Month: January 2024
Dwight Howard wants to play in PBA
Dwight Howard dunks during a Strong Group open practice in Makati.–STRONG GROUP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The Dubai International Basketball Tournament has yet to start but former NBA star Dwight Howard is already looking at the future. Howard is keen on playing as an import in the Philippine Basketball Association, claiming that he meets the league’s height…
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‘What a boy!’ | Jurgen Klopp heaps praise on ‘exceptional’ Conor Bradley | Video | Watch TV Show
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Jurgen Klopp described Conor Bradley’s performance as ‘exceptional’ as the youngster produced an eye-catching performance in Liverpool’s 2-1 win against Fulham in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.
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SBP lauds ‘well respected’ Sonny Barrios after 13-year service
Sonny Barrios.–SBP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) expressed its gratitude to former Executive Director Sonny Barrios after the appointment of his successor Erika Dy. Barrios was praised for his contributions to Philippine basketball after almost 13 years of service to the federation. “ED Sonny is an institution in Philippine basketball…
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The Controversy of CTE in Boxing: Is the Sport Doing Enough to Protect its Athletes?
The Controversy of CTE in Boxing: Is the Sport Doing Enough to Protect its Athletes? Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, is a degenerative brain disease that has been found in athletes, specifically those who have participated in high-contact sports such as football and boxing. As the awareness of CTE has increased in recent years, the…
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Mauricio Pochettino’s job at Chelsea safe as long as European qualification remains realistic – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… DAILY TELEGRAPH Mauricio Pochettino’s position as head coach of Chelsea is not expected to be put in any jeopardy while the club retain a realistic chance of qualifying for Europe. Newcastle have made an enquiry about Dominic Solanke but have been told that Bournemouth will not…
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Charles Tiu has high expectations for Strong Group in Dubai
Dwight Howard.–STRONG GROUP PHOTO Charles Tiu is very confident that his Strong Group team that will represent the Philippines in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship has a clear shot at the championship, what with a roster teeming with ex-NBA players and a coaching staff that has Olympics experience. “I like the team. We have…
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Antoine Griezmann breaks Atletico Madrid all-time goal record and seals legend status despite Barcelona move | Football News
Over in Riyadh, Antoine Griezmann is breaking a record. A neat turn with his left foot leaves one Real Madrid marker on the ground and another trailing in his wake. A fierce shot with his right foot sees the ball fly into the bottom corner of the net. Ultimately, Real Madrid came from behind twice…
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Phoenix gets PBA playoffs bonus, eyes strong finish to eliminations
Phoenix Fuel Masters’ Tyler Tio in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Jubilant screams were heard from inside the Phoenix locker room after the Fuel Masters were told that they had officially secured the twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals. But even if it had defied expectations of getting the unlikely bonus going…
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Gakpo links up with Nunez to turn the game on its head!
Cody Gakpo gives Liverpool the lead after putting away Darwin Nunez’s cross.
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Phoenix nabs twice-to-beat after fending off Meralco
Phoenix Fuel Masters’ Jason Perkins and Jonathan Williams in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net MANILA, Philippines–Phoenix secured an unlikely twice-to-beat advantage going into the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals after holding off Meralco, 93-83, Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. A three by veteran RJ Jazul with over a minute left gave the Fuel Masters a…
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