Month: August 2024
Arsenal prepared to be patient in pursuit of Mikel Merino after Real Sociedad reject initial bid – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… THE GUARDIAN Arsenal are prepared to be patient in their pursuit of Mikel Merino after their initial offer for the Spain midfielder was rejected by Real Sociedad. THE TELEGRAPH Arsenal have made contact with Real Sociedad over midfielder Mikel Merino as they step up their attempts…
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22 Olympians get P42M from House
Paris Olympic medalists Carlos Yulo, Nesthy Petecio, and Aira Villegas pose for photos with lawmakers during the Congressional Reception for the Philippine delegation at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. A cash gift worth P14 million was given to Yulo for his double-gold performance, while Petecio and Villegas each…
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JJ McCarthy: Minnesota Vikings quarterback to miss rookie season after tearing meniscus in his right knee in preseason | NFL News
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy will miss the entire 2024 NFL season after tearing the meniscus in his right knee in preseason and needing surgery. The No 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft suffered the injury at some point during his debut against the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday. McCarthy completed 11…
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Team Pilipinas gets rousing welcome home
Carlos Yulo raises his fist during Team Philippines’ Heroes Parade in Manila. —Marlo Cueto/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Deafening cheers, a constant rain of confetti and throngs of merrymakers greeted the athletes who represented the country in the recently concluded Paris Olympics as a grateful nation celebrated their victory with a lively welcome parade on Wednesday afternoon.…
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The Hundred: Southern Brave through to eliminator at the Kia Oval on Saturday as rain thwarts Welsh Fire | Cricket News
Southern Brave secured their place in The Hundred men’s eliminator at the Kia Oval on Saturday after rain intervened at Utilita Bowl against Welsh Fire. Brave came into the match knowing that a point would guarantee their presence in Saturday’s showdown but at the halfway stage, with 181 posted by already-eliminated Fire, they would have…
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Nesthy Petecio glad to help PH women’s boxing gain attention
Bronze medalist Philippines’ Nesthy Petecio poses during a medals ceremony for the women’s 57 kg final boxing match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/John Locher) MANILA, Philippines—Not only did Nesthy Petecio make the country proud with her second consecutive Olympic medal, she also did it for Philippine…
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Gary O’Neil: Wolves need to find replacements for Pedro Neto and Max Kilman | Football News
Gary O’Neil has steadied the ship at Wolverhampton Wanderers after being appointed just days before the 2023/24 season. Fast forward to the present day, he’s looking forward to the new campaign with the club’s future always in mind. It comes as no surprise that Wolves were tipped for relegation after seeing their previous manager Julen…
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Unbeaten Jerald Into banners Blow-By-Blow in Surigao del Sur
Jerald Into (right) and Mark John Yap pose on the eve of their 10-round duel for the vacant WBC Asia lightweight title bout in Cantilan, Surigao del Sur. Photo from Blow-By-Blow Undefeated Jerald Into and veteran Mark John Yap expressed their eagerness to rumble for the vacant World Boxing Council Asia lightweight crown in Manny…
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Boxer Tommy Fury announces split from social media influencer Molly-Mae Hague | Boxing News
Boxer Tommy Fury has announced his split from social media influencer Molly-Mae Hague just over a year after they got engaged. The couple met during the 2019 series of the ITV2 reality show Love Island and welcomed the birth of their only child, a daughter named Bambi, in January last year. Less than an hour…
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Carrion overcome by emotion over crowd reception to Carlos Yulo
Gymnastics Association of the Philippines President Cynthia Carrion during Team Philippines’ Heroes’ Parade in Manila.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) President Cynthia Carrion couldn’t help her emotions at the conclusion of Team Philippines’ Heroes Parade at Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday. When asked about her thoughts on the crowd’s reception towards Yulo,…
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