Month: August 2024
Cindy Ngamba: For the refugee team’s Olympics star history did not just happen. It was made | Boxing News
There aren’t the words, sometimes. That doesn’t mean there isn’t a message. For Cindy Ngamba, her defeat in the middleweight semi-final of the Olympic Games was a cruel disappointment. She left the arena in silence, the pain of that loss raw. She had wanted gold, but her bronze was the first Olympic medal ever won…
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Lakers open NBA Cup title defense vs Spurs
FILE – Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James in the NBA. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Lakers’ defense of the NBA Cup title will begin on Nov. 15 in San Antonio against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, and Klay Thompson will be back at Golden State — as a visitor…
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Manchester United reignite interest in Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… DAILY MAIL Manchester United have reignited their interest in Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong after having an opening £42.7m bid rejected, but the LaLiga giants are willing to sell, according to reports. Crystal Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has been stripped of his No 1 jersey ahead…
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Bolick focused on NLEX title bid, not four-pointer
NLEX Road Warriors’ Robert Bolick.–PBA IMAGES Robert Bolick was made poster boy of the PBA’s four-point shot long before its institution that starts later this week. But the NLEX guard, known best for his high scoring and making outrageous heaves, isn’t too keen on looking for the four-pointer once the games begin. “It’s just different…
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The Verdict: Poor red card decision costs Rangers
Sky Sports News’ Mark Benstead gives his verdict on Rangers’ 2-0 defeat against Dynamo Kiev which ended their Champions League hopes for this season.
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Faki hopes people ‘will be nicer to each other’
To say that Choco Mucho’s PVL Reinforced Conference has been difficult would be an understatement. Zoi Faki’s difficulties, on the other hand, have been understated. The Flying Titans import, who on paper looked to be struggling when compared to the prolific performances coming from fellow reinforcements, admitted that the hardest thing about her struggles is…
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Carabao Cup first round: Sheffield United cruise past Wrexham as West Brom stunned by League Two Fleetwood | Football News
It was an action-packed evening of Carabao Cup football, as over 100 goals were scored across the 32 fixtures! Red cards, penalty shoot-outs and goalkeeper howlers – Tuesday’s action had it all. A number of top clubs across the EFL were in action – including Sheffield United, West Bromwich Albion and Watford – as 64…
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PH Olympians now home, get Malacañang honors
RECEPTION AT THE PALACE President Marcos, first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and their children receive Filipino Olympians, led by double gold winner Carlos Yulo, at Malacañang on Tuesday night where they were given honors following their participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics. —Marianne Bermudez MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday awarded Paris Olympics…
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Rangers 0 – 2 Dynamo Kiev
Match report as Rangers lose 3-1 on aggregate to Dynamo Kyiv as they fail to reach the Champions League; Jefte was sent off for a second booking in the second half; Kyiv scored two goals in two minutes to put the tie out of reach; Rangers go into draw for Europa League group stages
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Carlos Yulo gets hero’s welcome and free buffets for life
Filipino gymnast Carlo Yulo, who won two gold medals in the Paris Olympics, arrives in Manila, Philippines, on Tuesday, Aug 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joeal Calupitan) MANILA, Philippines — Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo, who won two gold medals in the Paris Olympics, flew home to a hero’s welcome Tuesday with a nationally televised tribute by the…
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