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Las Vegas party scene peaks ahead of Super Bowl

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- Reuters - February 11, 2024February 12, 2024

Las Vegas, the premier party town in the U.S., is relishing its role as a first-time Super Bowl host, welcoming fans from all over the country eager to be part of America's biggest sporting event. Traffic on the Las Vegas Strip has been at a near standstill in recent nights as

Spencer Dinwiddie to join Lakers after clearing waivers

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- Reuters - February 11, 2024February 11, 2024

Report: Spencer Dinwiddie to join Lakers after clearing waivers - Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after he clears waivers on Saturday, The Athletic reported. Dinwiddie, 30, was traded to the Toronto Raptors from the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday in exchange for guard Dennis Schroder

Rangpur beat Chattogram by 53 runs

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- Times Report - February 10, 2024

In a dominant display at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, the Rangpur Riders demolished the Chattogram Challengers by 53 runs in a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) encounter on Saturday. An explosive batting performance, driven by half-centuries from Reeza Hendricks and James Neesham, propelled Rangpur to an imposing total of 211/3, the

Taylor equals course record, hangs on to share Phoenix Open lead

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- Agence France-Presse - February 10, 2024

Canada's Nick Taylor matched the course record in his rain-disrupted first round then battled to a one-under 71 in the second Friday to share the Phoenix Open lead with Andrew Novak. Taylor grabbed eight birdies in the delayed last 12 holes of his first round on Friday on the way to

New women’s top tier league given green light by US Soccer

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- Agence France-Presse - February 10, 2024February 10, 2024

The United States will have two different top tier women's leagues after the new USL Super League was given 'Division One' sanctioning by the US Soccer Federation on Friday. The National Women's Soccer League has been operating since 2013 and its clubs have featured most of the USA women's team players

Goals galore at 2024 AFCON, but trend may not continue in final

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- Times Report - February 10, 2024

Goals galore at 2024 AFCON, but trend may not continue in final

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- Agence France-Presse - February 10, 2024February 10, 2024

The Africa Cup of Nations has produced a record 116 goals with two matches to go, but history suggests the final between hosts Ivory Coast and Nigeria on Sunday could be a low-scoring affair. There have been only 10 goals in the past 10 finals of the African football showpiece, and

Sylhet beat Khulna by 5 wickets

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- Times Report - February 9, 2024

Sylhet Strikers managed their third win from nine matches as they beat Khulna Tigers by five wickets in the 25th game of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Friday. The Strikers overtook the 154-run target keeping one over in hand with the patient 61-run from Harry Tector and a cameo of 32

Australia edge Pakistan to set up Under-19 WC final

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- Agence France-Presse - February 9, 2024February 9, 2024

Australia scrambled to a one-wicket win with five balls to spare in their Under-19 World Cup semi-final against Pakistan at Willowmoore Park on Thursday. Australia will meet India in the final at the same venue on Sunday. Tom Straker led a potent Australian fast bowling attack, taking six for 24 as Pakistan

Liverpool must steady title challenge

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- Times Report - February 9, 2024February 9, 2024

Liverpool must come to terms with a rare domestic loss as the Premier League leaders fight to get back on track this weekend. Beaten at Arsenal last Sunday, if Jurgen Klopp's side slip up again at home to Burnley, then either Manchester City or the Gunners could knock Liverpool out of