Month: June 2024
PBA Finals loss fuels CJ Perez to get better
San Miguel Beer guard CJ Perez during Game 6 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—The hard work never stops for CJ Perez in the offseason especially after San Miguel Beer lost in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. Even after coming off his best PBA season yet, Perez, the Best Player of the…
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Aidan O’Brien’s City Of Troy could have Southwell spin prior to Breeders’ Cup | Racing News
A surprise visit to Southwell could be on the cards for City Of Troy as Aidan O’Brien ponders a route to the Breeders’ Cup Classic with the Derby hero. Although surrendering his unbeaten record at Newmarket in the 2000 Guineas, he rebuilt the foundations of his stellar CV with a phenomenal display at Epsom to…
Read MoreMeralco wins first PBA title, survives San Miguel in Game 6
Meralco Bolts celebrate after winning their first-ever PBA title.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Call them the “Miracle Bolts.” Against a battle-tested enemy so used to playing on a pressured-packed stage, the Bolts on Sunday stunned San Miguel, 80-78, to rule the PBA Philippine Cup. Chris Newsome hit a fadeaway jumper with 1.3 remaining to cap Meralco’s stand…
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Police shoot person after being threatened with axe at Euro 2024 | Football News
Hamburg Police confirmed they shot a person who threatened them with a pickaxe and an “incendiary device” near where Netherlands fans have gathered ahead of their Euro 2024 match. The incident took place in the St Pauli district of Hamburg on Sunday afternoon, shortly before Poland were set to face Netherlands at the nearby Volksparkstadion.…
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Gretchen Walsh sets 100m butterfly world record at US trials
Gretchen Walsh swims during the Women’s 100 butterfly semifinals heat Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the US Swimming Olympic Trials in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) INDIANAPOLIS — Gretchen Walsh set a world record in the women’s 100-meter butterfly Saturday night, posting a time of 55.18 seconds in a semifinal heat at the U.S. Olympic swimming…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: British raiders Tamfana and Dance Sequence on show at Chantilly | Racing News
British raiders flock to the top-class racing at Chantilly on Sunday with Tamfana and Dance Sequence leading the hopes in the French Oaks as Doncaster hosts British action . 3.05 Chantilly – Dance Sequence and Tamfana clash in the Prix de Diane British raiders Tamfana and Dance Sequence clash in the Group 1 French Oaks…
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David Benavidez outpoints Gvozdyk for interim WBC belt
David Benavidez walks to the corner in between rounds during a WBC interim light heavyweight title boxing bout against Oleksandr Gvozdyk on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP) LAS VEGAS — David Benavidez made the most of his debut in the light heavyweight division, outpointing Oleksandr Gvozdyk on…
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T20 World Cup: Scotland can ‘hold heads high’ after tournament exit, says captain Richie Berrington | Cricket News
Scotland captain Richie Berrington says his side can “hold their heads high” after defeat to Australia ended their hopes of reaching the T20 World Cup Super 8s. Scotland would have advanced into the second round at England’s expense had they beaten Mitchell Marsh’s team in St Lucia on Sunday but lost by five wickets as…
Read MoreCeltics take season’s worth of lessons into Game 5
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives against Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals, Friday, June 14, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde) BOSTON — The Celtics picked the most inopportune time to play their worst game of the season. Boston’s 122-84…
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Chris Billam-Smith targets Gilberto Ramirez world title unification after Richard Riakporhe triumph | Boxing News
Chris Billam-Smith settled his score with Richard Riakporhe, avenging his only previous professional defeat and defending the WBO cruiserweight world title for a second time. It was his second world title fight at a Premier League football stadium against a British rival. Now he has set his sights on a trip overseas and becoming a…
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