Month: September 2024
US Open: Taylor Fritz beats Alexander Zverev to book semi-final spot as Emma Navarro also reaches final four | Tennis News
American Taylor Fritz beat fourth seed Alexander Zverev 7-6 (7-2) 3-6 6-4 7-6 (7-3) to reach the semi-finals of the US Open for the first time. The United States have not had a men’s champion on home turf since Andy Roddick 21 years ago and Fritz’s victory over former runner-up Zverev further fuels hopes of…
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Calmed during the storm, Akari, Creamline finally clash for title
Creamline’s Bernadeth Pons.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The storm may have given the finalists of the PVL Reinforced Conference more time to gear up after the title bout was postponed on Monday. Who will be more calm entering the crown duel will be known on Wednesday when eight-time champion Creamline and unbeaten Akari finally clash for the first…
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Jannik Sinner: Roger Federer questions inconsistency of world No 1’s doping case | Tennis News
Roger Federer says there are questions to be answered around world No 1 Jannik Sinner avoiding a suspension after failing two anti-doping tests earlier this year. Sinner tested positive for a banned substance twice in March but was absolved of fault or negligence by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). An independent tribunal accepted Sinner’s explanation…
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Gawilan’s will refuses to be dwarfed by setback, vows LA2028 appearance
Ernie Gawilan walks out of the arena determined to nail a Paralympics medal in Los Angeles. —JUNE NAVARRO PARIS—Ernie Gawilan knew right from the start how much of a disadvantage he was in, even for an event that was created to give opportunities to the disadvantaged. “Just one look at all the swimmers in my…
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Leicester City win their appeal against alleged breach of Premier League PSR | Football News
Leicester have won their appeal over an alleged breach of Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). The decision by the appeal board all but ends the prospect of Leicester being given a points deduction this season. The Premier League, which says it is “surprised and disappointed”, is unlikely to appeal this decision because there is a…
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Escueta confident San Beda holdovers can get job done
San Beda forward Yukien Andrada during the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball Finals. Andrada is expected to be the Red Lions’ leader in NCAA Season 100.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—It’s a new era for San Beda and coach Yuri Escueta is welcoming the challenge with open arms alongside his holdovers from their Season 99 championship run.…
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Jack Draper in US Open quarter-final action live on Sky Sports on Wednesday | Tennis News
Jack Draper bids to reach the final four of the US Open as the British No 1 takes on Australia’s Alex de Minaur from approximately 6.30pm on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports. Draper comfortably brushed aside unseeded Czech player Tomas Machac in straight sets on Monday to reach the quarter-final stage of a Grand Slam…
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Ginebra bounces back, routs NLEX behind Stephen Holt
Ginebra guard Stephen Holt.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra hardly looked like a struggling squad on Tuesday night, picking apart NLEX with methodical precision for a 119-91 triumph that put the Gin Kings back into the win column of the PBA Governors’ Cup. Stephen Holt starred for crowd darlings at Smart Araneta Coliseum with 26 points,…
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Parish explains Guehi transfer saga and importance of keeping Eze
In an exclusive interview with Steve Parish the Crystal Palace Chairman explains why they kept hold of captain Marc Guehi and how he was astounded that no one made a big offer for Eberechi Eze.
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Stephen Holt does everything in Ginebra win
Ginebra guard Stephen Holt during a game against NLEX in the PBA Governors’ Cup.-PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra guard Stephen Holt had one thing in mind in the Gin Kings’ triumph over NLEX in Group B of the PBA Governors’ Cup at Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday night. Aiming to bounce back after a stunning setback…
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