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Pelicans add veteran center Daniel Theis
FILE – The New Orleans Pelicans and veteran NBA center Theis have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, a person familiar with the agreement said. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent, File) NEW ORLEANS— The New Orleans Pelicans and veteran NBA center Daniel Theis have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, a person familiar with the…
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Super League in Las Vegas: Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves set for showdown at Allegiant Stadium in 2025 | Rugby League News
Three English teams will head for Las Vegas next March to add international flavour to the NRL’s return to the USA in 2025, live on Sky Sports. Wigan Warriors, the reigning Betfred Super League champions, have agreed to switch their home league fixture against Warrington Wolves – a rematch of last month’s Challenge Cup Final…
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Maicah Larroza says Farm Fresh pick was unexpected
Farm Fresh’s fourth overall pick Maica Larroza during the 2024 PVL Rookie Draft.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — In the two-day draft combine two weeks ago, Maicah Larroza’s motivation was to prove that she could also be one of the top prospects in the PVL Rookie Draft just like her La Salle teammates Thea Gagate, Leila…
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George Furbank: New Zealand’s Stephen Perofeta wary of threat posed by England full-back for second Test | Rugby Union News
Stephen Perofeta has warned New Zealand they must be prepared for the threat posed by England full-back George Furbank in the second Test on Saturday. Furbank gained 85 metres with the ball in hand, plus 27 post-contact metres, and beat a team-highest six defenders as England were edged out 16-15 by the hosts in Dunedin…
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Julia Coronel to bring national team experience to Galeries
Galeries Tower’s latest addition Julia Coronel during the 2024 PVL Rookie Draft.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — After weeks of uncertainty, Julia Coronel was thrilled to find her new home at Galeries Tower. Coronel begins her pro career with the Highrisers under coaches Lerma Giron and Godfrey Okumu after being picked third overall in the PVL…
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Paris 2024 Olympics: UK Sport expects Team GB to win at least 50 medals and top-five finish in medal table | Olympics News
Geraint Hughes Sky Sports News 327 athletes set to compete for Team GB in Paris this summer, fewer than appeared at the Tokyo Olympics; More women than men will represent Team GB for the second successive games; Olympics runs from July 26 to August 11 Last Updated: 08/07/24 6:50pm Please use Chrome browser for a…
Read MorePVL: Thea Gagate hopes to build ‘synergy’ with new teammates
No. 1 overall pick Thea Gagate during the 2024 PVL Rookie Draft.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Thea Gagate puts a premium on the value of building a connection with her new teammates as ZUS Coffee tries to rise from the ashes in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. As expected, the 6-foot-2 middle blocker of Alas…
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Elina Svitolina: Ukrainian in tears after Wimbledon win following missile attack on children’s hospital | Tennis News
Elina Svitolina broke down in tears on court after reaching the Wimbledon quarter-finals on the same day a Russian missile struck a children’s hospital in Kiev. The Ukrainian wore a black ribbon on her top during her 6-2 6-1 victory over Wang Xinyu and any feelings of satisfaction from reaching the last eight were dwarfed by sadness…
Read MoreDjokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Denmark’s Holger Rune during their men’s singles tennis match on the eighth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 8, 2024. (AFP) LONDON – Novak Djokovic demolished Holger Rune…
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Arsenal and Manchester United on alert with Marc Guehi set to reject new Crystal Palace contract offer – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers… THE SUN Arsenal and Manchester United are on high alert with Marc Guehi set to reject Crystal Palace’s new contract offer. Leicester City plan to join the race for Celtic midfield star Matt O’Riley. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player ESPN’s Mark…
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