win second straight, seize 2-1 series lead vs TNT

The San Miguel Beermen saw their starters combine for 92 points en route to a 109-97 victory over TNT KaTropa to take a 2-1 series lead in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup.
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Brisbane warmly welcomes Pacquiao

Brisbane, Australia welcomed Manny Pacquiao as one of the 'greatest boxers of all time.'
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World Taekwondo Federation rebrands over acronym

The World Taekwondo Federation has changed its name to World Taekwondo after becoming uncomfortable with the 'negative connotations' of its acronym, WTF.
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Hamilton takes 66th career pole in Azerbaijan

Lewis Hamilton surpassed Ayrton Senna's career haul of 65 pole positions in Formula One as he edged Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas to secure top spot the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday.
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Kvitova into Birmingham semis, Vandeweghe injury scare

Czech Petra Kvitova continued her impressive comeback by moving into the Aegon Classic semi-finals with a 6-4 7-6(5) win over France's Kristina Mladenovic on Friday.
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Federer cruises past defending champ Mayer into Halle semis

Top seed Roger Federer reached the Halle Open semi-finals on Friday, beating defending champion Florian Mayer 6-3 6-4 and edging closer to a ninth title at the Wimbledon tune-up event.
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FilOil: Unlikely hero lifts La Salle past Lyceum

Santi Santillan converted on an and-one with 10 seconds remaining as the De La Salle Green Archers forged a finals duel against the San Beda Red Lions after defeating the Lyceum Pirates, 100-99, on Wednesday in the 2017 FilOil Flying V Preseason Cup.
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FilOil: San Beda beats JRU to earn finals berth

The San Beda Red Lions shook off a bad start to defeat the Jose Rizal University, 80-64, and enter the finals of the 2017 FilOil Flying V Preseason Cup.
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San Miguel dominates TNT to even series

The San Miguel Beermen buckled down to business midway through the game, avoiding a 2-0 hole with a 102-88 victory over the TNT KaTropa on Friday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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Butler to join Thibodeau with Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves swung a deal with the Chicago Bulls for Jimmy Butler on Thursday, reuniting the former first round NBA draft pick with his former coach Tom Thibodeau.
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Lakers great Magic Johnson picks successor in Lonzo Ball

NEW YORK - Magic Johnson revolutionized the point guard position during his career with the Los Angeles Lakers and on Thursday, in his new role of running the team, picked a player in his own image to lead them back to contention.
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Sixers take guard Fultz with top pick of NBA Draft

NEW YORK - The Philadelphia 76ers selected University of Washington guard Markelle Fultz with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday, bolstering the team's young core by adding the 19-year-old playmaker.  
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Andre Paras grabs 22 rebounds in second straight D-League game

For the second time in as many games, Andre Paras grabbed 22 rebounds for AMA Online Education in the PBA D-League Foundation Cup.
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Clutch Smith lifts TNT past SMB in finals opener

Import Joshua Smith improvised for a basket with 1.6 seconds left to lift TNT KaTropa to a 104-102 victory over the San Miguel Beermen in Game One of the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup finals.
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US football Hall of Famers meet Pope Francis, give him number 1 jersey

Pope Francis clearly had a good catch on Wednesday when he received a helmet and jersey from members of the American Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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FilOil: DLSU downs FEU to enter semis

The De La Salle Green Archers surprised top-seeded FEU on Wednesday with a 78-53 victory to book the final semifinals berth in the 2017 FilOil Flying V Preseason Cup.
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Sixers like Fultz first; Lakers eye Ball as draft looms

Markelle Fultz is expected to become the number one pick in Thursday's NBA Draft after the Philadelphia 76ers swung a deal for the top choice after watching his private workout.
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PHL's loses to Slovenia, but beats El Salvador at FIBA 3x3 World Cup

The Philippines played two matches at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Nantes, France on June 20, losing the first match against Slovenia, but making up for in the second game by besting El Salvador.
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New opponent for Murray as Bedene withdraws

Top seed and world number one Andy Murray will have a new opponent for the opening match of his title defense at the Aegon Championships on Tuesday after fellow Briton Aljaz Bedene withdrew from the Queen's Club event with a wrist injury.
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Golovkin dismisses Mayweather-McGregor fight as 'circus show'

Undefeated middleweight world champion Gennady Golovkin has dismissed the high-profile crossover bout between American boxer Floyd Mayweather and Irish mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor as a 'circus show.'  
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Manny Pacquiao intensifies last week preparations for Horn bout

