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NBA

Jokic scores career-high 56 points but Nuggets lose to Wizards

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The Denver Nuggets have lost their last two games (Getty Images)Nikola Jokic’s career-high 56 points weren’t enough to seal victory for the Denver Nuggets as they lost 113-122 to the Washington Wizards.Jokic, a three-time MVP, recorded the second-most points in a game in league history, behind David Thompson’s 73-point performance in 1978.But the Wizards, who led from the first half, managed to contain the Nuggets and Jokic to end their 16-game losing streak at Capital One Arena.Wizards shooting guard Jordan Poole scored 39 points and made a career-high nine three-pointers, while Justin Champagnie scored 23 points and Jonas Valanciunas finished…

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Tennis

Katie Boulter: I got a message at a tournament saying “I’m out, I’m going to hurt you”

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Katie Boulter is Britain’s highest-ranked player – Getty Images/Angel MartinezKatie Boulter has revealed she was followed and threatened in recent years.Explaining that “people have sometimes followed me” over the past 18 months, the 28-year-old British number one opened up about an experience at Queen’s where, after meeting up with boyfriend and fellow tennis star Alex de Minaur, someone followed her in a car.In the interview, she also talks about receiving threats while competing in a tournament, saying: “One time in Nottingham, someone sent me a message on social media saying, ‘I’m out .’ I’ll hurt you if you go outside,'”…

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MLB

MLB World Reacts to Adames Deal Announced by Giants on Social Media

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MLB World Reacts to Adames Deal Announced by Giants on Social Media originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThere’s a new sheriff in town, and his name is Buster Posey.The Giants’ first-year president of baseball operations is already taking monumental steps this offseason, agreeing to terms of a seven-year, $182 million contract with star shortstop Willy Adames, according to multiple reports.The contract Adames announced is the largest in Giants franchise history.As big? The outpouring on social media as Bay Area fans and the entire baseball world reacted to the news Saturday.Some considerations on the @SFGiants signature of Willy Adames:1. Durability:…

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NBA

Disjointed night on defense has Knicks talking about talking better

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If healthy, this Knicks The team should have no problem scoring points. It’s the defense that will dictate how many games they win.And on Saturday, the Knicks defense was as bad as it has been all year. Disjointed against the pick-and-roll. The stages are slow in transition. The result? Cade Cunningham and the The Pistons dominated the Knicks, 120-111, at the Garden.New York had no answer for Cunningham (29 points, 15 assists, 10 rebounds). The Pistons made 50 percent of their threes (18 for 36) and dominated the glass as the Knicks struggled without Cities of Karl-Anthony (knee) and Cam…

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MLB

Report: Star shortstop Adames, Giants agree to seven-year, $182 million deal

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Report: Star shortstop Adames, Giants agree to seven-year, $182 million deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Giants made their first big splash of the MLB offseason.San Francisco agreed to terms on a seven-year, $182 million contract with star shortstop Willy AdamesESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Saturday, citing sources.BREAKING: Shortstop Willy Adames and the San Francisco Giants agree on a seven-year, $182 million contract, the largest deal in franchise history, sources tell ESPN. Adames, 29, has a career-high 32 homers and 112 RBIs in 2024. The deal is pending a medical.– Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 7, 2024Adames would receive a…

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