tournament

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She was chosen most valuable player of the tournament after going 11 for 18 with four home runs, two doubles and 14 RBIs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“We’re here to win,” May said at the outset of the tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

With just 13 days until the start of the World Championship, the manner in which Zhao won this tournament sent an ominous warning to those with aspirations of dethroning him at the Crucible.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

He then traded frames with his opponent to set up a mouth-watering finale to the tournament against Zhao or reigning champion Higgins, who begin their semi-final at 13:00 BST on Saturday.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

When the tournament began, Bobby made his first move and pressed his clock, which then started counting down against his invisible opponent.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady