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T20 World Cup: What do India, Australia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh need to reach semi-finals from Group 1? | Cricket News
Afghanistan’s shock win over Australia at the T20 World Cup means all four sides in Super 8s Group 1 can still qualify for the semi-finals. India are in pole position after winning their first two second-round matches by a handsome margin, with Bangladesh bang up against it after two heavy defeats. Here are the permutations…
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Jeff Cheng steps away as Filipinas manager citing indifference
Jeff Cheng.–Photo from PFF Jeff Cheng has announced his departure as team manager of the Philippine women’s football team after a tenure marked by a historic debut in the Fifa Women’s World Cup last year. Cheng said Sunday he’s stepping away from his role, citing indifference with the current setup, though he stopped short of…
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Ladies European Tour: Marta Martin claims four-shot win over Rosie Davies at Czech Ladies Open | Golf News
Marta Martin secured her maiden Ladies European Tour title with a sensational four-shot victory over England’s Rosie Davies at the Tipsport Czech Ladies Open. Martin followed rounds of 69 and 67 over the first two days at Royal Beroun Golf Club with a stunning nine-under 63 in the final round, mixing 10 birdies with a…
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Japan beats USA for first time in Manila finale
Japan’s Kento Miyaura flexes his muscles during a game against USA in the VNL 2024 in Manila.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — With both teams fielding their bench in a much-anticipated final game in Manila, Japan got the better of USA, 25-20, 25-23, 25-19, to end the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 on a high…
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Read MoreExperience makes USA’s Manila stint a ‘great success’
USA huddles during a timeout in a VNL 2024 game against Japan.-MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Team USA captain Micah Christenson had a first Manila trip to remember despite the Americans missing the Final Eight of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL). The United States wrapped up its campaign in Manila with a 25-20, 25-23, 25-19…
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Andy Murray’s hopes of Wimbledon swansong in doubt amid injury uncertainty | Tennis News
Fresh doubts over Andy Murray’s participation at Wimbledon surfaced on Sunday amid reports the three-time Grand Slam champion had undergone spinal surgery. The Daily Telegraph reported the 37-year-old had gone under the knife on Saturday after withdrawing from his second-round match against Jordan Thompson at Queen’s on Wednesday. Those claims appeared to be substantiated by…
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Tots Alas out for Alas Pilipinas, says coach Jorge de Brito
Tots Carlos.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Tots Carlos won’t play for Alas Pilipinas in the FIVB Challenger Cup. And as to why Carlos will skip the national team’s upcoming campaign, coach Jorge Souza De Brito said Rebisco, the Creamline star’s mother company, will provide the details. “[She] plays good. She’s always been the one who…
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Euro 2024: How Scotland can reach the knockouts with just two points | Football News
As Scotland prepare to play Hungary in their final Group A game, Sky Sports looks at all the permutations that could see them reach the knockouts with just two points. Scotland were beaten by Germany in their opening match, but an improved performance saw them draw with Switzerland and give themselves a chance of reaching…
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Germany sets focus on Olympics as Manila stint ends
Germany celebrates during a VNL match.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Germany ended its Volleyball Nations League (VNL) stint with a 25-20, 25-23, 25-20 victory over Iran as it shifts its focus to the Paris Olympics on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena. Moritz Karlitzek delivered the goods for the Germans with 21 points off 17…
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