Sven-Goran Eriksson: Terminal cancer leaves former England manager with around a year to live, he reveals | Football News
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has revealed he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has around a year at most to live. Eriksson, who served as England’s first foreign manager from 2001 to 2006, stood down from his most recent role as sporting director at Swedish club Karlstad 11 months ago due to health…
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NBA: Pacers overcome Haliburton’s absence to beat Wizards
FILE– Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers. Ethan Miller/Getty Images/AFP INDIANAPOLIS– Myles Turner had 18 points and 13 rebounds and the Indiana Pacers’ overcame star guard Tyrese Haliburton’s absence to beat the Washington Wizards 112-104 in the NBA on Wednesday night. Haliburton, the NBA assists leader and Indiana scoring leader, strained his left hamstring…
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Callum Smith will become Liverpool’s first undisputed champion, says two-weight titlist Natasha Jonas | Boxing News
Natasha Jonas might have beaten Callum Smith to becoming Liverpool’s first two-weight world titlist, but she believes he will eventually become the city’s first undisputed champion. Jonas and the Smith brothers have had a friendly rivalry since they were amateur boxers at the famous Rotunda club in Liverpool. “I have been in competition with the…
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Dwight Howard wants to play in PBA
Dwight Howard dunks during a Strong Group open practice in Makati.–STRONG GROUP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The Dubai International Basketball Tournament has yet to start but former NBA star Dwight Howard is already looking at the future. Howard is keen on playing as an import in the Philippine Basketball Association, claiming that he meets the league’s height…
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‘What a boy!’ | Jurgen Klopp heaps praise on ‘exceptional’ Conor Bradley | Video | Watch TV Show
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Jurgen Klopp described Conor Bradley’s performance as ‘exceptional’ as the youngster produced an eye-catching performance in Liverpool’s 2-1 win against Fulham in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.
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SBP lauds ‘well respected’ Sonny Barrios after 13-year service
Sonny Barrios.–SBP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) expressed its gratitude to former Executive Director Sonny Barrios after the appointment of his successor Erika Dy. Barrios was praised for his contributions to Philippine basketball after almost 13 years of service to the federation. “ED Sonny is an institution in Philippine basketball…
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The Controversy of CTE in Boxing: Is the Sport Doing Enough to Protect its Athletes?
The Controversy of CTE in Boxing: Is the Sport Doing Enough to Protect its Athletes? Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, is a degenerative brain disease that has been found in athletes, specifically those who have participated in high-contact sports such as football and boxing. As the awareness of CTE has increased in recent years, the…
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Mauricio Pochettino’s job at Chelsea safe as long as European qualification remains realistic – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… DAILY TELEGRAPH Mauricio Pochettino’s position as head coach of Chelsea is not expected to be put in any jeopardy while the club retain a realistic chance of qualifying for Europe. Newcastle have made an enquiry about Dominic Solanke but have been told that Bournemouth will not…
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Charles Tiu has high expectations for Strong Group in Dubai
Dwight Howard.–STRONG GROUP PHOTO Charles Tiu is very confident that his Strong Group team that will represent the Philippines in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship has a clear shot at the championship, what with a roster teeming with ex-NBA players and a coaching staff that has Olympics experience. “I like the team. We have…
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Antoine Griezmann breaks Atletico Madrid all-time goal record and seals legend status despite Barcelona move | Football News
Over in Riyadh, Antoine Griezmann is breaking a record. A neat turn with his left foot leaves one Real Madrid marker on the ground and another trailing in his wake. A fierce shot with his right foot sees the ball fly into the bottom corner of the net. Ultimately, Real Madrid came from behind twice…
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