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Chargers beat Broncos to boost chances at NFL playoff spot

Justin Herbert threw for 284 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns to lead the Los Angeles Chargers over Denver 34-27 on Thursday, boosting their chances for an NFL playoff berth.The Chargers rallied from a 24-13 third-quarter deficit for the triumph, leaving both AFC West division rivals at 9-6 as they battle for wildcard post-season spots.Los Angeles …

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Sosa reconciles with MLB Cubs after admitting ‘mistakes’

Sammy Sosa and the Chicago Cubs ended a 17-year split on Thursday after the Dominican-born slugger admitted to “mistakes” during his Major League Baseball career.Sosa was on a 2003 list of players who had tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs during MLB’s steroids scandal era, according to a 2009 New York Times report.In a 2005 US …

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Anthony, Howard and Rivers up for Basketball Hall of Fame spots

Former NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard and Marc Gasol and NBA champion coach Doc Rivers were among the first-time nominees for the Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Thursday.The list of candidates for induction in 2025 also included women’s stars Sue Bird, Maya Moore, Sylvia Fowles and Chamique Holdsclaw.”The nominees on the official ballot …

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Giannis, Lillard named to NBA Cup all-tournament team

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard and Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were among those named to the NBA Cup all-tournament team announced on Thursday.Antetokounmpo’s triple double led the Bucks over Oklahoma City 97-81 in Tuesday’s NBA Cup final at Las Vegas, completing an unbeaten run that included a semi-final win over Atlanta.In voting by a …

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Chiefs star Mahomes set to face Texans after injury scare

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes will “most likely play” on Saturday against Houston despite a left ankle sprain suffered last weekend, coach Andy Reid said Thursday.Mahomes was dropped from the Chiefs’ NFL injury report on Thursday, clearing the way for him to suit up against the Texans (9-5) in Kansas City and likely …

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US-based Friedkin Group completes Everton takeover

The US-based Friedkin Group has completed the takeover of Premier League strugglers Everton, ending a turbulent period for the club under the ownership of Farhad Moshiri.Everton have been acquired by Roundhouse Capital Holdings Limited, an entity within the Friedkin Group (TFG), the club announced on Thursday.The Premier League said TFG had purchased a 98.8 percent …

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US-based Friedkin Group complete Everton takeover

The US-based Friedkin Group have completed the takeover of Everton, the Premier League club announced Thursday.Everton said the club had been acquired by Roundhouse Capital Holdings Limited, an entity within the Friedkin Group.The Premier League said the Friedkin Group had purchased a 98.8 percent stake in Everton, which becomes the 10th English top-flight club under …

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