Author: Jody
Magnolia turns to ‘lucky’ veteran Rafi Reavis
Magnolia Hotshots’ Rafi Reavis in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—In Magnolia’s quest to bounce back from one of the franchise’s worst losses in recent history, the Hotshots turned to one of their long-time veterans in Rafi Reavis. Fortunately for Magnolia, this came at the time when Reavis just felt “lucky.” “I just…
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Ange Postecoglou’s flawed thinking on set-pieces hurting Spurs, Noni Madueke shining for Chelsea – The Radar | Football News
Postecoglou wrong to dismiss set-pieces Ange Postecoglou was bullish on the subject of defending set-pieces ahead of Tottenham’s meeting with Chelsea. “I don’t see it as an issue,” he said. But the two goals conceded from corners against Arsenal were followed by two from free-kicks at Stamford Bridge. A problem he is unwilling to acknowledge…
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Jamal Murray is saving Nuggets with clutch playoff showing
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) is congratulated by teammates after hitting the game-winning basket at the buzzer against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, April 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) DENVER — A supremely confident Reggie Jackson was just…
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Carl Ward: Aston Villa Women boss to step down to spend more time with family | Football News
Aston Villa Women boss Carla Ward is to step down at the end of the season. Ward has spent three years at Villa, establishing the club as a mainstay in the Women’s Super League following their promotion to the top-flight in 2020 under Gemma Davies. Following a ninth-placed finish in her opening season, Ward led…
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Magnolia beats Terrrafirma clinch quarterfinals berth
Magnolia Hotshots’ Ian Sangalang in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES Magnolia played steely nerves down the stretch on Friday night to turn back Terrafirma, 108-100, and clinch a spot in the next round of the PBA Philippine Cup. The Hotshots’ old reliables came through in the final four minutes of the contest at PhilSports…
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Freya Kemp returns as England Women name squads for Pakistan series | Cricket News
Freya Kemp will return to the England Women fold for the forthcoming Vitality IT20 and Metro Bank ODI series against Pakistan after the white-ball squads were named on Friday. Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith is again selected after returning to the senior squad for the IT20 series in New Zealand, with Heather Knight’s side starting a three-match…
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NBA: Cavaliers, Mavericks trying to close out 1st-round playoff series
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives past Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) The Orlando Magic desperately want an opportunity to go back on the road. The Los Angeles Clippers are…
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Premier League: How many teams will qualify for European football for next season? | Football News
Chelsea boosted their hopes of European qualification after denting Spurs’ Champions League ambitions. They are up against Man Utd and Newcastle for what could be the Premier League’s last spot. As ever, there are few certainties but plenty of variables at play as the season enters the final stages. Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool have…
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Knicks advance to East Conference semis, eliminating 76ers
New York Knicks’ Josh Hart reacts during the second half of Game 6 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) PHILADELPHIA — With a frenzied Philly crowd clamoring for defense, Josh Hart hesitated for just a second after Jalen Brunson passed him…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Moonstone Boy faces Queen’s Guard before Kentucky Oaks tops the bill | Racing News
Friday’s domestic action comes from the all-weather at Newcastle, where a six-race card takes centre stage – live on Sky Sports Racing… 6.10 Newcastle – Moonstone Boy faces Queen’s Guard at Gosforth Park Moonstone Boy will top the weights for Iain Jardine and Andrew Mullen and rates the one to beat as he bids to…
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