Month: August 2024
England vs Sri Lanka: Ollie Pope’s team find old way to win in new ‘Bazball’ era | Cricket News
Since England embraced an attacking approach to Test cricket, they have averaged around 4.65 runs per over. By the time they had secured a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka late on day four at Emirates Old Trafford though, they had got over the line going at just 3.5 runs per over in the chase. Although…
Read MoreKyle Kuzma aiming to help Wizards build ‘winning culture’
Kyle Kuzma during a press conference in Makati City as part of his Philippine Tour.–MELO FUERTES/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Kyle Kuzma has been on an upward trajectory since joining the Washington Wizards in 2021. Kuzma hopes to bring the Wizards with him on his road to progression after finishing with the second-worst record in the league last…
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s thankless task, Martin Odegaard’s pressing and Andreas Pereira’s corners in The Debrief | Football News
The 19 runs made by Dominic Calvert-Lewin challenging the Brighton backline on the opening weekend remain the most by any Premier League player this season. There were 17 more of them in the 4-0 defeat to Tottenham. He tops the list for attacking runs. Not that this would be spotted even if watching the game…
Read MoreEJ Obiena fifth in Silesia Diamond League
The Philippines’ EJ Obiena competes during the men’s pole vault event of the Silesia Diamond League athletics meeting in Chorzow, Poland, on August 25, 2024. (Photo by Sergei GAPON / AFP) MANILA, Philippines—EJ Obiena missed the podium in the Silesia Diamond League on Sunday (Manila time) in Chorzow, Poland. Obiena finished in fifth place just…
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William Saliba is a totem of calm in Arsenal’s defence but Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori can ease reliance | Football News
William Saliba was the width of the centre circle away from Jacob Ramsey when the midfielder was sent through on goal late on at Villa Park. Somehow, though, he made up the ground, reeling him in in front of an expectant Holte End to brilliantly block his shot. The fist-pumping Arsenal celebrations that followed typified…
Read MoreMayweather goes the distance vs Gotti III in Mexico City
Floyd Mayweather, left, and John Gotti III fight during an exhibition boxing match at the Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) MEXICO CITY — Former world champion Floyd Mayweather went the distance against John Gotti III in an exhibition fight on Saturday night in Mexico City. The 47-year-old Mayweather…
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Italian GP schedule: UK time, when to watch Monza F1 weekend live on Sky Sports as 2024 season continues | F1 News
The 2024 Formula 1 season continues with the last European race of the season at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. Lando Norris made the perfect start after the summer break with a dominant victory at Zandvoort to reduce his championship deficit to 70 points against Max Verstappen. Verstappen hasn’t won the last five races,…
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Babe Ruth jersey shatters sports memorabilia auction record
Babe Ruth’s ‘called shot’ jersey fetches $24.12 million at auction.–Photo from Heritage Auctions Sports A jersey belonging to US baseball legend Babe Ruth shattered the record for the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever auctioned on Sunday, fetching $24.1 million. The online auction for the New York Yankee’s jersey lasted several weeks, and it…
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Nelly Korda loses out on AIG Women’s Open after late collapse: ‘I messed up’, says world No 1 | Golf News
Nelly Korda admitted she “messed up” her shot at a second major title of 2024 as she squandered a two-shot lead over the final five holes of the AIG Women’s Open at St Andrews. Korda was closing in on a seventh win of the season when she stepped on the par-five 14th, only for a…
Read MoreRoaring Tigresses rally past Lady Blazers
UST Tigresses’ Angeline Poyos. –UAAP Angeline Poyos delivered a stellar 22-point performance on Sunday, including crucial hits in the deciding set that led University of Santo Tomas (UST) past College of St. Benilde, 25-16, 19-25, 14-25, 25-22, 15-12, as the Golden Tigresses’ extended their unbeaten run in the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge at Paco Arena.…
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