the score
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For Hull City, Neill became the first player-manager to score in a shootout, helping keep the score level at 3-3.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Luke Kennard was fouled shooting a three with 2:30 left and made all three free throws to tie the score.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
The 27-year-old Dutchman missed three match darts in the 10th leg which allowed Littler to level the score with a 136 checkout.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
To even the score, Weir’s novel describes ammonia-breathing Rocky as smelling like cat pee, an aside the script politely omits.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
It was a pitchers’ battle with the score still at 1—0.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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