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Victory for Dominican Republic in Thrilling Game Against Egypt – 2024 Basketball Pre-Olympic Tournament Recap

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July 2, 2024

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Victory in the first game! The team of ‘Che’ García knew how to turn the game around against the African quintet, who lost their advantage in the second quarter. Relive the best of the duel between Dominican Republic vs. Egypt for the 2024 Basketball Pre-Olympic Tournament.

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10:45Dominican vs. Egypt basketball: the third quarter ends

The Dominican Republic maintains its advantage over Egypt, which is down by 20 points. Score: DOM 68-48 ONE.

10:13Dominican Republic vs. Egypt LIVE: end of the second quarter

Partial comeback by the Dominican Republic, who go into the break with a 12-point lead. Scorer: DOM 43-31 ONE.

09:48Dominican Republic vs. Egypt: The first quarter ends with a partial defeat for the Dominican Republic

Egypt ends the first half with a six-point lead in the match. Marker: DOM 16-22 ONE.

Dominican Republic beat Egypt 90-77 in their first game of the FIBA 2024 Basketball Pre-Olympic Championship. Néstor ‘Che’ García’s quintet started their journey towards the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in a good way. After a bad first quarter, the Caribbeans went on to dominate the game in the second period. Thus, the Dominicans took first place in their group. La República Deportes brings you the best of the duel played at the Peace and Friendship Stadium in Piraeus (Greece).

Dominican Republic vs. Egypt LIVE for the Basketball Pre-Olympic

Dominican Republic vs. Egypt LIVE: End of the match and Caribbean victory!

Debut with a win for the Dominican Republic. The Caribbean quintet knew how to protect its advantage in the last quarter. Scorer final: DOM 90-77 ONE. Photo: RDB Selection

Dominican Republic – Egypt LIVE: Adris De León scores three-pointer to win it!

With just over a minute left, De Leon found the perfect space to unleash a long shot that burst into Egypt’s net. Then, a dunk by Angel Nunez sealed the result. Marker: DOM 88-70 ONE.

Dominican Republic vs. Egypt LIVE: 4 minutes left to play

Minute 4 of the last quarter. Egypt does not give up and puts pressure on the Dominican Republic with a good basket by Anas Mahmoud. Marker: DOM 80-61 ONE.

Dominican vs. Egypt basketball: the third quarter ends

The Dominican Republic maintains its advantage over Egypt, which is down by 20 points. Score: DOM 68-48 ONE.

Egypt vs. Dominican Republic: Egyptians don’t give up

Towards the end of the second quarter, Ahmed Metwaly breaks away from the defence, finds space to shoot and hits a three-pointer that keeps Egypt alive. Score: DOM 68-48 ONE.

Dominican Republic – Egypt basketball: tremendous triple for Dominican Republic!

Minute 6 of the third quarter. Christopher Theoret Duarte finds space to take a shot and hits a three-pointer. Scorer: DOM 57-35 ONE.

Dominican Republic vs. Egypt LIVE: The third quarter begins

The second half begins. The Dominican Republic is ahead. Photo: Nova Sports

Dominican Republic vs. Egypt LIVE: end of the second quarter

Partial comeback by the Dominican Republic, who go into the break with a 12-point lead. Scorer: DOM 43-31 ONE.

Dominican Republic vs. Egypt LIVE: This is how Egypt’s huge dunk went!

In the first quarter, Oraby dunked in favor of Egypt, which was beginning to pull away. VIDEO: FIBA

Dominican vs. Egypt basketball: the Caribbeans come back in the game!

The Dominican Republic has scored several points in the second quarter and turned the game around against Egypt. Scorer: DOM 36-29 ONE.

Dominican Republic vs. Egypt LIVE: Antonio Peña scores three-pointer to tie the game!

Minute 6 of the second quarter. Antonio Peña has space to hit a long-distance shot and ties the game with a three-pointer. Marker: DOM 26-26 ONE.

Dominican Republic – Egypt: great dunk by Eloy Vargas!

