Month: August 2023
Mikel Arteta, Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso shaped by amateur youth club Antiguoko in prolific Basque Country
During the March international break last season, when Arsenal’s schedule finally let up following a gruelling run of fixtures, Mikel Arteta took a trip back to his hometown of San Sebastian. It was an opportunity to disconnect, if only briefly, from the pressures of a Premier League title challenge, and to celebrate his 41st birthday…
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US teen cyclist Magnus White killed while training for worlds – rezal404
Magnus White, a 17-year-old American cyclist set to compete in August’s World Championships in Scotland, has died after being struck by a vehicle while training, USA Cycling announced. The teen, a member of the US national team, was on his bike when it was struck from behind on Saturday near his home in Boulder, Colorado.…
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Alen Stajcic not returning to Filipinas, wants to ‘explore other options’ – rezal404
Philippines’ coach Alen Stajcic reacts on the touchline during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group A football match between Norway and the Philippines at Eden Park in Auckland on July 30, 2023. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP) BRISBANE, Australia—Alen Stajcic, who steered the Philippines to a historic berth in the…
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Moeen Ali confirms Test retirement after England draw Ashes series 2-2
Moeen Ali has confirmed his retirement from Test cricket after helping England earn a 2-2 draw in The Ashes. Off-spinning all-rounder Moeen took three wickets on the final day at The Kia Oval as England beat Australia by 49 runs. The 36-year-old was lured out of his initial Test retirement by captain Ben Stokes ahead…
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Clippers’ Amir Coffey arrested on suspicion of carrying concealed firearm in vehicle, police say – rezal404
FILE – Los Angeles Clippers guard Amir Coffey looks on during overtime of an NBA basketball game Feb. 26, 2023, in Denver. Coffey was arrested early Sunday, July 30, 2023, on a firearms misdemeanor in Hollywood, authorities said. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Amir Coffey was arrested early…
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New deal can wait as Alen Stajcic beams with pride talking of Filipinas – rezal404
Alen Stajcic: Simply proud.—FILE PHOTO AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND—Team Philippines coach Alen Stajcic said he can’t ask for anything more from his Filipinas, who bombed out of further Fifa Women’s World Cup play on Sunday after taking a 6-0 hammering at the hands of a relentless Norway side. “They fought to the end. From that perspective,…
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The Ashes: Ben Stokes believes thrilling series is what Test cricket needed as England clinch draw against Australia
England’s pulsating Ashes series against Australia can boost Test cricket amid question marks over the red-ball format in recent years, believes skipper Ben Stokes. Stuart Broad claimed the decisive wicket on his final day before retiring as England beat Australia to win the fifth Test, draw the series and deny the visitors a first series…
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Kai Sotto opts out of China tournament; Jordan Clarkson joins Gilas there – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas center Kai Sotto during a game against Saudi Arabia in the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers at Mall of Asia Arena. Photo by Fiba Kai Sotto has decided to rest his back rather than join Gilas Pilipinas in China to play in a pocket tournament, an integral part of the Filipinos’ preparations with…
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