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NBA: Wizards re-sign veteran Taj Gibson
FILE – Taj Gibson #67 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket against Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena on January 09, 2023 in Washington, DC. Rob Carr/Getty Images/AFP WASHINGTON — The Washington Wizards have re-signed veteran Taj Gibson. The Wizards announced the move Friday. The 6-foot-9 Gibson…
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Super League: Wakefield Trinity relegated after loss at Leigh Leopards, St Helens and Wigan Warriors win | Rugby League News
Josh Griffin (left) and Max Jowitt look dejected as Wakefield Trinity’s relegation is confirmed Wakefield went down fighting at Leigh Sports Village as Gareth O’Brien’s dramatic golden point drop goal signalled a heart-breaking end to their 24-year-stay in the Super League. Luke Gale’s kick with 19 seconds left of normal time had forced the extra…
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Already a ring icon, Manny Pacquiao still yearns for Olympic glory
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao during a press conference for the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Manny Pacquiao joked that he was turned away when he first tried to make it to the national team because “I wasn’t good enough.” “I was rejected,” he told an amused audience on Friday during the press launch…
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Rugby World Cup 2023: England head coach Steve Borthwick highlights World Rugby over inconsistency | Rugby Union News
England are without captain Owen Farrell and forward Tom Curry for Sunday’s World Cup match against Japan as the duo serve suspensions following red cards; England head coach Steve Borthwick joined by predecessor Eddie Jones in questioning decisions made by World Rugby Last Updated: 15/09/23 11:56pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video…
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Manny Pacquiao gives volleyball MPBL-like reach
Executives and team representatives of the MPVA. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Manny Pacquiao wants to open a lot of doors. He wants young volleyball players hidden in local government units so that team owners will give them a chance to these talents to shine and attract scholarships from major varsity programs. He wants more opportunities for female…
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New Zealand 71-3 Namibia: First All Blacks win of Rugby World Cup marred by late Ethan de Groot red card | Rugby Union News
New Zealand half-backs Cam Roigard and Damian McKenzie scored twice each as the All Blacks ran in 11 tries against Nambia; prop Ethan de Groot’s late red card for a high tackle spoilt an otherwise near-perfect response to an opening-game defeat to France Last Updated: 15/09/23 10:33pm Damian McKenzie scored two tries for New Zealand…
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Team USA back atop Fiba men’s world rankings, overtaking Spain
Team USA’s Mikal Bridges after hitting the game-tying triple at the end of regulation against Canada in the Fiba World Cup bronze medal game at Mall of Asia Arena. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net USA Basketball is back atop the FIBA men’s world rankings, even after failing to medal at the World Cup. The Americans flipped spots with…
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BMW PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy birdies final hole to avoid cut as Ludvig Åberg shares lead at Wentworth | Golf News
Rory McIlroy makes crucial birdie under pressure at final hole to avoid cut at Wentworth; Ryder Cup selection Ludwig Åberg in share of lead with fellow Swede Sebastian Soderberg on -10; watch round three from Wentworth live from 8:30am on Saturday on Sky Sports Golf Last Updated: 15/09/23 8:09pm Please use Chrome browser for a…
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Joshua Pacio full of confidence ahead of Mansur Malachiev bout
ONE strawweight champion Joshua Pacio. Photo from ONE Championship MANILA, Philippines—Joshua Pacio is showing a different kind of confidence ahead of his bout with Mansur Malachiev for ONE Fight Night 15: Tawanchai vs Superbon. While Pacio isn’t taking Malachiev lightly, the former ONE Strawweight World Champion said he’s faced tougher obstacles in the form of…
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Andy Murray reveals missing grandmother’s funeral after sealing epic Davis Cup win for Great Britain | Tennis News
An emotional Andy Murray broke down in tears at the end of an epic Davis Cup win over Swiss debutant Leandro Riedi after revealing he was missing his grandmother’s funeral to play in the tie. Murray needed all his nous to grind out a 6-7 (7) 6-4 6-4 victory in three hours and 10 minutes…
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