James Maddison could be first player to leave Leicester clearout – Paper Talk

All the top stories and transfer rumors from Monday’s newspapers… DAILY MIRROR Leicester City are expected to hold a transfer fire sale this summer after their relegation from the Premier League and England forward James Maddison could be the first big name out of the door. Leeds United fans made demands that owner Andrea Radrizzani…

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PH looks for end of Asiad medal drought behind Obiena, top young talents – rezal404

EJ Obiena is a cinch to make the Asian Games podium in China. —PHOTO BY TEAM PHILIPPINES The year before EJ Obiena was born, Elma Muros-Posadas won a bronze medal in the Hiroshima Asian Games. That was the last time the country reached the podium in athletics in the continental meet. The last time the…

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Vargas takes on fireman’s role after board sniffs traces of planned attack on league – rezal404

There’s a lot of talk surrounding Converge nowadays. —PBA PICTURES There’s smoke on the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) board and amiable chair Ricky Vargas is going out of his way to put out the fire. Flying home on Sunday after presiding over the board of governors’ planning session in this posh French capital, Vargas has…

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Frank Lampard lists Chelsea problems facing incoming head coach Mauricio Pochettino

Frank Lampard outlined the long list of problems facing Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea, after the team finished the Premier League season in 12th with their worst-ever points total in the competition. A 1-1 draw with Newcastle on the final day concluded a miserable season for the west London club, despite the huge transfer spending of…

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Magnolia battles injury bug in preseason – rezal404

PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines—The PBA season is still pretty far off from starting but Magnolia is already dealing with injuries. Ian Sangalang, Calvin Abueva, Jio Jalalon and Russel Escoto missed the Hotshots’ game against the Blackwater Bossing in the PBA On Tour on Sunday. Coach Chito Victolero explained that Escoto had a mishap during one…

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Phoenix beats Meralco in heated preseason game – rezal404

Phoenix’s Raul Soyud during a PBA preseason game against Meralco. PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines-Phoenix downed Meralco, 100-93, in their PBA On Tour game that didn’t end without an altercation between Raul Soyud and Raymar Jose in the final seconds on Sunday at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Elbows flew after Soyud got the defensive…

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Coming off injury, Raul Soyud making strides for Phoenix in preseason – rezal404

Raul Soyud. PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines—Raul Soyud is starting to make his presence felt for Phoenix and coach Jamike Jarin after an injury-hit campaign last conference. Soyud gave the Fuel Masters something to look forward to in the upcoming season after two games in the PBA On Tour preseason. “Unfortunately, he was injured in the…

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Carlisle 1 – 1 Stockport – rezal404

Carlisle United sealed promotion to Sky Bet League One as they beat Stockport County 5-4 on penalties at Wembley. Jon Mellish’s unfortunate own goal in the first half saw the Cumbrians trail before Omari Patrick’s late equalizer meant it finished 1-1 in the League Two play-off final, sending the game into extra-time and a shootout…

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F2 Logistics also makes moves, signs Mars Alba, Jov Fernandez – rezal404

La Salle Lady Spikers’ team captain Mars Alba. UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—F2 Logistics has also made big midseason moves as it signed UAAP Season 85 Finals MVP and Best Setter Mars Alba from La Salle and Best Opposite Spiker Jovelyn Fernandez of Far Eastern University ahead of the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference in…

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Manchester United ownership bid: Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains the leading candidate to buy Premier League club

Ineos billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains the leading candidate to buy Manchester United Football Club despite an inconclusive board meeting held late last week. sky news understands that directors of the Premier League club’s holding company met on Thursday to discuss the progress of its £5bn-plus auction. Controlled by members of the Glazer family but…

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