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Cavs crush Mavs in aftermath of shock Doncic trade
Cavs crush Mavs in aftermath of shock Doncic trade

The Dallas Mavericks, rocked by the sudden trade of superstar Luka Doncic and wracked by injuries, were blown out 144-101 by the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.

February 02, 2025

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Olympic champions Lyles, Holloway blast to victory in Boston
Olympic champions Lyles, Holloway blast to victory in Boston

Noah Lyles powered to victory in the men's 60m while fellow Olympic champion Grant Holloway extended his 11-year unbeaten streak with victory in the 60m hurdles at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix meeting in Boston on Sunday.

February 02, 2025

Bergs scores accidental knockout to send Belgium past Chile in Davis Cup
Bergs scores accidental knockout to send Belgium past Chile in Davis Cup

Belgium secured a controversial victory in Davis Cup qualifying when Chile's Cristian Garin refused to continue in the decisive rubber after being painfully knocked down by his opponent, Zizou Bergs, on Sunday.

February 02, 2025

Mexican farmers, auto-parts makers urge dialogue with US
Mexican farmers, auto-parts makers urge dialogue with US

Mexican agricultural and auto-parts producers called Sunday for "dialogue" to head off the trade war prompted by US President Donald Trump's decision to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.

February 02, 2025

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Kim holds off No.1 Korda for wire-to-wire win in LPGA opener
Kim holds off No.1 Korda for wire-to-wire win in LPGA opener

South Korea's Kim A-lim held off top-ranked Nelly Korda over Sunday's final holes to complete a wire-to-wire victory at the season-opening LPGA Tournament of Champions.

February 02, 2025

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Mavs boss defends Doncic-Davis deal as trade stuns NBA
Mavs boss defends Doncic-Davis deal as trade stuns NBA

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison defended the jaw-dropping trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis on Sunday as a shellshocked NBA struggled to comprehend the deal.

February 02, 2025