الوسم: focus
In hostile Boston, Mavs’ Irving aims to keep focus on NBA Finals
Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks looks to pass the ball during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Two of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 09, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Getty Images via AFP) NEW YORK – Resigned to the villain’s role in Boston, Dallas star Kyrie Irving…
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Preseason win ‘nothing’ as Maroons focus on real target: UAAP crown
UP Fighting Maroons’ Francis Lopez in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net University of the Philippines (UP) retained its status as the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup champion, but it didn’t matter too much for the Fighting Maroons even though they hurdled a familiar, bitter foe. “To be honest, nothing…
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‘Crushing’ exit puts Ginebra focus on future
Christian Standhardinger (with ball) has proven to be a member of the PBA elite, says Ginebra coach Tim Cone. —PBA IMAGES Barangay Ginebra headed for the team bus on Friday night, leaving a trail of dejection so palpable that fans asking for selfies left the arena empty-handed. Stars Japeth Aguilar and Maverick Ahanmisi zoned out…
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Scotland vs Israel: Pedro Martinez Losa calls for focus ahead of behind-closed-doors game | Football News
Scotland head coach Pedro Martinez Losa says his side are trying to focus on football amid the difficult circumstances surrounding their double-header against Israel. Protesters are set to gather outside Hampden on Friday to call for Israel to be expelled from international football amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, and the Women’s Euro 2025 qualifier will…
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Always welcome at ‘home,’ Jia keeps focus on PH squad
India players celebrate a three-set win over Iran. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ If it was up to Sherwin Meneses, he would gladly welcome his former lead setter Jia de Guzman back to Creamline. But where De Guzman will next take her act after leading Alas Pilipinas in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup starting on…
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Man Utd’s possible manager search won’t focus on trophies alone, boosting Gareth Southgate’s chances – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… THE TELEGRAPH Manchester United will not pick a successor to Erik ten Hag on their trophy record alone, which boosts the chances of Gareth Southgate emerging as the favourite for the post – should the club decide to sack the Dutchman. At least two Premier League…
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Mikel Arteta hails ‘unbelievable’ effort from Arsenal players as focus switches to live on Sky Sports clash with Spurs | Football News
Mikel Arteta hailed the “unbelievable” effort of his players as Arsenal thrashed Chelsea 5-0, but insisted it will be back to work on Wednesday as they focus on a mouth-watering North London Derby against Tottenham, live on Sky Sports on Super Sunday (kick-off 2pm). After a difficult week which featured defeats to Aston Villa in…
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McTominay talks Scotland form, different roles & Euros focus
Manchester United and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay discusses recent results, his evolving role with the national team, improvements ahead of Euro 2024 and more.
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Cool Smashers focus on further integrating new stars
Tots Carlos celebrate a point for Creamline in a PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Creamline gets another relatively light assignment in Galeries Tower in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference eliminations on Thursday, giving coach Sherwin Meneses the chance to again integrate his new recruits and his Cool Smashers the chance to jell even…
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Six Nations 2024 Championship in focus: Will Gregor Townsend’s Scotland finally forge title challenge? | Rugby Union News
In 2023, Scotland won their opening two Six Nations fixtures for the first time, but ultimately dropped out of title contention in familiar fashion. Will 2024 be the year they maintain a title run until the final week? For several years now, Scotland have flattered to deceive, with inconsistency winning out as the firm order…
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