as in finishing
to bring to a triumphant conclusion
capped off the baseball season with 10-0 shutout
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Doncic missed his first five shots before finishing the period two for 10.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026 -
Adebayo set a new franchise record for the most points by a Heat player in a game, finishing Tuesday’s win with an eye-opening 83 points on 20-of-43 shooting from the field, 7-of-22 shooting on threes and 36-of-43 shooting from the foul line in 42 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington roars into the city’s Entertainment District starting with practice sessions Friday before culminating with the NTT IndyCar Series race Sunday.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Texas will have three practices a week culminating with the return of the spring football game April 18 at Royal-Memorial Stadium.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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Bennett faced eight batters total but saw his pitch count balloon to 41 before completing the second inning.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Summer annual weeds are true annuals, completing their life cycle in a single growing season.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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