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‘Redeem Team,’ Vince Carter among Basketball Hall nominees
FILE–Vince Carter #15 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on prior to the start of the game against the Orlando Magic at State Farm Arena on October 26, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images/AFP The US 2008 Olympic gold medal squad featuring Kobe Bryant and LeBron James plus high-leaping Vince Carter were among first-time nominees…
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Former Blue Eagle Gandler slowly finds her place among Cignal’s top guns
Cignal HD Spikers.–PVL PHOTO Vanie Gandler looked comfortable sitting opposite veteran Ces Molina during the television interview, echoing confidently her veteran teammate’s assertions that Cignal is looking for brighter days in future conferences. She was just as comfortable donning the mantle as top gun for the HD Spikers on the court. “I am just very,…
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Nxled takes best path among PVL newcomers
Nxled Chameleons coach Taka Minowa. –PVL PHOTO Nxled’s maiden Premier Volleyball League (PVL) campaign turned out to be a relative success compared to other newcomers—even head coach Taka Minowa was pleasantly surprised at what his Chameleons accomplished. “Since I met [the Chameleons] the first day, I thought maybe we can win one or two (games)…
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Lesters 2023: Frankie Dettori, William Buick, Brian Hughes and Sean Bowen among nominees | Racing News
William Buick, Frankie Dettori, Brian Hughes and Sean Bowen are among those nominated for awards at this month’s Lesters, to be announced live on Sky Sports Racing on December 21. Champion jockey Buick joins Joe Fanning, Tom Marquand and Rossa Ryan in being nominated for the Flat Jockey of the Year award. Hughes, the champion…
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Even with Brownlee’s stint uncertain and two new pieces added, Ginebra still among early Comm’s Cup pacesetters
Tony Bishop Jr. (center) and Maverick Ahanmisi (with ball) have jelled well with the Gin Kings. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ If not for a narrow loss to a fierce rival a couple of weekends ago, Barangay Ginebra—missing several standouts and foremost weapon Justin Brownlee—would’ve been sitting atop Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup with a perfect…
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Formula 1 driver ratings: Ranking the 2023 grid, with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris among the stars
With 22 rounds in the books and a world champion long-crowned, it’s time to rate the drivers for their performances in the 2023 Formula 1 season. Max Verstappen, Red Bull: 10 Championship position: 1st – 575 points Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Max Verstappen wins yet another Grand Prix to…
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EJ Obiena, Alex Eala among those to be feted at Siklab Youth Awards
Asian Games – Hangzhou 2022 – Athletics – Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, Hangzhou, China – September 30, 2023 – The Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena celebrates with the Philippines flag after winning the Men’s Pole Vault Final REUTERS/Jeremy Lee MANILA, Philippines–The future heroes of Philippine sports will be honored during the 3rd Siklab Youth Sports Awards…
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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) risk among rugby players increases with length of career | Rugby Union News
In a study of the brains of 31 former players, CTE was present in 21 of the brains (68 per cent) donated to research institutes in the USA, UK & Australia; Professor Willie Stewart: “Our data shows risk is linked to length of rugby career, with every extra year of play increasing risk” Last Updated:…
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Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton chasing second, Sergio Perez’s future, Andretti saga among Texas talking points
As Formula 1 heads to Texas for the first of three back-to-back races, Sky Sports analyse what is still to play for in the 2023 world championship. The race for second Max Verstappen has sealed a third successive drivers’ title, but there is a close battle for second behind him. Having at one stage appeared…
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Cricket among five sports set to be given green light for 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles | Cricket News
Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics want cricket added to their Games programme. The organisers’ recommendations will be subject to final approval by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), with a session set for Mumbai later this month, though the Los Angeles Times reported that the sports are likely to be approved. The IOC did…
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