Women’s squad making most out of short training period, says ace setter

The national team poses with federation and team officials, along with Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino (table, second from right). —AUGUST DELA CRUZ The women’s Alas Pilipinas is composed of various professional and young stars of volleyball, but most of them have pointed out one person they are most excited to play alongside…

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Andy Murray out for ‘extended period’ after rupturing ankle ligaments during Miami Open defeat | Tennis News

Andy Murray has said he will be sidelined for “an extended period” after confirming he ruptured ankle ligaments during his Miami Open loss to Tomas Machac on Sunday.  The 36-year-old was forced to undergo treatment on his ankle during the deciding set as he suffered a 5-7 7-5 7-6 defeat to Czech opponent Machac. “Yesterday…

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Jurrien Timber: Arsenal defender sidelined for long-term period after sustaining ACL injury on Premier League debut

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during his Premier League debut against Nottingham Forest. The Dutch defender, a £38m summer signing for Mikel Arteta’s side, picked up the blow in the 50th minute of Saturday’s 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest, before being…

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Bill Kenwright: Embattled Everton chairman to remain in position as part of ‘important period of transition’

Bill Kenwright will remain on the Everton board after owner Farhad Moshiri said the long-standing chairman has a vital role to play in the “important period of transition” at the club. Following the departures of chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale, chief finance officer Grant Ingles and non-executive director and former striker Graeme Sharp last week, the…

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