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England survives Nigeria fright but must improve to win Women’s World Cup – rezal404
England’s players celebrate their victory after a penalty shoot-out during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup round of 16 football match between England and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane on August 7, 2023. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton / AFP) The best teams find a way to win when playing badly, so…
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USA rolls past Puerto Rico in World Cup tune-up opener – rezal404
United States’ Austin Reaves (15) shoots over Puerto Rico’s Stephen Thompson Jr., right, during the first half of an exhibition basketball game Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) LAS VEGAS — Anthony Edwards and Cam Johnson each scored 15 points, and USA Basketball used a 20-0 run in the second half…
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Donald Trump slams ‘woke’ US women’s football team after World Cup exit – rezal404
USA’s forward #15 Megan Rapinoe (L) and USA’s midfielder #22 Kristie Mewis (R) react at the end of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup round of 16 football match between Sweden and USA at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne on August 6, 2023. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) Former US president…
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Fencer Jose chases Olympic dream–with ‘huge help’ from ex-teammate Esteban – rezal404
The hardworking Noelito Jose Jr. has his eyes fixed on Paris. CONTRIBUTED/NOELITO JOSE In June last year, Noelito Jose Jr. was competing in the Asian Championships when he got a message from national teammate Maxine Esteban.“She told me she wanted to help me out and that she had a sponsorship that she wanted to share…
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Jordan Clarkson, now in Manila, upbeat ahead of Gilas’ Fiba World Cup bid – rezal404
Jordan Clarkson arrives in Manila to lead Gilas Pilipinas in the Fiba World Cup. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas’ naturalized ace Jordan Clarkson arrived in Manila on Tuesday morning, feeling optimistic about what lies ahead with the Fiba World Cup just around the corner. “I think we got a good chance to do some things—hopefully,…
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Clarkson set to join Gilas practice after expected arrival early Tuesday morning – rezal404
Jordan Clarkson, updated on the developments of the national pool, is ready to join Gilas Pilipinas in practice. —FIBA.BASKETBALL That’s one less problem for the Gilas Pilipinas program. Utah Jazz star Jordan Clarkson will begin practicing with the national pool on Aug. 9 at the earliest, after his scheduled arrival here early Tuesday morning. Gilas…
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Ateneo faces tougher World University field – rezal404
Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin during the Filoil pre-season tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net A collegiate power here priming up to extend its UAAP reign, Ateneo flies out to the Land of the Rising Sun to slug it out with top-flight teams coming from all over the world. Facing champion college programs from Australia and South Korea and…
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Mercito Gesta faces unbeaten Mexican William Zepeda next month – rezal404
Photo from Mercito Gesta’s Facebook account MANILA, Philippines—Former world title contender Mercito Gesta hopes to continue his resurgence against Mexican prospect William Zepeda on September 16 at Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, California, USA. Gesta, the United States-based Filipino, aims to make it three in a row with a major upset and deal Zepeda his…
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Gilas Pilipinas wraps up China stint by beating Iran anew – rezal404
FILE – Gilas Pilipinas during a game against Senegal in China. Photo from K Channy’s Instagram MANiLA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas smoothened the gaps in its game when it mattered most to pull off a 63-48 victory over Iran in the Heyuan WUS International Basketball Tournament in Heyuan, China, on Monday night. Kiefer Ravena helped Gilas go…
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Gilas Pilipinas Women struggle late, fall to Chinese Taipei-B in Jones Cup – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas Women. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines-Gilas Pilipinas Women found very few answers for Chinese Taipei-B in the final period, bowing to the hosts, 94-83, in the 42nd William Jones Cup on Monday night. Gilas Pilipinas went frosty as Taipei-B caught fire in the payoff frame, drilling four triples to seal the victory at Taipei…
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