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Defending champions USA meet Japan in World Baseball Classic final

Defending champions USA meet Japan in World Baseball Classic final

The World Baseball Classic final pits the United States against Japan. The American baseball players were far too strong for Cuba in the semi-finals in Miami (14-2), Japan beat Mexico 6-5 in a real thriller. The unofficial World Cup of Baseball finals will take place Tuesday night at the home stadium of the MLB Miami Marlins. The United States defend …

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Perhaps the ‘strongest storm of the century’ is approaching New Zealand

Perhaps the ‘strongest storm of the century’ is approaching New Zealand

A storm passes over Wollongong, Australia on December 1, 2020. Photo: EPA/DEAN LEWINS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT Residents of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, must prepare for another very bad weather. Meteorologists speak of “the strongest storm of this century”, writes the Reuters news agency. The new storm is caused by Hurricane Gabrielle. The system is expected to move …

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National coach Koeman thinks World Cup expansion is a bad development

National coach Koeman thinks World Cup expansion is a bad development

Ronald Koeman doesn’t think it’s a good development that 48 countries can participate in the next World Cup. The national coach of Orange thinks that the extension of the world championship will jeopardize the holidays of his players. “I think the fact that more countries are allowed to participate is bad for the players. Because it means that the agenda …

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Sjinkie Knegt slams national coach Niels Kerstholt again after failed substitution: ‘If there’s no plan, you can’t do anything’ | sport

Sjinkie Knegt slams national coach Niels Kerstholt again after failed substitution: ‘If there’s no plan, you can’t do anything’ |  sport

Short track trackFor the short trackers, the relay ended in disappointment in the semi-finals. After numerous positional changes and a communication error from the Dutch team, Itzhak de Laat, Jens van ‘t Wout, Sjinkie Knegt and Friso Emons finished third, behind Canada and China. Knegt was then very critical, also to national coach Niels Kerstholt. Sjinkie Knegt. © ANP Knegt …

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Irish rugby players celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with win over England

Irish rugby players celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with win over England

Happy with the Irish rugby team, disappointed with the English. Ireland beat big brother.Image access point “Everyone hates England.” With that remark, Irish-Australian winger Mack Hansen had put the tense British Isles derby on edge. The Irish were not lacking in confidence, after victories over France, Italy, Wales and Scotland. What still mattered was a victory over England, The old …

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