Pacquiao says he's 95 percent ready
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Tiger Woods receiving 'professional help' to manage pain meds

Tiger Woods said on Monday he is receiving 'professional help' to manage his use of the medications he takes to relieve back pain and insomnia following his arrest for driving while intoxicated last month.
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Durant to stay with Warriors but West joins Clippers

Kevin Durant is set to make a new contract deal and stay with the Golden State Warriors, but the new NBA champions did lose a legendary player on Monday.
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Cavaliers part ways with GM Griffin as deal time hits

Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert announced Monday that general manager David Griffin is out as general manager of the NBA club when his contract expires at the end of June.
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Jackie Chan goes 2-3 at Le Mans after DQ

Hong Kong actor and stuntman Jackie Chan saw his second car upgraded to third place in the Le Mans 24-hour race after a disqualification on Monday.
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France returns in 2018 as part of F1 triple-header

The French Grand Prix will return to the Formula One calendar next year, for the first time since 2008, as part of an unprecedented triple-header with Austria and Britain.
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UP volleybelle is first College of Human Kinetics summa cum laude

UP Fighting Maroon volleybelle is the first Summa Cum Laude graduate from the College of Human Kinetics.
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Major change as Koepka wins US Open

The winds of change were blowing at the US Open on Sunday as Brooks Koepka sailed to a four-stroke victory at Erin Hills, making it the seventh consecutive major that has crowned a first-time winner.
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Kobe Paras is Player of the Day at FIBA 3x3 World Cup

Team Philippines made its debut in the 2017 FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Nantes, France on Sunday (early Monday PHL time).
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Andre Paras grabs 22 rebounds in D-League team's loss

Andre Paras continued his solid showing in his return to basketball, but his monster rebounding game was for naught as his team AMA Online Education suffered its third loss in the PBA D-League Foundation Cup.
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Pacquiao 90-95 percent ready for Horn fight

The Pacquiao-Horn showdown is on July 2
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Lewis slams Mayweather-McGregor fight as 'ridiculous'

Boxing hall of famer Lennox Lewis won't be spending his money on the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight, saying he 'can't take it serious' because the outcome is too predictable.
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FIBA posts Kobe Paras' dazzling move during game vs Romania

After Team Philippines' first victory in the FIBA 3x3 World Cup in France, FIBA released early Monday morning a clip of Kobe Paras' highlight-reel worthy play against Romania.
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Thomas has record nine-under, Harman grabs US Open lead

Justin Thomas carded the best ever round at a US Open but still surrendered the lead to fellow American Brian Harman on a helter-skelter Saturday at Erin Hills.
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Mayweather says fight with McGregor is what people want

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather says he has no problem coming out of retirement to fight mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor in what some are predicting will be one of the richest fights in history. 
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Stage set for wide open run at US Open title

A crowded leaderboard missing most of golf's big names has set the stage for a wide open run for the US Open trophy as third-round play got underway on Saturday at a steamy Erin Hills.
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Castro scores 38 as TNT sets up finals duel with San Miguel

Jayson Castro put up big numbers on Saturday to lift TNT KaTropa past Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 107-103, to claim the right to battle the San Miguel Beermen in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup finals.
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Fowler and Koepka slug it out at US Open

Americans Rickie Fowler and Brooks Koepka were slugging it out at the top of the US Open leaderboard on Friday, opening a two-shot lead on field midway through the second round.
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McDonald's ends Olympics sponsorship deal early

McDonald's Corp ended its 41-year-old sponsorship of the Olympic Games three years early, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday, reflecting the US fast-food giant's focus on its core business as well as rising Olympics sponsorship costs and declining TV ratings.
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Starters shine anew as Beermen barge into finals

The San Miguel Beermen claimed the first finals berth in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup on Friday after defeating the Star Hotshots, 109-102, in Game 4 of their semifinals series at the MOA Arena in Pasay City.
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Australian boxer says Pacquiao can defeat Horn in 6th round

Australian boxer George Kambosos Jr. is confident that Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will defeat Australian fighter Jeff Horn in six rounds.
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Warriors celebrate NBA crown with street parade

The Golden State Warriors celebrated their latest NBA championship on Thursday, waving to the crowd from atop double-decker buses as their victory parade weaved through the streets of downtown Oakland.
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Clippers want to move out of Staples Center

