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Even with Brownlee likely to be out of Comm’s Cup, opposing coaches believe Ginebra remains a formidable force even with a different import
Ginebra import Justin Brownlee in Game 5 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals. –PBA IMAGES Justin Brownlee’s looming absence from the Barangay Ginebra roster in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)—at least for the early part of the 48th Season—could cut open a path for other clubs to swoop in and take the Commissioner’s Cup. “I…
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England duo Dom Young and Morgan Knowles ruled out of rest of Tonga series through injury | Rugby League News
England head coach Shaun Wane: “Despite losing two players, I am still extremely confident that the squad I have selected is strong enough to win this series against Tonga”; Dom Young in hospital after having abscess drained; Morgan Knowles out with thumb injury; England lead series 1-0 Last Updated: 24/10/23 9:42pm Morgan Knowles has been…
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PVL: F2 Logistics’ Aby Maraño triumphant in Antipolo homecoming
F2 Logistics’ Aby Maraño.–PVL PHOTO ANTIPOLO — F2 Logistics captain Aby Maraño was honored to play in her hometown Antipolo and help her team earn its first win in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference. “I wanted other people to see what we have here in Antipolo and how Antipoleños warmly welcome [the…
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Cricket World Cup: Australia’s Mitchell Marsh warns side they must be at their best ahead of Netherlands showdown | Cricket News
Australia batter Mitchell Marsh has hailed the success of the more unheralded teams at the World Cup as “great for world cricket”. Five-time world champions Australia meet the Netherlands in Delhi on Wednesday and are keen to avoid an upset similar to the ones that reigning champions England, Pakistan and South Africa have experienced at…
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PBA: Jeron Teng ready for any role with stacked San Miguel
San Miguel’s newest recruit Jeron Teng (left) with Terrence Romeo. –JONAS TERRADO MANILA, Philippines–To start or to come off the bench for San Miguel Beer is a question farthest from the mind of newcomer Jeron Teng. “For me, I just fill the roles that my coaches are going to give me,” the second-generation PBA talent…
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Dan Evans forced to retire against Frances Tiafoe in Vienna due to calf injury | Tennis News
Britain’s Dan Evans was forced to retire against Frances Tiafoe in Vienna after suffering what appeared to be a serious calf injury on Tuesday. Evans, who was looking comfortable when leading 4-1 in the first set, pulled up after suffering a sharp pain in the back of his leg. Despite seeking medical attention, the world…
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Terrence Romeo moves on from aborted Gilas stint, eyes future call ups
FILE–Terrence Romeo during Gilas Pilipinas practice. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–San Miguel Beer playmaker Terrence Romeo has decided to stop wondering how a stint with Gilas Pilipinas in the Hangzhou Asian Games would have panned out. “There’s a bit of regret, especially since we prepared—the four of us. That will always be the case. But for…
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Chris Billam-Smith to defend WBO cruiserweight world title against Mateusz Masternak on Sky Sports on December 10 | Boxing News
Chris Billam-Smith will make the first defence of his WBO cruiserweight world title against Mateusz Masternak on Sunday December 10 in Bournemouth, live on Sky Sports. Power-punching Pole Masternak is highly experienced with a 47-5 (31) record and has long been pressing for his world title shot. Currently ranked No 5 with the WBO, Masternak…
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PBA: Kevin Alas sees high potential in NLEX rookie Enoch Valdez
FILE – NLEX guard Kevin Alas during a game against Blackwater. PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—NLEX will have more NCAA blood in the upcoming 48th Season of the PBA. and star guard Kevin Alas can’t wait to see how it works out for the Road Warriors. During the league’s Media Day, Alas, who’s coming off a…
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Rugby World Cup expansion and new Nations Championship announced by World Rugby | Rugby Union News
The 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia will see 24 teams taking part, up from the 20 competing in the current edition in France; a new 12-team Nations Championship will start in 2026, with a 12-team second division and promotion and relegation being introduced from 2030 Last Updated: 24/10/23 1:30pm The Rugby World Cup will…
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