Month: September 2024
Duplantis beats sprinter, hurdler Warholm in 100m exhibition race
Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis (R) reacts as he wins against Norwegian hurdler and sprinter Karsten Warholm in a head-to-head exhibition 100m sprint race on the sideline of the IAAF Diamond League “Weltklasse” athletics meeting, at the Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich, on September 4, 2024. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) Pole vault king Armand…
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Rugby Championship: Beauden Barrett and TJ Perenara drop to New Zealand bench for South Africa rematch | Rugby Union News
New Zealand have Beauden Barrett and TJ Perenara to the bench for Saturday’s Rugby Championship fixture against South Africa in Cape Town as they look to snap a three-match losing streak against the Springboks. The All Blacks led last weekend’s encounter in Johannesburg 27-17 with 10 minutes remaining, only for South Africa to triumph 31-27…
Read MoreJessica Pegula stuns Swiatek for first Grand Slam semis
Jessica Pegula of the United States, reacts after defeating Iga Świątek, of Poland, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez) NEW YORK — The questions wouldn’t stop for Jessica Pegula: Why was she 0-6 in Grand Slam quarterfinals heading into her U.S.…
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Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies after alleged petrol attack | Athletics News
This article contains references that some may find distressing; Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies after petrol attack, allegedly by former boyfriend; Cheptegei finished 44th in women’s marathon at 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris Last Updated: 05/09/24 8:26am Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died at the age of 33 after reportedly being attacked by her…
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Injury-hit Meralco unearths huge contributions from bench
Meralco Bolts’ Anjo Caram against a Converge defender during the PBA Governors’ Cup. –PBA IMAGES The rash of injuries hounding Meralco in the PBA Governors’ Cup has presented a major task for less-heralded players to step up. But after ending the first round by winning four games out of five, including Wednesday’s mastery of the…
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George Russell’s seat at Mercedes is not safe amid the team’s pursuit of Max Verstappen, says Nico Rosberg | F1 News
Nico Rosberg says George Russell’s seat at Mercedes for 2026 “is not safe at all” with the Silver Arrows still likely to court reigning world champion Max Verstappen. Team principal Toto Wolff confirmed over the weekend that 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli would replace the Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next season. Antonelli and Russell will…
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Ablaze open withdrawal-hit PVL Invitationals with win
Kurashiki Ablaze beat Creamline Cool Smashers to rule PVL Invitational Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The PVL Invitational Conference may have lost some of its powerhouse local squads. Its powerhouse guest, though, is back and looking title-ready. Article continues after this advertisement Arriving just two days ago and admittedly playing through first-game jitters, the Ablaze steadied themselves…
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US Open: Jack Draper proved his ‘mental fortitude’ against Alex de Minaur, says Tim Henman | Tennis News
Jack Draper proved his quality to reach the semi-finals of the US Open with a straight-sets victory over Alex de Minaur on Wednesday night, says Sky Sports expert Tim Henman. Draper is yet to drop a set at the tournament and is the first player to go 14-0 in sets at the US Open since…
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Bernadeth Pons achieves ‘fulfilling’ feat with Creamline
Creamline’s Reinforced Conference and Finals MVP Bernadeth Pons. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Six years ago, Bernadeth Pons, a UAAP Season 80 MVP candidate, led Far Eastern Universtiy to the finals in 2018 — the same year Creamline won its first PVL Reinforced Conference championship before its title drought. Pons didn’t win the MVP as…
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US Open: Jessica Pegula faces Karolina Muchova with Emma Navarro up against Aryna Sabalenka | Tennis News
Jessica Pegula will take on Karolina Muchova with Emma Navarro up against Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals of the US Open – live on Sky Sports Tennis from 7.30pm on Thursday. Pegula knocked out the world No 1 Iga Swiatek 6-2 6-4 to reach her first major semi-final against unseeded Czech Muchova, but first on…
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