Month: January 2024
PVL buys into Capital1’s vision of building competitive team
PVL chairman Tonyboy Liao. –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) officials believe that Capital1 Solar Energy was the “right choice” to become the newest and 12th team for the 2024 season. The Power Spikers were chosen among the four applicants to join the professional volleyball league and fill in the void…
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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic meets Jannik Sinner in semi-finals and Daniil Medvedev faces Alexander Zverev | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic puts his 33-match unbeaten run at the Australian Open to the test against Jannik Sinner on Rod Laver Arena on Friday. The world No 1 has not been beaten at Melbourne Park since a fourth-round loss to Hyeon Chung back in 2018, with only two opponents in the intervening six years managing to push…
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Liverpool ousts Fulham to enter English League Cup final
Liverpool’s Luis Diaz celebrates after scoring against Fulham during the English League Cup semi final second leg soccer match between Fulham and Liverpool, at Craven Cottage stadium in London, England, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) LONDON — It’s Liverpool vs. Chelsea again. After playing each other in back-to-back domestic finals in 2022, the…
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Jhon Duran: Chelsea interested in Aston Villa striker | Football News
Chelsea are among the clubs interested in signing Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran before the deadline. There have been no offers yet for the player and it remains to be seen what Villa’s position is regarding the 20-year-old’s future. Duran only joined Villa from Chicago Fire last summer and has made 14 appearances in the…
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The History and Evolution of Boxing Gloves
Boxing has been a popular combat sport for centuries, and as long as the sport has been around, so too have boxing gloves. The history and evolution of boxing gloves offers a fascinating glimpse into the development of the sport and the importance of safety for its participants. The earliest form of boxing gloves can…
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Jared Bahay joins Ateneo after decommitting from UP
Jared Bahay and Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin. –HANDOUT PHOTo MANILA, Philippines — After a change of heart, Jared Bahay has chosen to play for the Ateneo Blue Eagles as he is set to make his debut in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament later this year. The Blue Eagles on Thursday announced that Bahay…
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Australian Open: Alfie Hewett makes seventh-straight Grand Slam singles final | Tennis News
Wheelchair tennis star Alfie Hewett defeated Joachim Gerard 6-4 6-1 in Melbourne to reach the final of this year’s Australian Open; He faces another meeting with Tokito Oda, who he beat at the same venue 12 months ago but lost to in the French Open and Wimbledon finals
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Carlos Alcaraz rues missed chances, leaves Australian Open happy
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain waves as he leaves Rod Laver Arena following his quarterfinal loss to Alexander Zverev of Germany at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, early Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) Carlos Alcaraz rued missed opportunities after coming up short against Alexander Zverev in a thrilling Australian…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Military Order bids to return to form at Newcastle | Racing News
Thursday afternoon’s action live on Sky Sports Racing comes from Southwell, where Military Order returns to the all-weather as he looks for an upturn in fortunes after a disappointing run of form on turf… 1.00 Southwell – Military Order looks to find form on all-weather return Charlie Appleby’s Military Order looks to keep his unbeaten…
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Grizzlies hand Heat 4th straight loss
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) and guard Vince Williams Jr. (5) celebrate during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Miami. The Grizzlies defeated the Heat 105- 96.(AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) MIAMI — The Memphis Grizzlies were wildly short-handed. And the Miami Heat still…
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