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Teen goalie Maaike van Klink’s American dream

Teen goalie Maaike van Klink's American dream

Although she has not yet walked the halls of Florida International University (FIU), Maaike van Klink (22) already has a good idea of ​​this campus in Miami (USA). “I had a virtual visit,” laughs the outgoing ADO Den Haag goalkeeper. “When you walk into the hall of the campus, you see the flags of all the countries where the students …

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Football players win Finland practice game, but the level will really have to rise for the European championship

Football players win Finland practice game, but the level will really have to rise for the European championship

Holland women’s Vivianne Miedema scores the 2-0.PNA picture The Dutch footballers have won the last practice match for the European Championship, but a week before the start they are definitely not on track to extend the title. The game in the Grolsch Veste in Enschede was not very dynamic, often sloppy and Finland regularly showed that the defense is vulnerable. …

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Djokovic impressed with next opponent Van Rijthoven: ‘He doesn’t seem to be bothered by the tension’ | sport

Djokovic impressed with next opponent Van Rijthoven: 'He doesn't seem to be bothered by the tension' |  sport

Novak Djokovic convincingly qualified for the fourth round at Wimbledon, where he won the Dutch sensation Tim van Rijthoven affected. The 35-year-old Serb beat his compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic, thirteen years his junior: 6-0, 6-3, 6-4. Djokovic took just under two hours against his young compatriot. The first set ended after 25 minutes, after which it took him twice 45 minutes …

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Water polo players lose to Hungary, miss World Cup final

Water polo players lose to Hungary, miss World Cup final

Dutch water polo players failed to reach the world championship final in Budapest. Greek national coach Evangelos Doudesis’ side lost in the semi-final to Hungary, playing in front of their own home crowd, 12-13. The Netherlands, who convincingly beat Greece in the quarter-finals, can still win the bronze medal. Orange started the game well and led 3-2 after the first …

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Baseball player Balentien returns to Orange in Haarlem after five years | NOW

Baseball player Balentien returns to Orange in Haarlem after five years |  NOW

Wladimir Balentien returns to the Dutch baseball team after five years. The nearly 38-year-old West Indian is part of the squad for the thirtieth edition of Haarlem Baseball Week, July 8-15 at the Pim Mulier stadium. Balentien last played for the so-called Kingdom team in 2017 at the World Baseball Classic (WBC). Then-national coach Hensley Meulens’ team reached the semi-finals …

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The Dutch athletics team for the World Cup has 36 athletes, also the starting ticket for Bonevacia | NOW

The Dutch athletics team for the World Cup has 36 athletes, also the starting ticket for Bonevacia |  NOW

The Athletics Union is sending a team of 36 athletes to the World Championships in Athletics, the association announced on Wednesday evening. Liemarvin Bonevacia also receives a starting permit. The tournament will be played July 15-24 in Eugene, USA. Twenty athletes will arrive at an individual number. The other sixteen are part of relay teams. Bonevacia didn’t hit the limit …

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