Filipinas know enormousity of fight they’re in, but they’re ready to defy odds – rezal404

Filipinas during first training in New Zealand. The Philippine women’s football team, despite the overwhelming odds it is facing ahead of the Filipinas’ maiden Fifa (International Association Football Federation) Women’s World Cup campaign, is not just going to roll over and die, with coskipper Tahnai Annis promising that they would make the most of the…

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Giannis Antetokounmpo has knee surgery, should be ready for training camp – rezal404

FILE – Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34). (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File) MILWAUKEE— Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had surgery on his left knee during the offseason, but the two-time MVP should be ready for training camp, Milwaukee coach Adrian Griffin said Wednesday. Griffin said after a practice with the Bucks’ summer league team that Antetokounmpo…

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Gilas hurdles conditioning, fitness goals but Chot Reyes feels team not yet World Cup ready – rezal404

“Transformative” is how Dwight Ramos (left, photo above) describes the Gilas Pilipinas Europe training camp. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/ELVIS ZALDARIS. Gilas Pilipinas enters the homestretch of its training camp across the Baltic states in Europe, and while Chot Reyes is pleased with the strides the program is making, the national coach feels that there’s a lot more…

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Arsenal ready to make third bid for West Ham’s Declan Rice – Paper Talk

All the top stories and transfer rumors from Wednesday’s newspapers… DAILY MAIL Arsenal are ready to submit their third bid for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, moving them closer to the £100m asking price. Crystal Palace are keen to add to their attacking options and have an interest in Everton forward Demarai Gray and former…

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Jade Bornea ready for ‘most important’ bout vs Fernando Martinez – rezal404

Jade Bornea and Argentine champion Fernando Martinez face off. -SANMAN BOXING MANILA, Philippines—Jade Bornea won’t be lacking motivation when he faces Argentina’s Fernando Martinez on Sunday (Manila time). Aside from trying to capture his first world title, Bornea is also keen on exacting revenge against Martinez, who dethroned another Filipino in Jerwin Ancajas last year…

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Arsenal ready to make third Declan Rice bid | Gunners eye Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia – Paper Talk

All the top stories and transfer rumors from Saturday’s newspapers… DAILY MIRROR Arsenal are ready to make a third bid for Declan Rice – and then carry on spending with a move for Romeo Lavia. Aaron Ramsey has been a serial winner throughout his career – and he believes Mikel Arteta will help Arsenal win…

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Phoebe Graham on Women’s Ashes: ‘England are thankful to Australia – but ready to challenge them’

Phoebe Graham says Australia’s “formidable” cricket and strong structure has helped England develop – and feels Heather Knight’s side are now in a good place to regain the Ashes… This is not just the Ashes. This is an opportunity for England to beat one of the most formidable sporting teams the world has ever seen.…

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Bolden says tough task ahead for PH, but Filipinas ready to fight – rezal404

Sarina Bolden swears that the Filipinas will go into the World Cup with a winning mentality. —DISP PHOTO The Filipinas aren’t sure yet if their games are going to be aired on local television. But they’re out to show they’re a team to watch out for—at least to the three teams it is grouped with…

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Boholano boxer directed by Suganob more than ready ahead of title bout – rezal404

Directed by “The Filipino Phenom” Suganob is ready for his fight against Sivenathi Nontshinga for the IBF junior flyweight strap on June 16 in East London in South Africa. | PHOTO: inquireR.net visayas/Leo Udtohan TAGBILARAN CITY–Boholano rising boxer Directed by “The Filipino Phenom” Suganob is ready to prove that he deserves a world title shot…

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Caroline Dubois is ready for Katie Taylor and Mikaela Mayer this year, says promoter Ben Shalom

Caroline Dubois is an ambitious, fast-rising prospect. Already she wants to take on the biggest names possible, says promoter Ben Shalom. On Friday June 16 at London’s York Hall, live on Sky SportsDubois will fight Yanina del Carmen Lescano, the Argentinian ranked at No 2 by the WBC. Dubois, though still young and at an…

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