The Los Angeles Clippers announced Thursday they are considering leaving Staples Center arena which they have shared with the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Kings since 1999.
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Ginebra stays alive, defeats TNT by 24

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel shot 54 percent from the field to bury the TNT KaTropa, 125-101, to stay alive in their best-of-five semifinals series at the SMART Araneta Coliseum on Thursday.
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Jaworski-inspired Ginebra pummels TNT to stay alive

Robert Jaworski was back on the side of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, and the Gin Kings showed their never-say-die spirit.
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GMA-7 inks deal to air Pacquiao-Horn fight

GMA Network Inc. inked a partnership with ALV Events International on Thursday for the airing of the upcoming fight of eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and Jeff Horn.  
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Curry to pass on White House celebration visit

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry said Wednesday that if the team is invited to visit the White House after winning the NBA championship then he probably won't go.
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Mayweather, UFC star McGregor agree to August fight

Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor, two of the most popular athletes in their respective sport, have agreed to a crossover fight in the ring on August 26 in Las Vegas, Mayweather said in a tweet on Wednesday.
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Haas cuts Federer comeback short in Stuttgart

Roger Federer slumped to a 2-6 7-6(8) 6-4 loss to German veteran Tommy Haas at the Stuttgart Open on Wednesday in a disappointing comeback after the 18-times grand-slam champion missed the entire claycourt season.
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Pliskova pulls out of Birmingham due to elbow injury

World number three Karolina Pliskova has withdrawn from next week's Aegon Classic grasscourt event in Birmingham to rest an injured elbow ahead of Wimbledon, she said on Wednesday.
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Lassiter trey lifts San Miguel past Star

Marcio Lassiter pulled up for the go-ahead triple with two seconds to go to give the San Miguel Beermen a 110-108 victory over the Star Hotshots on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum in Game 3 of their best-of-five semifinals series.
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Kobe Paras: I think I've earned my way to Gilas

Donning the Philippine colors since he was 15 years old, Kobe Paras on Wednesday said his inclusion to the Gilas Pilipinas pool is the basketball gods' way of rewarding his efforts.
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Kobe, Kiefer, Jeron see golden opportunity for PHL in Olympic 3x3 hoops

The inclusion of 3x3 basketball in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics may be the best opportunity for the Philippines to win an elusive gold medal, members of the national team to the 2017 FIBA 3x3 World Cup said.
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Not strongest but best available, coach says of PHL's 3x3 basketball team

The Philippine team headed for the 2017 FIBA 3x3 World Cup may not be the strongest, but this young talented pool is still capable of pulling off a win against their more veteran foes.
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Nadal withdraws from Queen's tournament on doctors' advice

French Open champion Rafa Nadal has withdrawn from next week's Aegon Championships at The Queen's Club after advice from his doctors to rest, organizers announced on Tuesday.
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Dustin Johnson arrives for US Open after birth of child

World number one Dustin Johnson arrived at Erin Hills to defend his US Open crown and was out late on Tuesday practicing on the course.
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Semerad sizzles late as TNT takes 2-0 lead over Ginebra

Anthony Semerad had four three-pointers to score 12 of TNT's final 14 points as the KaTropa went on to claim their second straight victory against Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup semifinals, 107-103, on Tuesday at the MOA Arena in Pasay City.
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Kapuso star Andre Paras solid in return to basketball

After a two-year layoff, Andre Paras made a successful return to the hardcourt.
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Young boxing champ Vince Paras grateful for Freddie Roach's help

Three years ago, Vince Paras was just another kid in the streets of General Santos City hanging around boxing gyms, hoping to get a glimpse of Manny Pacquiao's training.
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Warriors stars celebrate latest NBA title

The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again after their hard-fought 129-120 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Five of the Finals.
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LeBron's finals triple double history doesn't ease loss

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James said his emotions were 'all over the place' as he tried to deal with losing the NBA Finals despite another Herculean individual effort.
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Nike releases Kevin Durant ad aimed at his haters after Warriors title win

Kevin Durant finally became an NBA champion on Monday (Tuesday morning PHL time) as part of the Golden State Warriors, and his sneaker sponsor was ready with a commercial that took a shot at his critics.
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Pacquiao starts closed door training for Horn fight

Manny Pacquiao has moved on to closed door training as his fight against Australian boxer Jeff Horn draws near to avoid distractions from fans constantly streaming in the gym to watch the boxer train.
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Durant vindicates decision to join Warriors with Finals win

