NBA: Cooper Flagg powers Mavericks rout of Nets

Inquirer.net - Nov 9, 2026

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg had 25 points and a career-high 12 assists for his third consecutive double-double and fourth of the season as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 130-93 on Sunday night. Kyrie Irving scored 21 points and Daniel Gafford added 18 as the Mavericks played the first of a home back-to-back. Michael

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Nov 9, 2026

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Man posing as soldier for alleged swindling nabbed in Agusan

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Nov 9, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz takes ‘one step forward mentally’ after Paris win

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Marcos: 234 counselors hired to boost school mental health services

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Nov 9, 2026

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Church says suspect in Calapan student slay is not its pastor

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