• November 25, 2024

England hits and misses: Jude Bellingham missed while Rico Lewis impresses on senior debut | Football News

England miss Bellingham Image: Three goals but two own goals – England miss Jude Bellingham in attack At the top of Gareth Southgate’s Christmas list may just be a fully fit and fluent Jude Bellingham for the summer. In England’s final two Euro 2024 qualifiers, attacking rhythm was lacking and there weren’t enough goals. Two…

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‘Overseas’ rookies chart different debut paths

Terrafirma top pick Stephen Holt. –PBA IMAGES Friday’s PBA doubleheader featured a study in contrasts as two top rookies with experience playing overseas made their respective debuts. No. 1 pick Stephen Holt turned in a rather underwhelming performance in Terrafirma’s 108-103 loss to NorthPort, while No. 6 pick Kenneth Tuffin figured prominently in Phoenix’s 113-101…

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Stephen Holt not letting losing PBA debut affect his confidence

Terrafirma top pick Stephen Holt. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Stephen Holt is not going to let a losing start to his PBA career get to him as Terrafirma’s top overall draft pick now focuses on trying to get better for the rest of the Commissioner’s Cup. “It’s just one loss,” Holt said after posting 11 points,…

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NBA: James Harden scores 17 in debut, Clippers fall to Knicks

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden dribbles around teammate Ivica Zubac (40) and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Munson) NEW YORK — At times, such as when James Harden raced up the floor and found a…

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NBA: James Harden to make Clippers debut at Madison Square Garden

Photo from the Los Angeles Clippers’ X account NEW YORK — James Harden “definitely” plans to make his Los Angeles Clippers debut on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. He can’t be as certain how long it will take his new team to turn into the club he thinks can help him win his first…

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PBA: Magnolia coach knows Tyler Bey can do more after solid debut

Magnolia import Tyler Bey.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Tyler Bey made sure to introduce himself in the PBA with an early statement game for Magnolia on Sunday. Making his PBA debut, Bey put the league on notice when he produced big numbers to propel the Hotshots past the TNT Tropang Giga in the PBA Season 48 opener.…

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NBA: Damian Lillard scores 39 in Bucks debut as Milwaukee beats 76ers

Milwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard drives by Philadelphia 76ers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 118-117. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard acknowledged this NBA season opener felt a little different from the others as he adjusted to switching teams…

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NBA: Celtics beat Knicks as Porzingis makes strong debut

Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics celebrates his three point shot in the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 25, 2023 in New York City. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP NEW YORK —Kristaps Porzingis showed against his old team why his new one is an NBA Finals favorite. Porzingis made…

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PBA: Mav Ahanmisi embraces pressure ahead of Ginebra debut

New Ginebra recruit Maverick Ahanmisi during the PBA Media Day. –MELO FUERTES/Inquirer MANILA, Philippines—All eyes were on Mav Ahanmisi during the PBA offseason a few months ago. A few months later the story’s the same: the attention is still on Ahanmisi, except this time, he’s wearing a Ginebra jersey. The anticipation for the sharpshooter’s next…

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KBL: Juan Gomez De Liaño wins Seoul debut vs Rhenz Abando, Anyang

Juan Gomez de Liano. Photo from Seoul SK Knights MANILA, Philippines — Juan Gomez De Liaño had a winning 2023-24 Korean Basketball League debut as the Seoul SK Knights took down Rhenz Abando and the defending champion Anyang KGC, 89-74. Gomez de Liaño delivered eight points, five rebounds, and three steals in 20 minutes of…

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