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Filipino fans witness Philippines’ historic Women’s World Cup debut – rezal404
A man raises a banner during a Women’s World Cup watch party at a mall in Paranaque, Metro Manila on July 21, 2023, for the Women’s World Cup Group A football match between the Philippines and Switzerland in Dunedin. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP) Local sports fans were tuned into Friday to witness…
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Lee McGregor: Stephen Fulton vs Naoya Inoue super-bantamweight title clash will be ‘an unbelievable fight’
Naoya Inoue’s clash with Stephen Fulton for the unified WBC and WBO super-bantamweight world titles will be “an unbelievable fight”, says unbeaten former European champion Lee McGregor. Scotland’s McGregor won European, British and Commonwealth titles at bantamweight before moving up to super-bantam. The 26-year-old fights Erik Robles for an IBO strap in Edinburgh on Friday…
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Jeremiah Gray’s double-double powers Ginebra past TNT – rezal404
Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings’ Jeremiah Grey. -PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra pulled away late to zoom past TNT in the PBA on Tour, 81-67, at Ynares Sports Center, Pasig, on Friday. The Gin Kings led after three quarters, 56-55, in what seemed to be a down-the-wire affair in the offing. However, Jeremiah Gray, who finished…
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Women’s Ashes huge turning point for England as ‘rattled’ Australia ‘lose their aura’, says Phoebe Graham
England may not have won the Women’s Ashes but they proved that their future is bright and Australia are not invincible, says Phoebe Graham… What a remarkable Women’s Ashes! Record-breaking crowds, nail-biting finishes and, despite England winning four out of the seven games and claiming victory in two white-ball series, Australia retain the Ashes. England…
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NLEX weathers Converge’s late surge behind Don Trollano’s 26 points – rezal404
NLEX Road Warriors’ Don Trollano. -PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines—NLEX escaped a vicious fourth-quarter run from Converge to take home a 112-104 victory in the PBA On Tour at Ynares Sports Center in Pasig on Friday. After leading by as much as 17 points, the Road Warriors fumbled the advantage and let the FiberXers trim the…
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The Open: Just Stop Oil protestors attempt to disrupt play on 17th hole at Royal Liverpool
Just Stop Oil protestors have set off an orange flare next to the 17th green during the second round of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers said ahead of the tournament that they had received no intelligence surrounding any potential protest, although “significant” security procedures were in place to reduce…
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Myla Pablo streets F2 Logistics’ tough five-set loss to Creamline – rezal404
F2 Logistics’ Myla Pablo. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net MANILA, Philippines — Myla Pablo’s 27-point explosion wasn’t enough to close out a win for F2 Logistics Cargo Movers in their semifinal round opener as they collapsed at the hands of defending champion Creamline in a thrilling five-set match in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference.…
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Spain Women 3 – 0 Costa Rica Women – rezal404
Spain shrugged off any suggestion of discontent or disharmony within camp by dispatching Costa Rica 3-0 in their opening World Cup Group C game. They entered the tournament under somewhat of a cloud after disagreements with their federation meant many key players ruled themselves out of contention this summer, including influential Barcelona midfielder Patri Guijarro.…
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Fairy tale start scratched by offside flag as Filipinas lose to Swiss in Women’s World Cup – rezal404
FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 – Group A – Philippines v Switzerland – Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand – July 21, 2023 Philippines’ Katrina Guillou celebrates scoring a disallowed goal REUTERS/Molly Darlington A disabled goal early in the match. A penalty late in the first half. In both cases, the…
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Women’s World Cup: Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman confirms captain Millie Bright fit to start as England prepare for opener
On the eve of England’s World Cup campaign commencing against tournament debutants Haiti, manager Sarina Wiegman paints a serene, calm picture inside the Lionesses’ camp. Most importantly, Millie Bright, who has assumed captain’s duties in the absence of injured Leah Williamson, has overcome a knee problem in time for England’s opening Group D game on…
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