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Gilgeous-Alexander, Wemby, Jokic finalists for NBA MVP

Gilgeous-Alexander, Wemby, Jokic finalists for NBA MVP

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines the finalists announced Sunday for this year's award alongside San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama and Denver's three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. Gilgeous-Alexander, who beat out Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the voting last year and

Blue Origin launches rocket with used booster for first time

Blue Origin launches rocket with used booster for first time

Blue Origin, the US space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, on Sunday successfully reused and recovered a booster for its New Glenn rocket, confirming its mastery of a technical feat that could boost its launch cadence and expand its rivalry with SpaceX. But the uncrewed mission also suffered a

Israel vows to level homes in Lebanon, counter threats with 'full force'

Israel vows to level homes in Lebanon, counter threats with 'full force'

Israel said its military had been instructed to use "full force" against threats in Lebanon despite a truce, and vowed to level homes allegedly used by Hezbollah, with state media reporting demolitions were underway on Sunday. Some displaced residents have rushed back to their homes in the south

Fitzpatrick survives Scheffler playoff to win RBC Heritage

Fitzpatrick survives Scheffler playoff to win RBC Heritage

Matt Fizpatrick survived a nail-biting playoff with Scottie Scheffler to win his second RBC Heritage title Sunday, as the world number one's late charge fell just short. Fitzpatrick, who had started the day three strokes clear of Scheffler, seemed set for victory with steady golf including 14

Thunder thrash Suns, Celtics crush Sixers in NBA playoff openers

Thunder thrash Suns, Celtics crush Sixers in NBA playoff openers

The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder launched their NBA playoff campaign with a 119-84 thrashing of the Phoenix Suns on Sunday as the Boston Celtics underscored their contender status with a lopsided opening win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player and Finals MVP, scored 25 points,

Kenyans Korir, Lokedi seek to repeat at Boston Marathon

Kenyans Korir, Lokedi seek to repeat at Boston Marathon

Defending champion John Korir returns to the Boston Marathon on Monday aiming for a fourth straight marathon crown after adding victories in Chicago and Valencia last year. The Kenyan, who overcame an early fall to clock the third-fastest time ever in Boston -- 2hr 04min 45 sec -- can expect a

Fils wins on Barcelona clay with French Open looming

Fils wins on Barcelona clay with French Open looming

Up-and-coming Frenchman Arthur Fils beat Russian Andrey Rublev 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) to lift the Barcelona clay-court title on Sunday with Roland Garros just a month away. The 21-year-old Fils returned from an eight-month injury absence in February and has been in