Month: June 2024
T20 World Cup: South Africa hold off Bangladesh by four runs to stay unbeaten | Cricket News
Spinner Keshav Maharaj bowled a six-run, two-wicket final over as South Africa held off Bangladesh by four runs to stay unbeaten in the T20 World Cup on Monday. Bangladesh needed 11 from the last six deliveries for victory, then needed six off the last two balls. Mahmudullah came within a couple of feet of getting…
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Top college coach Hurley turns down Lakers offer
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (AP Photo)) LOS ANGELES – Dan Hurley has rejected a six-year offer reportedly worth a total of $70 million from the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and is remaining men’s basketball coach at the University of Connecticut, a statement said Monday. The Lakers would have made the 51-year-old American, who…
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The Rise of Female Boxers on the Big Screen: Breaking Barriers in Hollywood
The portrayal of female boxers in films has long been a rarity, with male boxers usually taking center stage in the world of Hollywood. However, in recent years, there has been a noticeable shift towards showcasing the stories and experiences of female boxers on the big screen. This rise of female boxers in Hollywood has…
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Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe in dressing-room row ahead of world title clash at Selhurst Park | Boxing News
A disagreement over who gets the home dressing room is threatening to boil over behind the scenes as Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe prepare to face off for the WBO cruiserweight world title at Selhurst Park this Saturday. As defending champion, Billam-Smith is keen to exercise his right to the home dressing room, while Crystal…
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‘I’ll teach him more about boxing,’ Pacquiao vows in bout vs MMA champ
Manny Pacquiao (right) is all set to face MMA champion Chihiro Suzuki. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO About a year and a half removed from his last match, Manny Pacquiao has been spending his time completing side quests. The boxing icon has been caught on social media dabbling in endurance motorcycling, tennis, pool, and even trying out his…
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Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka emerges as England fitness worry ahead of Euro 2024 – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers… DAILY MIRROR Bukayo Saka is a fitness worry for England ahead of the Euros. Wales are holding discussions regarding the future of manager Rob Page, who presided over the recent thumping in Slovakia, with the manager realistic about the fan feeling around him. DAILY TELEGRAPH Trent…
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PBA Finals: Shackled June Mar Fajardo key to Meralco success
June Mar Fajardo–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net June Mar Fajardo found himself in a bind on Sunday night, his on-court struggles among the things that doomed San Miguel in Game 3 of the PBA Philippine Cup’s championship series. “That’s just the way it is,” he told reporters in Filipino on the heels of a 93-89 loss to the…
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Harriet Dart calls out umpire in loss to Katie Boulter at Nottingham Open with Heather Watson also through to last 16 | Tennis News
Harriet Dart offered to bet the umpire £50,000 she was right about a disputed line call in her ill-tempered defeat to British team-mate Katie Boulter at the Nottingham Open. Dart said to the official Kelly Rask that she was “embarrassing yourself” after the British No 2 was convinced a ball landed out during a rally…
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Mavs blow chance in Game 2, face even tougher road
Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Two of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 09, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/AFP Game 2 provided Dallas with a huge chance. The Mavericks could have flown back to Dallas with the…
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Real Madrid and Brazil star Vincius Jr warns abusers to be afraid: ‘I’ll hold them accountable’ | Football News
Vinicius Jr said racists should be “afraid” after three Valencia fans were each sentenced to eight months in prison for abusing him during a match last year. The sentences are the first convictions connected to racist abuse in football in Spain, and the Real Madrid forward welcomed the decision to issue custodial sentences to the…
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