Category: Sports
Don’t give Owen Farrell the David Beckham treatment after red card, says Kevin Sinfield
England captain Owen Farrell receives greater criticism that anyone else, says defence coach Kevin Sinfield England defence coach Kevin Sinfield hopes Owen Farrell is not subjected to the treatment David Beckham received at the 1998 Football World Cup in the wake of his overturned red card. Farrell’s sending-off against Wales on Saturday was rescinded in…
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Olga Carmona fires Spain into Women’s World Cup final with win over Sweden – rezal404
August 15, 2023 Spain’s Olga Carmona celebrates scoring their second goal with Teresa Abelleira in the Women’s World Cup semifinal match between Spain and Sweden. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay AUCKLAND–Olga Carmona struck late to lift Spain to a thrilling 2-1 semi-final win over Sweden on Tuesday and send the Iberians into a first Women’s World Cup decider…
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Harry Maguire: West Ham’s transfer deal to sign Manchester United defender falls through
West Ham’s deal to sign Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has fallen through. Sky Sports News understands a departure for Maguire this late in the transfer window would have left Manchester United little time to bring in a replacement. Manager Erik ten Hag has always said Maguire is an important part of the squad and…
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SBP hopes for ‘best’ Fiba World Cup showing from Gilas with at least two wins – rezal404
FILE–Gilas Pillipinas. Photo from Fiba MANILA, Philippines — The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is hoping that Gilas Pilipinas can win at least two games in the Fiba World Cup 2023 to surpass its previous outings and emerge as the best Asian team to clinch a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics. SBP president Al Panlilio…
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St. Benilde relishes ‘favorable challenge’ en route to NCAA Seasons 99 and 100 – rezal404
FILE–St Benilde Blazers coach Charles Tiu. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—As early as now, College of St. Benilde is already facing a challenge not just for NCAA Season 99 but also for Season 100. However, it’s a good type of challenge. The Blazers, who fell short of taking the Season 98 crown last year,…
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Richard Freeman: Former British Cycling doctor banned for four years by UK Anti-Doping
Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman was permanently struck off the medical register in 2021 Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman has been given a four-year ban from the sport. UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) confirmed the sanction had been imposed on Freeman by an independent tribunal of the National Anti-Doping…
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Gilas’ Jordan Clarkson stars in Fiba World Cup ‘Nothing Else Matters’ campaign – rezal404
Photo from Fiba MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas ace Jordan Clarkson, Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic and Japan standout Yuta Watanabe shared the spotlight in the Fiba World Cup’s “Nothing Else Matters” global campaign released on Monday. The 30-second video serves as a teaser for the global showcase, which tips off on August 25 in the Philippines, Japan…
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SA20 fixtures released for 2023/24: Sky Sports to show all 34 games from South Africa T20 competition
The fixture list for the 2023/24 season of South Africa’s T20 cricket league have been announced, with all 34 games to be shown live on Sky Sports. Beginning on January 10, the SA20 league will run for four weeks and comprises 30 group matches as well as two qualifiers and an eliminator prior to…
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Philippines ‘95% ready’ for Fiba World Cup hosting – rezal404
Luis Scola, left, and Dirk Nowitzki during the Fiba World Cup draw at Araneta Coliseum. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER MANILA, Philippines — The country is “95 percent ready” for its historic hosting of the Fiba World Cup 2023 with 10 days to go before the opener at Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan and Mall of Asia Arena…
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Asian Champions League to relaunch with fewer teams, more prize money – rezal404
Al Ittihad’s Karim Benzema, center, fights for the ball during his team match against Al Raed in Saudi Professional League, in Buraidah, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. (AP Photo) KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia–The Asian Champions League will be rebranded in 2024 with fewer teams and a three-fold increase in prize money for the winner. A…
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