Kate Cross says English cricket can ‘level playing field’ for women’s domestic game in restructure | Cricket News
England bowler Kate Cross says the lack of equal access to facilities and staff for women’s cricketers is a “real concern” and believes an upcoming restructure offers an opportunity to “level the playing field”. New plans to remodel the professional game will be put in place soon, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)…
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Jokic leads Nuggets past Timberwolves to take lead in West
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic reacts after hitting a basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards heads to the other end of the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER — Nikola Jokic minimized the matchup between teams tied atop the NBA…
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Football Association confirms improving South Asian elite representation now ‘a long-term aim’ | Football News
The Football Association has told Sky Sports News that addressing the “stark” under-representation of South Asians in the professional game is now “a long-term aim”. Yasir Mirza, who was appointed FA director of equality, diversity and inclusion last year, said the FA’s key mantra “A Game for All” is about ensuring English football is inclusive…
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Del Rosario, Superal rekindle final flight wars for Caliraya title
Pauline del Rosario has great repeat chance. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Rookie Aidric Chan signed for a second straight two-under-par 70 to claim a piece of the 36-hole lead in the ICTSI Caliraya Springs Championship even as Pauline del Rosario and Princess Superal—rivals on the course since their junior days—set up a compelling finale for the ladies…
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A Madrid 2 – 1 B Dortmund
Sebastien Haller scored a crucial goal for Borussia Dortmund to give them hope despite losing 2-1 to Atletico Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final first leg. Diego Simeone’s side were aggressive with their pressing on home turf and found themselves in front after four minutes when Rodrigo De Paul seized upon a horrendous pass from…
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Ian Sangalang, Magnolia not giving up on Calvin Abueva
Magnolia Hotshots’ Calvin Abueva in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—In recent weeks, Calvin Abueva has been the brunt of social media criticisms after his middle finger fiasco that led to another suspension. It was not like Abueva’s transgression was an isolated case, but his most recent antic angered more fans than usual…
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The Masters Par 3 contest: Rickie Fowler wins as five players make a hole-in-one at Augusta National | Golf News
Rickie Fowler claimed a two-shot victory in the traditional Par 3 Contest at The Masters, as five players fired holes-in-one at Augusta National. Fowler, who will feature at The Masters for the first time since 2020, registered five birdies in a bogey-free 22 on the par-three course to top the leaderboard ahead of Sepp Straka,…
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Beermen get lift from Mo in scraping past gritty Dyip
San Miguel Beermen’s Mo Tautuaa in the PBA Philippine Cup. —PBA IMAGES San Miguel Beer kept its unblemished record in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup on Wednesday, but not after threading the eye of the needle against Terrafirma. And the way the Dyip kept themselves in the thick of the fight at Ninoy…
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Sonia Bompastor to become new Chelsea Women manager – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… DAILY TELEGRAPH A deal has been reached for Frenchwoman Sonia Bompastor to become the next manager of Chelsea Women from this summer, succeeding Emma Hayes. Bryan Robson admits he and Eric Cantona did a rubbish job of trying to persuade Jude Bellingham to join Manchester United…
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Crossovers, HD Spikers in crucial clash
Cherry Tiggo Crossovers’ Alina Bicar in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. The chase for semifinal berths in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference starts going down the wire on Thursday when Chery Tiggo and Cignal clash in a match that has all implications of a playoff berth at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Tied for fifth…
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