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Heat defensive identity shows first signs in Clippers half
Erik Spoelstra believes the Miami Heat began to find their defensive identity in one half against the Los Angeles Clippers on Nov. 4, 2026 at Intuit Dome. The claim is deliberately limited: one half, against a struggling opponent. The next question is whether those habits carry into a full game.
6 Nov 2026
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5 Nov 2026
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5 Nov 2026
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Lakers Kings matchup turns on Doncic passing and a Sacramento homestand
The Sacramento Kings open a seven-game homestand by hosting Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, one game after earning their first win of the season, 115-100 at Dallas. Doncic has scored 45 and 42 points in consecutive Lakers home wins and credits the team's passing for a 6-2 start. He has never won in Sacramento as a Laker.
6 Nov 2026
PLDT Creamline result ends unbeaten run in All-Filipino Siklab series
PLDT beat Creamline 25-19, 25-27, 25-23, 25-23 at the Philsports Arena on Thursday, handing the previously unbeaten side its first loss in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab series. Savi Davison led PLDT with 22 points and 19 receptions, while Bernadeth Pons top-scored for Creamline with 14. PLDT moves to 3-2; Creamline drops to 4-1.
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Cristiano Ronaldo announced in a social media post that he will retire from the Portugal national team after the November international break. The 41-year-old departs with 234 caps and 146 goals, both all-time international records, plus Euro 2016 and the 2019 and 2025 Nations Leagues. He said he would hand back the number 7 shirt.
6 Nov 2026
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Alpha Insurance sweep ends two-game skid in Spikers' Turf
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Man City Leipzig win returns Haaland to haunt his favourite opponent
Erling Haaland scored 12 minutes from time to give Manchester City a 3-2 Champions League win at RB Leipzig, his 13th goal in nine games against the Bundesliga club. City led twice through Castello Lukeba's own goal and an Enzo Fernandez header, with Ridle Baku and Antonio Nusa equalising, and the result moved them up to seventh in the league phase table.
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