Month: August 2024
'Give him the glitterball!' | Merson confirmed for Strictly
The Soccer Special panel reacts to the news that Paul Merson will be taking part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.
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Angels keep faith in Wilma Salas to claim crucial win
Petro Gazz Angels’ import Wilma Salas during a game against Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL Reinforced Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — With an all-important showdown against a streaking rival on the line, Petro Gazz knew just who to turn to. Banking on Cuban star Wilma Salas, the Angels overcame the Cool Smashers in a…
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Ben Stokes: England captain to miss Sri Lanka Test series with torn hamstring | Cricket News
Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the rest of the Test summer after tearing his left hamstring while playing in The Hundred. It means the England Test captain will miss the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka which gets under way at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday August 21 – live on…
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All Paris Olympians to receive P1M from Marcos’ office
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday announced that all Filipino athletes who participated in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France will receive a P1-million cash incentive. Meanwhile, their coaching staff will receive P500,000. Marcos made the pronouncement in his speech during the welcoming ceremony for Team Philippines at the Malacañang Palace. READ:…
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Cole Palmer: Chelsea forward signs two-year contract extension at Stamford Bridge until summer 2033 | Football News
Cole Palmer has committed himself to Chelsea by signing a two-year contract extension which sees him tied to the club until the summer of 2033. The 22-year-old England forward joined Chelsea from Manchester City on September 1 last year and enjoyed a stellar Premier League season as he contributed to 33 goals, scoring 22 times.…
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Petro Gazz snaps Creamline run to start own streak
Petro Gazz Angels celebrate their victory over the Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL Reinforced Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Petro Gazz continued to turn things around in the second round of the PVL Reinforced Conference after posting back-to-back wins to improve their quarterfinal chances. The Angels leaned on the duo of Wilma Salas and Brooke van…
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Sky Sports F1 Podcast: Adrian Newey’s future analysed by Ted Kravitz amid Aston Martin speculation | F1 News
Sky Sports F1’s Ted Kravitz analysed Adrian Newey’s options amid speculation Aston Martin are leading the race to sign the outgoing Red Bull design chief. Red Bull confirmed in May that Newey had stopped working in his role as chief technical officer and would remain with the team until early 2025 only to work on…
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Team Philippines arrives home after historic Paris Olympics run
Team Philippines’ Nesthy Petecio and Carlos Yulo walk down the red carpet upon their arrival in Manila after the Paris Olympics. –MELO FUERTES/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Team Philippines is back on home soil after the country’s best finish in the Olympics at the Paris Summer Games. The Philippine delegation of athletes returned home to a warm and…
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Aaron Ramsdale transfer news: Ajax interested in signing Arsenal goalkeeper | Football News
Ajax are interested in signing Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale; Ajax have explored a loan move but it is understood Arsenal prefer a permanent sale; Ajax are now discussing internally their next steps; The Gunners have an interest in Espanyol’s former Spain U21 goalkeeper Joan Garcia
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Olympic flag arrival kicks off 2028 ‘pressure’ for Los Angeles
Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass (L bottom) waves the Olympic flag alongside LA28 chairman Casey Wasserman after their plane landed during an event celebrating the arrival of the Olympics flag at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, on August 12, 2024. (Photo by Etienne LAURENT / AFP) The Olympic flag arrived under bright…
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