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Boston Celtics Control NBA Finals with 3-0 Lead Over Dallas Mavericks

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The Boston Celtics are on the brink of securing their 18th NBA championship after taking a commanding 3-0 lead

The Boston Celtics are on the brink of securing their 18th NBA championship after taking a commanding 3-0 lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were pivotal in the Celtics’ 106-99 victory on Wednesday night, each delivering standout performances. Tatum scored 31 points, while Brown contributed 30 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists.

The win, which marked Boston’s 10th consecutive playoff victory, puts the Celtics just one win away from breaking their tie with the Lakers for the most NBA championships. They can clinch the title with a victory in Dallas on Friday.

Despite nearly squandering a 21-point lead with 11 minutes left, the Celtics’ resilience shone through. Tatum remarked, “The game of basketball is about runs. It’s never going to go as you expected. If you want to be a champion, you must be resilient in those situations, and we did that tonight.”

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The Celtics’ impressive playoff run continues even without Kristaps Porzingis, who was sidelined with a tendon injury in his lower left leg sustained in Game 2. Boston has a 10-1 record in these playoffs without Porzingis.

While the Mavericks made a valiant effort to stage a comeback, reducing a 21-point deficit to just one point with 3:30 remaining, they ultimately fell short. Luka Doncic fouled out with 4:12 remaining, and despite Kyrie Irving’s 35-point effort, Dallas couldn’t complete the rally.

No team in NBA history has ever overcome a 3-0 deficit in the playoffs, making Boston’s position exceptionally strong as they head into Game 4.

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Jack Draper Advances to Japan Open Last 16 with Win Over Bellucci

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Jack Draper Advances to Japan Open Last 16 with Win Over Bellucci

British tennis player Jack Draper has secured a spot in the Japan Open last 16 after defeating Italy’s Mattia Bellucci in straight sets. Draper, ranked world number 20, claimed a 6-4, 6-2 victory, marking his first win since his US Open semi-final loss to Jannik Sinner earlier this month.

The 22-year-old’s triumph in Tokyo comes as a welcome return to form following a challenging Davis Cup in Manchester, where he lost both of his singles matches to Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo and Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime, contributing to Great Britain’s failure to reach the knockout stages.

After a tightly contested first set against world number 103 Bellucci, Draper dominated the second set, building a 5-1 lead before closing out the match. He will face Polish second seed Hubert Hurkacz in the next round on Friday.

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Wolves Defender Yerson Mosquera Likely Out for Season with Knee Injury

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Wolves Defender Yerson Mosquera Likely Out for Season with Knee Injury

Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Yerson Mosquera is expected to miss the remainder of the season following a serious knee injury sustained in Wolves’ 3-1 loss to Aston Villa. The 23-year-old Colombian twisted his knee after a collision with Villa’s Morgan Rogers in the 82nd minute and was stretchered off the pitch.

Scans confirmed that Mosquera suffered damage to both the medial collateral ligament (MCL) and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which will require surgery. Wolves’ head of high performance, Phil Hayward, said, “We will be visiting specialists to finalise the plan for surgery, and it’s highly unlikely he will feature again this season.”

Mosquera had been a key part of Wolves’ defense this season, starting all five Premier League games after returning from a loan spell at Villarreal. His absence further deepens Wolves’ defensive issues, as they did not secure a replacement for Max Kilman following his £40m move to West Ham.

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Wolves, currently winless and sitting at the bottom of the Premier League, face Liverpool at home in their next match.

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Ex-Real Madrid & Manchester United Defender Raphael Varane Retires at 31

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Ex-Real Madrid & Manchester United Defender Raphael Varane Retires at 31

Raphael Varane, former defender for Real Madrid, Manchester United, and the French national team, has retired from professional football at the age of 31. Varane, who joined Italian side Como in July, sustained a knee injury on his debut, prompting his decision to step away from playing. He will remain at Como in a non-playing capacity.

In an emotional Instagram post, Varane wrote, “It takes a big dose of courage to listen to your heart and your instinct,” explaining his desire to leave the sport on his own terms.

Varane began his career at Lens before a decade-long stint at Real Madrid, where he won 18 major trophies, including three La Liga titles and four Champions League crowns. He later joined Manchester United in 2021, making 95 appearances and winning the Carabao Cup in 2022.

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Internationally, Varane earned 93 caps for France, winning the 2018 World Cup and the 2021 Nations League. Reflecting on his career, Varane expressed pride in both his achievements and staying true to his values.

He hinted at future projects with Como, adding, “Something I am looking forward to sharing more about soon.” Varane has also been vocal about the dangers of head injuries in football, having played through concussions during his career, and he has called for better protection for players.

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