NBA
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NBA round-up: Westbrook scores 57 in record triple-double; Warriors beat SpursRussell Westbrook had 57 points — the most in a triple-double in NBA history — 13 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 114-106 overtime win
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Coventry at Wembley, Boat Race drama and Gigi Buffon at his bestThis week’s roundup also features Dara Ó Briain’s foray behind the cricket mic, spectacular rally driving and dreamy mountain biking
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Who's to blame for the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent slump?After Monday night’s dispiriting loss to the San Antonio Spurs it’s clear that LeBron James & co have problems. But who or what might they be?
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Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker scores 70 points to create a piece of NBA historySuns’ Booker becomes only sixth player of all time to score 70 in a game, joining Wilt Chamberlain and Kobe Bryant among the storied ranks
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Inside The NBA's barrage of idiocy puts Barkley and Shaq on rocky pathThe TNT mainstay has provided fine entertainment over the years but it is becoming increasingly hampered by hot takes and bullying
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Russell Westbrook's 28th triple-double of the season helps Thunder top LakersWestbrook scores 17 points for the 65th triple-double of his as career as Oklahoma City beat LA 110-93
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'Heartbroken' Ben Simmons to miss rest of NBA season with injuryPhiladelphia’s No1 draft pick hasn’t recovered from surgery on his right foot – and the 76ers confirm he won’t take part again this season
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NBA trade deadline: the winners (Pelicans) and losers (Kings)The New Orleans Pelicans took a step forward, the Sacramento Kings took a step back, the LA Lakers hit the reset button – and the Boston Celtics went nowhere
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