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Andy Murray casts doubt over Paris Olympics participation if he is not selected to play doubles | Tennis News
Andy Murray may opt out of challenging for a third Olympic gold medal at Roland Garros in Paris if he is not selected to play in the doubles tournament. The three-time Grand Slam winner and two-time Olympic champion is eligible to compete in the singles at the Games with two places reserved for players who…
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‘Natural killer’ Canino stars for Alas despite different role
Alas Pilipinas’ Angel Canino (12) during the AVC Challenge Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Angel Canino may have played in an unfamiliar position as an opposite spiker in Alas Pilipinas’ historic bronze medal finish in the AVC Challenge Cup but being a “natural killer” made her shine brightly. “She’s a natural killer,” Alas coach Jorge…
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Erik ten Hag to stay at Man Utd: FA Cup win helps earn INEOS backing but for how long? Big improvement is needed | Football News
When Manchester United were crushed 4-0 by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park at the start of May, there had appeared no way back for Erik ten Hag. Even the manager admitted that his team had been “easy to beat” – it felt like the end. United had dropped as low as eighth in the Premier…
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Kyrie Irving says Mavericks change ‘starts with me’
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving heads toward the bench during the first half of Game 1 of the basketball team’s NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) DALLAS — The last 12 games where Kyrie Irving has played against the Boston Celtics have all ended with the…
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US Open 2024: Jon Rahm withdraws ahead of major at Pinehurst No 2 due to foot infection | Golf News
Two-time major champion Jon Rahm has confirmed he has withdrawn from the 124th US Open due to a foot injury. Rahm withdrew from the LIV Golf League event in Houston during Saturday’s second round because of an infection in his left foot, then arrived for his pre-tournament press conference at Pinehurst No 2 wearing one…
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Celtics control NBA Finals despite Jayson Tatum’s shooting woes
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) questions a call during Game 2 of the NBA Basketball Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) DALLAS — There have been two versions of Jayson Tatum so far in these NBA Finals. Version One is shooting a dismal 12 for 38…
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Erik ten Hag to stay as Manchester United manager and is in talks to extend contract | Football News
Erik ten Hag will stay on as Manchester United manager. United and Ten Hag are said to be aligned after the club’s end-of-season review, a process which lasted longer than two weeks and saw other managers sounded out for the role. However, the conclusion from the review was that Ten Hag should remain in charge,…
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Banged-up Bates doesn’t mind putting body on Fajardo
Meralco rookie Brandon Bates kept it simple when asked about the tall task of defending San Miguel Beer’s June Mar Fajardo in the PBA Philippine Cup championship series. “Starstruck … and sore!” he said with a hearty laugh while chatting with the Inquirer. “I remember waking up the other morning and every single part of…
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Back Pages Tonight: FA Cup win and injury situation may have helped Ten Hag
Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth reports on the news that Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is set to stay at Old Trafford ahead of the new Premier League season.
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Irving channeling 2016 as Mavs plot NBA Finals rally
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports) DALLAS – Kyrie Irving is drawing from the experience of Cleveland’s 2016 NBA Finals comeback as he attempts to help dig the Dallas Mavericks out of an 0-2 hole against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. The Mavericks host their first game of the NBA Finals…
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