Month: August 2024
Australian legend Black Caviar dies from hoof condition aged 18 | Racing News
Australian sprinter Black Caviar, who came and conquered Royal Ascot in 2012, has died at the age of 18. The mare, who had just given birth to a foal by Snitzel, was suffering from a severe hoof condition and was euthanised shortly afterwards. She truly captured the hearts of her nation, going 25 races unbeaten…
Read MoreSherwin Meneses is the new NU Lady Bulldogs coach
Sherwin Meneses, Creamline coach in the PVL, is set to be named the next coach for the NU Lady Bulldogs in the UAAP. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Sherwin Meneses is set to take over as the National University Lady Bulldogs head coach ahead of their title-retention bid in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball…
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Match Report – New Zealand 42 – 10 Argentina
Rugby Championship Round 2: All Blacks secure comprehensive win vs Argentina at Eden Park in Auckland, scoring six tries; win comes a week after New Zealand suffered shock defeat to Pumas in Wellington Last Updated: 17/08/24 10:34am Will Jordan scored twice as New Zealand put Argentina to the sword at Eden Park New Zealand rode…
Read More2024 PBA Governors’ Cup elimination round
(Schedule updated as of August 14) The PBA Season 49 officially opens with the import-reinforced Governors’ Cup on August 18, 2024. The league reverted to the three-conference format for the 2024-2025 season beginning with the Governors’ Cup followed by the Commissioner’s Cup then ending with the Philippine Cup. For the return of the PBA Governors’…
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Arslanbek Makhmudov will do ‘everything he can’ to challenge Oleksandr Usyk if he beats Guido Vianello | Boxing News
Arslanbek Makhmudov has vowed to do ‘everything he can’ to secure a fight against unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk will renew his rivalry with Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia on December 21 following their May showdown in Riyadh which saw the Ukrainian become the first undisputed heavyweight champion for 25 years after a…
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Romania gymnast Barbosu gets contested Olympic bronze
Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu poses with the bronze medal for her women’s artistic gymnastics individual floor performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, after receiving it during a ceremony at the Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee, in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. American gymnast Jordan Chiles called an arbitration panel’s decision that dropped her out…
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Women’s Scottish Open: Charley Hull chases leaders Minjee Khang and Megan Lee on day two | Golf News
Charley Hull finished the second day at the Women’s Scottish Open two shots behind leaders Minjee Lee and Megan Khang. America’s Khang birdied her final hole to shoot 4-under 68 on Friday and join Lee of Australia in a share of the lead. Both players, seeking seeking their first wins of 2024, were 8 under…
Read MoreTaiwan leader praises Olympic boxing champion in gender row
Taiwanís gold medalist Lin Yu-ting in the boxing women 57kg at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, waves during a parade in Taipei on August 16, 2024. (Photo by WALID BERRAZEG / AFP) Taiwan’s president praised Olympic boxing gold medalist Lin Yu-ting on Friday for showing “grace” despite attacks on her gender, as he hosted a…
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'How have they squandered that?' | Garnacho misses huge chance
Alejandro Garnacho misses huge chance to double Manchester United’s lead against Fulham
Read MorePlaying at home takes Owa Retamar back to 2019 SEA Games
Alas Pilipinas setter Owa Retamar during a game against Vietnam in the SEA VLeague first leg at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines— Owa Retamar was reminiscent of Philippine men’s volleyball’s historic Southeast Asian Games silver medal finish after playing his first home game for the national team in five years on Friday. Strutting his…
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