Minute 8 of the second quarter. The Dominican Republic captures a rebound and Eloy Vargas appears in the painted area to shake the Egyptian nets with a tremendous dunk. Marker: DOM 21-25 ONE. VIDEO: FIBA

Dominican Republic vs. Egypt: First quarter ends with partial defeat for Dominican Republic

Egypt ends the first half with a six-point lead in the match. Marker: DOM 16-22 ONE. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Dominican vs. Egypt basketball: 2 free throws to put Egypt away

Minute 1 of the first quarter. Metwaly takes advantage of two free throws for Egypt and regains the lead for his team. Marker: DOM 14-18 EGY. Photo: Nova Sports

Dominican Republic vs. Egypt LIVE: Bad start for the Dominicans

Minute 6 of the first quarter. Víctor Liz manages to bring the Dominican Republic closer with two free throws, while Feliz responds with a basket. Marker: DOM 8-9 ONE.

Dominican Republic vs. Egypt LIVE: First quarter begins!

Dominican Republic and Egypt are already playing for the FIBA 2024 Pre-Olympic Tournament. Photo: Nova Sports

Dominican Republic vs. Egypt basketball: the Dominicans are already warming up

Dominican Republic begins warm-up for the game. VIDEO: RDB Selection

Egypt’s roster for the 2024 Olympic Basketball Qualifiers

This is the roster of Egypt players for the Olympic Qualifiers. Photo: FIBA

Today’s matches in the 2024 Basketball Pre-Olympic Tournament

– Egypt vs. Dominican Republic (10.30 am)

– Croatia vs. Slovenia (2.00 pm)

*Dominican Republic time.

List of Dominican Republic players called up for the Basketball Pre-Olympic

These are the players who will compete in the Pre-Olympic Basketball Tournament with the Dominican Republic. Photo: FIBA

Where to watch Dominican Republic vs. Egypt basketball LIVE?

CDN Deportes and Courtside 1891 will broadcast the game in the Dominican Republic.

What time does the Dominican Republic vs. Egypt basketball game?

At 10:30 am in the Dominican Republic.

Despite the absence of key figures such as Karl-Anthony Towns and Al Horford, who will not be able to participate after a grueling NBA postseason, the Dominican team had a mix of experience and young talent. Veterans like Eloy Vargas, Victor Liz and Antonio Pena were accompanied by promising players like Chris Duarte (of the Sacramento Kings), Andres Feliz and Jean Montero. Egypt also had the important loss of Assem Marei.

What time does the Dominican Republic vs. Egypt play in the Basketball Pre-Olympic tournament today?

The long-awaited confrontation of Dominican vs. Egypt will start at 10:30 am (Dominican time) this Tuesday, July 2, within the framework of the 2024 Basketball Pre-Olympic. Below, we present the schedules according to your location:

Dominican RepublicPuerto Rico, Venezuela, Chile, USA (Miami, New York): 10.30 am
Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, Peru: 9.30 am
Mexico (center), Nicaragua, El Salvador: 8.30 am
Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil: 11.30 am
Spain (peninsular): 4.30 pm

The Dominican Republic is coming off a win and a loss against Mexico in the 2025 Americup qualifier. Photo: FIBA

Where to watch Dominican Republic vs. Egypt LIVE during the FIBA Pre-Olympic Tournament?

For basketball fans and followers of the Dominican Republic national team, there are several options to watch the game live. In Dominican territory, all the games of the national team will be broadcast on CDN Sports. In the rest of the world, the Courtside 1891 platform will offer complete coverage of all the matches of the FIBA Pre-Olympic 2024.

Dominican vs. Egypt basketball: this is the Dominican team that will play in the Pre-Olympic

Dominican Republic is now ready for the game. Photo: RDB Selection

Dominican Republic Call-up for 2024 Pre-Olympic Tournament

Dominican Republic squad. Photo: rdbseleccion / Instagram

Dominican vs. Egypt FIBA 2024 Pre-Olympic: the Dominicans warm up their engines

Dominican Republic vs. Egypt basketball: today is the day for Néstor García’s team!

Time, channel and venue of the Dominican Republic game. Photo: RDBselección

Pre-Olympic Basketball Results: Today’s matches, July 2

Dominican Republic vs. Egypt (10.30 am)
Slovenia vs. Croatia (2.00 pm)

*Dominican Republic time zones.

Egypt’s roster for the 2024 Olympic Basketball Qualifiers

This is Egypt’s roster for the tournament. Photo: FIBA

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SAD|| 10 Players Who Lost Everything After Divorce, Number 5 Will Shôck You

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2 weeks ago

November 5, 2024

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The Hidden Financial Struggles of Footballers: Divorce’s Costly Toll

The glamorous image of professional footballers, with their luxurious lifestyles and multimillion-dollar contracts, often obscures a harsh reality: the financial devastation many endure through divorce. Behind the fame and fortune, several high-profile players have seen their wealth significantly depleted after parting ways with their spouses, a stark reminder that no amount of money can fully shield one of the financial pitfalls of personal relationships gone awry…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

One of the most shocking examples is that of former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboué, who lost not only his properties in England but also custody of his children following a bitter divorce. Despite earning millions during his career, Eboué found himself stripped of almost everything. His situation became a cautionary tale, underscoring that even the wealthiest footballers can fall victim to the financial ruin that divorce can bring.

