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Nikola Jokic (30) recorded 19 assists - a personal single-game high - in the Denver Nuggets win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday evening. His 19 assists are now the most in a game for a centre since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968.

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Stephanie White has stepped down as head coach of the Connecticut Sun, the team announced on Monday. Over her two seasons, White led the team to a 55-25 record, including a strong 28-12 season this year, and achieved two semifinal appearances, earning the WNBA Coach of the Year award in 2023.

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Rickey Henderson, the legendary leadoff hitter and base stealer, died on December 20, 2024, at the age of 65. Nicknamed the “Man of Steal,” Henderson left an indelible mark on Major League Baseball with his unparalleled speed and base-stealing prowess.

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Having tiptoed in as the 15th pick in the 2013 draft, Giannis Antetokounmpo has brought NBA fans to their feet over the last several years. Two consecutive MVP titles in 2019 and 2020, followed by a legendary playoff campaign in 2021, culminating in a title and Finals MVP award.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are now just one game away from winning their second World Series in five years after a strong 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the series, giving them a commanding 3-0 lead. The Dodgers showcased their dominance in Yankee Stadium, outperforming the Yankees both at the plate and on the mound to secure a significant win in the best-of-seven series.

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The baseball community is in mourning for one of its own. The Clark County Office of the Coroner confirmed to NBC News that legendary baseball player Pete Rose passed away on September 30. He was eighty-three.