Historic day as South Sudan, Cape Verde get Fiba World Cup wins – rezal404

South Sudan in the Fiba World Cup in Manila. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — South Sudan is the world’s youngest nation, only gaining its independence 12 years ago. Cape Verde is one of the world’s least-populated nations, with fewer residents than any country that qualified for the Basketball World Cup. They stood tall on Monday…

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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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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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Wolves Museum hosts first-of-its-kind timeline documenting history of South Asian heritage female players in Britain

A first-of-its-kind timeline and showcase of South Asian heritage female players in the modern English game has gone on display at the Wolves Museum. The museum, which is located within Wolves’ Molineux Stadium, is hosting the exhibition in its reception area for the next week as part of the legacy of the club’s first-ever South…

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SA20 fixtures released for 2023/24: Sky Sports to show all 34 games from South Africa T20 competition

The fixture list for the 2023/24 season of South Africa’s T20 cricket league have been announced, with all 34 games to be shown live on Sky Sports. Beginning on January 10, the SA20 league will run for four weeks and comprises 30 group matches as well as two qualifiers and an eliminator prior to…

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Netherlands beats South Africa to advance to Women’s World Cup quarterfinals – rezal404

Referee Yoshimi Yamashita issues a yellow card to Netherlands’ Danielle Van de Donk for a foul on South Africa’s Karabo Dhlamini during the Women’s World Cup Group round of 16 soccer match between Netherlands and South Africa at the Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Sophie Ralph) SYDNEY— Netherlands had…

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Germany exits Women’s World Cup after draw with South Korea – rezal404

Brisbane Football Stadium, Brisbane, Australia – Germany’s Lena Oberdorf and teammates look dejected after Germany are knocked out of the  Women’s World Cup on August 3, 2023. REUTERS/Dan Peled BRISBANE–Two-time winner Germany crashed out in the opening phase of the Women’s World Cup for the first time after being held to a 1-1 draw with…

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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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Philippines grouped with South Korea, Myanmar, Hong Kong in Asian Games – rezal404

Philippines players pose for a group photo before the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group A football match between the Philippines and Switzerland at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin on July 21, 2023. (Photo by Sanka Vidanagama / AFP) AUCKLAND, New Zealand—The Philippines was drawn alongside Fifa Women’s World Cup campaigner South Korea…

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South Korea coach shuts down ‘hype’ over teenage US-born forward – rezal404

South Korea’s coach Colin Bell leaves a press conference at Sydney Football Stadium on July 24, 2023, on the eve of the Women’s World Cup football match between South Korea and Colombia. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) South Korea coach Colin Bell is desperate to protect 16-year-old United States-born attacker Casey Phair from “hype”…

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