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Westbrook 'a wolf,' fuels Nuggets' improbable win
Russell Westbrook set the tone for an undermanned Nuggets team Monday night at Golden State, prompting teammate Aaron Gordon to remark, "First off, Russ is not just a dog. He's a wolf."ESPN - 8h -
Rick Pitino's improbable path back to college basketball's spotlight
Rick Pitino, 72, has now taken his record sixth different program to the NCAA Tournament. And the Johnnies are a legitimate threat to win it all.NBC News - 5h -
Nottingham Forest beats ailing Man City 1-0 to strengthen chances of Champions League qualification
Nottingham Forest’s improbable bid for Champions League qualification was boosted by a 1-0 win over ailing Manchester City in the Premier League with Callum Hudson-Odoi scoring the goal in the 83rd ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
NC State fires coach Kevin Keatts a year after improbable ACC title and Final Four run
N.C. State fired men’s basketball coach Kevin Keatts on Sunday, an abrupt end to an eight-year tenure coming less than a year after the Wolfpack’s improbable run to the Atlantic Coast Conference ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
GOP gets the upper hand on spending, with improbable help from the hard right
Many hard-right members voted Tuesday for their first stopgap spending bill ever. “I’m as stunned as anybody else,” said Rep. Andy Biggs.Politico - Mar. 11 -
Wisconsin transfer guard drills improbable buzzer-beater in ACC Tournament quarterfinal
Wisconsin transfer guard Chucky Hepburn continues to impress during his first season with the Louisville Cardinals.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
PSG are UCL quarterfinal favorites vs. Aston Villa but must beware ex-boss Unai Emery's European pedigree
The Spanish tactician goes up against his former club as Villans seek an improbable Champions League semifinal spotCBS Sports - 5d -
Withers' lane violation adds improbable twist to UNC's failed comeback against No. 1 Duke in ACCs
North Carolina nearly completed a comeback from a 24-point deficit against top-ranked Duke in the ACC tournament, only to see it slip away on the most unusual of mistakes. With the Tar Heels ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Withers' lane violation adds improbable twist to UNC's failed comeback against No. 1 Duke in ACCs
North Carolina graduate forward Jae'Lyn Withers committed a lane violation with 4.1 seconds left that negated a tying free throw in the Tar Heels' loss to No. 1 Duke in the Atlantic Coast ...ABC News - 3d -
Updated lottery standings after Sixers win, Nets win, Raptors lose
Here is a look at the updated lottery standings after the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets earned wins and the Toronto Raptors lost.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Inothewayurthinkin wins Cheltenham Gold Cup
Inothewayurthinkin wins the Cheltenham Gold Cup as Galopin Des Champs is denied a historic hat-trick.BBC News - 4d -
The Blueshirts Show How To 'Win' By Losing
The Rangers have become a magic act. vThey win by losing and lose a game they should have won.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Cavaliers' winning streak snapped at 16 by Magic, likely ending Cleveland's pursuit of a 70-win season
Cleveland would have to finish the season 14-1 to reach 70 winsCBS Sports - 2d -
Cavaliers' win streak ends as Magic win 108-103
Paolo Banchero scored 24 points, Franz Wagner added 22 and the Orlando Magic stunned Cleveland 108-103 on Sunday to end the Cavaliers’ winning streak at 16 games. The Cavs lost for the first time ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Weston and Stoecker win silver at skeleton Worlds
Great Britain duo Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker win team silver at the skeleton World Championships in Lake Placid, USA.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
Blackmore wins on Bob Olinger for Cheltenham double
Rachael Blackmore wins the Stayers' Hurdle aboard Bob Olinger to complete a Cheltenham Festival double on Thursday.BBC News - 5d -
'France's title win feels like beginning of something'
The only surprise about France's historic Six Nations campaign is that they didn't win a Grand Slam, writes Tom English.BBC News - 2d -
Ayuso wins Tirreno-Adriatico with Pidcock sixth
Juan Ayuso wins the Tirreno-Adriatico, while Matteo Jorgenson claims back-to-back Paris-Nice victories.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Cavaliers' winning streak ended by Magic comeback
The Orlando Magic fight back to upset the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-103 and end the Cavs' 16-game winning streak.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
McIlroy beats Spaun in play-off to win Players
