Blazers guard Jrue Holiday gets champion's welcome in return to Boston to face Celtics
Jrue Holiday got a champion’s welcome in his return to Boston. The Trail Blazers guard received a big cheer when he was shown on the scoreboard during warmups, another when he was introduced before the game, and a standing ovation after a tribute video of highlights that included him clutching the NBA championship trophy he helped Boston win in 2024.
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Takeaways: Timberwolves snap 5-game losing streak with win over short-handed Warriors
Minnesota finally snapped the skid Monday in Minneapolis. After dropping five straight games, the Timberwolves got a much-needed win against a significantly undermanned Warriors team at Target Center, winning 108-83. On the second half of the back to back between the two teams, Golden State sat Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton, while Minnesota was without Anthony ...
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Barcelona line up Vlahovic and Julian Alvarez as top targets to replace Lewandowski
Barcelona have intensified their search for a new striker next summer and have identified Dusan Vlahovic and Julian Alvarez as top targets (h/t ESPN).Robert Lewandowski’s contract at Camp Nou expire...
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