Month: June 2024
VNL 2024: Brazil fends off Netherlands to boost Final Eight bid
Brazil’s Darlan Ferreira Souza goes for a hit against the Netherlands defenders in a VNL 2024 Week 3 game at Mall of Asia Arena. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net VNL 2024 SCHEDULE: Week 3 Manila, Philippines leg MANILA, Philippines — Brazil overcame a slow start and the 38-point explosion of Nimir Abdel-Aziz for the Netherlands, 24-26, 25-23, 31-29,…
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Xander Schauffele: Rory McIlroy in ‘tough spot’ after US Open heartbreak due to intense microscope | Golf News
As someone who has held the unofficial title of ‘best player yet to win a major’, Xander Schauffele can empathise with Rory McIlroy’s decision not to compete at this week’s Travelers Championship. On the heels of missing a pair of short putts over the final three holes on Sunday to finish second by a stroke…
Read MoreGive men’s league a chance
Retamar–MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net The sport of volleyball has enjoyed a sudden rise in popularity, with the women’s UAAP and PVL leagues drawing record-breaking gate attendance. Unfortunately, however, the men’s tournament have yet to receive the same attention from fans, something which young and talented national team setter Owa Retamar, who just wrapped up his playing years…
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Royal Ascot: Hollie Doyle backs Auguste Rodin for Prince Of Wales’s Stakes glory | Racing News
Our ambassador Hollie Doyle expects a big run from a Royal Hunt Cup outsider on day two of Royal Ascot on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports Racing. Northern raider can outrun Queen Mary odds The Queen Mary Stakes (2.30), which gets day two of Royal Ascot under way on Wednesday, looks a strong renewal with…
Read MoreChris Newsome erases past heartaches
Chris Newsome–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Chris Newsome’s first crack at a Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) title came during his rookie year, and it ended with the opposing ace hitting a basket at the buzzer. Nearly eight years later—and three more botched tries in between—the Meralco guard, now his team’s top gun, hit a late jump shot to…
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Birmingham Classic: Katie Boulter retires after one set as Harriet Dart picks up victory | Tennis News
Katie Boulter had to retire from the Birmingham Classic, after Anhelina Kalinina took their first set 6-3. The match was taking place just two days after No 4 seed Boulter had clinched back-to-back titles in Nottingham with a 4-6 6-3 6-2 victory over Karolina Pliskova. Boulter had won an all-British contest against Emma Raducanu in…
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Canada denies fan favorite Japan in five sets
Canada celebrates a point against Japan in the VNL 2024 Week 3 match in Manila, Philippines. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net VNL 2024 SCHEDULE: Week 3 Manila, Philippines leg MANILA, Philippines — Most of the Filipino crowd may have been cheering for Japan, but Canada got the last laugh in their crucial Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2024 Week…
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Reading staff fear women’s club division could be shut down after Football Association reject takeover bid | Football News
Reading staff fear the club’s women’s division could be shut down after the Football Association rejected a takeover bid for the club. The future of Reading’s women’s team has been in doubt following the FA decision with the reasons why unknown to many employees. They now fear this could signal the permanent abolition of the…
Read MoreIt takes time to win–a lesson Luka Doncic is dealing with
Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after slipping against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter of Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. Adam Glanzman/Getty Images/AFP Michael Jordan needed seven seasons to win his first title. LeBron James needed nine seasons and…
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World Cup of Darts: All you need to know with Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price and Michael van Gerwen all playing but no Luke Littler | Darts News
All you need to know ahead of the World Cup of Darts at the Eissporthalle in Frankfurt with Luke Humphries, Michael Smith and Gerwyn Price all playing – but no Luke Littler. Wales’ Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton are the defending champions and they will be determined to fend off 39 other nations to retain…
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