The Verdict: Other Scotland players need to set up alongside core group

Mark Benstead gives his verdict on Scotland’s defeat to Poland in the Nations League.

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Olympics rookie Villegas gives PH boxing team the start it needs, as core led by Petecio starts seeing action

Philippines’ Aira Villegas (in blue) fights against Morocco’s Yasmine Mouttaki in the women’s 50kg preliminaries round of 32 boxing match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the North Paris Arena, in Villepinte on July 28, 2024. (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP) The core of the crack Philippine boxing delegation plunges into action in…

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Depleted local core gives Flying Titans breakthrough boost

Choco Mucho import Zoi Faki watches on the bench during a game against ZUS Coffee in the PVL Reinforced Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Choco Mucho came into the PVL Reinforced Conference as one of the feared squads in the fold, having played in the title series of the last two tournaments. A 0-2 start is definitely a…

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Nambatac deal signals TNT transition to young core

Rey Nambatac makes his debut for Blackwater Bossing in the PBA Philippine Cup.–PBA IMAGES The recent acquisition of Rey Nambatac is seen more as a move to help TNT return to its perch as one of the PBA’s perennial contenders. But Nambatac’s entry to the Tropang Giga camp from the Blackwater Bossing should also continue…

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Maraño, Galang add experience to youthful Crossovers core

Aby Maraño (left) brings a lot of fight to the table for the Crossovers. —PVL PHOTO Chery Tiggo just signed up the experience and spunk to go with its promising, youthful nucleus as the Crossovers try to at least land a medal in the coming Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season. The Crossovers snagged Ara Galang…

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Adamson keeps faith in holdovers, young guns after core players’ departure – rezal404

Adamson Lady Falcons during a game in the Shakey’s Super League. SSL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Despite the departure of Adamson’s core, new coach JP Yude urges holdover Lucille Almonte and the young Lady Falcons to continue moving forward as they take the first step of their build-up in the Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals. Former Adamson…

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