Eboué is not alone. Football legends such as Thierry Henry and Ryan Giggs have also experienced significant financial losses due to divorce. Henry reportedly paid £10 million to his ex-wife, while Giggs parted with an astonishing £40 million after his marriage ended. Louis Saha and Wes Brown, both former Manchester United players, also suffered substantial financial hits, with Brown declaring bankruptcy despite earning £50,000 per week during his time at the club. His case highlights how even vast earnings can quickly evaporate when faced with legal settlements and financial mismanagement.

David James, the former England goalkeeper, faced a particularly dire situation, losing much of his fortune after divorce and being forced to auction his personal belongings to make ends meet. Similarly, Ray Parlour, another Arsenal great, saw his ex-wife receive half of his £10 million fortune, including a £2.5 million house. Jamie Redknapp, a former Liverpool star, also faced a hefty settlement, parting with half of his estimated £15 million fortune after his marriage ended.

These are just a few of the many footballers who have faced financial disaster due to divorce. Keith Gillespie, once a key figure in the Premier League, lost over £7 million, leading to his bankruptcy in 2010. Despite earning significant wages during his career, his divorce and poor financial decisions left him in financial ruin. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Perhaps the most shocking case is that of Tendai Ndoro, a Zimbabwean striker who lost everything after registering all his properties in his wife’s name. Following their breakup, she kicked him out of the house, leaving him with nothing. Ndoro’s story serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of not protecting one’s assets, even in relationships where trust is implicit.

For footballers, whose careers often peak early, these financial setbacks can be devastating. While their salaries are among the highest in professional sports, the combination of short career spans, legal fees, and divorce settlements can quickly erode their fortunes. Many players also face additional challenges in managing their finances due to a lack of financial education or oversight during their playing years.

These stories underscore the importance of safeguarding personal wealth, especially for high-earning individuals like footballers, who may be more vulnerable to financial upheaval. Proper financial planning, asset protection strategies, and prenups are increasingly necessary tools for protecting one’s earnings and securing a stable future.

In conclusion, while the public sees footballers as insulated by their wealth, the reality is that they are just as susceptible to the financial hardships of divorce as anyone else. The personal struggles behind the scenes reveal that their lives, though glamorous on the surface, are often fraught with the same vulnerabilities and challenges faced by ordinary individuals. These cases serve as sobering reminders that financial security is never guaranteed, even for those at the pinnacle of success.

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NFL | The best was yet to come, and then no

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October 12, 2024

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In February 2022, the Bengals missed the Super Bowl by three small points, but regardless, the future seemed bright in Cincinnati.

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Updated at 7:00 a.m.

In any case, that’s what we, the most seasoned experts in American football, believed, capable of seeing the future each season, often in a very impressive way; for example, this column has been predicting since 1970 that the New York Jets are not going to win the Super Bowl, and that’s still exactly what happens.

The Bengals have never won anything, but their presence on the big stage two years ago suggested that, a bit like the Nordiques in 1990, the best was yet to come.

Well, no.

As of this hour, the Bengals are a dismal 1-4, and even then, their only win came against the Carolina Panthers, who are about as bad as they are.

The good news for the Bengals is that this “landing” is fairly easily explained: their defense is pretty awful. The less good news is that it is probably already too late to try to solve this problem.

In five games, the Bengals have allowed a total of 145 points, which gives a pretty staggering average of 29 points per game. No one else in the American Association looks this bad, and in the league as a whole, only the Carolina Panthers are even worse in this regard.

Meanwhile, the Bengals are wasting the best years of Joe Burrow, who turns 28 in December. He wouldn’t be the first quality quarterback to waste his talent in this uniform.

Is it necessary here to remember that in American football, as in life in general, there is never anything certain? This reality reminds us of this sublime quote from Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who once wrote that “supreme happiness is a hundred times sweeter to hope for than to obtain”.

Rousseau must have been a Bengals fan, obviously.

