Month: June 2024
Travelers Championship: Scottie Scheffler credits tweak in his swing mechanics for helping him get back on track | Golf News
Scottie Scheffler fired a five-under 65 in the opening round of the Travelers Championship and was not far off the lead at TPC River Highlands. Scheffler, aiming for his sixth win this season, credited minor swing maintenance for getting him back on track after falling out of contention at the US Open last week. “I…
Read MoreGilas plays tuneup matches before OQT
Gilas Pilipinas waves to the crowd after the Filipinos’ win over Chinese Taipei in the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Chris Newsome, June Mar Fajardo and CJ Perez, fresh off the PBA Philippine Cup Finals, will look to make good use of upcoming tuneup matches to gauge where Gilas Pilipinas stands against stiff opposition…
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Man Utd owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in UEFA battle after Jean-Clair Todibo transfer blocked – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… THE SUN Gareth Southgate claims England are struggling without a replacement for Kalvin Phillips in midfield. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Rob Dorsett delivers his verdict on England’s 1-1 draw with Denmark and believes there are real concerns for Gareth Southgate…
Read MoreCarlo Paalam says national anthem is best heard in moment of triumph
FILE–The Philippines’ Carlo Paalam reacts after winning against Uzbekistan’s Shakhobidin Zoirov during their men’s fly (48-52kg) quarter-final boxing match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo on August 3, 2021. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / POOL / AFP) A silver medal in the Tokyo Olympics is a thing of the…
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Royal Ascot: Aidan O’Brien sets Ryan Moore new target of Lester Piggott’s record | Racing News
He is only getting better. That was the message from Aidan O’Brien after Ryan Moore went past Frankie Dettori to become the most successful active rider at Royal Ascot. Having equalled the decorated Italian’s tally when steering Auguste Rodin home in the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes on Wednesday, the Ballydoyle number one wasted no time…
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Yukien Andrada expected to be San Beda’s new top dog
San Beda’s Yukien Andrada. –NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—If San Beda hasn’t made it clear yet, it’s now obvious that the Red Lions are determined to defend the NCAA men’s basketball crown without their previous top star, Jacob Cortez. In fact, coach Yuri Escueta said that he may have found the Red Lions’ new high-point man.…
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England player ratings: Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Kane struggle, but Marc Guehi standout again | Football News
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Kane struggled in England’s 1-1 draw with Denmark, but Marc Guehi once again stood out as the Three Lions’ best player. Kane’s opener was cancelled out by a superb strike from Morten Hjulmand, but the performance from Gareth Southgate’s side once again asked more questions than it answered. Here, Sky Sports…
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Iran makes it back to back, beats Netherlands in 5 sets
Iran celebrates a point against the Netherlands during a VNL 2024 Week 3 game in Manila. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Inspired by its breakthrough win, Iran overcame another thrilling five-setter and Nimir Abdel-Aziz’s 37-point explosion for a 25-22, 22-25, 25-21, 20-25, 15-10 win over the Netherlands in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3…
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Queen’s Club Championships: Jack Draper stuns Carlos Alcaraz to move into quarter-finals | Tennis News
Britain’s Jack Draper is through to the quarter-finals at the Queen’s Club Championships, after a stunning defeat of defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 6-3. A tight first set with no break points saw Draper excel in a tie-break to clinch it 7-3 and claim the opening set, before storming through the second to lead 5-2…
Read MoreTeam USA overcomes Brazil for first win in Manila
Team USA’s TJ Defalco goes for a hit during a VNL 2024 game in Manila. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — TJ Defalco connected to Micah Christenson’s brilliant playmaking as USA earned its first win in Manila after staving off Brazil in five sets, 25-21, 18-25, 25-21, 22-25, 15-9, in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week…
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