50 years after Ali-Foreman, the ‘jungle’ hasn’t stopped rumbling
FILE – Muhammad Ali looks down at George Foreman during their bout in Kinshasa, Zaire, Oct. 30, 1974. (AP Photo, File) KINSHASA, Congo — Alfred Mamba remembers the frenzy that gripped the main football stadium in Zaire, now known as Congo, as the fierce heavyweight title bout unfolded through eight rounds between the underdog Muhammad…
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Aberdeen: What next for Jimmy Thelin’s unbeaten side as the Dons’ prepare to host Rangers? | Football News
The noise around Pittodrie was deafening again – relief, belief and joy all wrapped up in one bellowing roar as the continuation of Aberdeen’s outstanding start to the season was confirmed amid the swirling rain whipping off the North Sea. Jimmy Thelin’s side were made to work for their latest three points on Saturday as…
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RJ Abarrientos hit by reality check in PBA Finals debut
Ginebra rookie RJ Abarrientos (4) defends TNT guard Jayson Castro in Game 1 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra rookie RJ Abarrientos found himself swimming with the sharks in his first PBA Finals experience. The fast-rising Abarrientos went head-to-head with TNT great Jayson Castro, who took the young guard to school. Article…
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England vs New Zealand: Jacob Bethell named in Test squad as Jamie Smith misses series; Jordan Cox to keep wicket | Cricket News
England have named Warwickshire all-rounder Jacob Bethell in their squad for the three-Test tour of New Zealand with Jamie Smith to miss the trip due to the birth of his first child. Jordan Cox will keep wicket in Smith’s absence with Bethell – who, like Cox, is uncapped at Test level – added to a…
Read MoreTireless Hollis-Jefferson unfazed by heavy minutes
TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson in Game 1 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals against Ginebra.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—From the opening tip to the final buzzer, defending champion TNT leaned on import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson in Game 1 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals against rival Ginebra Sunday night. Hollis-Jefferson logged a game-high 45 minutes and 46…
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Katie Boulter into second round of Hong Kong Open after overpowering Aoi Ito | Tennis News
British No 1 Katie Boulter is through to the second round of the Hong Kong Open with a straight-sets win over Japan’s Aoi Ito. Boulter, seeded second, triumphed 6-4 6-4 against the world No 151 to book a meeting with China’s Wang Xiyu in the last 16. The 28-year-old carved out numerous break points in…
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Mapua escapes Lyceum on Lawrence Mangubat’s heroics
Lawrence Mangubat and the Mapua Cardinals celebrate after beating the Lyceum Pirates in thrilling fashion Tuesday in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines— Lawrence Mangubat proved steady in the clutch, unleashing crucial back-to-back baskets in Mapua’s 69-68 hairline triumph over Lyceum on Tuesday in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament.…
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Erik ten Hag sacked: Man Utd should have beaten England to Thomas Tuchel appointment, says Jamie Carragher | Football News
Jamie Carragher believes Manchester United missed a trick by not moving to appoint Thomas Tuchel before the German was snapped up by England earlier this month. There were widespread reports in the summer that Tuchel was one of several candidates Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the INEOS-led executive committee at Old Trafford spoke to about succeeding…
Read MoreSuns rally to hand Lakers first loss
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) drives against Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 33 points, Kevin Durant added 30 and the Phoenix Suns rallied to beat the Los Angeles Lakers…
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Charles Leclerc: FIA holding discussions over whether to punish Ferrari driver for swearing in Mexico press conference | F1 News
The FIA is holding discussions over whether to punish Charles Leclerc for swearing during Sunday’s post-race press conference at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Leclerc immediately apologised after uttering an expletive when describing the moment which saw him lose second place to McLaren’s Lando Norris in the closing stages of the race. The incident comes…
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