Month: August 2024
Callum Simpson overcomes Zak Chelli in hometown triumph to win British and Commonwealth championships | Boxing News
Callum Simpson swept to a British and Commonwealth title victory at Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley, beating Zak Chelli by unanimous decision. His hometown crowd erupted in sheer delight when he was announced as “the new” champion after 12 rounds fought with intensity and determination. Simpson had had an impact on Chelli right at the start…
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‘Work to be done’ as Toroman plans new system for Converge
Rajko Toroman insists there’s a lot of work ahead for Converge after being tapped by management to help out interim coach Franco Atienza as an active consultant going into the PBA season which starts in two weeks. “It’s really a difficult job. It’s not easy,” the original Gilas Pilipinas coach said after confirming his appointment…
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The Hundred: Southern Brave go top of table while Jonny Bairstow wins Joe Root showdown as Welsh Fire win | Cricket News
Southern Brave triumphed over Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston to go top of the table in The Hundred men’s competition, while Jonny Bairstow edged out his long-time team-mate Joe Root in the battle of the England stars. Brave posted 169-2, the second highest score of the season to date, and that ended up being enough to…
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With gold, Carlos Yulo puts PH greatness on world stage anew
Team Philippines’ Carlos Yulo celebrates after winning the gold medal during the men’s artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at Bercy Arena at the Paris Olympics 2024, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) He zig-zagged his way past the many media pitstops inside a Tokyo arena, trying to explain what had just…
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Andy Murray: Former tennis great James Blake explains why two-time Wimbledon champion can become ‘a great coach’ | Tennis News
Former American tennis great James Blake explains why a coaching role would bring Andy Murray “joy” following his retirement from the game at the Paris Olympics. A popular, and successful, figure in men’s tennis, the Olympics marked Murray’s adieu for the final time. Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion, is the only athlete with two…
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Carlos Yulo ‘overwhelmed’ as he wins historic gymnastics gold
Team Philippines’ Carlos Yulo reacts after winning the artistic gymnastics men’s floor exercise final during the Paris Olympics at the Bercy Arena in Paris, on August 3, 2024. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) Carlos Yulo triumphed on Saturday in the men’s floor exercise of the gymnastics in Paris for only the second Olympic gold…
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'There isn't any certainty!' | Boyd gives honest Rangers assessment
After a 0-0 result at Tynecastle Park, Kris Boyd discusses Rangers’ current situation in the Scottish Premiership.
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Djokovic, Alcaraz to clash in Paris Olympics gold medal showdown
Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during a break as he plays against Lorenzo Musetti of Italy during their men’s singles semifinals tennis match, at the Paris Olympics 2024, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) A fired-up Novak Djokovic on Friday reached his first Olympic final, where…
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West Brom transfers: Championship club to be restricted by EFL business plan amid financial concerns | Football News
West Bromwich Albion have been placed under an EFL-imposed business plan which will limit their transfer activity in this window, Sky Sports News can reveal, amid concerns that they are on course to breach the League’s financial rules. Albion made the Championship play-off semi-finals last season, losing to Southampton over two legs, but their hopes…
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SEA V.League: Alas Pillipinas takes beating from Thailand
Alas Pilipinas in a huddle during the FIVB Volleyball Challenger Cup.-MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas absorbed a 12-25, 18-25, 10-25 rout to defending champion Thailand, falling to a 0-2 record in the 2024 SEA V.League on Saturday in Vinh Phuc, Vietnam. The five-time league winner Thailand was too much for the young Philippine…
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