You are probably aware that the New York Jets fired their coachbut that’s not the worst. The worst part is that poor Robert Saleh would have been escorted to the door like a pauper by security agents.

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Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh

It’s undoubtedly one of the worst moments in the history of a club that collects the worst moments, from Mark Sanchez dropping a ball on his lineman’s pussy, to a visibly hot Joe Namath trying to to kiss a reporter live on TV (we’re going to move on to the naughty photo of Brett Favre because there are children here).

We can never repeat it enough: in football, as in life, everything starts from the top. The leaders of the Jets, who display a level of competence similar to that of the inventors of Pepsi Crystal, thus opted for the easy way, instead of realizing that their ground game is non-existent, and that their quarterback who hears voices in his head is finished.

In addition, barely installed, new coach Jeff Ulbrich decided to give control of the attack to assistant Todd Downing, who will call the plays from now on. This is not a detail because this task previously fell to offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, close and confidant of Aaron Rodgers.

It’s obvious that this is going to end very badly. As per usual.

Someone whispers in my ear that the inbox is overflowing again, so let’s get to it right away.

First, Luc Girouard from Sept-Îles sends us this timely little comment: “Would Prince Rodgers have plotted to kick Robert Saleh out in order to take his place? »

We all see what you did, Luc.

Then, there is a certain Nicolas B. from Laval who sent this: “Hi Richard. Great weekly column on football. Really entertaining. In addition, you allow my teenagers to read about football in French, which is still a challenge […] If you ever make a reference to my comment, my sports travel gang is buying me a beer on our next trip. »

You will demand a micro beer, Nicolas. Finally, there is Marco Campanozzi who can no longer hear about “mixing” and the right chair: “I can’t do it anymore!!! »

We are Marco.

It will be another great opportunity to lock yourself in front of the TV while pretending to do something constructive, because Sunday’s menu is particularly spicy.

Thus, Commanders in a state of grace will go to Baltimore to prove that they are serious, the Chargers will go to Denver in the hope of recovering after two defeats in a row, and the Cowboys will host the Lions, in a match that they can’t really let slip away, just to build something following the little miracle last Sunday night in Pittsburgh.

Don’t forget to check out the colors during halftime.

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A young badminton player realizes his deceased father’s dream

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October 12, 2024

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Only 13 years old, badminton-player-honors-fathers-dream-at-nationals/” title=”13-year-old Saskatchewan badminton player honors father’s dream at nationals”>Gautham Sumesh is preparing to realize the dream of his father, who died six months ago: he will soon participate in the National Badminton Championship.

My father was really addicted to badmintonrecalls the Saskatchewan teenager. He really liked that I played.

Gautham Sumesh has been playing badminton since he was old enough to handle a racket. The first time he managed to beat his father, Sumesh Pulavathil, he was offered a drink to celebrate the event.

Sadly, Sumesh Pulavathil died in a road accident near Estevan last October.

Despite the tragedy, the teenager continues to carry his family’s dreams: Gautham Sumesh won the provincial championships this year and is preparing to participate in the National Championship in New Brunswick.

He would be really happyhe believes.

Dreaming of badminton

The young player’s parents left India in 2022 in the hope that their son would become a top badminton player.

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Her husband put everything in place to help his son play. He bought him shoes and racquets, in addition to devoting many hours to coaching him and other children.

Sumesh Pulavathil (front) was an avid badminton player. (Archive photo)

Photo: Provided by Gayathri Ramdas

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Since the death of his father, Gautham Sumesh has undergone intensive training, particularly in preparation for the provincial competition which took place in April.

He remembers that no one knew him when he started competing provincially, but that changed after his victory at the provincial championship.

: “Hey, good job!” Everyone started talking to me and becoming friends with me”,”text”:”After I won, everyone said to me: “Hey, good job! “Everyone started talking to me and becoming friends with me”}}”>After I won, everyone said to me: “Hey, good job!” Everyone started talking to me and becoming friends with meexplained Gautham Sumesh.

A portrait of Sumesh Pulavathil (far left) and his family.

Photo: Provided by Gayathri Ramdas

Despite his son’s success in the championship, Gayathri Ramdas believes the victory was bittersweet due to his father’s absence.

Despite everything, she watched her son grow up and demonstrate the values of sportsmanship and good play that she and her husband wanted to instill in him, as he harbored ambitions of becoming a professional badminton player.

I’m little by little catching up on all the dreams we had.

With information from Janani Whitfield

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