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Canadian Open: Jack Draper knocked out in men’s singles but wins doubles match with Jannik Sinner | Tennis News
Jack Draper was knocked out of the men’s singles at the Canadian Open in straight sets on Wednesday but came back to win his doubles match later that day. British No 1 Draper was playing his first hard-court singles match since the Miami Masters in March on the back of last week’s second-round exit to…
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Sorry, Aira Villegas says, after taking bronze medal in Paris
Turkey’s Buse Naz Cakiroglu and The Philippines’ Aira Villegas (Blue) compete in the women’s 50kg semi-final boxing match during the Paris Olympics at the Roland-Garros Stadium, in Paris on August 6, 2024. (Photo by Mauro PIMENTEL / AFP) First it was EJ Obiena. Then, in the early hours of Wednesday morning, after the chance to…
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Manchester United continue their pursuit of Burnley and Norway midfielder Sander Berge – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… THE SUN Manchester United are continuing their pursuit of Burnley midfielder Sander Berge this summer. The Red Devils could tie the Norwegian down to a contract worth £100,000 per week. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player After rumours are circling of a…
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Marcos seeks Carlos Yulo’s help in winning more medals
INQUIRER.net/Ryan Leagogo MANILA, Philippines — Following star gymnast Carlos Yulo’s historic haul of two gold medals in the Paris Olympics, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants more Filipino athletes to shine in their respective sports and score more victories for the country. To make this possible, Marcos said he would consult the 24-year-old Yulo on what…
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Olympics 2024: Matthew Hudson-Smith narrowly misses out on men’s 400m gold to Quincy Hall | Olympics News
Matthew Hudson-Smith narrowly missed out on gold to USA’s Quincy Hall in a dramatic men’s 400m final at the Paris Olympics. Hudson-Smith led into the final straight but Hall came roaring back and pipped the Briton by 0.04s as Zambia’s Muzala Samukonga took bronze. Hall had never won a major individual athletics title before and…
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EJ Obiena dealing with back issues heading into Paris Olympics
Philippines’ EJ Obiena competes in the men’s pole vault final of the athletics event at the Paris Olympics 2024 at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 5, 2024. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP) MANILA, Philippines—Team Philippines’ pole vaulter EJ Obiena on Wednesday said he has been suffering spinal issues heading…
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The Hundred: Trent Rockets take crucial win over London Spirit to end losing streak | Cricket News
Aussie duo Ashleigh Gardner and Alana King spun Trent Rockets to a much-needed 31-run win over London Spirit at Trent Bridge in The Hundred women’s competition. Gardner and King combined for six wickets as a star-studded Spirit line-up never threatened to chase down 158-5. Young gun Grace Scrivens struck 55 from 43 balls for the…
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Team Philippines at Paris Olympics 2024 August 8
Team Philippines at Paris Olympics 2024 Schedule Philippine Time August 8, Thursday 3:46 am – Nesthy Petecio (PHI) vs Julia Szeremeta (POL) – boxing women’s 57kg semifinals – MEDAL ROUND 3 pm – Bianca Pagdanganan, Dottie Ardina (PHI) – golf, women’s round 2 9 pm – Elreen Ando (PHI) – weightlifting, women’s 59kg – MEDAL…
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Rohan Luthra: Derby County sign Crystal Palace academy graduate and former England youth international goalkeeper | Transfer Centre News
Derby County sign Crystal Palace academy graduate Rohan Luthra, who was a free agent after leaving Cardiff City; Luthra is an ex-England youth goalkeeper, who made history last year when he became the first British South Asian ever to play in goal in English football’s top two divisions
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Olympic athlete arrested over suspected cocaine purchase
FILE – A police officer walks past a Paris Olympics canvas at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla, File) French police have arrested Australian Olympic field hockey player Tom Craig on suspicion of buying cocaine from a drug dealer in central Paris, police and prosecutors said Wednesday.…
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