• November 22, 2024

Build-up tactics: Is the high-risk strategy worth the reward? | Football News

“I cannot believe what I’m watching,” exclaimed Tim Sherwood on Soccer Saturday as he saw Brighton give the ball to Chelsea once again in the final third and concede another goal during a ridiculous first half at Stamford Bridge. Opposition teams had only turned over the ball high up the pitch against Brighton once in…

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Kyle Negrito proves worth as Creamline leader with PVL Finals MVP

Creamline Cool Smashers’ Kyle Negrito receive the Finals MVP award after winning the PVL Invitational Conference championship. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — The Creamline Cool Smashers turned emotional after Kyle Negrito was named as the Final MVP of the 2024 PVL Invitational Conference with their playmaker ending all doubts about her capabilities of leading the…

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Jhonard Clarito continues to prove worth for Rain or Shine

Rain or SHine’s Jhonard Clarito during a PBA Governors’ Cup game against NLEX. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Jhonard Clarito proved he was deserving of the Season 48 Most Improved Player award with his performance in Rain or Shine’s victory over NLEX in Group B of the PBA Governors’ Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday. Clarito became…

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Riccardo Calafiori: Arsenal complete deal worth £42m to sign defender from Bologna | Football News

Arsenal have completed the signing of defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna in a deal worth £42m. The 22-year-old, who can play at centre-back or left-back, has signed a five-year contract with the Gunners until 2029 and he further strengthens a defensive unit that conceded only 29 goals and kept 18 clean sheets in the Premier…

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Everton agree deal worth up to £22m with Lyon for Republic of Ireland defender Jake O’Brien | Football News

Everton have agreed a deal worth up to £22m with Lyon to sign Republic of Ireland defender Jake O’Brien. The player is now expected to have a medical ahead of a potential move this weekend. The 23-year-old centre back only joined the Ligue 1 club from Crystal Palace last year, but went on to play…

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Kai Ballungay eager to prove his worth

PBA Rookie Draft aspirant Kai Ballungay during the 2024 Draft Combine. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net MANILA, Philippines–Kai Ballungay is not letting his lofty billing of being one of the top prospects in the PBA Rookie Draft get to his head. “I like to go into every situation thinking that I have something to prove,” Ballungay said after…

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Carra backs Trent in midfield | 'It's worth the risk'

Jamie Carragher says he understands Gareth Southgate’s decision to play Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield for England.

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Celtics take season’s worth of lessons into Game 5

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives against Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals, Friday, June 14, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde) BOSTON — The Celtics picked the most inopportune time to play their worst game of the season. Boston’s 122-84…

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Boatwright may be worth it, but his naturalization faces long wait

The versatile Bennie Boatwright Jr. can play the stretch big role for Gilas Pilipinas. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Don’t hold your breath on Bennie Boatwright Jr. donning the Gilas Pilipinas kit anytime soon. The San Miguel Beer import may provide the same qualities that naturalized Filipino Justin Brownlee brings to the table for the national squad—and…

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Ralph Cu, unheralded rookie, shows worth for Ginebra

Barangay Ginebra’s Ralph Cu.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—“Right now, they’ll test you.” Those were the words coach Tim Cone told his rookie Ralph Cu before the post-game conference of Barangay Ginebra’s 102-92 win over Phoenix in the PBA Philippine Cup. Cone’s words can be taken into several contexts but the most plausible one would be more…

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