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Ascot’s Long Walk Hurdle: Champ set to take on Paisley Park again in Saturday’s feature | Racing News
Champ and Paisley Park are set to renew their rivalry in Ascot’s Howden Long Walk Hurdle on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Racing. The pair have dominated the 3m 0.5f Grade One contest in recent years, winning four of the last five runnings, with Paisley Park claiming his third victory in the race last year…
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David Beckham Netflix documentary series triggers spike in Premier League shots from long range | Football News
“I looked up and thought, ‘Why not?’” That’s what ran through David Beckham’s mind before lobbing Neil Sullivan from the halfway line in 1996 – but his new docuseries appears to have inspired more footballers to believe in long shots. That goal against Wimbledon, arguably, helped launch his celebrity status. Shortly after, Beckham had secured…
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Back Pages: Erik ten Hag still has the backing of the board…but only for so long | Video | Watch TV Show
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Charlie Wyett from The Sun claims Erik ten Hag will still have the backing of the Manchester United board but only for so long given how poor the recent run of results has been.
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UAAP: UST ends long losing streak at expense of FEU
UST’s Nic Cabañero.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas finally ended its 19-game losing streak with a 68-62 victory over Far Eastern University in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena. Nic Cabañero, who was part of the school’s longest losing spell dating back to their…
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Helterbrand: 2-year ban ‘a long time’ for Brownlee
A two-year ban could spell trouble for Justin Brownlee’s career, says a former Barangay Ginebra star.—FIBA PHOTO Jayjay Helterbrand, a former longtime starting point guard of Barangay Ginebra, said a maximum ban for a flunked drug test would be very detrimental for Justin Brownlee. “Two years for a player is a long time. That’s a…
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NBA Summer Leaguer Stephen Holt goes to Terrafirma—but how long will he stay?
Stephen Holt makes an appearance via a video call from Portland after being selected first overall by Terrafirma in the PBA RookieDraft. —PBA IMAGES Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao still believes that the PBA Rookie Draft is one of the best ways for a franchise to build a winning squad. But first, Guiao also…
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St Leger live on Sky Sports Racing: William Haggas hoping Desert Hero can end Royal family’s long wait for Classic win | Racing News
Despite the Royal family’s long history of success on the race track, you have to go all the way back to 1977 for the last time they celebrated a Classic winner, yet that wait could well be ended on Saturday. That’s the task for trainer William Haggas and jockey Tom Marquand in the Betfred St…
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Gilas Pilipinas’ road to Fiba World Cup next round – and to Paris – is long – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas huddles during a game against the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net There is a chaos of scenarios and permutations going through the minds of Gilas Pilipinas right now—the team’s chances of grabbing the No. 2 spot in Group A, the things that need to happen for passage to the…
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Hali Long honored to be part of Filipinas’ ‘incredible ride’ in Women’s World Cup – rezal404
Philippines’ Hali Long reacts at the end of the Women’s World Cup Group A soccer match between Norway and Philippines in Auckland, New Zealand, Sunday, July 30, 2023. Norway defeated Philippines 6-0. (AP Photo/Rafaela Pontes) AUCKLAND, New Zealand—An emotional Hali Long is honored to have co-captained the Philippines to an improbable journey to the Fifa…
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Janry Ubas wins men’s long jump gold in Finland meet – rezal404
FILE–Philippines’ long jumper Janry Ubas. REUTERS/Jeremy Lee Janry Ubas boosted his stock for the World Athletics Championships by pocketing the gold medal in men’s long jump at the Motonet Grand Prix Lappeenranta in Finland. The Southeast Asian Games long jump king ruled the event after no other attempt from the field bettered his 7.86-meter jump…
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