POC remains upbeat over Gilas appeal at Asian Games

Gilas Pilipinas’ Terrence Romeo and Calvin Abueva. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net HANGZHOU, China—Hope springs eternal for the inclusion of four key players to the Gilas Pilipinas roster for the 19th Asian Games. Though time is quickly running short, no amount of hindrance could stop Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino from inserting Jason Perkins, Terrence Romeo,…

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Brighton 2 – 3 AEK Athens

Brighton were narrowly beaten on their European debut, losing 3-2 to AEK Athens at the Amex Stadium, despite twice coming from behind. It was a historic evening on the south coast as the Seagulls – who 26 years ago faced extinction as a club – made their first appearance in the Europa League, but the…

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Asian Games: Redemption not on Eva Madarang’s mind in Filipinas return

Eva Madarang reiterated that she’s not heading to the Hangzhou Asian Games (Asiad) representing the Philippine women’s football team with a chip on her shoulders. “I wouldn’t say like redemption,” Madarang said on the eve of the Filipinas’ opening assignment against Hong Kong on Friday at Wenzhou Sports Center Stadium when asked if the Asiad…

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Brighton miss captain Lewis Dunk but Liverpool squad passes test – Europa League and Europa Conference League hits and misses | Football News

Dunk’s absence key in Brighton defeat Image: Jan Paul van Hecke was without centre-back partner Lewis Dunk – and it showed for Brighton There were eyebrows raised when the teamsheet came out and Brighton captain Lewis Dunk was not in the matchday squad. Roberto De Zerbi confirmed pre-match that he was injured, along with striker…

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Kayla Sanchez tempers hopes amid high expectations at Asian Games

Kayla Sanchez is favored to secure a medal finish. —INQUIRER FILE PHOTO HANGZHOU, China—Projected as a surefire multiple-medal prospect, Kayla Noelle Sanchez can soon end the long drought for Philippine swimming here in the 19th Asian Games (Asiad). But the two-time Olympic medalist would rather not be consumed by the magnified expectations surrounding her and…

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Manchester United are prepared to cut their losses and sell Jadon Sancho in January – Paper Talk | Transfer Centre News

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… DAILY MIRROR Manchester United are ready to sell Jadon Sancho to the highest bidder in the January transfer window after Erik ten Hag decided to cut his losses. Steven Gerrard has admitted that he would have stayed at Liverpool had he known Jurgen Klopp was…

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Margielyn Didal still working on regaining confidence, eyes another Asian Games gold

Margielyn Arda Didal — INQUIRER FILE PHOTO Sidelined by a gimpy ankle over a year ago, Margielyn Didal remains a work in progress as far as revitalizing her drive to keep the Asian Games (Asiad) title is concerned. The fearless Cebuano skateboard warrior went under the knife to repair a fractured left foot, and is…

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Manchester United are prepared to cut their losses and sell Jadon Sancho in January – Paper Talk | Transfer Centre News

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… DAILY MIRROR Manchester United are ready to sell Jadon Sancho to the highest bidder in the January transfer window after Erik ten Hag decided to cut his losses. Steven Gerrard has admitted that he would have stayed at Liverpool had he known Jurgen Klopp was…

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NCAA: Letran still groping for improvement, chemistry

Letran coach Rensy Bajar.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—A rare four-peat may be in play for Letran but that’s not the only goal of new coach Rensy Bajar. Despite the Knights being earmarked as the team to beat for NCAA Season 99, Bajar said his team is still a work in progress with a brand new lineup…

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Fantasy Premier League 2023/24: Gameweek Six tips and advice from experts | Football News

Sky Sports is back with the weekly Fantasy Premier League column, bringing you essential tips from the best managers in the world. This time, FPL expert Holly Shand answers the burning questions ahead of Saturday’s 1.30pm deadline for Gameweek Six… Would you hold or sell Ben Chilwell? Holly Shand: We can’t afford to have someone…

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