Month: August 2024
ParalympicsGB name squad for Paris 2024 Games with record number of female athletes | Olympics News
ParalympicsGB has confirmed a squad of 215 athletes for the Paris 2024 Games, with a record 46 per cent of the team female. ParalympicsGB will be represented in 19 of the 22 sports that make up the Games, with para-cycling, para-canoe and para-rowing having the largest squads ever. Thirteen-year-old para-swimmer Iona Winnifrith is the youngest…
Read MoreLauren Hoffman embraces Filipino side through food after Olympics
Team Philippines’ hurdles Lauren Hoffman (second from left) during the Heroes parade for the Filipino athletes after the Paris Olympics. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Team Philippines’ Lauren Hoffman posted a Tiktok video not too long ago after her campaign in the Paris Olympics 2024 women’s 400m hurdles competition that showed off her wits as a Filipino.…
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Man City considering shock return for Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers… THE TIMES Manchester City are considering making a shock move for Ilkay Gundogan after Barcelona sanctioned the departure of the midfielder. Brentford expect Ivan Toney to join Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League, with the Premier League club hoping to receive about £50m for the…
Read MoreLevi Jung-Ruivivar ‘hurt’ after missing out on Team PH homecoming
Team Philippines gymnast Levi Jung-Ruivivar during training ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024 gymnastics competition. –Levi Jung-Ruivivar Instagram MANILA, Philippines—Days following her absence from the Team Philippines’ homecoming events in Manila, Filipino gymnast Levi Jung-Ruivivar explained why she wasn’t in attendance during the delegation’s return to home soil after the Paris Olympics. In an Instagram…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Brighton and Wolverhampton host six-race cards | Racing News
The Sky Sports Racing cameras head to the south coast and the West Midlands for six-race cards from Brighton and Wolverhampton. 6.30 Wolverhampton – Enclosure makes debut for Sir Michael Stoute Sir Michael Stoute’s Enclosure is a half-sister to some smart performers including Integral and Provenance who both were both winners on debut. This Ulysses…
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Sabalenka downs Pegula to win WTA Cincinnati Open
Aryna Sabalenka of Belaerus poses with the trophy after defeating Jessica Pegula of the United States during the women’s final of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 19, 2024 in Mason, Ohio. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP Aryna Sabalenka thrust herself into US Open title contention on Monday with a 6-3, 7-5…
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'You've changed yours!' | Carra and Nev give their season predictions!
Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville make their predictions for the Premier League season, including who they think will be crowned champions and which teams will be relegated.
Read MoreInjured Messi out of World Cup qualifiers vs Chile, Colombia
(FILES) Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi leaves the pitch after picking up an injury during the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament final football match between Argentina and Colombia at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami, Florida on July 14, 2024. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP) BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Lionel Messi will not play…
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Cincinnati Open: Jannick Sinner beats Frances Tiafoe in final for perfect US Open preparation | Tennis News
Jannik Sinner beat Frances Tiafoe in straight sets in the Cincinnati Open final as the world No 1 found his best form ahead of the US Open and the final Grand Slam of the year. Sinner started the season by securing his first slam title at the Australian Open but has struggled with a hip…
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Alas Pilipinas lays ‘Worlds’ foundation with bronze finish
Antonio Frigoni (with glasses) is pointing his squad toward the World Championships. —CONTRIBUTED/SAVA Josh Ybañez thrived as a libero for Alas Pilipinas during the SEA V.League first leg. “I’m happy with my new role here at Alas and I’m learning a lot from my coaches,” Ybañez, a two-time MVP in the UAAP for University of…
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