Tag: National
Reporter notebook: Lee Carsley does not need to sing national anthem as England boss | Football News
It is not prerequisite that, to be England manager, you have to sing the national anthem. Also, I don’t think it in any way follows that, if you DON’T sing the national anthem, you are unpatriotic. Let’s be honest: the vast majority of England fans don’t give a hoot whether Lee Carsley sings the national…
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Saintfiet, winless in six months, orphans men’s national side
Tom Saintfiet talks strategy with the national team. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Philippine men’s football team, a week before an important tournament in Malaysia, is suddenly without a coach as Tom Saintfiet left the team in a huff on Thursday to pursue what is obviously a more lucrative opportunity back in Africa. Saintfiet was tied to…
Read MoreJollibee pledges PHP 5 million to the National Academy of Sports in honor of PH Olympians
On August 14, 2024, Jollibee, the nation’s leading fast-food chain, announced on social media its pledge of PHP 5 million to the National Academy of Sports (NAS). The announcement comes fresh off of the Philippine delegation’s recent success at the 2024 Paris Olympics, which saw gymnast Carlos Yulo bring home a historic haul of two…
Read MoreCarlos Yulo opens door for national athletes
Carlos Yulo, of the Philippines, celebrates after winning the gold medal during the men’s artistic gymnastics individual vault finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) No longer a country thirsting for its first Olympic gold medal, the Philippines is looking to stretch its…
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National Bank Open: Katie Boulter given easy passage through and Aryna Sabalenka could be next for Brit | Tennis News
British No 1 Katie Boulter advanced to the third round of the National Bank Open in Toronto after her opponent Beatriz Haddad Maia was forced to retire just two games into the contest. Brazilian Haddad Maia had come through a marathon first-round match against Marie Bouzkova – which lasted three hours and 20 minutes –…
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NU Lady Bulldogs flex might with National Invitationals crown
NU Lady Bulldogs celebrate their National Invitationals crown in the Shakey’s Super League. -SSL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — They may have tempered expectations heading into the tournament, but NU Lady Bulldogs still showed how formidable their college program is with their first National Invitationals crown in the Shakey’s Super League. The Lady Bulldogs didn’t field…
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Craig Bellamy: Former Wales captain Bellamy succeeds Rob Page as national team manager | Football News
Craig Bellamy has been named as the new Wales manager. Bellamy succeeds Rob Page – who was sacked last month – after turning down the opportunity to stay at Burnley under new manager Scott Parker. He has signed a contract until 2028. Senior FAW (Football Association of Wales) figures including chief executive Noel Mooney and technical director David…
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Julia Coronel to bring national team experience to Galeries
Galeries Tower’s latest addition Julia Coronel during the 2024 PVL Rookie Draft.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — After weeks of uncertainty, Julia Coronel was thrilled to find her new home at Galeries Tower. Coronel begins her pro career with the Highrisers under coaches Lerma Giron and Godfrey Okumu after being picked third overall in the PVL…
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De Brito seeks cooperation to solve longtime national team problem
Thi Bich Tuyen Nguyen (No. 10) led Vietnam against the Philippines. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Alas Pilipinas coach Jorge Souza De Brito thinks that the way forward for women’s volleyball is for the national program to eliminate a longstanding problem. “What we really have to do is this training camp in Japan will help us but…
Read MoreCheng, the man behind the scenes for Filipinas, leaves PH national team
Jeff Cheng (first, front row) takes a selfie with the young Filipinas during happier times. —PHOTO FROM PHILIPPINE WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM/FACEBOOK The future of the Philippine women’s football team, almost a year removed from a historic debut in the Fifa (International Federation of Football Associations) Women’s World Cup, was put under a cloud of uncertainty…
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