Month: September 2024
The Verdict: Kane keeps defying doubters as Carsley passes early audition
Rob Dorsett and Pete Smith breakdown England’s win over Finland and rate Lee Carsley’s first two games.
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Adamson keeps eye on open No. 4 slot; Ateneo prepares for late coming-out party
MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net By his reckoning, there will be a lot more to fight for among teams that normally occupy the bottom half of the standings. It’s not a grand goal. But for Nash Racela, it will do—for now. Article continues after this advertisement “Everybody talks about La Salle and UP (University of the Philippines) and…
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England 2-0 Finland: Harry Kane marks his 100th cap with two goals as Lee Carsley steers Three Lions to Nations League win | Football News
Harry Kane celebrated his 100th cap with two goals as England beat Finland 2-0 in the Nations League, on a night Wembley also paid tribute to Sven-Goran Eriksson. The England captain and record goal-scorer roared in celebration as his thunderbolt of an opener flew in off the underside of the bar just before the hour…
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Ginebra beats Blackwater behind Thompson’s triple-double
Barangay Ginebra guard Scottie Thompson dazzles anew with a triple-double.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra made Blackwater pay dearly on Tuesday night, whipping the streaking Bossing, 112-98, in the PBA Governors’ Cup. Scottie Thompson, the former league Most Valuable Player, looked like he had finally rediscovered his do-it-all form, finishing with a triple-double of 21 points,…
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Solheim Cup 2024: Stacy Lewis dreams of home success over Team Europe for ‘more prepared Team USA | Golf News
Stacy Lewis believes her side are more prepared than ever to end their Solheim Cup winless run and has backed Team USA to secure a long-awaited victory on home soil. Lewis led an inexperienced side to a 14-14 tie at Finca Cortesin last September, the first in the event’s history, allowing Team Europe to retain…
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‘Blackwater is for real,’ says Ginebra coach Tim Cone
Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone draws up a play during a timeout against Blackwater in the PBA Governors’ Cup.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra’s win over Blackwater on Tuesday night didn’t take away the fact that there’s a fast-rising team to watch out for this PBA Governors’ Cup. Ginebra coach Tim Cone made sure the rest…
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Moeen Ali backs Brendon McCullum to bring best out of England white-ball captain Jos Buttler | Cricket News
Moeen Ali believes Brendon McCullum’s attacking approach to cricket will bring the best out of England white-ball captain Jos Buttler following the New Zealander’s appointment as head coach. McCullum’s work with England’s Test team over the past two years will see the white-ball set-up come under his leadership from January next year as well following…
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Scottie Thompson leads by example in crucial Ginebra win
Barangay Ginebra guard Scottie Thompson.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Scottie Thompson has a goal for Ginebra and its young guns in the PBA Governors’ Cup: Be a “role model.” Thompson showed how serious he was about making his objective come to fruition on Tuesday night. Article continues after this advertisement Setting an example, Thompson led the Gin…
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Great Britain to assess Jack Draper for Davis Cup opener after US Open exertions | Tennis News
Leon Smith has not ruled out Jack Draper making a swift return to action in Great Britain’s Davis Cup opener against Finland on Wednesday. The 22-year-old was due to arrive at Manchester’s AO Arena on Tuesday afternoon, four days after his defeat by Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the US Open. Draper struggled physically…
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Mamuyac says Rain or Shine team effort got job done
Rain or Shine guard Gian Mamuyac pulls down a rebound during a game against Phoenix in the PBA Governors’ Cup.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Gian Mamuyac was hailed the best player in Rain or Shine’s rout of Phoenix in the PBA Governors’ Cup on Tuesday. Mamuyac, however, refused to take all the credit, owing his performance to…
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