Gilas PH eyes win over HK: ‘If we don’t, then we probably shouldn’t be here’

Gilas Pilipinas fiba asia cup qualifiers HONG KONG—When the new look Gilas Pilipinas tests its mettle on Thursday, the Nationals understand how big of a first step they will be taking against a lower-ranked Hong Kong squad in the opening window of the Fiba (International Basketball Federation) Asia Cup Qualifiers. “As coach Tim (Cone) said,…

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England keen to ward off Ghana by handing Man Utd’s Kobbie Mainoo U21 call as Wilfried Zaha eyes Premier League return – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s newspapers… DAILY MAIL Young Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo is set to earn his first call-up to the England U21 side next week as the FA attempts to stave off interest in him from Ghana. Sevilla will not be turning Hannibal Mejbri’s loan move from Manchester United…

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Sergio Veloso eyes Final Four stint for Ateneo in his UAAP debut

Ateneo coach Sergio Veloso during the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball press conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Despite fielding a rebuilding roster, new Ateneo coach Sergio Veloso is determined to bring back the Blue Eagles to the Final Four in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. “It’s my first season and I introduced…

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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Crimson Coronet eyes Maiden Fillies’ Stakes at Wolverhampton | Racing News

Tuesday’s live action on Sky Sports Racing comes from Wolverhampton, where Crimson Coronet looks to finally get off the mark on the third time of asking. 7.00 Wolverhampton – Third time lucky for Crimson Coronet? Our feature Bet £10 Get £40 At BetMGM Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (7:00) looks a fantastic opportunity for the nicely bred…

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Gorayeb eyes finish far from bottom

Roger Gorayeb Roger Gorayeb knows that his comeback in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) will be challenging, to say the least, as he tries to build a competitive Capital1 squad three weeks before the Power Spikers plunge into action. “We do not need luck here—what I need to do is a miracle because the season…

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Rhenz Abando ‘better,’ eyes late February return from spine injury

Rhenz Abando of Anyang KGC in the KBL was all smiles during a media session at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Rhenz Abando is targeting a February return from spinal fractures he sustained last month in Anyang’s loss to Goyang Sono in the Korean Basketball League (KBL). Abando, who fractured his third and…

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Australian Open: Cameron Norrie hopes to make Casper Ruud ‘uncomfortable’ as he eyes first win over Norwegian | Tennis News

Cameron Norrie will look to make Casper Ruud “uncomfortable” as he aims to maintain British interest at the Australian Open by beating the Norwegian for the first time. Norrie, the sole remaining Brit left in either the men’s or women’s singles draw, takes on 11th seed Ruud on Saturday, likely around 6am UK time. The…

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Jannik Sinner eyes Djokovic semifinal at Australian Open 2024

Italy’s Jannik Sinner hits a return against Netherlands’ Botic van de Zandschulp during their men’s singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 14, 2024. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) Jannik Sinner admitted he already has half an eye on an Australian Open semifinal against Novak Djokovic…

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Phoenix gets PBA playoffs bonus, eyes strong finish to eliminations

Phoenix Fuel Masters’ Tyler Tio in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Jubilant screams were heard from inside the Phoenix locker room after the Fuel Masters were told that they had officially secured the twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals. But even if it had defied expectations of getting the unlikely bonus going…

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After exit of ‘Lions,’ Lakay chief eyes rise of dragons

FILE – Geje Eustaquio is one of Team Lakay’s remaining stars. —TRISTAN TAMAYO The year has been rocky for Team Lakay to say the least. After the departure of a bevy of standouts, including four former ONE Championship titleholders, its ringmaster Mark Sangiao had to rebuild from scratch. “That’s life,” the softspoken coach told the…

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