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Final Eight Coppa Italia: Reggio Emilia strike, Virtus Bologna knockout. Luca Banchi apologizes

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Final Eight Coppa Italia: Reggio Emilia blow, Virtus Bologna knockout. Luca Banchi apologizes

At the Inalpi Arena in Turin, the third quarterfinal of the Final Eight of the Italian Cup ends with the surprise victory of Unahotels Reggio Emilia 81-72 over Virtus Bologna. The Reggiogians now await the winner between Brescia, holder of the trophy, and Napoli.

The V Nere got off to a rocket start in the first quarter even reaching +10 (17-7) but ending it on +5, 20-15. In the second quato Virtus stretched again to +11, 37-26, but here an 8-0 partial lead brought Reggio Emilia in touch on 37-34 at the’long interval.

In the third quarter from the’immediate +8 for the Felsinians it goes to another pro-Reggio Emilia partial, 10-2, then Luca Banchi’s team goes back ahead but without being able to stretch.

Before the last ten minutes the score è of 54-53 and it goes on point to point until 69-68 for the black Vs and here, when there are two minutes left, the game is decided with the partial of 13-3 that seals the match.

For Unahotels 20 points by Langston Galloway and 16 by Mouhamed Faye, for Virtus 20 points and 10 rebounds by Tornike Shengelia and 14 points by Marco Belinelli, the only one to score (a triple) in the fateful last two minutes.

Here are Luca Banchi’s statements at the end of the game:

“I begin by making the customary congratulations to the opponents who were able to play a better game than we did. They had more cohesion and humility; I take responsibility for such a performance in such an important match. We had a duty to show a different face and I think it is right that I take responsibility for such a performance in front of the owners, managers and fans. We were not able to repay them with a performance worthy of a team that comes here and plays with the’humilityà and determination they needed”.

“We built a lead that we squandered with many mistakes that put the opponents in confidence. And’ tension grew, the game became difficult to manage and we are the architects of this performance below these expectations. We apologize for a test that is not è worthy of the support we receive, we need to put our heads down and regain the energy and characteristics of a team that has to fight. The lack of humility è seen today è among the things that hurt me most. One cannotò talk about tiredness becauseè we have a large team that must allow us to compete in every game. Nervous energy has to be found, which is necessary to face these kinds of matches”.

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Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and is candid about Lewis Hamilton

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Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and è candid about Lewis Hamilton

During an interview given to the microphones of the Spanish newspaper “As”, Carlos Sainz è returned to talk about his farewell to Ferrari to make way for seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton starting in 2025.

“I have no negative words toward Ferrari, and I don&#39t think they have any negative feelings toward me either. It’s a relationship that hasn’t been broken because we’re not happy with each other, but because of a circumstantial issue. I remain convinced that if Hamilton had not wanted to end his career at Ferrari, I would have renewed. To a seven-time world champion, però è impossible to say no and I understand the team&#39s choice to confirm Charles and not me” began the Spanish driver.

“When I arrived at Ferrari, the team was going through a very difficult time. In 2020 they were far behind the best. I am very proud of the progress this team has made thanks in part to my work. These have been seasons that have allowed me to win my first F1 races, get my first pole positions and win several podiums. I am happy to have come to a historic team and to have had the pleasure of driving Ferrari over these years” continued the’former McLaren.

“Charles è one of the fastest drivers I have ever faced, especially on a dry lap. Between us the difference è always been minimal. The only problems came from always going to the track together, one after the other, but that è was the advantage of Ferrari with a very balanced pair of drivers” added the Spanish number 55.

“My next adventure will be at Williams, where I will try to do something similar to what I did in Ferrari and McLaren. I want to help the team improve moving forward. I have the experience and the good energy to help them progress. I have been good in the past and my next goal è to bring the stable to the top 10. If we do well in the next two years, I would like to be able to bet on Williams again in the future” concluded Carlos Sainz.

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Jannik Sinner’s new appointment exalts Giovanni Malagò

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Jannik Sinner’s new post exalts John Malagò

CONI President Giovanni Malagò spoke at the Allianz Tower in Milan on the sidelines of an event with Olympic and Paralympic athletes who participated in the Paris Games. During his speech, the Rome native wanted to dwell on the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and the role that Jannik Sinner will play, who will be one of the volunteers contributing to the event’s organization.

“The origins of Jannik Sinner, who è is from South Tyrol, suggest that he could have become the world number one in skiing. This we can never know, but we certainly know that he è become the number one in tennis” began the CONI president.

“Volunteers are crucial to the Olympics. Without them such an event would not be economically sustainable. Sinner will be the No. 1 volunteer in Milan-Cortina. It’s really a lot of stuff” added Giovanni Malagò.

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Joao Fonseca puts Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his sights

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Joao Fonseca does not hide ambition

During an interview given to the microphones of “CLAY”, the promising Joao Fonseca, among other topics, revealed what are his main goals in the short and long term.

“I see the rivalryà that Alcaraz and Sinner have and è to that level I want to get. Sometimes I think I should aim for top-100 or top-50, but no, I want to set my targets on them. I want to be like Carlos and Jannik, win Slams and other big tournaments” began the Brazilian tennis player.

“We are living the present with calm and serenity; reflecting carefully on every aspect of my game. This è a long-term career and we are waiting for the right moment to take the best path for me” added the 18-year-old from Rio de Janeiro.

“I know I will have to deal with the pressure that comes from the high expectations on me. They see me in tournaments, talking about me, but the pressure that I most prefer è the one that my opponents may feel when they face me” he chipped in Joao Fonseca.

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