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Women’s World Cup: Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman confirms captain Millie Bright fit to start as England prepare for opener
On the eve of England’s World Cup campaign commencing against tournament debutants Haiti, manager Sarina Wiegman paints a serene, calm picture inside the Lionesses’ camp. Most importantly, Millie Bright, who has assumed captain’s duties in the absence of injured Leah Williamson, has overcome a knee problem in time for England’s opening Group D game on…
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New Zealand scores upsets over Norway in emotional Women’s World Cup opener – rezal404
New Zealand’s Hannah Wilkinson celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Women’s World Cup soccer match between New Zealand and Norway in Auckland, New Zealand, Thursday, July 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Cornaga) AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Hannah Wilkinson scored to open the second half and New Zealand went on to beat Norway 1-0 on…
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England face New Zealand in Men’s Cricket World Cup opener on October 5 in repeat of 2019 final
The Men’s Cricket World Cup in India will begin on October 5, with England facing New Zealand in Ahmedabad in a repeat of the 2019 final. The tournament will conclude at the same venue where the final is scheduled for November 19. The fixtures were revealed by the International Cricket Council during an event in…
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PH women’s volleyball team ‘taking it one game a time’ as Alyssa Valdez sits out opener – rezal404
National team skipper Alyssa Valdez. MANILA, Philippines — Despite sitting out in a game in the Southeast Asian Games for the first time, Alyssa Valdez is proud of her teammates for pulling off a 25-5, 25-5, 25-5 demolition of Cambodia on Tuesday evening at Indoor Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh. In her five SEA Games…
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Philippines destroys Cambodia in women’s volleyball opener – rezal404
Philippine women’s volleyball team in SEA Games 2023. -PNVF PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine women’s volleyball team showed no mercy as it blasted Southeast Asian Games first-timer Cambodia with a masterful 25-5, 25-5, 25-5 rout to open its Group B campaign on Tuesday at Indoor Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh. Team captain Alyssa Valdez,…
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Nuggets thrash Suns in Western Conference semi-final opener – rezal404
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets goes to the basket against Deandre Ayton of the Phoenix Suns in the first quarter at Ball Arena on April 29, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Getty Images via AFP) LOS ANGELES – The Denver Nuggets, fueled by 34 points from Jamal Murray, dominated Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns…
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Rhenz Abando’s Anyang loses to Seoul in Finals opener – rezal404
Rhenz Abando. Photo from Anyang KGC MANILA, Philippines—Rhenz Abando and Anyang KGC absorbed a 77-69 loss to the Seoul SK Knights in Game 1 of the Korean Basketball League Finals at Anyang Gymnasium on Tuesday. Seoul held on to a slim two-point lead at the half, 43-41, before going on a masterclass third quarter where…
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Lakers outlast Grizzlies in playoff series opener; Morant injured – rezal404
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers goes to the basket against Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half of Game One of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at FedExForum on April 16, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Getty Images via AFP) LOS ANGELES – Japan’s Rui Hachimura came off the…
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Embiid, Harden spark 76ers over Nets in playoff opener – rezal404
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers controls the ball against Spencer Dinwiddie of the Brooklyn Nets in the first quarter during Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 15, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Getty Images via AFP) WASHINGTON – Joel Embiid scored 26 points and James…
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Brown leads Celtics past Hawks in 1st round playoff opener – rezal404
Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics takes a shot against John Collins of the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden on April 15, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts . (Getty Images via AFP) WASHINGTON- Jaylen…
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