Month: August 2024
Guido Vianello upsets Arslanbek Mahkmudov while Christian Mbilli dominates Sergiy Derevyanchenko | Boxing News
Italian Olympian Guido Vianello registered the most important win of his career by upsetting Arslanbek Mahkmudov via an eighth-round TKO victory on the same evening Christian Mbilli dominated Sergiy Derevyanchenko. Vianello and Mahkmudov met in the World Series of Boxing nearly 10 years ago, with Vianello retiring in the fourth due to an ear injury. This time, things were different. From…
Read More‘Staying together’ motivating Wilma Salas, Petro Gazz
Petro Gazz Angels’ Wilma Salas.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Behind Wilma Salas’ inspired showing, three-peat-seeking Petro Gazz has strung up three straight victories which fueled its entry into the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference quarterfinals. The Cuban import erupted for a total of 74 points in two games to tow the Angels past…
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'He loved it!' | Josh Warrington revels in Magic Weekend brawl!
Josh Warrington was in the stands as tempers flared between Warrington Wolves and Leeds Rhinos at Ellland Road, with the two-time world featherweight champion getting rather excited as the action unfolded.
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Cain Velasquez pleads no contest to attempted murder
FILE – Cain Velasquez, right, appears for his arraignment with his attorney Edward Sousa at the Santa Clara County Hall of Justice, Nov. 21, 2022, in San Jose, Calif. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group via AP, Pool, File) SAN FRANCISCO—Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez has pleaded no contest to attempted murder after he shot at…
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LIV Golf Greenbrier: Jon Rahm leads Brooks Koepka by two shots as Spaniard targets second-straight title | Golf News
Jon Rahm leads the LIV Golf Greenbrier event by two shots from Brooks Koepka and three others going into Sunday’s final round. Rahm closed out an eight-under round of 62 with an eagle, birdie, birdie finish to secure the Spaniard his advantage over five-time major winner Koepka, as well as Talor Gooch, Richard Bland and Lucas…
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PBA begins daunting task of naming 10 to ‘Greatest’ list
June Mar Fajardo is the easiest name to include in the list of PBA’s Greatest. The next nine is expected to be the subject of intense debate. —MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The PBA has begun plotting for the celebration of its 50th founding anniversary which takes place April 9 next year. Among the many activities lined up,…
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Magic Weekend: London Broncos worries and plaudits for Jack Farrimond – day one in quotes | Rugby League News
We round up the best of what the head coaches had to say on day one of the Betfred Super League’s Magic Weekend 2024 at Elland Road… Broncos off-field situation overshadows Magic win for Eccles Mike Eccles struggled to hide his frustration with the off-field situation at London Broncos, despite a 29-4 victory over Hull…
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Bolts return to work; PBA’s four-point era begins
Meralco vs Magnolia during the PBA Philippine Cup. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Meralco acknowledges that it needs to shake off the championship hangover as fast as it can now that the chase for another title begins under the shadow of a different conversation starter for the new PBA season: The four-point line. “We got the monkey off…
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Hideki Matsuyama pulls five clear at FedEx St. Jude Championship going into final round | Golf News
Hideki Matsuyama pulled away from a crowded field at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, carding a six-under 64 to take a five-stroke lead into the final round. Denny McCarthy, who was tied for the halfway lead with Matsuyama, added four bogeys for his round before registering a first birdie and is now tied for sixth,…
Read MoreCarlos Yulo opens door for national athletes
Carlos Yulo, of the Philippines, celebrates after winning the gold medal during the men’s artistic gymnastics individual vault finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) No longer a country thirsting for its first Olympic gold medal, the Philippines is looking to stretch its…
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