Month: August 2024
Lando Norris retains hopes of catching Max Verstappen in Drivers’ Championship as McLaren bring upgrades to Dutch GP | F1 News
Lando Norris says he still has “chances” to chase down world championship leader Max Verstappen during the remaining 10 races of the 2024 Formula 1 season. The drivers will return to the track for practice on Friday at the Dutch Grand Prix following the sport’s summer break, with Red Bull’s Verstappen holding a 78-point advantage…
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Wilma Salas, Angels brace for ‘difficult’ duel vs Creamline
Petro Gazz Angels’ Wilma Salas in the PVL Reinforced Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Wilma Salas and Petro Gazz are bracing for a tough quarterfinal game against 2019 Finals rival Creamline in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference The showdown set for Tuesday is a rematch of the 2019 Reinforced Conference finals between the Angels…
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Andrew Flintoff’s son Rocky scores 32 on County Championship debut for Lancashire against Surrey | Cricket News
Andrew Flintoff’s 16-year-old son, Rocky, has made his County Championship debut, scoring 32 for Lancashire against Surrey. Rocky struck three fours in his 64-ball innings after batting at No 4 in the Division One encounter at The Kia Oval on Thursday. He was dismissed from the first ball after lunch on day one, caught at…
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Bolick has near triple-double as NLEX routs Blackwater
NLEX Road Warriors’ Robert Bolick in the PBA Governors’ Cup game against Blackwater. –PBA IMAGES Robert Bolick fell a rebound shy of a triple-double to back up an able performance from import Myke Henry as NLEX trumped Blackwater, 104-87, in Group B of the PBA Governors’ Cup Friday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Bolick had 24…
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Daniel Ricciardo: RB driver admits he thought replacing Sergio Perez at Red Bull could happen at Dutch GP | F1 News
Daniel Ricciardo has admitted he thought it was possible he would replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull for the remainder of the 2024 Formula 1 season. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner released a statement at the start of the summer break to confirm Perez would continue as Max Verstappen’s team-mate from this weekend’s Dutch…
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PLDT ousts Choco Mucho, seals playoffs duel vs Chery Tiggo
PLDT High Speed Hitters in the PVL Reinforced Conference game against Choco Mucho Flying Titans. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–PLDT got over a first-set hump to send Choco Mucho packing after a 21-25, 25-18, 25-16, 25-19 victory on Thursday at FilOil EcoOil Centre and forge quarterfinal matchup against Chery Tiggo in the PVL Reinforced Conference. Elena…
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England men and women to play India and West Indies in 2025 home summer – full schedule | Cricket News
England men and women will play India and West Indies at home in 2025 as part of a bumper summer of cricket. Ben Stokes’ men’s Test side will face India in a five-Test series between June 20 and August 4, with Heather Knight’s women’s team taking on the same nation in five T20 internationals and…
Read MoreAkari Chargers know job not done yet after prelims sweep
Akari Chargers in the PVL Reinforced Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — The Akari Chargers remained hungry for more despite the 8-0 sweep of the preliminary round as the real battle awaits in the knockout quarterfinals of the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. Grethcel Soltones may be happy with the perfect elimination round — a testament…
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Keely Hodgkinson: Team GB Olympic 800m champion ends season early with injury | Athletics News
Team GB’s Olympic women’s 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson has ended her 2024 season early, announcing on her Instagram account that she had picked up an injury, preventing her from competing in September’s Diamond League meetings. By Ros Satar Last Updated: 22/08/24 8:12am Keely Hodgkinson won gold in the women’s 800m final at the Paris Olympics…
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Djokovic targets Slam record at US Open, Sinner under cloud
Novak Djokovic of Serbia acknowledges the crowd before playing with former professional tennis player John McEnroe against Andre Agassi and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during the Stars of the Open exhibition match ahead of the US Open. Sarah Stier/Getty Images/AFP Novak Djokovic, fired up by his emotional Olympic Games triumph, targets new Grand Slam records…
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