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PBA seeks return to old glory with changes, improvements
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial (middle) talks about rule changes to be implemented this season. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine Basketball Association’s intention of returning to its prepandemic mission of restoring the league’s former glory has prompted some changes that league leadership hopes will boost fan interest when the 48th season tips off on November…
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N Ireland 0 – 1 Slovenia
Ten-player Northern Ireland returned to the all-too-familiar feeling of defeat as Adam Cerin’s early free-kick put Group H leaders Slovenia on the verge of qualifying for Euro 2024 with a scrappy 1-0 win at Windsor Park. Saturday’s 3-0 victory over minnows San Marino ended Northern Ireland’s five-game losing streak but it proved only a temporary…
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Kings look for new import to avoid courting Fiba ire or risking win forfeiture
Fans will have to wait before showering Justin Brownlee with much-deserved adoration. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ As Barangay Ginebra looks for a stop-gap import to replace Justin Brownlee, the team will leave it up to its import to decide on whether to contest his flunked drug test in the Asian Games and have his other sample…
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‘A major upset!’ | Netherlands produce World Cup shock as they beat South Africa! | Video | Watch TV Show
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Netherlands provided the latest shock at the ICC Cricket World Cup as they ended South Africa’s unbeaten start to the competition.
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PVL: Fifi Sharma makes immediate impact for Akari in debut
Akari’s Fifi Sharma.–PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Akari rookie Fifi Sharma admitted it was intimidating to face her former teammates and La Salle seniors from F2 Logistics but her excitement to play her first Premier Volleyball League (PVL) helped her conquer first-game jitters. “At first, it was daunting because they’re my seniors and also I…
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Castleford Tigers: Craig Lingard named head coach for 2024 Super League season with Danny McGuire as assistant | Rugby League News
Former Batley Bulldogs and Keighley Cougars head coach Craig Lingard will succeed Danny Ward as Castleford Tigers’ head coach after signing a two-year deal; Danny McGuire joins Lingard at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle as assistant coach having recently left Hull Kingston Rovers Last Updated: 17/10/23 6:00pm Craig Lingard is taking over as Castleford’s new head coach…
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PVL: Soltones, Petro Gazz down new team Galeries
Grethcel Soltones.–PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Petro Gazz gave new coach Timmy Sto. Tomas a winning pro debut after sweeping debuting Galeries, 25-11, 26-24, 25-22, in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday evening at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Grethcel Soltones powered the Angels with a game-high 19 points on top of 14 digs and…
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England Women squad: Fran Kirby, Keira Walsh return from injury but Beth Mead not picked | Football News
Sarina Wiegman has named Fran Kirby and Keira Walsh in her 25-player squad for England’s Women’s Nations League double header against Belgium this month. Kirby and Walsh return to the Lionesess following injury although striker Beth Mead is not included as she continues her recovery after making her first appearance for Arsenal on Sunday following…
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PVL: Ivy Lacsina’s big game not enough to get F2 Logistics through
F2 Logistics’ Ivy Lacsina.–PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Ivy Lacsina’s career-best 26 points went for naught as the undermanned F2 Logistics fell to Akari in five sets to start their 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. “For me, it’s not important if I score a lot or not.…
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Wigan’s road to the 2023 Super League title | Video | Watch TV Show
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Relive how Wigan Warriors won a first Super League title since 2018, as we look back at some key games from the season.
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