Author: Jody
Kyle Lafferty: Former Rangers and Kilmarnock striker join seventh-tier side Johnstone Burgh
Kyle Lafferty is back in Scottish football – joining the seventh-tier club Johnstone Burgh, on a two-year deal. The Northern Ireland international, who earned 85 caps, was released by Kilmarnock at the start of this year for disciplinary reasons. Prior to that he was handed a 10-game SFA ban for using sectarian language last October.…
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Rain or Shine escapes TNT behind Anton Asistio’s late-game heroics – rezal404
Rain or Shine’s Anton Asistio. -PBA PICTURES Anton Asistio came through down the stretch as Rain or Shine survived a TNT squad reinforced by 3×3 players, 106-100, in the PBA On Tour on Wednesday at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Asistio’s layup and jumper broke a 98-all tie as the Elasto Painters got their…
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Wimbledon: Elina Svitolina believes the ongoing war in Ukraine has made her ‘stronger’
Elina Svitolina believes she is “mentally stronger” and “calmer” due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and since returning from maternity leave. The 28-year-old gave birth to her daughter in October and only returned to the WTA tour in April. For her country, where a war that began with Russia’s invasion in February 2022 continues…
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Alvin Pasaol’s fourth quarter explosion helps Meralco beat NLEX – rezal404
Meralco Bolts’ Alvin Pasaol. -PBA PICTURES Alvin Pasaol scored 16 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter to secure Meralco’s 96-83 victory over NLEX in the PBA On Tour held Wednesday at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Pasaol waxed hot from long range as he hit seven three-pointers that helped propel the Bolts…
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Shadow sports minister Lucy Powell calls for misogyny to be classified as hate crime
Shadow sports minister Lucy Powell has told Sky Sports News there needs to be a change in the law for misogyny to be classified as a hate crime so that it is treated as seriously as racism and homophobia. Misogyny and sexism are not treated as hate crimes under UK law, meaning they are investigated…
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Japan, Poland raring to return to PH after ‘amazing’ experience – rezal404
Japan during a game against Poland in the Volleyball Nations League in Manila. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—After the last match of the Volleyball Nations League in Manila, Poland and Japan expressed their interest in playing again in the volleyball-crazed country. Aleksander Sliwka, who helped the Polish notch a sweeping win over Japan at the close…
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South Asians in Football: Former EFL referee Jarnail Singh to take charge of Sporting Khalsa vs Punjab United
Trailblazer Jarnail Singh will referee Sporting Khalsa’s match with Punjab United to kick-off the South Asian Heritage Month celebrations early. Sky Sports News Last month revealed Khalsa, who are the most successful team to come out of Britain’s South Asian community, were hosting last season’s Kent Senior Trophy winners Punjab United in a pre-season friendly.…
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Novak Djokovic says he’s ‘favorite’ to win Wimbledon – rezal404
Jul 11, 2023; London, United Kingdom; Novak Djokovic (SRB) celebrates winning his match against Andrey Rublev on day nine at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports Novak Djokovic said he considers himself “favorite” to lift this year’s Wimbledon title even if it makes him sound “arrogant”. The…
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Sam Kerr: How Chelsea striker’s legacy can inspire Australia at Women’s World Cup
Sam Kerr is already one of the most recognizable players in world football. Her face adorns billboards, adverts and computer games as she prepares to lead Australia at a home World Cup. Not only does the Chelsea striker go into the tournament with winning on her mind, she’s also aware she’s on the verge of…
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PH bows out of contention in AVC Challenge Cup – rezal404
The Philippines during a game against Bahrain in the AVC Challenge Cup in Taipei. STROKE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine men’s volleyball team bombed out of contention in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Men after getting swept by Bahrain, 20-25, 17-25, 23-25, in their Final 12 match on Wednesday in Taipei.…
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