Month: June 2024
Hollie Doyle’s blog: Trooper Bisdee can emulate Trueshan in Northumberland Plate at Newcastle | Racing News
Our ambassador seeks another Pitmen’s Derby success on Saturday and is aboard leading fancy Trooper Bisdee, one of several strong weekend rides, live on Sky Sports Racing. Hoping to emulate Trueshan glory in the Plate Two years ago the gallant Trueshan gave me one of my proudest days in the saddle when he ground out…
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Ex-UST spiker wants to show people she can play
Pierre Abellana didn’t get too much exposure in her two-year stay with University of Santo Tomas (UST). But Abellana, a Golden Tigress recruit from University of San Carlos, knows that she has so much more to show and she is raring to show just that if the stars align for her to get picked in…
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Lewis Hamilton says he will continue providing ‘fire’ on track after ending long F1 podium drought | F1 News
Lewis Hamilton says his strong drive to a first podium of the season at last week’s Spanish GP underlined that the “fire” inside him is still there and has vowed to “keep it blazing” as Mercedes bid to continue their recent renaissance. After enduring a disappointing opening third to his final season at Mercedes, Hamilton…
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Bronny James, LeBron’s son, taken by Lakers with 55th pick
Southern California’s Bronny James brings the ball up the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/File) It was the dream that LeBron James first floated a few years ago, the notion of…
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Jos Buttler: England captain reflects on T20 World Cup exit and promises review after India thrashing | Cricket News
England captain Jos Buttler promised a thorough review will take place after his side’s up-and-down T20 World Cup that ended with a semi-final thrashing at the hands of India. When England won the tournament in 2022 they blitzed the same opponents at the same stage by 10 wickets in Adelaide, but this time the boot was…
Read MoreTeam owners’ reluctance to salary limits puzzles PVL chief
Packed crowds for both the PVL and UAAP volleyball games has PNVF saying that volleyball is now the Philippines’ top sport. Enforcing the first-ever Rookie Draft in the PVL should get off without a hitch, based on the success of the recent two-day Combine. And that will be the first of two critical activities the…
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England vs India: Jos Buttler’s side crash out in T20 World Cup semi-final after being skittled for 103 | Cricket News
India’s spinners crushed a woeful England side in the T20 World Cup semi-final as they secured a dominant 68-run victory at the Guyana National Stadium. India will meet unbeaten side South Africa, who earlier thrashed Afghanistan, in the final in Barbados on Saturday (3pm), live on Sky Sports. Rohit Sharma’s men posted 171-7 in a…
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PH judoka Kiyomi Watanabe headed for another Olympics stint
Judoka Kiyomi Watanabe, who served as the flag bearer for the Philippines in Tokyo, is going to Paris Olympics. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP) MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Judo Federation is thrilled to have another bet in the Olympics after Kiyomi Watanabe punched her ticket to the 2024 Paris Games. Watanabe will be embarking on…
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Friday tips: Horses to follow on day three at Newcastle | Racing News
All-Weather expert Simon Mapletoft is on duty at Gosforth Park on Friday evening, live on Sky Sports Racing, and here he reveals his five fancies. Phoenix Star 4.55 Skopes Menswear Metrocentre Store Handicap (5f) Bright young trainer Jessica Macey’s booking of Silvestre de Sousa catches the eye in this sprint handicap. Her eight-year-old thrives at…
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76ers, Knicks make additions with eye on champion Celtics
The Celtics were far and away the pride of the Eastern Conference, bulldozing their way to the franchise’s 18th NBA championship with a talented roster built around perimeter scoring and lockdown defense. The race to prevent Boston from becoming the first team since the 2018 Golden State Warriors to repeat as champs began with the…
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