Month: August 2024
Olympics 2024: Matthew Hudson-Smith narrowly misses out on men’s 400m gold to Quincy Hall | Olympics News
Matthew Hudson-Smith narrowly missed out on gold to USA’s Quincy Hall in a dramatic men’s 400m final at the Paris Olympics. Hudson-Smith led into the final straight but Hall came roaring back and pipped the Briton by 0.04s as Zambia’s Muzala Samukonga took bronze. Hall had never won a major individual athletics title before and…
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EJ Obiena dealing with back issues heading into Paris Olympics
Philippines’ EJ Obiena competes in the men’s pole vault final of the athletics event at the Paris Olympics 2024 at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 5, 2024. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP) MANILA, Philippines—Team Philippines’ pole vaulter EJ Obiena on Wednesday said he has been suffering spinal issues heading…
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The Hundred: Trent Rockets take crucial win over London Spirit to end losing streak | Cricket News
Aussie duo Ashleigh Gardner and Alana King spun Trent Rockets to a much-needed 31-run win over London Spirit at Trent Bridge in The Hundred women’s competition. Gardner and King combined for six wickets as a star-studded Spirit line-up never threatened to chase down 158-5. Young gun Grace Scrivens struck 55 from 43 balls for the…
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Team Philippines at Paris Olympics 2024 August 8
Team Philippines at Paris Olympics 2024 Schedule Philippine Time August 8, Thursday 3:46 am – Nesthy Petecio (PHI) vs Julia Szeremeta (POL) – boxing women’s 57kg semifinals – MEDAL ROUND 3 pm – Bianca Pagdanganan, Dottie Ardina (PHI) – golf, women’s round 2 9 pm – Elreen Ando (PHI) – weightlifting, women’s 59kg – MEDAL…
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Rohan Luthra: Derby County sign Crystal Palace academy graduate and former England youth international goalkeeper | Transfer Centre News
Derby County sign Crystal Palace academy graduate Rohan Luthra, who was a free agent after leaving Cardiff City; Luthra is an ex-England youth goalkeeper, who made history last year when he became the first British South Asian ever to play in goal in English football’s top two divisions
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Olympic athlete arrested over suspected cocaine purchase
FILE – A police officer walks past a Paris Olympics canvas at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla, File) French police have arrested Australian Olympic field hockey player Tom Craig on suspicion of buying cocaine from a drug dealer in central Paris, police and prosecutors said Wednesday.…
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Martin Zubimendi transfer: Liverpool interested in Spain and Real Sociedad midfielder | Football News
Liverpool are interested in Spain and Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi. The 25-year-old is thought to have a £51m release clause and is also among the midfield options being considered by Manchester United, while Arsenal are long-term time admirers. Zubimendi shone in the Euro 2024 final against England when he replaced Rodri at half-time as…
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Eumir Marcial lifts up EJ Obiena after medal miss in Paris
EJ Obiena of the Philippines reacts during the men’s pole vault final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) MANILA, Philippines—From one two-time Filipino Olympian to another, Eumir Marcial gave EJ Obiena some words of encouragement after the pole vaulter narrowly missed a medal at the Paris…
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Tristan Sailor: St Helens sign cross-code great Wendell Sailor’s son from Brisbane Broncos for 2025 | Rugby League News
Tristan Sailor, the son of cross-code international Wendell Sailor, will join St Helens on a two-year contract for the start of the 2025 Betfred Super League season. The 26-year-old outside back is moving from Brisbane Broncos at the end of the current season and will join incoming assistant coach Lee Briers in switching from the…
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Charles Barkley will not retire even if TNT doesn’t have NBA
(L-R) Micah Parsons, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Taylor Rooks, Charles Barkley and Wayne Gretzky speak onstage during Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront 2024 on May 15, 2024 in New York City. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Discovery/AFP Charles Barkley intends to remain with TNT Sports through the remainder of his contract. The Hall of Fame player…
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