Owen Farrell omitted from England side to play Ireland in Rugby World Cup warm-up as disciplinary fallout continues

England captain Owen Farrell is out of the side to play Ireland Owen Farrell has been left out of England head coach Steve Borthwick’s match day 23 to face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday. Farrell was due to feature in the Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture but has now been removed…

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Kai Sotto medically cleared to play for Gilas in Fiba World Cup–SBP – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas center Kai Sotto during a game against Lebanon in the fourth window of the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Beirut. Photo by Fiba MANILA, Philippines — Kai Sotto has been cleared to join Gilas Pilipinas in the remainder of its preparation for the Fiba World Cup 2023 starting August 25. Samahang Basketbol…

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Shevana Laput hopes to play key role in La Salle’s UAAP title defense – rezal404

Shevana Laput, right, and her La Salle teammates celebrate during a finals game against Adamson in the Shakey’s Super League. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net When the dust cleared in Game 2 of the Shakey’s Super League National Invitational Finals on Saturday, it wasn’t clear anymore if La Salle assistant coach Noel Orcullo was still talking about championship…

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With cohesion there, Pogoy expects Gilas to play past group phase      – rezal404

RR Pogoy is confident that Gilas will advance. —FIBA.COM For returning Gilas Pilipinas mainstay Roger Pogoy, this current edition of the national team is miles ahead of the squad that played in the last Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup. “There’s [an] improvement and I could really see it in this team,” he said in…

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Kai Sotto guarantees he is ‘committed’ to play for Gilas Pilipinas – rezal404

FILE – Kai Sotto during his Gilas Pilipinas’ stint. Photo from Fiba MANILA, Philippines—Come hell or high water, Kai Sotto is committed to competing for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2023 Fiba World Cup tournament. Sotto told Quinito Henson’s PlayItRightTV that his commitment to play with Gilas is still intact and he will suit up for…

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UST Growling Tigers to play KBL teams in South Korea camp – rezal404

UST Growling Tigers. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—After begging off from several preseason tournaments, University of Santo Tomas looks to test its mettle against Korean Basketball League clubs in South Korea as part of its buildup for UAAP Season 86. The Growling Tigers fly to South Korea on Sunday. “We’re slowly building the team but it’s…

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The Ashes: Bazball or traditional cricket? How will England play in second innings of fifth Test?

Bazball or more circumspect cricket? That was the question for Sky Sports’ Ricky Ponting as he looked ahead to how England may play in their second innings of the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Kia Oval. Ben Stokes’ hosts will begin their second dig trailing Australia by 12 runs after the tourists made…

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Women’s World Cup: Republic of Ireland boss Vera Pauw confidant Louise Quinn wants play in crucial game vs Canada

Republic of Ireland boss Vera Pauw expects defender Louise Quinn to be fit for her side’s Women’s World Cup clash with Canada on Wednesday, after suffering a knock in the 1-0 defeat to Australia. The Birmingham centre-back arrived in Perth wearing a protective boot on her left foot, and began Monday’s training session away from…

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Wherever born, Filipinas team members ‘all play for the [PH] flag’ – Stajcic – rezal404

Hali Long (front) is one of the Filipinas born and raised abroad. Long is a defender born and raised in Cape Girardeau in the US but plays her heart out whenever she puts on the Philippine Team jersey. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Philippine team playing in the Fifa (International Association Football Federation) Women’s World Cup for…

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Fulham boss Marco Silva confirms offer from Al Ahli and says Aleksandar Mitrovic will not play against Brentford

Marco Silva has confirmed he received an offer from Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli, but has insisted he retains “total commitment” to Fulham. ace Sky Sports reported earlier this week, the Portuguese was offered to be £40m for a two-year deal to become the club’s new manager. Al Ahli, who are working to sign…

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