Month: June 2024
Gilas girls enter topflight Fiba company after China romp
The Gilas girls, with program director Pat Aquino (second from right), erupt in celebration as the final buzzer sounds. —FIBA ASIA PHOTO The Gilas Pilipinas crew crushed one foe after another on its way to the Fiba U18 Asia Cup for Women’s finale, but on the eve of its most important game, national coach Julie…
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Reporters Notebook: Sky Sports’ Dan Khan reflects on his weekend at Wimbledon with Andy Murray on his mind | Tennis News
It has been on my mind quite a lot, the one name on everyone’s lips over the weekend before Wimbledon: Andy Murray. How is he? Will he be able to get on court one final time? How can he after having an operation on his spine just a week ago? How much will it mean…
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Gilas loses narrowly to world No. 15 Poland, showing that—despite some glitches—it is now armed well enough for OQT battle
San Antonio mainstay in the NBA Jeremy Sochan (left) tries to dribble past Justin Brownlee in late second half action. —PHOTO COURTESY OF POLAND BASKETBALL FEDERATION Gilas Pilipinas spent little time ruing another narrow loss in its preparations geared toward the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Latvia. “Now the real fight begins,” national coach…
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George Russell: Toto Wolff says radio message to Austrian GP winning driver was ‘dumbest’ moment of his F1 career | F1 News
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admitted a mistimed radio message to George Russell during the closing stages of his Austrian Grand Prix victory was “the dumbest thing” he has ever done in Formula 1. Russell was running in third when leader Max Verstappen collided with second-placed Lando Norris, with the Red Bull driver forced to pit…
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Pistons decline $19M option for Evan Fournier
Evan Fournier #31 of the Detroit Pistons reacts after he is called for a foul during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 26, 2024 in New York City. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons have declined a $19 million option for Evan Fournier, a person familiar…
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Laura Robson: Great signs for Emma Raducanu and why Coco Gauff is a contender for Wimbledon | Tennis News
Laura Robson is getting very excited ahead of Wimbledon and looks ahead to the hopes of former US Open champion Emma Raducanu and why Coco Gauff is a real contender for the women’s singles title… Genuine hopes for Raducanu? Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Having missed out on Wimbledon last…
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Risacher focusing on ‘good stuff,’ not pressure as top pick
Atlanta Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher, left, and General Manager Landry Fields, right, hold up Risacher’s jersey after an NBA basketball news conference, Friday, June 28, 2024, in Atlanta. Risacher was selected as the first overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA basketball draft. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) ATLANTA — Zaccharie Risacher…
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Andy Murray: Two-time Wimbledon champion to make decision as to whether he will play on Monday evening | Tennis News
Andy Murray expects to decide on Monday evening whether or not he will make a final singles appearance at Wimbledon. The two-time former champion has been in a race against time since struggling with a back problem at Queen’s Club that led to weakness in his right leg, resulting in him undergoing surgery last weekend…
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Gilas Pilipinas at Fiba OQT in Riga, Latvia
Gilas Pilipinas begins its Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) campaign. –SBP PHOTO Gilas Pilipinas takes its final shot to make it to the Paris Olympics slated for next month as it competes in the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Riga. There will be four OQTs played from July 2 to 8 across the nations…
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'Hamilton is hunting!' | Lewis and Russell engage in brilliant early battle
Lewis Hamilton and George Russell engage in an early battle in the Austrian Grand Prix.
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