Month: June 2024
European Open: Raymond van Barneveld shocks Luke Humphries as Gerwyn Price crashes out in Leverkusen | Darts News
Raymond van Barneveld rolled back the years to dump world No 1 Luke Humphries out of the NEO.bet European Open. The 57-year-old Dutchman took advantage of an off night for the reigning world champion and claimed a 6-4 victory in front of a raucous German crowd. Van Barneveld produced five 180s and defied a brace…
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After soaring into PBA lore, Newsome hopes to make the same impact for Gilas Pilipinas
Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome during Game 6 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Last week saw Chris Newsome weave himself into PBA lore with a shot that ended Meralco’s long wait for a championship. But next week will see Newsome test himself once more against some of the best international basketball has to offer,…
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Spanish GP: Lando Norris aims to capitalise after Max Verstappen declares dominance ‘completely gone’ | F1 News
Lando Norris is determined to grab the “opportunity” presented by his second career F1 pole position in Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix after Max Verstappen declared Red Bull’s dominance to now be “completely gone”. Norris will start from pole position ahead of championship leader Verstappen having produced what he described as the best-ever lap of his…
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VNL 2024: Yuki Ishikawa, Japan rally past Olympic champion France
Japan team celebrates in the VNL 2024 Week 3 game against France. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Yuki Ishikawa took matters into his own hands to help depleted Japan complete an epic comeback-from-behind 17-25, 19-25, 25-16, 25-23, 15-10 win over Olympic champion France in the Volleyball Nations League on Saturday evening before a roaring crowd…
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Lewis Hamilton pleased with ‘beautiful’ third for Spanish GP after qualifying breakthrough and now eyes win | F1 News
Lewis Hamilton said Mercedes return to contending at the top of the F1 grid had been a “long time coming for us” after they locked out the second row at the Spanish GP and he personally delivered the best qualifying result of his disappointing season. And the seven-time world champion, who will start inside the…
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Team USA has ‘fun’ interaction with ‘friendly’ Alas Pilipinas
Members of Alas Pilipinas and Team USA.–Photo from Alas Pilipinas volley Instagram MANILA, Philippines — The stars of Team USA were thrilled to interact with the members of the Alas Pilipinas men’s and women’s squads on Friday evening at the Shangri-La Hotel in Makati. Alas players Bryan Bagunas and his teammates had a chance to…
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Spanish GP: Lando Norris reveals how McLaren fire changed preparations before ‘perfect’ pole lap | F1 News
Lando Norris says his pole position lap for the Spanish Grand Prix was a “work of art” after he came out on top in a thrilling qualifying, just hours after a fire at McLaren’s hospitality. Norris pipped Max Verstappen by 0.020s to claim the second pole position of his F1 career, with both drivers showing…
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Pistons president doesn’t give timeline on coaching search, rebuild
Detroit Pistons Owner Tom Gores, right, and President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon pose after addressing the NBA basketball media, Friday, June 21, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) DETROIT — There is still plenty of uncertainty and mystery surrounding the Detroit Pistons. The organization is coming off the worst NBA season in franchise history…
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Bowen: We're sat here with four points | 'We're in control of our own destiny'
Jarrod Bowen said despite the negativity around England’s 1-1 draw with Denmark, the mood in the camp is still really high and the players are not concerned about the level of their fitness.
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Canada sweeps Manila leg but coach wants more
Stephen Maar and Canada celebrate a point against Netherlands in the VNL.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Canada may have swept four matches in the Manila Leg to book a spot in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Final Eight but it wasn’t perfect for coach Tuomas Sammelvuo as he urges his wards to stay hungry. Canada…
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