Month: March 2024
Boatwright’s Gilas naturalization a boost for regional tilts
Bennie Boatwright: Filipino soon for Gilas? —MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Tim Cone had said—just days after announcing a 12-man pool for Gilas Pilipinas that would hopefully take the Philippines back to the World Cup and Los Angeles Olympics in 2028—that like in “any other basketball team,” change in national team personnel is inevitable. With that being said,…
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Manchester United made Brentford look like Real Madrid during 1-1 draw, says Jamie Redknapp | Football News
Sky Sports’ Jamie Redknapp gave Man Utd’s performance in the dramatic 1-1 draw at Brentford a scathing assessment and questioned the desire of Erik ten Hag’s players. United looked like they had pulled off a stunning smash-and-grab when Mason Mount scored his first goal for the club six minutes into stoppage time. But Kristoffer Ajer…
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Top-tier PBA teams resume bids
FILE–San Miguel Beermen center June Mar Fajardo in the PBA Philippine Cup.–PBA IMAGES Teams sitting at the top of the standings are hoping that the long layoff won’t serve as a momentum-killer as action in the PBA Philippine Cup resumes on Sunday. San Miguel Beer will be one of those looking to sustain its terrific…
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Scottie Scheffler in five-way tie for lead at Houston Open as he targets third-straight PGA Tour win | Golf News
Scottie Scheffler is well-placed in his bid to become the first player to win three consecutive PGA Tour events for seven years as he holds a five-way tie for the lead going into the final round of the Texas Children’s Houston Open. Scheffler carded a four-under 66 on Saturday to sit level with 42-year-old Englishman David Skinns…
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The difference between EJ Obiena and Mondo Duplantis
Armand Duplantis of Sweden and EJ Obiena of the Philippines celebrate after competing in men’s pole vault final during day 8 of the 2023 World Athletics Championships on August 26, 2023 in Budapest. Photo: Vegard Grøtt / BILDBYRÅN It’s no secret that EJ Obiena has one name he should make a target if he wants…
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Danielle Collins: Unseeded American defeats Elena Rybakina in thrilling Miami Open final | Tennis News
Unseeded American Danielle Collins captured the biggest title of her career, triumphing at the Miami Open by toppling Elena Rybakina 7-5 6-3 in a thrilling final. Collins, 30, battled hard for just over two hours to seal her third career WTA singles title, her maiden WTA 1000 title, and her first title at any level…
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Jalen Green paces Rockets past Jazz for 11th straight win
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) goes to the basket as Utah Jazz’s Taylor Hendricks (0) and John Collins (20) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 29, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) SALT LAKE CITY— Jalen Green scored 30 of his 34 points in the second…
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Match Report – England 46 – 10 Wales Women
Megan Wellens Digital Sports Journalist @MegWellensX Tries from Maud Muir, Zoe Aldcroft, Hannah Botterman and Lark Atkin-Davies against Wales gave England the bonus point by half-time; the Red Roses are on the hunt for a third successive Six Nations Grand Slam and sixth Women’s Six Nations win Last Updated: 30/03/24 6:55pm England had the bonus-point…
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Dante Exum, Kyrie Irving lift Mavericks past Kings
Mark Cuban embraces Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving after the Mavericks defeated the Sacramento Kings in an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, March 29, 2024. (AP Photo/José Luis Villegas) SACRAMENTO, California— Dante Exum hit the winning 3-pointer with 27.5 seconds to go, Kyrie Irving had 30 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the…
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Dubai World Cup: Laurel River causes upset in Meydan feature after Rebel’s Romance lands Sheema Classic | Racing News
Laurel River turned the Dubai World Cup into a procession when running out a wide-margin winner for local trainer Bhupat Seemar and jockey Tadhg O’Shea. Formerly trained by Bob Baffert, the Juddmonte-owned six-year-old was trying the 10-furlong trip for the first time but with two furlongs to run had the race won. Derma Sotogake, Ushba…
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