Month: July 2024
‘Rent free!’ – Ben Stokes responds to Aussie Ashes jibe on social media | Cricket News
Ben Stokes has hit back at recent Australian coverage of remarks he made during the Ashes, claiming he lives “rent free” in their minds. The quote from Stokes that fuelled Australian media came after rain took away England’s chances of winning the fourth Test in Manchester last summer. With two days left to play, Australia…
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After VNL success, PH plays host anew as Challenger Cup fires off
FILE–A general view of the crowd during a game between Team USA and Japan in the VNL 2024 at Mall of Asia Arena.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines looks to continue its string of successful hosting gigs with the FIVB Volleyball Challenger Cup (VCC) for Women from Thursday to Sunday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium…
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Wimbledon: British wild card Jacob Fearnley ‘intimidated’ at facing Novak Djokovic in the second round | Tennis News
British wild card Jacob Fearnley admits it will be a bit “intimidating” when he tackles 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon on Thursday. Fearnley only finished his five-year stint at Texas Christian University (TCU) in May and was ranked outside the top 500 until he won an ATP Challenger event in Nottingham as…
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RJ Abarrientos nursing hurt foot ahead of Jones Cup stint
RJ Abarrientos during an open training with the Jones Cup bound Strong Group Athletics team. -SGA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—RJ Abarrientos may not quite be a hundred percent in Strong Group Athletics’ run in the upcoming William Jones Cup. The Japan B.League Filipino import bared on Tuesday at Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong that he’s been…
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal captain’s free-kicks are wasteful, but his all-round game is costing his country at Euro 2024 | Football News
Fifty-seven, missed. Fifty-eight, missed. Fifty-nine, missed. Sixty, missed. Maybe time to let someone else have a go Cristiano? Far be it from any journalist to tell arguably Portugal’s best-ever player – scratch that, perhaps the world’s best – what to do. But Cristiano Ronaldo’s unwavering self-belief in the face of mounting evidence to the contrary…
Read MoreBronny James says he can handle playing with dad, Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Bronny James, left, and his father, LeBron James, share a light moment as they arrive for the NBA basketball team’s news conference in El Segundo, Calif., Tuesday, July 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) EL SEGUNDO, California — Bronny James says the opportunity to play professionally alongside his famous father played…
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Lucy Bronze: Chelsea close in on England defender following expiration of Barcelona contract | Football News
Chelsea Women are closing in on a deal for England right-back Lucy Bronze following the expiry of her Barcelona contract. Bronze departed Barca in June having helped them win a second consecutive Champions League title. Chelsea are also close to signing midfielder Julia Bartel from the Liga F winners. More to follow… This is a…
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End of an era as Andy Murray withdraws from Andy Murray singles
Britain’s Andy Murray attends a Pre-Championships Press Conference in the Media Theatre in the Broadcast Centreon the eve of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships on June 30, 2024. (Photo by Florian EISELE / various sources / AFP) Two-time champion Andy Murray called time on his Wimbledon singles career on Tuesday after the “extremely disappointed” former world…
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Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver bids to recover from ‘shocking’ Austria form at home British GP | F1 News
Lewis Hamilton heads to Silverstone and his home British Grand Prix – a venue where has won more often than any other driver – aiming to put the disappointment of what he termed a “shocking” weekend in Austria swiftly behind him. George Russell ended Mercedes’ 33-race victory drought at the Red Bull Ring last Sunday…
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Bahamas tops Finland in OQT opener, Slovenia falls to Croatia
Bahamas’ guard #07 Buddy Hield drives the ball against Finland’s guard #34 Jacob Grandison during the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament basketball match between Finland and Bahamas in Valencia, on July 2, 2024. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP) Buddy Hield and the Bahamas are a step closer to the Paris Olympics. Luka Doncic and…
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