Month: June 2024
‘Crushing’ exit puts Ginebra focus on future
Christian Standhardinger (with ball) has proven to be a member of the PBA elite, says Ginebra coach Tim Cone. —PBA IMAGES Barangay Ginebra headed for the team bus on Friday night, leaving a trail of dejection so palpable that fans asking for selfies left the arena empty-handed. Stars Japeth Aguilar and Maverick Ahanmisi zoned out…
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Jude Bellingham on Champions League win: The best night of my life | Football News
Jude Bellingham hailed Real Madrid’s Champions League final win as the “best night of my life” after the Spanish giants beat Borussia Dortmund. The 20-year-old has been a revelation in his first season after leaving Dortmund in the summer and he played his part in the final as Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior scored the…
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NCAA champs feel love away from spotlight
Coach Yuri Escueta Preseason games often take a backseat when it comes to fanfare in basketball. Yet, the cheers of the San Beda faithful were more than noticeable Sunday during the team’s battle with St. Benilde in the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup. From middle-aged men to children, every point was cheered from the sidelines, never…
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Dmitry Bivol stops Malik Zinad to stay perfect as Artur Beterbiev undisputed showdown confirmed for October 12 | Boxing News
Dmitry Bivol continued preparations for an eagerly-awaited clash with Artur Beterbiev in style as he delivered a clinical sixth-round stoppage victory over Malik Zinad on Saturday. Bivol, the WBA and IBO champion, had been due to face unified WBC, WBO and IBF champion Beterbiev for the undisputed light-heavyweight championship before the latter was forced to…
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Making a bolt for the title
Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome shoots during Game 7 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals against Gineba.–PBA IMAGES Chris Newsome, who has seen constant playoff disappointment ever since joining the only team he’s played up to this point of his PBA career, took pride in the accomplishment of getting past Barangay Ginebra in a seven-game series.…
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B Dortmund 0 – 2 R Madrid
Real Madrid were crowned champions of Europe for a 15th time at Wembley, with second-half goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr seeing off a brave Borussia Dortmund for a 2-0 Champions League final victory. The German side hit a post and created two more big chances in the first half as they threatened a…
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The Real Story Behind the Iconic Boxing Films: Fact vs. Fiction
Boxing films have been a staple in Hollywood for decades, with iconic movies such as Rocky, Raging Bull, and Million Dollar Baby captivating audiences with their intense and heart-wrenching portrayals of the sport. But how accurate are these films when it comes to depicting the real-life world of boxing? In many cases, these movies take…
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Filipino Bumina-ang earns ONE contract, stays unbeaten
Carlo Bumina-ang.–Photo from ONE Championship MANILA, Philippines—Carlo Bumina-ang has plenty of reasons to celebrate after ONE Friday Fights 65 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Not only did he deliver an impressive victory over Chayan Oorzhak but more importantly, Bumina-ang earned himself a $100,000 contract to be officially part of the ONE Championship roster.…
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Jonny Hill: Sale Sharks investigating England forward’s alleged confrontation with Bath fan | Rugby Union News
A 28-year-old man has claimed he was grabbed around the throat and left with a cut above his eye after an incident involving Sale Sharks’ England forward Jonny Hill following Bath’s Gallagher Premiership play-off victory. Hill is currently recovering from injury, having not played since January, and watched the game with Sale’s coaching team in…
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Carlo Paalam qualifies for Paris Olympics after ‘difficult’ route
Carlo Paalam reacts after booking a ticket to the Paris Olympics.–Photo screengrabbed from the Olympic Games’ Twitter BANGKOK—Carlo Paalam might have gone through a circuitous route back to the Olympics, but felt extreme relief to arrive at his desired destination. Paalam punched his way to the 2024 Paris Olympics late Saturday evening after pulling off…
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