Day: October 9, 2020

Finals notebook: Around the world, fans are watchingFinals notebook: Around the world, fans are watching

Miami coach Erik Spoelstra makes no effort to hide his excitement or appreciation when journalists from the Philippines join virtual news conferences to ask him questions during the NBA Finals. Out of all the measured international markets, the Philippines has the largest average audience for live games during this season’s playoffs – and Spoelstra isn’t the only reason why. When James turned 35 this past December, the NBA did a video of the top 35 plays of his career.

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Lowry, Fitzpatrick surge to halfway lead at PGA ChampionshipLowry, Fitzpatrick surge to halfway lead at PGA Championship

The duo, who were tied for third after matching opening rounds of 67 on Thursday, went 12-under for the tournament at the Wentworth Club in Surrey to sit a stroke ahead of overnight co-leader Tyrrell Hatton, who stayed in contention with a 67. Fitzpatrick was well on his way to better Paul McGinley’s tournament record for the lowest score after 36 holes – 13-under set in 2008 – but a double bogey on the eighth hole ruined the Englishman’s chances.

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