Month: July 2024
Gilas Women fall to Chinese Taipei A to end Jones Cup bid
FILE–Gilas’ Naomi Panganiban.–FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Women failed to end their campaign at the 2024 William Jones Cup on a winning note after falling to Chinese Taipei A, 82-66, Wednesday night at Xinzhuang Stadium in Taiwan. Gilas wrapped up its Jones Cup campaign with a 2-3 record for fourth place in a six-team field.…
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Premier League fixtures live on Sky Sports: Man Utd vs Liverpool to kick-off at 4pm on Sunday September 1 | Football News
The Premier League has confirmed Manchester United vs Liverpool will kick-off at 4pm on September 1, with the game at Old Trafford live on Sky Sports. The kick-off times have also been confirmed for the other Premier League games on Sunday September 1, with both Newcastle vs Tottenham – which is live on Sky Sports…
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UAAP finalists NU, UST off to contrasting starts in Super League
NU’s Bella Belen during a game against Enderun Colleges in the Shakey’s Super League.–SSL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — UAAP champion National University and runner-up University of Santo Tomas kicked off their 2024 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals in contrasting fashion on Wednesday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The Lady Bulldogs, who barely played their star…
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Wimbledon: Elena Rybakina cruises past Elina Svitolina and into final four | Tennis News
Elena Rybakina lived up to her billing as favourite to win Wimbledon with a ruthless 6-3 6-2 dismantling of Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals on Centre Court. The 2022 champion produced a fine display of explosive hitting coupled with a rock-solid serve to end Svitolina’s hopes of a maiden Grand Slam triumph. Rybakina struck 28 winners during…
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Biles, LeBron among athletes expected to bid Olympics ‘adieu’
Simone Biles waves to the crowd during the 2024 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships at Dickies Arena on June 02, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP Icons of their sports. Voices for equality and social justice. Elite performers. Simone Biles and LeBron James lead the list of athletes likely competing at their final Olympics. Add…
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Wimbledon: Alex De Minaur pulls out of Novak Djokovic quarter-final due to injury | Tennis News
Alex De Minaur has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon ahead of his quarter-final with Novak Djokovic due to a hip injury. De Minaur, the boyfriend of British number one Katie Boulter, sustained the issue at the end of his fourth-round victory over Arthur Fils on Monday. The ninth seed played down the scare despite…
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Joining familiar names make it easy for Ivy Lacsina at Akari
FILE–Nxled Chameleon’s Ivy Lacsina, center, during a PVL game against Capital1.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Ivy Lacsina admitted she felt mixed emotions moving from Nxled to Akari after playing just one conference. But Lacsina added she understood the management’s decision, accepting the changes and warm welcome of the Chargers ahead of the 2024 PVL Reinforced…
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'Spine-tingling' | Lord's pay tribute to Anderson
Lord’s pay tribute to James Anderson ahead of his last Test against the West Indies.
Read MoreGilas Women go for winning end to Jones Cup campaign
FILE – Gilas Pilipinas’ Jack Animam at the Fiba Women’s Asia Cup in Australia. Photo from Fiba MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Women hope to end their campaign on a high note in the William Jones Cup on Wednesday night. With Japan having already clinched the title, Gilas will go for the next best thing, which is…
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Chris Eubank Jr signs with BOXXER and targets Canelo Alvarez showdown | ‘We have big plans!’ | Boxing News
Chris Eubank Jr has signed a major new partnership deal with promoters BOXXER as he targets mega-fights and vows to silence his domestic rivals ahead of a hotly-anticipated return to action. The Brighton star has forged his own reputation in the sport as well as continuing his family’s historic legacy in a career which has…
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