Month: August 2024
Ollie Pope: England’s stand-in captain finds the balance on day one against Sri Lanka in Ben Stokes’ absence | Cricket News
In a bygone era, it might have seemed that, with three initials and a public-school education, Oliver John Douglas Pope would have been destined to captain the England Test team at some point. A sign of the times, though, is how the approach taken with the Surrey batter has been to nurture the skills spotted…
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Why wasn’t Jannik Sinner banned? What do other players think?
Jannik Sinner of Italy walks across the court during his match against Frances Tiafoe of the United States during the Final Day of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 19, 2024 in Mason, Ohio. Dylan Buell/Getty Images/AFP No. 1-ranked men’s tennis player Jannik Sinner will be playing in the U.S.…
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England vs Sri Lanka: Chris Woakes and Shoaib Bashir strike to put hosts on top despite Sri Lanka’s lower-order rally | Cricket News
Chris Woakes and Shoaib Bashir took three wickets apiece as England ended day one of the first Test at Emirates Old Trafford on top, despite a lower-order fightback from Sri Lanka which helped them reach 236 all out. Woakes (3-32), Bashir (3-55), and Gus Atkinson (2-48) made key breakthroughs early on as Sri Lanka collapsed…
Read MoreRonaldo aiming to help Al-Nassr end Al-Hilal reign in Saudi
Nassr’s Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his second goal during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh on May 27, 2024. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP) Cristiano Ronaldo is lining up for another Saudi Pro League season with the main…
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Juddmonte International: City Of Troy sparkles in York feature | Racing News
City Of Troy became the sixth horse to complete the Juddmonte and Derby double in great fashion for Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore on the first day of the Ebor Festival. All conquering at two, Aidan O’Brien’s son of Justify left 2000 Guineas disappointment in the past with redemption both in the Derby at Epsom…
Read MoreCrucial 4-point shot seals San Miguel win over Phoenix
San Miguel Beer guard CJ Perez.–PBA IMAGES SCHEDULE: 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup elimination round MANILA, Philippines–CJ Perez knocked down a four-point shot that proved to be decisive as San Miguel Beer overcame Phoenix, 111-107, to open its Group B assignment in the PBA Governors’ Cup Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Perez made the 27-foot attempt…
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Chelsea sign Joao Felix for £46.3m from Atletico Madrid as Conor Gallagher moves other way in £36m deal | Transfer Centre News
Chelsea have completed the signing of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid in a deal worth £46.3m, while Conor Gallagher has moved in the opposite direction for £36m. The Blues have paid a £42m fixed fee for Felix, plus £4.3m in add-ons, while the Portugal international has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge. The 24-year-old…
Read MoreScotty Hopson provides needed leadership for Converge
Converge import Scotty Thompson.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Converge import Scotty Hopson provided an important element in Converge’s first game in the PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday. With the FiberXers being a relatively young team, Hopson provided leadership on the court that propelled the revamped Converge squad to a 127-95 win over Terrafirma at Araneta Coliseum. “I’ve…
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Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes F1 driver’s engineer Peter ‘Bono’ Bonnington to stay at Mercedes after Ferrari links | F1 News
Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer Peter Bonnington has been given a promotion at Mercedes and will not join the seven-time world champion at Ferrari. Sky Sports News understands Bonnington, also known as ‘Bono’ has moved up to head of race engineering but will remain as Hamilton’s race engineer for the remainder of the season. When Hamilton…
Read MoreSarines, Chan keep streaks going with Luisita triumphs
Promising young talent, Aerin Chan prevailed in the girls’ division of the ICTSI Junior PGT at Luisita.–CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Vito Sarines displayed resilience way beyond his youth on Wednesday, shooting a one-under-par 71 to complete a rally from five shots down and win the ICTSI Junior PGT’s stop at Luisita, where another promising young talent, Aerin…
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