Messi and Inter Miami battle Vancouver in warmest MLS Cup final ever, 84 degrees at kickoff
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are playing in the warmest MLS Cup final in the league's history. The game-time temperature in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday was 84 degrees (28 degrees Celsius) at kickoff of Inter Miami's match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, according to the National Weather Service. Add in the 60% relative humidity, and that made the heat index feel like 87 degrees (30 degrees Celsius).
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BOYS BASKETBALL: Technical free throws before tipoff decide wild finish between Catoosa, Oologah
CATOOSA — When Ryder Phillips knocked down two technical free throws before the opening tip, he had no way of knowing they would stand as the difference. However, on a night when Oologah missed four crucial fourth-quarter free throws — including two in the final two minutes — those pregame shots proved prophetic, as Catoosa survived late technical fouls and a furious Mustangs rally to remain ...
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Torres hat trick in Barcelona rout of Betis in La Liga
Ferran Torres scored a hat trick, Lamine Yamal converted a penalty and Roony Bardghji shone in a rare start as Barcelona roared back to win at Real Betis 5-3 in La Liga on Saturday. Barcelona’s rout of fifth-placed Betis in Seville increased its lead to four points over Real Madrid before it hosts Celta Vigo on Sunday.
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