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Giving up volleyball, Delgaco makes rowing history
Joanie Delgaco will be the lone Filipino competing in the rowing competition of the Paris Olympics 2024. Joanie Delgaco is proof that sometimes, it’s OK to switch paths in sports. The country’s top female rower was initially into volleyball and was on her way to carving her own niche there. “I played in [the] Palaro…
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Ian Sangalang, Magnolia not giving up on Calvin Abueva
Magnolia Hotshots’ Calvin Abueva in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—In recent weeks, Calvin Abueva has been the brunt of social media criticisms after his middle finger fiasco that led to another suspension. It was not like Abueva’s transgression was an isolated case, but his most recent antic angered more fans than usual…
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Jed Wallace interview: West Brom midfielder on the role of captaincy and giving back at Christmas | Football News
Jed Wallace was a man on a mission. Visiting Sandwell General Hospital to hand out presents at the Children’s Ward before Christmas, the West Brom captain was also trying to convert a few of the youngsters into Baggies supporters at the same time. “One of them was a PSG fan!” Wallace tells Sky Sports, as…
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IOC waives residency, giving Kayla Sanchez green light to chase Paris medal
Kayla Sanchez can now train her sights on Paris. —AFP The wait is over for Kayla Sanchez. And for Philippine sports. The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) announced that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has waived the three-year residency on Sanchez’s nationality switch, paving the way for the former Canadian standout to take aim at the…
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Jordan Henderson: Wembley fans booing won’t stop me giving everything for England | Football News
Jordan Henderson hit back at the England supporters who booed him during Friday’s win over Australia, describing the abuse as ‘disappointing’. However, he insisted: “It won’t change who I am and what I do for this team and for my country. I give absolutely everything every time.” With Harry Kane an unused substitute in the…
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