Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes enhanced by physical edge and set-piece threat ahead of Liverpool showdown | Football News

Roberto De Zerbi offered no excuses for Brighton’s defeat at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday but he was eager to emphasise the quality of their opponent. “I think Arsenal are one of the best, maybe this season the best team in the Premier League,” he said.  It was a bold claim and it was interesting…

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San Beda’s ‘demon-like’ defense led to NCAA crown

San Beda coach Yuri Escueta.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—San Beda coach Yuri Escueta lauded Mapua after winning the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball championship. Despite coming away with a 10-point victory, Escueta tipped his hat to counterpart Randy Alcantara and the Cardinals’ backcourt duo of Clint Escamis and Paolo Hernandez. Escueta and his coaching staff, however,…

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Kempton’s King George VI Chase: Gavin Sheehan booked for Hewick ride by Shark Hanlon | Racing News

Gavin Sheehan is set to partner Hewick for the first time in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. Trainer Shark Hanlon was on the lookout for a new rider for his stable star, with his regular partner Jordan Gainford sidelined by injury. Rachael Blackmore stepped in to steer the eight-year-old…

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NBA: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets defeat Raptors for 5th win in 6 games

Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic (15) tries to shoot over Toronto Raptors’ Chris Boucher (25) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) TORONTO — Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 15 rebounds, Canadian guard Jamal Murray scored 20 points in his…

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‘School in the morning!’ | 16-year-old Luke Littler loves crowd chant | Video | Watch TV Show

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Luke Littler was loving the Ally Pally crowd’s chant of ‘you’ve got school in the morning’ during his incredible debut in the World Darts Championship.

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NBA: Clippers extend win streak to 9, hold off Mavericks rally

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is congratulated by teammate guard Amir Coffey (7) after Leonard scored during the second half of an NBA basketball game against Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero) DALLAS — Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers are in a far better place than…

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Frazer Clarke aims for Fabio Wardley next, the winner would become a ‘top echelon’ heavyweight, says Ben Shalom | Boxing News

Frazer Clarke is looking to fight Fabio Wardley for the British heavyweight title next. Promoter Ben Shalom believes winning that contest would send the victor into the “top echelon” of heavyweight boxing. In October, at the last night of heavyweight boxing in Saudi Arabia, Clarke made sure he was ringside to call out Wardley once…

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Four companies keen on joining PVL, says Ricky Palou

PVL president Ricky Palou (right). –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — After the disbandment of F2 Logistics and Gerflor’s financial controversy, at least four companies are eyeing to join the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) next season. PVL president Ricky Palou did not divulge the names of the interested companies but the league will only accept two…

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Sofyan Amrabat: Manchester United set to cut summer loan signing loose at end of season – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… THE SUN Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has already made his decision on Sofyan Amrabat and will not be looking to keep the struggling summer loan signing beyond the end of the season. Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo, who previously played at youth levels for…

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San Beda coaching staff a true marvel

San Beda Red Lions during Game 3 of the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball Finals.–NCAA PHOTO The age of the Superfriends is over. The age of the “Avengers” has begun. Back in 2019, Letran gained fame—and a championship—with a star-studded bench. Helping out then Knights head coach Bonnie Tan plot the school’s path to glory…

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