OAKLAND, Calif. - Kevin Durant was criticized by many for joining an already-stacked Golden State Warriors team last July but it is hard to question the move after watching how seamlessly he fit in with the NBA's newest super team.
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Practice king Federer ready for competitive return

Sticking to a limited schedule has helped Roger Federer enjoy a renaissance late in his career but the Swiss says rest time is now over and he is looking forward to returning to action at the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart.
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LeBron's title window may have been shut by Warriors

LeBron James may be the game's greatest player but the manner in which his Cleveland Cavaliers were dispatched in the NBA Finals on Monday may have signaled that his championship window has been slammed shut.
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Warriors' Durant named Most Valuable Player of NBA Finals

OAKLAND, Calif. - Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant was named the Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals on Monday.
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Profile of the NBA champion Golden State Warriors

Profile of the Golden State Warriors, who beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday to win their second NBA championship in three seasons.
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Warriors beat Cavaliers to clinch NBA title

OAKLAND, Calif. - The Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-120 on Monday to win their second NBA championship in three seasons and cap a near-perfect run through the playoffs.
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Ex-NBA player Rodman expected to arrive in North Korea on Tuesday -- report

Former National Basketball Association player Dennis Rodman is expected to arrive in North Korea on Tuesday for a trip the U.S. State Department said is not an official U.S. visit, CNN reported on Monday.
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Penguins strike late to repeat as Stanley Cup champs

Patric Hornqvist's late goal followed by an empty-netter from Carl Hagelin lifted the Pittsburgh Penguins to a thrilling 2-0 Stanley Cup-clinching victory over the Nashville Predators on Sunday.
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San Miguel survives Star to even series

The San Miguel Beermen went scoreless in the final 3:47 of the game but held on to defeat the Star Hotshots, 77-76, to tie their semifinals series in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup.
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Warriors fan Pacquiao to walk from GenSan to Sarangani if Cavs win

Manny Pacquiao is confident that the Golden State Warriors won't be blowing an NBA Finals lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers anytime soon.  
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German football club Bayern Munich greets PHL on Independence Day

Top German football club Bayern Munich joined the chorus of greeters for the Philippines' Independence Day, posting a graphic featuring its players with the Philippine flag.
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Deflated Wawrinka says he was too hesitant in French Open final

Until Sunday, Stan Wawrinka had an unblemished record in grand slam finals but then he had never faced Rafa Nadal in a final in the Spaniard's favorite arena--Court Philippe Chatrier at the French Open.
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Cavs, Warriors will get physical as finals tension boils

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue wants to see a tougher tone from the defending champions in their do-or-die showdown Monday with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals.
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Curry vows more aggressive play after finals struggles

Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry promises more aggressive play in Monday's fifth game of the NBA Finals after being kept to half his playoff scoring average.
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Nadal reclaims throne with brutal defeat of Wawrinka

Claycourt king Rafa Nadal regained his Roland Garros throne after two years in exile with a brutal 6-2 6-3 6-1 mauling of Swiss Stan Wawrinka to complete 'La Decima' on Sunday.
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Smith scores 35 as TNT survives Ginebra

Josh Smith had 35 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists as the TNT KaTropa edged Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 100-94, to take Game 1 of their best-of-five semifinals series in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup in Pasay City's MOA Arena.
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Hamilton on pole in Canada to equal Senna's haul

Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton produced a moment of Montreal magic on Saturday to put his Mercedes on pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix and equal Ayrton Senna's career haul of 65.
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Ostapenko first talked of winning French Open at 10, says mother

Few other people saw it coming but Jelena Ostapenko's mother was not surprised that her daughter burst into the limelight to claim the French Open title in spectacular fashion on Saturday.
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Ramos plays hero as Star outguns San Miguel

Aldrech Ramos pulled up for a booming triple with 12 seconds remaining in the game as the Star Hotshots surprised with a 109-105 victory over the San Miguel Beermen to take Game 1 of their best-of-five semifinals series in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup.
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Cavaliers top Warriors to stay alive in NBA Finals

The Cleveland Cavaliers staved off NBA Finals elimination and ended the Golden State Warriors' shot at an unprecedented perfect run through the playoffs with a gritty 137-116 win on Friday.
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Wawrinka pierces Murray's armor to reach French Open final

Stan Wawrinka broke down Andy Murray's formidable defenses to reach the French Open final on Friday, twice coming from a set down to win a high-octane contest 6-7(6) 6-3 5-7 7-6(3) 6-1.
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TNT overcomes Meralco late, sets up semis clash with Ginebra

