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Djokovic relishing being back in his ‘happy place’ Australia
Novak Djokovic of Serbia speaks at a news conference during the United Cup tennis tournament in Perth, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Trevor Collens) Novak Djokovic called Australia his “happy place” on Saturday as he prepared to kick off his season at the United Cup with a tricky clash against China’s fast-improving Zhang Zhizhen.…
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Former Blue Eagle Gandler slowly finds her place among Cignal’s top guns
Cignal HD Spikers.–PVL PHOTO Vanie Gandler looked comfortable sitting opposite veteran Ces Molina during the television interview, echoing confidently her veteran teammate’s assertions that Cignal is looking for brighter days in future conferences. She was just as comfortable donning the mantle as top gun for the HD Spikers on the court. “I am just very,…
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England in India: Nasser Hussain says uncapped spinner Shoaib Bashir will be in great place to learn during Test tour | Cricket News
Uncapped Somerset off-spinner Shoaib Bashir will be in a great place to learn following his surprise inclusion in England’s Test squad to tour India, says Sky Sports expert Nasser Hussain. The 20-year-old, who has featured in six first-class games with 10 wickets to his name, was called ‘the stand-out surprise’ by former England captain Hussain.…
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UST Salinggawi rues penalty-hit performance but still happy with third place
UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe during the UAAP Cheerdance Competition.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas Salinggawi Dance Troupe would have won second place if not for its 15-point deduction and penalty in the UAAP Season 86 Cheerdance Competition on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. But winning the bronze for the second straight…
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PBA: Fran Yu playing to prove he deserves his place in the big leagues
NorthPort Batang Pier rookie Fran Yu. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Despite coming out of a champion varsity program, NorthPort newcomer Fran Yu is still playing with a massive chip on his shoulder. He made sure to build a strong case for himself on Friday night as the Batang Pier held off perennial title contender TNT in…
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Cricket World Cup: South Africa cruise to 190-run win over New Zealand to close on semi-final place | Cricket News
South Africa bolstered their World Cup semi-final ambitions with a dominant 190-run victory over New Zealand in Pune thanks to Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen’s centuries; watch hosts India take on Sri Lanka in Mumbai on Thursday, live on Sky Sports Cricket
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Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver ‘didn’t expect’ second place at Mexico City GP as George Russell reveals brake issue
Lewis Hamilton produced a brilliant drive to finish second to Max Verstappen in Mexico City; George Russell was hampered by a brake issue as he came sixth; watch every session from the final Sprint event this year in Sao Paulo -starting this Friday live on Sky Sports F1, Last Updated: 30/10/23 1:52am Please use Chrome…
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Rugby World Cup: Freddie Steward set to be recalled in place of Marcus Smith semi-final clash with South Africa | Rugby Union News
Head coach Steve Borthwick is set to restore Freddie Steward to full-back for Saturday night’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa in place of Marcus Smith while captain Owen Farrell is once again expected to lead England at fly-half Last Updated: 18/10/23 9:44pm Freddie Steward is set to return to the England starting XV…
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Bahrain wins 10th Asian Games gold with first place in marathon
Bahrain’s Eunice Chumba crosses the finish line to win the women’s marathon final athletics event during the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on October 5, 2023. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) HANGZHOU, China — The small island kingdom of Bahrain won its 10th gold medal Thursday at the Asian…
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Asian Games: Men’s 4x400m team resets PH record anew in 5th place finish
Team Philippines after the men’s 4×400-meter final at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. –POOL PHOTO HANGZHOU, China—Another Philippine record got scrubbed off the books. The country’s men’s 4x400m relay squad of Umajesty Williams, Frederick Ramirez, Joyme Sequita and Miguel Carlo Del Prado reset the national mark in the event anew despite placing fifth…
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