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sixth man

[man]

noun

Basketball.
  1. a team's best substitute.



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The Northern Irishman became just the sixth man to complete the career Grand Slam with his Masters victory in April, but has since struggled, finishing tied 47th at last month's US PGA Championship before missing the cut by 12 shots at last week's Canadian Open.

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All three Grand Slam triumphs for Sinner, 23, have come on hard courts - and he is seeking to become only the sixth man in the Open era to win three consecutive majors.

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When he was a sophomore in high school, Wooden was forced to come off the bench as the sixth man even though he knew he was the best player on the team.

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McIlroy became only the sixth man to complete the career Grand Slam of major wins when he beat Justin Rose in a play-off at Augusta earlier this month.

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A sixth man, Michael Keller, who authorities say is not affiliated with the company, is also charged with battery in connection with the incident.

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