Forcing OT vs Georgia wasn’t an option for Gilas, says Tim Cone

Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone’ after the Philippines’ loss to Georgia in the Fiba OQT group phase. –FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone said he didn’t want to risk going overtime against Georgia to try and salvage a win even with the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) semifinal berth secured. When…

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Pistons decline $19M option for Evan Fournier

Evan Fournier #31 of the Detroit Pistons reacts after he is called for a foul during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 26, 2024 in New York City. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons have declined a $19 million option for Evan Fournier, a person familiar…

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Yuki Tsunoda: RB take up option to keep Japanese driver for 2025 Formula 1 season | F1 News

Yuki Tsunoda will remain at RB for the 2025 Formula 1 season after the team took up an option to extend the Japanese driver’s contract for a further year. The 24-year-old’s hopes of earning a promotion to Red Bull from the reigning constructors’ champions’ junior squad ended earlier this week when Sergio Perez was given…

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T20 World Cup: Failure not an option for England after 50-over shambles but defending champions look strong | Cricket News

As World Cup title defences go, it could not really have turned out any worse. England’s 50-over shambles in India last autumn was up there with France’s defence of the Football World Cup in 2002 when Les Blues were dumped out in the first round without scoring a goal. The England cricket team’s 2023 World…

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Louie Sangalang gives Terrafirma Dyip added option, hope

Terrafirma Dyip’s Louie Sangalang in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES Louie Sangalang’s transition from a key enforcer during Letran’s championship years to a reliable rookie for Terrafirma in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) seems to be back on track. “It took me some time to adjust because it’s even more physical here in the…

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Ruben Amorim: West Ham exploring Sporting Lisbon boss as option with David Moyes’ future uncertain | Football News

West Ham are doing due diligence on a number of managers, including Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim and ex-Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui, should David Moyes leave the club at the end of the season. Reports emerged on Monday that West Ham have held talks with Amorim, who is also a Liverpool managerial target, but…

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Lewis Hamilton: Sebastian Vettel return to F1 would be ‘amazing option’ for Mercedes for 2025 | F1 News

Lewis Hamilton says he “would love” for Sebastian Vettel to return to Formula 1 and the four-time champion would be an “amazing option” to succeed him at Mercedes. Hamilton, who has signed with Ferrari from 2025, also said he would like to see Mercedes replace him with “someone with integrity and values that are aligned…

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Sky Sports Golf podcast: When will Nick Dunlap turn pro after PGA Tour win and is LIV Golf an option? | Golf News

Nick Dunlap’s future remains uncertain after his historic victory at The American Express, but when will the amateur turn professional and will he commit to the PGA Tour? Dunlap jumped from outside the world’s top 4,000 to world No 68 after his incredible one-shot victory in California, where he became the first amateur in 33…

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Newcastle target Everton’s Amadou Onana as option to bolster midfield amid concern over Joelinton’s future – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s newspapers… DAILY TELEGRAPH Newcastle United have identified Everton’s Amadou Onana as a good option to bolster their midfield as concerns grow over Joelinton’s future on Tyneside. Tommy Fleetwood has snubbed an invite from LIV Golf and their attention has now turned to trying to tempt his Ryder…

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Eric Dier: Bayern Munich sign defender from Tottenham on initial loan with option to extend | Football News

Bayern Munich have signed defender Eric Dier from Tottenham on an initial loan until the end of the season, with the option for a further year. Dier, who will wear the No15 shirt said: “This move is a dream come true for me, because as a child you want to play for a club like…

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