Month: August 2024
'Change that rule!' | The most unbelievable tennis shot… that didn't count!
Alexander Bublik pulled off this unbelievable shot against Ben Shelton… but it didn’t count!
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Rafael Nadal says he will not compete at US Open
Spain’s Rafael Nadal replaces his sweatband while playing against Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics during their men’s singles first round tennis match on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Stadium at the Paris Olympics 2024, in Paris on July 28, 2024. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP) Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, will not compete in…
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Rafael Nadal: Spaniard pulls out of US Open after quarter-final run at Olympics with Carlos Alcaraz | Tennis News
Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the US Open, a week after reaching the quarter-finals of the men’s doubles at the Olympics with Carlos Alcaraz. Nadal, who has not announced his retirement, will play at the Laver Cup in September but not the final Grand Slam of the year, the US Open – live on Sky…
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Australian Olympic player apologizes after trying to buy cocaine
Australia’s Thomas Craig, left, and Netherlands’ Thierry Brinkman jump to reach for the ball during the men’s quarterfinal field hockey match between Australia and Netherlands at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium during the Paris Olympics 2024 Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Colombes, France. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) PARIS— Australian Olympic field hockey player Tom Craig apologized Wednesday for…
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Olympics 2024: Lin Yu-Ting reaches Olympic featherweight final amid ongoing eligibility row | Boxing News
Lin Yu-Ting, one of the boxers at the centre of a bitter eligibility row at the Olympic Games, has reached the women’s featherweight final. She beat Turkey’s Esra Yildiz Kahraman on points in their 57kgs semi-final at Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday. Taiwanese boxer Lin and Algeria’s Imane Khelif were disqualified from the World…
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PH is proud of you
Philippines’ Nesthy Petecio and Poland’s Julia Szeremeta (Blue) compete in the women’s 57kg semi-final boxing match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Roland-Garros Stadium, in Paris on August 7, 2024. (AFP) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has extended his congratulations to Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio for bagging the bronze medal…
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Canadian Open: Jack Draper knocked out in men’s singles but wins doubles match with Jannik Sinner | Tennis News
Jack Draper was knocked out of the men’s singles at the Canadian Open in straight sets on Wednesday but came back to win his doubles match later that day. British No 1 Draper was playing his first hard-court singles match since the Miami Masters in March on the back of last week’s second-round exit to…
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Sorry, Aira Villegas says, after taking bronze medal in Paris
Turkey’s Buse Naz Cakiroglu and The Philippines’ Aira Villegas (Blue) compete in the women’s 50kg semi-final boxing match during the Paris Olympics at the Roland-Garros Stadium, in Paris on August 6, 2024. (Photo by Mauro PIMENTEL / AFP) First it was EJ Obiena. Then, in the early hours of Wednesday morning, after the chance to…
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Manchester United continue their pursuit of Burnley and Norway midfielder Sander Berge – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… THE SUN Manchester United are continuing their pursuit of Burnley midfielder Sander Berge this summer. The Red Devils could tie the Norwegian down to a contract worth £100,000 per week. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player After rumours are circling of a…
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Marcos seeks Carlos Yulo’s help in winning more medals
INQUIRER.net/Ryan Leagogo MANILA, Philippines — Following star gymnast Carlos Yulo’s historic haul of two gold medals in the Paris Olympics, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants more Filipino athletes to shine in their respective sports and score more victories for the country. To make this possible, Marcos said he would consult the 24-year-old Yulo on what…
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