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In this file photo, Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan pulls the ball out of reach of Utah Jazz guard Jeff Hornacek during third quarter action in Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Salt Lake City on June 5, 1998.
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Michael Jordan jersey sets US$14 million record for basketball memorabilia, auction house says

MIAMI (AP) – A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for US$14 million, an auction house announced on Monday, calling it the highest price…
File Jamaica College’s Jamone Lyle (left) tries to escape the attentions of Mona High School’s Sean Leighton during a Walker Cup semi-final match at Stadium East for which he was later deemed ineligible.
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ISSA to decide Jamaica College sanctions over ineligible player

The Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) disciplinary committee is expected to meet within the next 48 hours to determine what sanctions Jamaica College (JC) will face for fielding an…
Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving (right) jokes with John Poulakidas during their team’s NBA basketball media day Friday, September 25 in Dallas.
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Welcome back, Kyrie: Irving scores 17 for Mavs in China

AP: Kyrie Irving waited nearly 600 days for his return to the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks didn’t keep him waiting any longer for his welcome-back basket. Irving got a reverse layup on the game’s opening…
Shimron Hetmyer
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WI fall short in another high-scoring contest

INDORE, India (CMC): India’s bowlers held their composure this time around to deny a gusty run chase by West Indies and take the third T20I by 14 runs at the Holkar Cricket Stadium yesterday in…
Lazio’s Nuno Tavares, (foreground) celebrates after scoring during the Serie A match between Lazio and Monza in Rome yesterday.
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Lazio flying high in Serie A

AP: Lazio continued their impressive start to the Serie A season as they beat Monza 3-1 yesterday to share the lead of the Italian league but Roma fell off the top spot after a 0-0 draw at Como.…
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal during the English Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City in Liverpool, England yesterday.
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City ignore jeers from Liverpool fans to seal 3-0 statement win

LIVERPOOL, England (AP): Manchester City players were jeered and taunted by Liverpool fans on Sunday in their first game since the club was found guilty of a raft of financial breaches. But by the end…
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) scores his side’s third goal during the second half of an MLS match against D.C. United, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Miami.
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Messi scores twice in first game since Argentina retirement

MIAMI (AP): Lionel Messi scored two goals to give him a league-leading 23 this season, and Inter Miami beat DC United 4-0 on Saturday night in Major League Soccer. Luis Suárez also scored twice and…
Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (left) and centre Kiah Stokes (41) collide while going for the ball against the Las Vegas Aces during the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA basketball semi-finals Friday, October 9, 2026, in Las Vegas.
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First-time WNBA champions await as Valkyries face Dream in finals

NEW YORK (AP): Golden State Valkyries owner Joe Lacob proclaimed that his team would win a championship within its first five years when he bought the expansion franchise. The Valkyries are now one…
Zheng Qinwen, of China, poses with the trophy after winning the women’s singles final match against Mirra Andreeva of Russia at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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Olympic champion Zheng wins China Open for first title in two years

BEIJING (AP): Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen won her first title in two years by beating French Open champion Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in the China Open final yesterday. Zheng clinched the title with…