Rory McIlroy beats JJ Spaun in a three-hole play-off to win his second Players Championship title at Sawgrass.BBC News - 1d -
Pulse and Lightning win Super League openers
London Pulse and defending champions Loughborough Lightning win their opening fixtures of the 2025 Netball Super League season.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rory McIlroy wins and Masters expectations rise
Winning The Players Championship gave Rory McIlroy so much he doesn't needABC News - 12h -
Chris Paul believes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should win the MVP award
Chris Paul believes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should win the MVP award.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Dalton Knecht plays 16 minutes in Lakers' win against Phoenix
A look at former Vol Dalton Knecht by the numbers in the Lakers' win versus Phoenix.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Formula 1: Lando Norris wins wet Australian Grand Prix to open the 2025 season
Norris won from the pole. But it was hardly a straightforward win.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Magic snap Cavaliers' franchise-best 16-game win streak with 108-103 win
The Cavs were on a 16-game run, which marked the best win streak in franchise history.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
One down, three to go: Chelsea on course for quadruple after League Cup win
Chelsea's bid to win four trophies was kick-started with a 2-1 win over Man City in the League Cup final.ESPN - 2d -
Josh Berry sends Wood Brothers to NASCAR Victory Lane with Las Vegas win
Josh Berry scores his first career Cup win and gives Wood Brothers Racing its 101st series win.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Bruins win third straight game
Mar. 16—The Austin Bruins grabbed their third win in three days when they beat the Aberdeen Wings (26-22-2 overall) 5-1 in Riverside Arena Saturday. Luc Malkhassian scored his 23rd and 24th goals ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Cavs win 15th straight for 2nd time this season
The NBA-leading Cavaliers rallied from 18 down in the third quarter to beat the Nets and match the longest winning streak in franchise history.ESPN - 6d -
Amorim 'in a hurry' to win trophies at Man Utd
Amorim has said he is "in a hurry" to win trophies at Man United while also admitting that the club heirachy recognise he needs time to deliver successESPN - 5d -
Beavers pick up impressive wins at Springs Games in Florida
Mar. 15—CLERMONT, Fla. — Less than two months into the 2025 softball season, the Beavers have already matched their win total from a year ago. Bemidji State picked up eight wins at the Spring Games ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Can the Cavaliers win 70 games? Cleveland quietly pursuing NBA history as they extend winning streak to 15
Cleveland needs to finish the season 15-2 to reach 70 wins, something only two other NBA teams have accomplishedCBS Sports - 6d -
Amorim: We 'need to help' Fernandes win titles
Ruben Amorim has said Manchester United "need to help" Bruno Fernandes win trophies after the Portuguese midfielder scored a hat trick to earn a place in the last eight of the Europa League.ESPN - 4d -
'Eddie, will you hurry up and win a trophy!'
The last captain to win a cup for Newcastle, Bobby Moncur, says it has been "far too long" since the Magpies claimed silverware and wants someone to "take this role over". Bruno Guimaraes has the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Pulisic helps rescue Milan again in comeback win
AC Milan staged a thrilling comeback to secure a 2-1 home win against Como in Serie A on Saturday, thanks to second-half goals by Christian Pulisic and Tijjani Reijnders.ESPN - 3d -
The oldest NBA player to win each accolade
Players usually win awards at the peak of their powers. Yet, a select few like LeBron James can still perform at an elite level even in the twilight of their careers. With LeBron still playing at a ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Dybala and Rensch suffer muscle injuries in Cagliari win
Roma’s win over Cagliari did not come without its price to pay.Claudio Ranieri may lose Paulo Dybala and Devyne Rensch for an undefined period of time.Both players walked off the pitch today due to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Chiesa scores but Tonali wins EFL Cup with Newcastle
Federico Chiesa scored for Liverpool, but Sandro Tonali’s Newcastle won the EFL Cup at Wembley Stadium, securing a 2-1 win over the Reds.Italy international Tonali has won his first trophy in ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Magic end Cavaliers' winning streak at 16 games
Paolo Banchero scored 24 points, Franz Wagner added 22 and the Magic beat Cleveland 108-103 on Sunday to end the Cavs' winning streak at 16 games.ESPN - 1d
