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Savannah Marshall eyes St James’ Park for Claressa Shields rematch as she plays down America talk
Savannah Marshall and Claressa Shields wasted no time in resuming their war of words as they planted the seeds to a perfectly-poised rematch after the Hartlepool fighter beat Franchon Crews-Dezurn to become undisputed super-middleweight champion in Manchester. Marshall sat at her winner’s press conference basking in the company of her newly acquired belts when a…
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Fiba eyes fix to Philippine Arena traffic issues ahead of World Cup hosting – rezal404
Fiba World Cup deputy event director Erika Dy. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—The issue of transport going to and from Philippine Arena, where Gilas Pilipinas’ opening game at the Fiba World Cup will be held, is one of the things the organizing committee looks to resolve with less than two months left before the country’s…
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All eyes on ‘game-changer’ Victor Wembanyama at NBA Draft – rezal404
Metropolitan 92’s French center Victor Wembanyama reacts during the game three of French Elite basketball finals between Monaco and Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 in Paris, on June 15, 2023. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) A new era for basketball gets underway on Thursday when French prodigy Victor Wembanyama is set to be chosen by the…
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Wrestler Jason Balabal eyes Europe, US training ahead of Asian Games – rezal404
Jason Balabal celebrates during the medal ceremony. REUTERS/Cindy Liu Wrestler Jason Balabal knows his options in terms of preparing for the coming 19th Asian Games (Asiad). “We have two choices. It’s either we train here and compete among ourselves or we look for sparring partners outside of the country,” said Balabal in Filipino exactly a…
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6 meters breached, Obiena eyes Olympic spot – rezal404
EJ Obiena is setting his sights on automatic Olympic qualification. —AFP One month from now, EJ Obiena will zero in not on his attempt to improve on his personal best but on an automatic berth in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Obiena headlines the 23-athlete national delegation of the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa)…
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Catantan eyes quick recovery | Inquire Sports – rezal404
Samantha Catantan (right) hopes private companies will help fund her Olympic dreams. —AFP Samantha Catantan had a successful surgery to repair an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in her left knee and she is hoping the damage would be minimal enough for her to pursue a slot in the 2024 Paris Olympics. “I’m very optimistic…
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Michael Weiss eyes strong start for Azkals in return as coach – rezal404
Hans Michael Weiss along with PFF and Azkals executives during a press conference. –JONAS TERRADO Michael Weiss expressed his desire to immediately get good results in his second time in charge of the Philippine Azkals. “We have to get the best possible start with two wins,” Weiss said after Thursday’s press conference at the office…
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Tolentino eyes better Asian Games production – rezal404
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) chairman Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. -CONTRIBUTED PHOTO TAGAYTAY CITY—Gymnastics star Carlos Yulo won’t be able to shoot for the gold in the 19th Asian Games (Asiad), but athletes from other sports can gladly step up to the plate. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is confident of that. “Our target…
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Jovelyn Gonzaga thrilled to reunite with Rachel Daquis at Cignal, eyes PVL title – rezal404
Rachel Daquis and Jovelyn Gonzaga. Photo from Cignal MANILA, Philippines—Jovelyn Gonzaga is elated to reunite with longtime teammate Rachel Anne Daquis as she returns to Cignal in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference this June. Gonzaga has rejoined the HD Spikers after three years as her mother club, Army Lady Troopers won’t join the…
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Tyler Herro eyes Game 3 return for Miami, reports say – rezal404
Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat walks backcourt during the first half of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on April 16, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Stacy Revere/Getty Images/AFP MANILA, Philippines—Miami may have more firepower entering the NBA Finals with the possibility of a…
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