Nikola Jokic strong in Serbia rout of Puerto Rico

Nikola Jokic, of Serbia, looks to pass away from George Conditt IV, of Puerto Rico, in a men’s basketball game at the Paris Olympics 2024, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France— Serbia had tried to match the pace of the Team USA in its Paris Olympics opening loss.…

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Czechia sets up Challenger Cup Final vs Puerto Rico for VNL spot

Czechia celebrates a point against Vietnam during a FIVB Challenger Cup game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — A new Volleyball Nations League participant will debut next year as Czechia and Puerto Rico clash in the gold medal match of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Challenger Cup on Sunday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Czechia sent Vietnam crashing…

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Puerto Rico reaches final for first time

Puerto Rico celebrates after beating Belgium in the semifinals of the FIVB Volleyball Challenger Cup.-MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Puerto Rico finally earned a shot at the gold of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Challenger Cup (VCC) after sweeping Belgium, 25-19, 25-15, 25-16, in the knockout semifinal on Saturday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium, After settling for…

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England hits and misses: Jude Bellingham missed while Rico Lewis impresses on senior debut | Football News

England miss Bellingham Image: Three goals but two own goals – England miss Jude Bellingham in attack At the top of Gareth Southgate’s Christmas list may just be a fully fit and fluent Jude Bellingham for the summer. In England’s final two Euro 2024 qualifiers, attacking rhythm was lacking and there weren’t enough goals. Two…

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Rico Lewis: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says teenager is ‘one of the best’ players he’s ever coached | Football News

Pep Guardiola hailed Rico Lewis as one of the best players he has ever coached after his starring role in Manchester City’s Champions League win at RB Leipzig. ​​​​The 18-year-old produced a commanding display as the holders maintained the winning start to their Champions League defence with a 3-1 success at the Red Bull Arena…

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Slovenia, Puerto Rico and Greece complete Fiba World Cup second round – rezal404

Slovenia’s Luka Doncic in the Fiba World Cup. -FIBA PHOTO Slovenia, Puerto Rico and Greece picked up victories Wednesday at the basketball World Cup to complete the field of 16 teams for the second round. Slovenia defeated Cape Verde 92-77, led by 19 points from NBA star Luka Doncic. Puerto Rico routed winless China 107-89…

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Puerto Rico outlasts South Sudan in ‘crazy’ OT game – rezal404

Puerto Rico’s Ismael Romero in a Fiba World Cup game against South Sudan at Smart Araneta Coliseum. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Puerto Rico crashed South Sudan’s party with a 101-96 win in overtime in Group B of the Fiba World Cup 2023 at Araneta Coliseum on Saturday. The Sudanese, who played in their first World Cup…

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Puerto Rico coach hears good things about PH basketball from Renaldo Balkman – rezal404

Puerto Rico coach Nelson Colon with Tremont Waters. –FIBA BASKETBALL MANILA, Philippines — Puerto Rico coach Nelson Colon learned a lot of good things about Philippine basketball from his friend and former PBA import Renaldo Balkman ahead of their trip to Manila for the Fiba World Cup 2023. Colon shared that he heard a lot…

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Serbia, China, South Sudan, Puerto Rico – rezal404

China’s Zhou Qi, Serbia’s Bogdan Bogdanovic, South Sudan’s Nuni Omot and Puerto Rico’s Tremont Waters. –ART/MARLO CUETO MANILA, Philippines—A perennial contender on the world stage, Serbia finds itself the favorite in Group B. Competition in Group B, however, isn’t expected to be a cakewalk for Serbia, which will be without two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic.…

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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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