Month: January 2024
Abando, in same shoes as OFW mom, shares struggles in Korea
Rhenz Abando of Anyang KGC in the Korean Basketball League during an East Asia Super League (EASL) media session at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. MANILA, Philippines—Back at home, Rhenz Abando kept it real about his life playing basketball overseas and said it hasn’t been easy. While the money and fame are undoubtedly there for…
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Rafael Nadal: 22-time Grand Slam champion set to make tennis return at Qatar Open in February | Tennis News
Rafael Nadal is set to return to tennis in February at the Qatar Open after missing the Australian Open due to a muscle tear. Nadal made a comeback at the start of this year at the Brisbane International, where he reached the quarter-finals in his first competitive tournament in nearly 12 months. The 37-year-old will…
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Djokovic feels heat at Australian Open as he reaches semis
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic uses ice packs on his head between the games against USA’s Taylor Fritz during their men’s singles quarter-final match on day 10 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 23, 2024. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) Novak Djokovic said he felt “trapped” in the heat during his battling…
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Kalvin Phillips: West Ham and Man City agree loan deal for midfielder | Football News
West Ham have reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign Kalvin Phillips on loan. Phillips has made just 31 appearances for City since a £45m transfer from Leeds in July 2022 and Pep Guardiola admitted in December he cannot envisage the England midfielder in his team. The 28-year-old now looks set to leave the…
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Sabalenka wants ‘revenge’ vs Coco Gauff in Australian Open semis
Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka celebrates victory against Czech Republic’s Barbora Krejcikova after their women’s singles quarter-final match on day 10 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 23, 2024. (Photo by Anthony WALLACE / AFP) Dominant defending champion Aryna Sabalenka admitted Tuesday she was plotting “revenge” against Coco Gauff after setting up an…
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Behind the Whistle: Former Premier League referee Chris Foy explains why West Brom had goal correctly ruled out against Norwich | Football News
In Behind the Whistle, former Premier League and EFL referee Chris Foy goes through a selection of key match decisions from the latest Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two action. Behind the Whistle aims to give supporters of EFL clubs an insight into the decision-making considerations and also clarification of certain calls to…
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Behind the Scenes: The Grueling Training Regimen of a Professional Boxer
Professional boxing is a tough and grueling sport that requires extraordinary dedication, discipline, and physical prowess. Behind the glitz and glamour of fight night, there lies a rigorous training regimen that prepares boxers for the intense physical and mental demands of the sport. Training for a professional boxing match typically begins months in advance, as…
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Rhenz Abando rues missing EASL game vs Roger Pogoy, TNT
Rhenz Abando, middle, during an EASL media session at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Rhenz Abando lamented missing out on playing against TNT star Roger Pogoy when Anyang KGC face the Tropang Giga in the East Asia Super League (EASL) on Wednesday at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Apart from playing in front…
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Sam Tomkins: Former England captain joins Sky Sports for 2024 Super League season | Rugby League News
After hanging his boots up on a glittering career, Sam Tomkins is joining Sky Sports for the biggest-ever season of Super League on Sky Sports and NOW. Tomkins brought an illustrious 15-year career to an end last year, with the England captain and two-time Man of Steel retiring at the end of the 2023 Super…
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Rhenz Abando ‘better,’ eyes late February return from spine injury
Rhenz Abando of Anyang KGC in the KBL was all smiles during a media session at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Rhenz Abando is targeting a February return from spinal fractures he sustained last month in Anyang’s loss to Goyang Sono in the Korean Basketball League (KBL). Abando, who fractured his third and…
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