Star guard Jayson Castro and import Josh Smith had 31 points each as the TNT KaTropa earned a 104-96 come from behind win in overtime against the Meralco Bolts to earn a semifinals berth in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup.
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Putting the Azkals' 8-1 defeat against China into perspective

Much has been made of the Philippines' recent 8-1 drubbing at the hands of China in a friendly match in Guangzhou as part of the buildup to the important Azkals' 2019 Asian Cup qualification match against Tajikistan.
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Durant's big shot heroics show crowning moment has come

Kevin Durant had been waiting his whole life to sink the 3-pointer that lifted Golden State over Cleveland and put him on the brink of an NBA championship.
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LeBron says Cavs not giving up against Warriors in NBA Finals

LeBron James is not one to shy away from a challenge and on Thursday said he and his Cleveland Cavaliers would not roll over to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals despite the long odds they face.
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Ostapenko blazes past Bacsinszky in battle of birthday girls

Ripping a screaming forehand straight through the tennis textbook, Latvian Jelena Ostapenko blazed into the French Open final with a 7-6(4) 3-6 6-3 win over Swiss Timea Bacsinszky in a battle of the birthday girls on Thursday.
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Wawrinka ready for French Open rematch with Murray

Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka demolished Croatian Marin Cilic 6-3 6-3 6-1 on Wednesday and is now eager to gain revenge on Andy Murray after setting up a re-match of last year's semi-final.
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Andy Murray into semi-finals after taming Nishikori in French Open

World number one Andy Murray shrugged off a sluggish start to reach his fifth French Open semi-final with a 2-6 6-1 7-6(0) 6-1 defeat of Japan's Kei Nishikori on Wednesday.
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Warriors top Cavaliers and move to brink of NBA title

CLEVELAND - The Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-113 on Wednesday to take a 3-0 stranglehold on the NBA Finals and move to within one game of an unprecedented perfect run through the playoffs.
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Amer explodes for 32 as Meralco survives TNT

The Meralco Bolts squandered a 19-point lead before having enough in overtime to post a 103-100 victory over the Meralco Bolts on Wednesday to even their quarterfinals series.
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Title-chasing Thiem gears up for tough Nadal test

Sixth-seed Dominic Thiem produced one of his finest displays on clay to knock holder Novak Djokovic out of the French Open on Wednesday, but the Austrian said his 'toughest opponent ever' awaits in the semi-final at Roland Garros.
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Star stymies Rain or Shine, sets up semis duel with San Miguel

The Star Hotshots limited the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters to less than 70 points in its 84-69 victory on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum to claim a semifinals slot in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup.
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Warriors' Green brushes off historical comparisons

Forward Draymond Green believes comparisons between his Golden State Warriors and great NBA teams of the past are pointless because of changes in the rules and the impossibility of head-to-head battles.  
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Birthday heartache looms in French Open

Both Timea Bacsinszky and Jelena Ostapenko will celebrate birthdays on Thursday, but one will be left crying into her cake as they face off in the French Open semi-finals.
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PBA: Ginebra routs GlobalPort for Commish Cup semis slot

The Gin Kings cruised to a 96-85 win to secure a semifinals spot in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup.
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PBA: San Miguel secures Commish Cup semis slot with win over Phoenix

The San Miguel Beermen pummeled the Phoenix Fuelmasters, 115-96, to earn the first semifinals slot in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup.
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Cavaliers seek answers as Warriors eye perfect title run

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers desperately seek a way to beat the Golden State Warriors, but they are running out of time to prove their NBA Finals rivals aren't invincible.
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Cavaliers weigh moving Shumpert into starting lineup

The Cleveland Cavaliers, down 2-0 after blowout losses to the Golden State Warriors, may switch up their starting lineup for Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
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Hot shooting propels Star past Rain or Shine

The Star Hotshots had six players in double figures in their 118-82 victory over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-three quarterfinals series in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup.
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TNT draws first blood in q'finals series vs. Meralco

The TNT KaTropa relied on a strong start to cruise past the Meralco Bolts, 102-84 and take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-three quarterfinals series in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup.
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Resilient Wawrinka ends French men's challenge to reach last eight

Stan Wawrinka's array of shots was too much to handle for a resurgent Gael Monfils as the 2015 champion reached the French Open quarter-finals with a 7-5 7-6(7) 6-2 victory on Monday.
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LeBron James struggles to find any positives after another big defeat

