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‘Women’s football can be billion-pound industry,’ says chair of a new independent review Karen Carney

Women’s football could be a billion-pound industry within 10 years if it gets the right investment now, according to the chair of a new independent review. Former England international Karen Carney’s review panel has called for wide-ranging reform at the elite and grassroots level of domestic football to fully capitalise on the Lionesses’ Euros success…

Practice game vs Sweden highlights last preparation stretch for Filipinas – rezal404

The Filipinas continue their buildup for the Fifa Women’s World Cup. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Hali Long sees no reason for the Philippine women’s football team to take a step back now that it is in New Zealand for final preparations before the Fifa (International Association Football Federation) Women’s World Cup campaign kicks off next week. “We…

After challenge-filled win, F2 puts seed in crosshairs – rezal404

F2 Logistics celebrate tough five-set win over Choco Mucho in the PVL Invitational Conference. – MARLO CUETO Regine Diego gave credit to everyone on her staff for doing their jobs in a high-wire win the last time out and the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers are being kept on their toes by their coach for a…

The Ashes 2023: England’s selection dilemmas for crucial fourth Test against Australia at Old Trafford

England head into the fourth Test of this year’s Ashes having kept the series alive with a three-wicket victory at Headingley, but with several selection dilemmas to ponder ahead of naming the team to take on Australia at Old Trafford… Moeen to beat at No 3 again? A few eyebrows were raised when Moeen Ali…

PVL apologizes for air conditioning breakdown at Philsports Arena – rezal404

Choco Mucho benched during his game against F2 Logistics in the PVL Invitational Conference. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — The Premier Volleyball League apologized for the extremely humid conditions during the F2 Logistics-Choco Mucho match in the Invitational Conference on Tuesday evening in front of 7,067 fans at Philsports Arena. Both teams battled the…

Wimbledon: Carlos Alcaraz to meet Daniil Medvedev in semi-final at All England Club

World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz eased past rival Holger Rune to set up a semi-final showdown with Daniil Medvedev, who delivered the knockout blow on Christopher Eubanks’ remarkable run. Top seed Alcaraz beat fellow 20-year-old Holger Rune in three sets on Center Court, 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 6-4 in two hours and 20 minutes. Alcaraz, still…

Filipinas hold first training in New Zealand for Fifa World Cup – rezal404

Filipinas during first training in New Zealand. The Philippine women’s football team held its first training session in New Zealand on Wednesday, more than a week before the maiden campaign in the Fifa Women’s World Cup. Social media posts made by the Filipinas showed the players training amid wet conditions at Olympic Park in Auckland…

Kyle Lafferty: Former Rangers and Kilmarnock striker join seventh-tier side Johnstone Burgh

Kyle Lafferty is back in Scottish football – joining the seventh-tier club Johnstone Burgh, on a two-year deal. The Northern Ireland international, who earned 85 caps, was released by Kilmarnock at the start of this year for disciplinary reasons. Prior to that he was handed a 10-game SFA ban for using sectarian language last October.…

Rain or Shine escapes TNT behind Anton Asistio’s late-game heroics – rezal404

Rain or Shine’s Anton Asistio. -PBA PICTURES Anton Asistio came through down the stretch as Rain or Shine survived a TNT squad reinforced by 3×3 players, 106-100, in the PBA On Tour on Wednesday at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Asistio’s layup and jumper broke a 98-all tie as the Elasto Painters got their…

Wimbledon: Elina Svitolina believes the ongoing war in Ukraine has made her ‘stronger’

Elina Svitolina believes she is “mentally stronger” and “calmer” due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and since returning from maternity leave. The 28-year-old gave birth to her daughter in October and only returned to the WTA tour in April. For her country, where a war that began with Russia’s invasion in February 2022 continues…