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NBA

Lakers’ six-game winning streak ends in late collapse against Orlando Magic

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Lakers star LeBron James beats Orlando’s Jonathan Isaac during the second quarter of the Lakers’ 119-118 loss Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)The timer signaling Anthony Davis taking her feet out of the purple ice bucket kept ringing, but no one would stop it. Davis, his eyes frozen and fixed on the door, did not move, his hands crossed on his knees, the disappointment of the night filling all the empty space of the locker room.The Lakers hadn’t suffered a loss in Los Angeles this season, and they certainly hadn’t felt like one like this.Franz Wagner made a…

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Tennis

‘Special’ Sinner inspires Italy in Davis Cup semi-final

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Jannik Sinner has 70 ATP Tour victories and eight titles in 2024 (Getty Images)Jannik Sinner inspired defending champions Italy to a comeback victory over Argentina, which set up a Davis Cup semi-final against Australia.World number one Sinner kept Italy in contention after Lorenzo Musetti’s loss to Francisco Cerundolo with a straight sets victory over Sebastian Baez.The 23-year-old then partnered Matteo Berrettini to a 6-4 7-5 victory over Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez in the deciding doubles match to complete the turnaround in Malaga.In a repeat of last year’s final, Italy faces Australia for a place in the final on Sunday…

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NFL

Browns seal victory against Steelers in blizzard

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Snow conditions gradually deteriorated as the match progressed (Getty Images)The Cleveland Browns overcame a blizzard to earn a dramatic 24-19 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Ohio.The Steelers seemed on track for victory when touchdown runs from Jaylen Warren and Calvin Austin helped them come back from 18-6 down in the fourth quarter to lead 19-18.But the Browns immediately struck back as Jameis Winston led a nine-play, 45-yard drive that ended with Nick Chubb bursting into the end zone for his second touchdown of the game.Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson attempted a Hail Mary with the final play, but it was…

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NHL

Comical end to the big evening as the flames extend their streaks

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Although it was difficult to score while New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin was between the pipes, it was even more difficult for the Calgary Flames to score when the goaltender was pulled.Almost comically, the Flames failed to score the insurance goal into an empty net several times in the final minutes. That would have ended what is now a 16-game streak with three or fewer goals scored.In the end, it didn’t matter as they won a rather lopsided game 3-2 against the Rangers at the Saddledome, winning their third straight game with the end of Saturday’s four-game homestand against…

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MLB

Mets sign IB/OF Joey Meneses, RHP Hobie Harris to minor league deals: report

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THE Dishes made a few more minor league signings this offseason.Joey MenesesThe first baseman/outfielder who played for the Washington Nationals in 2024, has reportedly signed a deal with the Mets, according to Jon Heyman of the Post.The 32-year-old has appeared in 76 games for the Nationals in 2024, where he slashed .231/.291/.302. He hit three homers and drove in 42 runs while posting an OPS of .593. It was a tough year for Meneses after slashing .275/.321/.401 with 13 homers and 89 RBIs in 2023. He also played in 154 games for Washington that season.Meneses has played most of his…

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