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 Here’s a **clean, rewritten game recap** with smoother flow and tighter wording, keeping all the key details: --- **MILWAUKEE —** Julian Strawther poured in a season-high 20 points as the short-handed Denver Nuggets built a 23-point cushion and narrowly escaped with a 102–100 victory over the struggling Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Milwaukee stormed back after trailing 86–63 midway through the fourth quarter, closing within 99–97 on a Ryan Rollins 3-pointer with 29.3 seconds left. Tim Hardaway Jr. responded by sinking two free throws, but Rollins hit another 3 to make it a one-point game again with 5.4 seconds remaining. Jalen Pickett made one of two free throws with 4.5 seconds left, and Kyle Kuzma’s desperation heave at the buzzer bounced off the rim. Rollins scored 21 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, as the Bucks dropped their fifth game in six outings. Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists before exiting late after appearin...

  Dame Patricia Routledge, the celebrated actress best known for her iconic role as Hyacinth Bucket in the classic sitcom Keeping Up Appearances , has died at the age of 96. In addition to her beloved television roles, including BBC One's Hetty Wainthropp Investigates and appearances in Alan Bennett’s acclaimed monologues, Routledge had a distinguished stage career that earned critical acclaim. Her agent confirmed to the PA news agency that she passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday morning, surrounded by love. Among the many tributes, the BBC’s director of comedy praised Routledge for bringing joy to millions, stating she “made millions laugh and left a legacy that will always be remembered with gratitude and admiration.” Dame Patricia Routledge, beloved for her role as Hyacinth Bucket in the classic sitcom Keeping Up Appearances , has died at the age of 96. Paying tribute, the show’s creator Roy Clarke told BBC News: "I’m sorry, as I’m sure so many people will be...

Tsunami Alert Issued for Greek Islands After Strong Earthquake – Tourists Urged to Avoid Coastline A tsunami warning has been issued for several Greek coastlines, including the island of Crete, following a powerful earthquake that struck early this morning. Holidaymakers and residents have been urgently advised to " move away from the coast immediately" after a magnitude 5.9 ( later revised to 6.0) earthquake struck at 1: 50 a. m. on May 14 . According to the Geodynamic Institute of Athens, the quake’s epicentre was located 20 km south of Kasos , between the islands of Kasos and Karpathos , with a depth of 64.4 km . The Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection issued the tsunami alert, emphasizing heightened risk particularly near Kasos . The warning applies to nearby islands including Crete , where coastal areas are considered at risk.

  Nottingham Forest Keep European Dream Alive With Gritty Draw at Crystal Palace Nottingham Forest’s hopes of securing a historic Champions League berth remain alive after a spirited display earned them a hard-fought point at Crystal Palace. A quick-thinking equaliser from Murillo capped a determined performance and could prove pivotal in their late-season push for European qualification. Despite sitting 17th last season, Forest’s transformation under Nuno Espírito Santo has been nothing short of remarkable. With just three matches remaining, they remain in contention for a top-five finish—a feat few would have predicted. After falling behind to Eberechi Eze’s penalty, Forest responded swiftly, with Murillo restoring parity just four minutes later, showcasing the resolve that Nuno has instilled in the squad since taking over from Steve Cooper. Eze nearly clinched victory for Palace late on, rattling the crossbar, but Forest held firm to give their travelling fans reason to dream...

rent Alexander-Arnold to Leave Liverpool at End of Season England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has announced he will leave Premier League champions Liverpool when his contract expires on 30 June, bringing an end to a 20-year association with the club. The 26-year-old, who joined Liverpool’s academy at the age of six, confirmed on social media that he will seek a new challenge after two decades at Anfield. He is widely expected to join Spanish giants Real Madrid. "After 20 years at Liverpool Football Club, now is the time for me to confirm that I will be leaving at the end of the season," Alexander-Arnold wrote. "This is easily the hardest decision I've ever made in my life." Alexander-Arnold is one of three key Liverpool players whose contracts were set to expire this summer. While Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have both recently signed new deals, the Liverpool-born defender has opted for a fresh start elsewhere. Since making his senior debut in 2016, A...

  London City Lionesses Clinch Historic WSL Promotion After Dramatic Draw with Birmingham As the final seconds of the season ticked away, the fate of promotion to the Women’s Super League still hung in the balance. In a finale as thrilling as any in recent memory, London City Lionesses secured their place in the top flight by the narrowest of margins, earning a dramatic 2-2 draw against closest challengers Birmingham City. A moment of brilliance from Isobel Goodwin proved decisive. The 22-year-old forward, the Championship’s record signing, struck a sensational long-range goal to break the deadlock, before Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah’s header doubled the visitors’ lead. With 8,749 fans—Birmingham’s largest-ever home crowd—urging them on, the hosts launched a ferocious comeback. Emily van Egmond’s header gave them hope, and Cho So-hyun’s clinical volley four minutes from time set up a frenetic finish. But despite relentless pressure and ten minutes of added time, the Lionesses held fir...