Month: August 2024
AIG Women’s Open 2024: Key TV times, schedule and ways to watch live from St Andrews on Sky Sports | Golf News
The women’s major season and Solheim Cup qualification reaches its climax at the AIG Women’s Open, with extended coverage from the iconic Old Course at St Andrews live on Sky Sports. World No 1 Nelly Korda headlines a strong field on the Scottish links and chases her second major title of the year, having won…
Read MoreAustralian Olympic Committee hits out at criticism of Raygun
Australia’s Rachael Gunn, known as B-Girl Raygun, competes during the Round Robin Battle at the breaking competition at La Concorde Urban Park at the Paris Olympics 2024, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin) SYDNEY— The Australian Olympic Committee has criticized an anonymous online petition attacking controversial Paris Games breaking competitor Rachael…
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Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner has bought back ‘Glad All Over’ factor – but can it last in the 2024/25 Premier League season? | Football News
When Crystal Palace are at their best, Selhurst Park comes alive. The stands shake with joy, The Dave Clarke Five’s ‘Glad All Over’ sung like a national anthem, fans pledging their allegiance to the Eagles. And in the last quarter of the 2023/24 season, it became a regular occurrence – a pleasant break from many…
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Mondo Duplantis to race hurdler Warholm in 100-meter sprint
Mondo Duplantis, of Sweden, celebrates after setting a new world record in the men’s pole vault final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) ZURICH— The greatest pole vaulter is set to race the fastest ever 400-meter hurdler. In the 100-meter sprint. Armand “Mondo” Duplantis, who broke…
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Ruud van Nistelrooy’s coaching impact at Man Utd explained: Legendary striker’s passion and skill can make a difference | Football News
He is already looking forward to his wave towards the Stretford End on Friday evening. Ruud van Nistelrooy is back at Old Trafford. That used to spell danger for opposition defences during his five seasons as a player for Manchester United in the early part of this century. Now supporters are wondering what it could…
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Yulo gets bonuses; Olympians honored with parade
Members of Team Philippines, led by Paris Olympics double gold medalist Carlos Yulo, during the Heroes’ parade along the streets of Pasay and Manila. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER SPORTS The country’s Olympians were the toast of the town on Wednesday, when a parade was held in their honor the day after they planed in from the Paris…
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Magic Weekend: Leeds Rhinos aim to make the most of Elland Road ‘home advantage’ | Rugby League News
This year’s venue for the Betfred Super League’s Magic Weekend is as close to a home venue without actually being at home as Leeds Rhinos could get – even if they are nominally the ‘away’ team for their match against Warrington Wolves. Elland Road, the home of the city’s football club Leeds United, is just…
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With KO duel looming, PLDT eyes help from young guns
PLDT High Speed Hitters in the PVL Reinforced Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net PLDT has been in this situation before. The High Speed Hitters would run up a streak by knocking down opponents early but still be caught in a tight spot when the homestretch approaches. That’s what coach Rald Ricafort is trying to avoid and he may…
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Scottie Scheffler questions FedExCup format and method to crown season-long PGA Tour champion | Golf News
World No 1 Scottie Scheffler has questioned the “silly” format for the FedExCup Playoffs and whether it is the right way to determine the season-long winner on the PGA Tour. Only the top 70 in the season-long standings get to qualify for the FedEx St Jude Championship, the first of three FedExCup Playoffs and live…
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Paul Lee sets limit on when he will take ‘innovation’ shot
Magnolia guard Paul Lee.-PBA PHOTO Paul Lee, arguably the player who will most benefit from the PBA’s new four-point line that will be implemented for the upcoming 49th season, is in no rush to hoist as many shots as he wants. “I’ll just play basketball. If it’s there, it’s there,” said Lee, who could have…
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