Sweden stops Japan in quarterfinals, stakes claim as Women’s World Cup favorite – rezal404

Sweden’s Amanda Ilestedt, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring her team’s first goal during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Japan and Sweden at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Cornaga) AUCKLAND, New Zealand— Sweden first knocked off the United States and then bounced Japan to snag…

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Gilas Pilipinas to name Final 12 on eve of Fiba World Cup opener – rezal404

FILE – Gilas Pilipinas during a game against Senegal in China. Photo from K Channy’s Instagram MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes is in no rush to name the Final 12 for the Fiba World Cup as the “15-strong” roster continues to prepare for the global meet that starts in two weeks. Reyes is expected…

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Spain beats Netherlands in extra time to reach Women’s World Cup semis – rezal404

Spain’s Salma Paralluelo, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring her team’s second goal during extra time play at the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Spain and the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) Teenager Salma Paralluelo hit an extra-time winner as Spain beat the Netherlands 2-1 at…

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The fall and rise of Luton Town – rezal404

Luton have been on a journey like no other club in English football over the past 35 years. This is the story of their rollercoaster ride… Post navigation Source

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Don’t get intimated by La Salle – rezal404

Adamson coach JP Yude. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — New Adamson coach JP Yude wanted the Lady Falcons to show no fear against the UAAP champions, De La Salle Lady Spikers. Prior to the opener of their best-of-three Finals series in the Shakey’s  Super League National Invitational, the Lady Falcons’ youthful coach told his wards…

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Ateneo fends off Japan U21 selection in friendly ahead of World University tilt – rezal404

Coach Tab Baldwin and Ateneo Blue Eagles during a friendly game against a Japanese U21 selection team. –MUSONG CASTILLO TOKYO—Ateneo kept its big guns in the veritable cabinet in playing an Under-21 selection from Japan Thursday night, and the equally young Blue Eagles carried the torch well enough in carving out a 70-69 victory in…

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Not charmed by ‘fool’s gold,’ Ateneo keeps sights on getting better – rezal404

Coach Tab Baldwin and Ateneo Blue Eagles during a friendly game against a Japanese selection team. –MUSONG CASTILLO TOKYO—Looking at how tall the Ateneo Blue Eagles are for the coming UAAP season, there’s one small player conspicuously missing from the roster that gave them last year’s championship. Forthsky Padrigao, the heady court general seen as…

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Akari lights up PVL with NXLED – rezal404

Akari management will decide which players from the Chargers will form the core of the Chameleons. —UAAP MEDIA As if the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) wasn’t bright enough, Akari management decided to add more lights to the pro league by signing up the NXLED Chameleons as the 12th professional team ahead of the season-ending All-Filipino…

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Lucille Almonte takes young, rebuilding Adamson under her wings – rezal404

Adamson Lady Falcons against La Salle Lady Spikers in Game 1 of the Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals Finals. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Adamson went from a third-place squad in the UAAP heavy with potential to a team stripped to the bone by sudden player departures. Lucille Almonte watched her teammates leave: Louie Romero, Kate Santiago, Trisha…

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Robert Bolick begins buildup with Japan B.League team Fukushima – rezal404

Japan B.League Filipino import Robert Bolick. MANILA, Philippines — Robert Bolick has started his offseason buildup with his Japanese B.League Division 2 team Fukushima Firebonds. The Firebonds posted a video of the Filipino guard introducing himself to the fans. Bolick has been in Japan since August 1 with his wife, Cassandra. He has already been…

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