OAKLAND - LeBron James struggled to put a positive spin on Cleveland's performance against Golden State on Sunday after they suffered another mauling in Game Two of the NBA Finals series.
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Coach Kerr makes triumphant return to Warriors bench

Golden State coach Steve Kerr made a triumphant return to the Warriors' bench Sunday after missing 11 games, helping his squad remain perfect in the playoffs by ripping defending champion Cleveland 132-113.
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Durant, Curry lead Warriors to rout of Cavs, 2-0 series lead

Kevin Durant scored 33 points and grabbed 13 rebounds while Stephen Curry added 32 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists as the Golden State Warriors ripped Cleveland 132-113 in Sunday's historic second game of the NBA Finals.
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Attles, Brown win lifetime coaching awards

Retired former NBA coaches Hubie Brown and Al Attles were presented the National Basketball Coaches Association Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday before game two of the NBA Finals.
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Not again! Venus sent packing by Bacsinszky in Paris

Venus Williams' chances of adding a first French Open title to her collection of seven grand slams faded on Sunday after the 36-year-old was beaten 5-7 6-2 6-1 by Swiss Timea Bacsinszky in the French Open fourth round.
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Predators rout Penguins 5-1 in Game Three of Stanley Cup Final

Nashville defenseman P.K. Subban had guaranteed a win in Game Three of the Stanley Cup Final series and the Predators responded with a 5-1 rout of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. Pittsburgh lead the best-of-seven 2-1 but missed a chance to take a stranglehold on the series at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
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PBA: GlobalPort secures QF berth with win over Alaska

Terrence Romeo took over late in the game, hitting a triple to help GlobalPort stave off the Alaska Aces, 107-106, on Sunday.
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Golden State among best teams I've seen, says LeBron

Cleveland forward LeBron James said the top-seeded Golden State Warriors are among the best teams he has seen but is confident his Cavaliers can avenge their blowout loss in Game One when the teams meet again on Sunday.
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Murray fells Del Potro in Paris

Top seed Andy Murray eased into the last-16 of the French Open 7-6(8) 7-5 6-0 on Saturday, over a flagging Juan Martin Del Potro.
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Venus makes swift work of Mertens to roll back the years again

Evergreen Venus Williams stayed in contention for a shot at a maiden French Open crown, continuing to roll back the years with a 6-3 6-1 third-round demolition of Elise Mertens on Friday.
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Incredible Nadal smashes Georgian to smithereens

Nikoloz Basilashvili had a plan when he turned up to play Rafa Nadal on Friday but, like Mike Tyson said, everybody has a plan until they're punched in the face.
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Goffin retires from French Open, grass season in doubt

Belgian 10th seed David Goffin was forced to retire from his French Open third-round encounter against Argentine Horacio Zeballos on Friday after sustaining an ankle injury that has put his grass court season in doubt.
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Late runs propel Beermen past GlobalPort

The San Miguel Beermen rode Charles Rhodes for 34 points en route to a 112-101 victory over the GlobalPort Batang Pier on Friday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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Ginebra grabs top spot with win over Mahindra

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel feasted on a struggling Mahindra squad, posting a 94-80 victory to earn the top spot after the elimination round of the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup on Friday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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Bill Cosby goes on trial for sexual assault

For decades Bill Cosby was 'America's Dad,' loved by millions for his role as an affable doctor and benevolent father on long-running hit TV sitcom 'The Cosby Show.'
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Cavaliers need heart, pride fewer mistakes in Finals

Struggling with turnovers and defensive communication, the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers are counting on learning from their mistakes to fight their way back in the NBA Finals.
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Warriors smash Cavaliers in NBA Finals opener

OAKLAND - Kevin Durant scored a game-high 38 points and Stephen Curry hit six three-pointers as the Golden State Warriors cruised to a lopsided 113-91 win in the first game of the NBA Finals.
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French hopes on the rise as Monfils, Gasquet cruise into third round

Gael Monfils cantered into the French Open third round, easing concerns he had going into his home grand slam with a 6-1 6-4 6-1 victory over Brazil's Thiago Monteiro on Thursday to set up a mouth-watering clash with compatriot Richard Gasquet.
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Chasing greatness unites friendly foes Durant, James

Cleveland playmaker LeBron James and Golden State star Kevin Durant have been chasing greatness as friendly rivals throughout their NBA careers, but now they are on a collision course.
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