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Andy Murray to make Wimbledon decision ‘as late as possible’ to give himself best chance of competing | Tennis News
Andy Murray will leave a decision on his participation at Wimbledon “as late as possible” as he aims to give himself “the best chance” of making what could be his last appearance at the event. Murray, Wimbledon champion in 2013 and 2016, had surgery on a spinal cyst on Saturday after retiring at Queen’s during…
Read MoreRoma Mae Doromal brings leadership to her future PVL team
Former Ateneo captain Roma Mae Doromal during the PVL Draft Combine. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Former Ateneo captain Roma Mae Doromal offers her floor defense and leadership skills as she turns pro in the inaugural PVL Rookie Draft on July 8 at Novotel. Doromal is among the top in this year’s Draft and…
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Who is Marc Guiu? Chelsea transfer target made Barcelona impact 33 seconds into debut and is ‘exceptional’ | Football News
Marc Guiu needed 33 seconds to announce himself to the football world. That moment came in October when he was introduced for his Barcelona debut late in the game against Athletic Bilbao and promptly scored the winning goal. He was 17 years old at the time, plucked from La Masia, the club’s famed academy. Guiu…
Read MoreAlex Eala closes in on Wimbledon main draw after big win
FILE– Filipino tennis player Alex Eala in the WTA Veneto Open. -VENETO OPEN/RAFA NADAL ACADEMY Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala just moved a win away from entering the main draw of Wimbledon. Eala beat Tamara Zidansek of Slovenia, 1-6, 7-6(9), 6-3 in a marathon match in the second round of the Wimbledon qualifiers on Wednesday,…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: First day of the Northumberland Plate festival at Newcastle | Racing News
The live action on Sky Sports Racing features racing from Newcastle on the first day of the Northumberland Plate Festival. 4.10 Newcastle – Lattam, Elnajmm and Brunch feature Last year’s winner Lattam bids to follow up for new connections in the JenningsBet In Kippax Seaton Delaval Handicap (4.10). Julie Camacho’s Lattam claimed the same race…
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Zaccharie Risacher second straight from France picked No. 1
Zaccharie Risacher, right, poses for a photo with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the first overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson) NEW YORK— First, Victor Wembanyama, now Zaccharie Risacher. These days, American college…
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NBA draft 2024: Atlanta Hawks take France’s Zaccharie Risacher as No 1 pick | NBA News
Atlanta Hawks made forward Zaccharie Risacher the first pick in the 2024 NBA draft as a Frenchman became the initial selection for the second year running. Risacher’s compatriot Victor Wembanyama went as No 1 pick 12 months ago after being acquired by San Antonio Spurs. Risacher is the fourth international player to be drafted first, with he and…
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Napolis looks for improvement after silver finish
FILE–Kaila Napolis wins the Philippines’ first gold medal in the SEA Games 2023. –JUNE NAVARRO/INQUIRER No matter what the tournament was, Kaila Napolis ever aspired for a medal lesser than the gold. So when the reigning World Combat Games jiujitsu champion secured a silver medal in the recent 2024 Thailand Grand Prix Open in Bangkok,…
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Georgia 2 – 0 Portugal
Georgia stunned Portugal with a brilliant 2-0 win to secure qualification for the last 16 at Euro 2024 – their first major tournament. Georgia’s task at kick-off was simple – beat Portugal and they would reach the next round. They did just that, setting up a meeting with Spain in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday. With first…
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France’s Risacher chosen by Hawks with top pick in NBA Draft
National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver shakes hands with French basketball player Zaccharie Risacher (R) during Round One of the 78th edition of the NBA’s annual draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, on June 26, 2024. Risacher was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the first overall pick in Wednesday’s opening round of the…
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