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AJ Edu eager to show worth in Gilas pool for Fiba World Cup – rezal404

FILE – AJ Edu. Photo from Fiba MANILA, Philippines—AJ Edu, the Cypriot-born Filipino center, confirmed his inclusion in the Gilas Pilipinas pool with a few months left before the Fiba World Cup. Edu revealed the development during Saturday’s episode of Noli Eala’s “Power and Play.” However, being included in the training pool does not guarantee…

Claressa Shields: ‘When I get hit hard, I get mad and I want to hit you back harder than you hit me’

After winning two Olympic gold medals and a plethora of world titles, Claressa Shields is a leading figure in the sport. But with rivals rising through championship class as well, she believes they can usher in an exciting new era for women’s professional boxing. Inspired by the ‘Four Kings’ – the era when Sugar Ray…

Filipino legend Caloy Loyzaga inducted into Fiba Hall of Fame – rezal404

Caloy Loyzaga. – INQUIRE PHOTO FILE MANILA, Philippines–The man considered by many as the greatest Filipino basketball player of all time is finally getting his due recognition on the world stage. Caloy Loyzaga was posthumously inducted into the Fiba Hall of Fame, joining 11 players and coaches who were also named to this year’s class…

Ollie Pope says entertainment matters as England close on Lord’s win against Ireland

Double centurion Ollie Pope was delighted with his “special” innings and played down concerns over England’s under-cooked middle-order after they closed on victory against Ireland. Pope smashed 22 boundaries and three sixes in a sparkling knock of 205 from 208 balls and shared a 252-run partnership for the second wicket with opener Ben Duckett, who…

Two crowns up for grabs in Subic – rezal404

With a full Ironman roster of more than 500 swellings by the day, the Century Tuna races in Subic Bay next week loom to be a triathlon event like no other as the race course has been improved to provide for the best racing experience possible. The 3.8-kilometer (km) swim, 180-km bike and 42-km run…

Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur explains ‘tough decision’ to change sidepods in Barcelona upgrades – rezal404

Ferrari debuted new-look sidepods in Barcelona on Friday Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has admitted it was a “tough decision” to change the sidepods on the team’s 2023 car. The Italian team debuted the significantly altered bodywork as the Spanish Grand Prix weekend got under way with Friday practice in Barcelona. The changes come after a…

Djokovic, Alcaraz reach French Open last 16 as Pegula, Rublev exit – rezal404

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic plays a forehand return to Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina during their men’s singles match on day six of the Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament at the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris on June 2, 2023. (AFP) PARIS – Novak Djokovic battled into the French Open fourth round for a 14th consecutive year on Friday…

Hearts, Hibernian charged over Edinburgh derby scuffles on final day of Scottish Premiership season

Hearts and Hibs have been served with a notice of complaint by the Scottish Football Association after disorder among their players and staff at the end of last weekend’s fiery Edinburgh derby at Tynecastle. At full time, following a clash that ended 1-1, two skirmishes erupted on the pitch, one directly in front of the…

Solid in exhibition series, forgotten Joseph Eriobu again knocking on PBA door – rezal404

Joseph Eriobu (right) shows he’s ready for a second PBA wind. —PBA PICTURES Joseph Eriobu, a name that may sound unfamiliar to the casual fan, is not taking for granted the chance of turning his dream of returning to the PBA into a reality. “I’m just enjoying the moment,” Eriobu, who is part of Magnolia’s…

Faith Kipyegon breaks women’s 1500m world record with Laura Muir second in Florence

Faith Kipyegon clocks new women’s world record time of three minutes, 49.11 seconds in Florence, shaving almost a second off Ginzebe Dibara’s previous mark as Britain’s Laura Muir finishes second; Dina Asher-Smith pulls out of women’s 100m after suffering cramp on the blocks Last Updated: 02/06/23 9:54pm Faith Kipyegon broke the world record for the…