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Gov’t must invest and focus on ‘sports economy’, say lawmakers
FILE–The Philippine national team had a four-medal haul in the 2023 Asian Games with pole vault star EJ Obiena and jiujitsu women’s stars Meggie Ochoa and Annie Ramirez leading the way. Representatives Alfred Delos Santos and Joel Chua push for strengthening “sports economy,” urging different government sectors to support Filipino athletes through various programs and…
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Alcaraz and Raducanu advance in thrillers | Best of Wimbledon Day Five
A look at the best and biggest moments from day five of Wimbledon, which includes Carlos Alcaraz surviving Frances Tiafoe and Emma Raducanu easing past Maria Sakkari
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Franz Wagner sign largest contract in Orlando Magic history
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) makes a move against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, right, during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) Franz Wagner has agreed to the largest contract in Orlando Magic history, a five-year extension…
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England team news: Kieran Trippier and Bukayo Saka in line to start as wing-backs against Switzerland | Football News
England boss Gareth Southgate is expected to switch to a back three for the first time in three years in Saturday’s Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland, with Kieran Trippier in line to start at right wing-back and Bukayo Saka at left wing-back. Sky Sports News has reported in the last few days that Southgate has…
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Team USA arrives for camp in Las Vegas ahead of Paris Olympics
FILE–Team USA head coach Steve Kerr, left, talks to his assistant coaches Erik Spoelstra and Tyronn Lue during the Fiba World Cup in Manila. Team USA is back together again, this time eyeing a fifth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Olympics later this month.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net LAS VEGAS — There’s something that Kobe Bryant once…
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Rodgers: Transfer targets identified but patience needed
Brendan Rodgers says Celtic have identified their transfer targets and calls for patience as he looks to strengthen his squad this summer.
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Thompson bids farewell to Warriors after exit
Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after missing a shot against the Sacramento Kings in the second half during the Play-In Tournament at Golden 1 Center on April 16, 2024, in Sacramento, California. (Photo by EZRA SHAW / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) SAN FRANCISCO, United States —…
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Saka and Trippier wing-backs? Southgate 'expected' to move to back three
Sky Sports News reporter Rob Dorsett reveals England manager Gareth Southgate could switch to three at the back for their Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland.
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NBA teams that passed up on Brownlee have given PH valuable gift
Gilas Pilipinas’ Justin Brownlee puts on another sensational game to help the secure the Fiba OQT semifinals ticket. –FIBA PHOTO As far as Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone is concerned, scouts in the 2011 NBA Draft were practically sleeping on the job. “I’ve said this before: Somebody in the NBA missed out on this guy,”…
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Portugal 0 – 0 France
Theo Hernandez struck the winning penalty for France after Portugal’s Joao Felix had hit a post in the shootout following a 0-0 draw to send Didier Deschamps’ side into a Euro 2024 semi-final with Spain. There were no tears this time from Cristiano Ronaldo, who had been overcome by emotion during Portugal’s last-16 win over…
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