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Shockers leave Chinese in peril and French ‘scared to go home’ – rezal404
China has now slumped to its second straight loss in the World Cup. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Don’t let the difference in world rankings fool you. South Sudan notched its first-ever Fiba World Cup victory with an 89-69 rout of China on Monday that left the Asian heavyweights on the verge of elimination. “We made history.…
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Anthony Edwards, Team USA get home court edge in Manila for Fiba World Cup – rezal404
Team USA’s Anthony Edwards during a game against New Zealand in the Fiba World Cup at Mall of Asia Arena. FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Team USA’s opener in the Fiba World Cup at Mall of Asia Arena on Friday felt like a home game for Anthony Edwards and the rest of the Americans. Team USA, unsurprisingly…
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‘Nothing like playing against the best at home,’ says Alapag – rezal404
FILE – Jimmy Alapag. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines-Former Gilas Pilipinas captain Jimmy Alapag sent his best wishes Friday to the Philippine team hours before it debuted in the 2023 Fiba World Cup against the Dominican Republic at Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. “All my prayers and well wishes for the Gilas team,” Alapag,…
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Chip Engelland thrilled over return to a place he calls ‘home’ – rezal404
Team USA’s Chip Engelland. –JONAS TERRADO/Inquirer Sports Chip Engelland is thrilled to be back in the Philippines, this time as part of Team USA’s coaching staff for the Fiba World Cup An older generation of hoop fans can recall Engelland being a part of the Northern Consolidated program of Danding Cojuangco and coach Ron Jacobs…
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Ateneo title defense ends with loss to home team Hakuoh at World University Series – rezal404
Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin gives instructions to his players during a timeout against Japan’s Hakuoh University at the World University Basketball Series in Tokyo, Japan. Photo from Musong Castillo/INQUIRER TOKYO—Ateneo vs Radford University of the United States will happen after all. It just won’t be for the World University Basketball Series title. A Hakuoh University…
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Carabao Cup second round draw: Chelsea drawn at home to AFC Wimbledon while Tottenham face tricky Premier League trip to Fulham
Tottenham were handed an all-Premier League Carabao Cup second round tie away at Fulham, while Chelsea were handed AFC Wimbledon at home in the same draw. Ange Postecoglou will take his Spurs team across London in their bid to end their long trophy drought, with their last piece of silverware being the League Cup title…
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‘Home’ games eyed for guest Bay Area – rezal404
FILE – PBA commissioner Willie Marcial. The Bay Area Dragons had to face tough crowds during their stint here last year. For its second guest appearance in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), the Hong Kong-based squad could finally have a handful of “home games.” PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the league is looking to play…
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Filipinas arrive home after Women’s World Cup campaign – rezal404
Philippines players celebrate following the Women’s World Cup Group A soccer match between New Zealand and the Philippines in Wellington, New Zealand, Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (AP Photo/John Cowpland) MANILA, Philippines—The Filipinas have arrived home in the Philippines with warm welcomes. The women’s football team arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Wednesday afternoon,…
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Colorful Colombian fans make Women’s World Cup feel like home – rezal404
Supporters of Colombia are seen prior to the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group H football match between Germany and Colombia at Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney on July 30, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) Colombia’s World Cup team is being roared on by thousands of fans in Australia who…
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Home tears as co-host New Zealand exit Women’s World Cup – rezal404
New Zealand’s Ali Riley greets fans after the Women’s World Cup Group A soccer match between New Zealand and Switzerland in Dunedin, New Zealand, Sunday, July 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Cornaga) New Zealand captain Ali Riley admitted there were plenty of tears among the Football Ferns after the co-hosts bowed out of the Fifa Women’s…
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