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Holtmann gets Azkals call up for friendlies – rezal404
Gerrit Holtmann could make his national team return after being called up by the Philippine Azkals for their two friendly matches in September. Holtmann was among the 24 players named by the Philippine Football Federation on Wednesday as the Azkals return to action with friendlies against Chinese-Taipei and Afghanistan. The 28-year-old last played for the…
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Liverpool bid around £16m for Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo; Reds also ‘in talks’ with Fiorentina about Sofyan Amrabat deal
Liverpool have made a shock bid for Japan international Wataru Endo, offering Stuttgart around £16m for the player as Jurgen Klopp looks to bring in an experienced holding midfielder. The Japan international, who is 30 years old and who can also fill in at centre-back, is travelling to Merseyside to finalise a stunning transfer. Sky…
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NU coach looks to sustain strong V-League start – rezal404
NU skipper Leo Aringo (right) drew raves from his coach for his opening-day act. —PVL PHOTO National University (NU) coach Dante Alinsunurin constantly reminded his team about staying within their system when making adjustments and the Bulldogs responded with straight-sets victory in their opening match in the V-League Collegiate Challenge on Wednesday. “Just reminding every…
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Alycia Baumgardner returns ‘adverse analytical finding’ and now faces ‘full investigation’ after world title win
Alycia Baumgardner has returned an ‘adverse analytical finding’ and now faces a ‘full investigation’ after her undisputed world title win over Christina Linardatou. Baumgarder defeated Linardatou by unanimous decision to retain her WBC, WBO, WBA and IBF super-featherweight belts in Detroit on July 15. But the American’s promotional company, Matchroom Boxing, have since confirmed that…
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Ferrari’s Fred Vasseur says he talks to Lewis Hamilton at every race – rezal404
FILE– Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur.REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur has spoken about his friendship with Lewis Hamilton as Formula One waits for the seven-time world champion to sign a new contract with Mercedes. Hamilton won Formula Three and GP2 (now Formula Two) championships with Vasseur’s ART team in 2005 and 2006 before…
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Gustaf Lagerbielke: Celtic sign Sweden defender on five-year deal for around £3m
Celtic have announced the signing of defender Gustaf Lagerbielke from Elfsborg on a five-year deal. The 23-year-old arrives from IF Elfsborg in a deal worth around £3m following the departure of fellow Swedish defender Carl Starfelt who left for LaLiga side Celta Vigo. Lagerbielke – who will wear the No 4 jersey at Celtic Park…
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Bo Perasol named director of UP Office for Athletics and Sports Development – rezal404
FILE – UP coach Bo Perasol. INQUIRER PHOTO/Sherwin Vardeleon MANILA, Philippines—Bo Perasol will now have a bigger role to fulfill. After serving as the University of the Philippines’ men’s basketball team program director, Perasol has been named director of UP Office for Athletics and Sports Development (OASD). “Actually, I have mixed emotions because of the…
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Anthony Joshua’s ‘patient’ performance against Robert Helenius prepares him for Deontay Wilder, says Isaac Chamberlain
Anthony Joshua was unexpectedly extended into the seventh round by Robert Helenius on Saturday, but Isaac Chamberlain believes that performance will prepare Joshua for Deontay Wilder. Chamberlain, who challenges Mikael Lawal for the British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles on October 21, live on Sky Sports, has sparred with Deontay Wilder and been in camp with…
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House approves bill declaring April as National Basketball Month – rezal404
Joshua Torralba. PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–The House of Representatives has approved a bill that would declare April as National Basketball Month in the Philippines. House Bill No. 8268 was approved on third and final reading on Wednesday with 272 lawmakers voting in favor. The proposed law was authored by Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and several…
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Jurrien Timber: Arsenal defender sidelined for long-term period after sustaining ACL injury on Premier League debut
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during his Premier League debut against Nottingham Forest. The Dutch defender, a £38m summer signing for Mikel Arteta’s side, picked up the blow in the 50th minute of Saturday’s 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest, before being…
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