Month: December 2023
Dominic Thiem survives qualifying and brush with venomous snake
FILE – Dominic Thiem, of Austria, returns a shot to Ben Shelton, of the United States during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships on Aug. 30, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File) BRISBANE, Australia — Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem had a brush with one of Australia’s most…
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Ali Al-Hamadi interview: AFC Wimbledon’s Iraqi Scouser making light work of League Two | Football News
Before he signed for AFC Wimbledon in January, Ali Al-Hamadi had played just 26 games in professional football. Take away the 13 games he played on loan at National League Bromley in 2021/22 and he had played a grand total of 13 times for Wycombe under Gareth Ainsworth, including just one start in Sky Bet…
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Ivy Lacsina asks fans for support in new journey with Nxled
F2 Logistics’ Ivy Lacsina in the PVL Invitational Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Ivy Lacsina asked her fans for support as she begins a new chapter in her volleyball career with the Nxled Chameleons. A day after being welcomed by the Chameleons, Lacsina has a message for her fans and her new Premier Volleyball…
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The Rise of Boxing Anime: A Knockout Trend in the World of Animation
Boxing has always been a popular sport around the world, and its influence has extended into the world of animation in recent years. The rise of boxing anime has become a knockout trend, captivating audiences with intense action, compelling storylines, and larger-than-life characters. From the intense training montages to the electrifying matches, boxing anime has…
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When are England men playing cricket in 2024? Confirmed fixtures and timings for Test matches, ODIs and T20s | Cricket News
England men to begin 2024 with five-Test series in India, while year includes a T20 World Cup in West Indies, red-ball games at home to West Indies and Pakistan, and white-ball contests against Australia; T20 World Cup to run from June 4-30 with fixtures to be released in due course
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Abando suffers spinal fractures after bad fall in KBL game
Anyang’s Filipino import Rhenz Abando. –KBL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Anyang Filipino import Rhenz Abando suffered spinal fractures and a concussion after a bad fall off a collision with Goyang import Chinanu Onuaku, who was fined three million won by the Korean Basketball League (KBL). Korean sports website Jumpball reported that Abando sustained multiple injuries…
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Francis Ngannou has ‘earned’ potential rematch with Tyson Fury, says Top Rank’s Todd DuBoef | Boxing News
Francis Ngannou has “earned” a possible rematch with Tyson Fury, says Top Rank’s Todd DuBoef. One of the most stunning moments of 2023 came when Ngannou, unheralded as a boxer, dropped Fury. Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion, was having his first professional boxing contest in a 10-round non-title bout with Fury. Please use Chrome…
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Mean Mendrez, Michelle Morente part ways with PLDT
PLDT High Speed Hitters’ Mean Mendrez. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Mean Mendrez and Michelle Morente bid farewell to PLDT ahead of the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season. Mendrez, who signed with the High Speed Hitters in 2022, was grateful for the two seasons she played for PLDT. “To my amazing PLDT family, I’m deeply…
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Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will not win the Premier League this season if the Gunners do not improve in both boxes | Football News
Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal side won’t win the Premier League unless they improve at both ends of the pitch, after their title charge took a hit against West Ham. The Gunners were beaten 2-0 in Thursday night’s London derby despite Arteta’s side having 30 shots on goal and 77 touches in the Hammers box…
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Browns clinch NFL playoff berth with win over Jets
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) celebrates with guard Joel Bitonio (75) after throwing a pass for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin) Resurgent Cleveland quarterback Joe Flacco threw for three touchdowns in a 37-20 NFL victory over the New…
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