Month: September 2024
Alex Morgan: Women’s World Cup winner and USA legend announces retirement from professional football | Football News
Two-time World Cup winner Alex Morgan has announced she is pregnant with her second child and is retiring from professional football. The 35-year-old American will play her final professional match on Sunday, when her San Diego Wave side face the North Carolina Courage in the National Women’s Soccer League. Morgan, considered among the best US…
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Still reeling, PLDT focuses on ‘healing’ first
PLDT High Speed Hitters in the PVL Reinforced Conference bronze medal match against Cignal HD Spikers.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — PLDT was left to pick up the pieces after a heartbreaking and controversial end to its campaign in the PVL Reinforced Conference. Still reeling from the stinging five-set loss to Akari in the semifinal following…
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Wales reporter notebook: Craig Bellamy brings optimism but knows he must get Wales to the World Cup and the Euros | Football News
Craig Bellamy wants an ‘identity’ for his team, but the ultimate aim is the same – to qualify for the major tournaments and be at the World Cup and Euros party, writes Geraint Hughes. So the long-term plan of getting to the World Cup in 2026 and then also a ‘home’ Euros in 2028 is…
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PBA: TNT rises to 4-1 after trouncing Terrafirma
TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–TNT bucked the absence of Calvin Oftana to bring down a Terrafirma side that is also missing a key cog in Juami Tiongson, 107-89, Thursday and end the first round of the PBA Governors’ Cup with the share of the lead in Group A at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Import…
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England Red Roses: Maddie Feaunati to make first Test start against France | Rugby Union News
Maddie Feaunati will make her first Test start for England when the Red Roses take on France in Gloucester on Saturday. Head coach John Mitchell has made just two changes from the side that secured a Six Nations Grand Slam-clinching victory over France in Bordeaux last season. Exeter flanker Feaunati is one of them, replacing the…
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June Mar Fajardo buzzer-beater lifts San Miguel to victory
San Miguel Beermen center June Mar Fajardo during a game against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the PBA Governors’ Cup.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–June Mar Fajardo saved San Miguel Beer from the jaws of defeat as he knocked down a buzzer-beating jumper for a thrilling 113-112 win over Rain or Shine Thursday in Group…
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Adam Azim to fight Ohara Davies on October 19 live on Sky Sports at the Copper Box Arena in London | Boxing News
Adam Azim will fight Ohara Davies at the Copper Box Arena in London on October 19, live on Sky Sports. Having won and defended the European title in record time, Azim puts his undefeated record (11-0, 8 KOs) on the line against Davies (25-3, 18 KOs) as he looks to continue his impressive career trajectory…
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Grizzlies’ GG Jackson II to be re-evaluated in 3 months
FILE – Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II (45) drives while defended by Philadelphia 76ers forward KJ Martin (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, April 6, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Nikki Boertman, File) MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Memphis forward GG Jackson II had surgery Wednesday to repair the fifth metatarsal in…
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England coach Brendon McCullum backs captain Jos Buttler as he plots ‘regeneration’ of white-ball side | Cricket News
Brendon McCullum is “very confident” that Jos Buttler remains the man to lead England in white-ball cricket and hopes to make the captain less “miserable” as he steps up to coach the side. McCullum will take charge of all formats from early next year, adding the limited-overs role to the Test job he has held…
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Messi, Ronaldo left off Ballon d’Or list of contenders
FILE – Argentina’s Lionel Messi during a Copa America semifinal soccer match against Canada in East Rutherford, N.J., July 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File) Lionel Messi may be considered by many as the greatest football player of all time, but the Argentina star was omitted from the list of nominations to win this year’s…
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