Month: August 2024
Olympics 2024: Refugee breakdancer Manizha Talash disqualified after unveiling ‘Free Afghan Women’ message | Olympics News
Breakdancer Manizha Talash has been disqualified after unveiling a ‘Free Afghan Women’ message during her Olympic performance in Paris. The World DanceSport Federation said Talash, 21, was thrown out for “displaying a political slogan on her attire”, which is strictly banned under International Olympic Committee (IOC) rules. Rule 50 of the Olympic charter explicitly bans…
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Aira Villegas receives bronze medal in Olympics debut
Bronze medalist of Philippines’ Aira Villegas poses during a medals ceremony for the women’s 50 kg final boxing match at the Paris Olympics 2024, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos) MANILA, Philippines— Team Philippines’ Aira Villegas on Saturday officially received the newest addition to her growing hardware: a Paris Olympics 2024…
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PGA Tour: Beau Hossler leads Wyndham Championship after 10-under 60 in first round, boosts FedExCup Playoff hopes | Golf News
Beau Hossler shot a 10-under 60 to earn a two-stroke lead at the rain-hampered Wyndham Championship with 66 players still to complete their first round in North Carolina. Hossler birdied his first four holes on Friday and then eagled his fifth before picking up another shot at eight to go out in a seven-under 28,…
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Different trio filling the void for shorthanded Creamline
Creamline’s Michele Gumabao at the PVL Reinforced Conference.–PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Creamline may be fielding a different starting six as it continues to miss the troika of Alyssa Valdez, Tots Carlos, and Jema Galanza but its winning tradition is still in full display, winning four straight games to top Pool A in the 2024…
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Chesterfield 1-1 Swindon
Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Chesterfield and Swindon Town.
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Booed by French fans, Embiid and Team USA face France for gold
Team USA center Joel Embiid (11) celebrates a basket in the final minutes against Serbia during a men’s semifinals basketball game at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) PARIS — It was Joel Embiid’s time to celebrate. And he savored every second. One…
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Community Shield: Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag has big expectations for ‘lively, ambitious’ Marcus Rashford ahead of new season | Football News
Erik ten Hag says Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is “in very good shape” and “very ambitious and motivated to have a very good season,” ahead of the Community Shield against Manchester City at Wembley on Saturday. The United attacker had a season to forget last term, scoring seven Premier League goals and missing out…
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LeBron James has another chance at Olympic gold with Team USA
Team USA LeBron James (6) celebrates after beating Serbia during a men’s semifinals basketball game at Bercy Arena at the Paris Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) PARIS — LeBron James knows there aren’t many moments like this left. He’s 39. He’s entering his 22nd professional season. It’s logical…
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Ederson: Pep Guardiola reveals Manchester City goalkeeper is staying at the club | Football News
Pep Guardiola has spoken of his relief after revealing Ederson has decided to stay at Manchester City this season. Following a pre-season 4-3 friendly defeat against Celtic, Guardiola said his Brazilian goalkeeper could very well depart the club this summer after seven years of prolonged success. Al Ittihad were one of two Saudi Arabian clubs…
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After Gilas stint, learned Oftana to come out better for TNT
TNT’s Calvin Oftana.–PBA IMAGES Calvin Oftana didn’t get the amount of playing time he’s so used to having at TNT during Gilas Pilipinas’ bid in the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) last month in Latvia. But the Tropang Giga ace, who hails from Dumaguete, is not looking at the Riga tour as a wasted stint.…
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