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The Phoenix Suns completed a first-round, Western Conference sweep of the Golden State Warriors with a 140-133 win in Oakland, with Charles Barkley scoring 56 points, a playoff total that has only been matched twice before by Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan. The combined 273 points in the game set
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Vancouver, once the butt of National Hockey League jokes, has transformed into a thriving sports hub, with the Canucks leading the charge. A decade ago, the team's attendance was dwindling, but today the 16,000-seat arena is 95% full, and playoff series are sold out. The city'
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The NBA playoffs heated up over the weekend, with the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, and Houston Rockets each taking 2-0 leads in their respective series. The Bulls navigated the absence of retired superstar Michael Jordan, while the Knicks managed to overpower the New Jersey Nets despite the
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With only a month remaining in the National Basketball Association's (NBA) marathon schedule, Australian guard Andrew Gaze's brief audition with the Washington Bullets has highlighted the numerous uncertainties surrounding his future in the league. Despite the Bullets' genuine interest in Gaze, there are several hurdles
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Andrew Gaze, son of basketball coach Lindsay Gaze, has secured a second 10-day contract with the Washington Bullets, boosting his prospects of winning a more permanent spot in the National Basketball Association. Gaze has been playing in the NBA for the past few weeks and has proven himself by scoring
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Michael Jordan, the legendary basketball player, attempted to make a mark in baseball, but his first game was a humbling experience. Playing for the Chicago White Sox in an intra-squad game, Jordan went hitless in three times at bat, striking out twice, and made a costly error in right field.
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The City of Melbourne's beloved Moomba festival marked its 40th year with basketball legend Andrew Gaze as the new monarch, crowned in a secret ceremony in November. However, due to Gaze's commitment to the Washington Bullets in the US National Basketball Association, some of his Melbourne
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Andrew Gaze, Australia's most accomplished basketballer, will cap his remarkable career with a stint in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Washington Bullets. The 10-day contract, confirmed this week, will start on March 11, although delays with Gaze's visa may push his debut to March
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The Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers made a major shake-up in the NBA last night, trading star forwards in a deal that sent Dominique Wilkins and the team's No. 1 draft pick to the Clippers in exchange for disgruntled Danny Manning. This move comes after weeks of
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Toronto ONT -- Ontario Liberal Leader Lyn McLeod called for the NDP government to drop the basketball portion of its Pro-Line lottery to secure a Toronto NBA franchise. The government's special adviser, David Reville, expressed concerns that this added pressure undermines the province's bargaining position with
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As the National Basketball Association (NBA) seeks to have basketball games removed from Ontario's Pro-Line sports lottery, the Ontario government must decide whether to comply or stand firm in its negotiations. With the lottery contributing significantly to the province's coffers, particularly during a time of economic
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The third round of the FA Cup is poised to begin this weekend, largely unaffected by the harsh winter weather, but the Football Association is advising clubs to conduct early pitch inspections to minimize the risk of postponements. The main concern lies with frozen pitches, with Luton's home
