Author: Jody
Novel format spices up Reinforced PVL action
Erica Staunton is Creamline Cool Smashers’ import for the PVL Reinforced Conference. –CREAMLINE PHOTO A two-stage elimination round will be something new when the Reinforced Conference of the Premier Volleyball League gets off the ground on July 16, although the battle for the championship will be just for a single game which assures that no…
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Wimbledon: Cameron Norrie beats Jack Draper as Novak Djokovic survives scare against Jacob Fearnley | Tennis News
Cameron Norrie won the all-British clash with rising star Jack Draper to reach the third round at Wimbledon, while Novak Djokovic overcame a terrific fightback from Jacob Fearnley. Draper had replaced Norrie as the country’s No 1 male player last month. But former semi-finalist Norrie found his form when it mattered in a 7-6 (7-3)…
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Burgos fancied to repeat in 5150 Bohol
Erika Nicole Burgos at the Sun Life 5150 Triathlon in Bohol. Erika Burgos returns to the site of one of her greatest victories next Sunday, looking to repeat as the Sun Life 5150 Bohol triathlon champion as she battles a crack women’s field littered with international bets at Bellevue Resort on Panglao Island. After winning…
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Wimbledon: Andy Murray beaten in men’s doubles alongside brother Jamie | Tennis News
Andy Murray was given a hero’s reception as he began his final Wimbledon alongside his brother Jamie but the Centre Court crowd could not inspire them to victory. Playing together in men’s doubles at the All England Club for the first time, the pair had hoped to write a memorable last chapter in an incredible…
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Gilas books OQT semis spot despite close loss to Georgia
Kai Sotto. Photo: FIBA It took just eight months for Gilas Pilipinas to add another compelling chapter to this basketball-crazed country’s rich history. In less than 24 hours, the team made sure to keep adding to the story. The Philippines unearthed a semifinal spot in defeat after a 96-94 loss to Georgia late Thursday evening…
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Mo Salah to start pre-season with Liverpool after rejecting Egypt Olympics call-up – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… DAILY MIRROR Mo Salah has turned down the chance to go to the Olympic Games as one of Egypt’s over-23 players and will instead be back at Liverpool for the start of pre-season. Alexi Lalas has urged US soccer chiefs to do everything in their power…
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Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz advance to Wimbledon third round
Coco Gauff of the United States plays a backhand return to Anca Todoni of Romania during their match on day three at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Mosa’ab Elshamy) LONDON — Coco Gauff likes No. 1 Court at Wimbledon. It’s where she beat Venus Williams back in 2019 when…
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Aramco Team Series: Leona Maguire takes two-shot lead into final round as Team Hall and Team Nadaud head to London play-off | Golf News
Ireland’s Leona Maguire will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Aramco Team Series individual event in London, with two teams heading to a play-off. Maguire added a second round of 72 to her opening 66 at Centurion Club to reach eight under par, with Solheim Cup team-mate Georgia Hall her nearest…
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Romualdez lauds Gilas Pilipinas after win vs Latvia
MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez heaped praises for Gilas Pilipinas after pulling an upset against world no. 6 Latvia in the 2024 FIBA Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT). Romualdez in a statement on Thursday said that Gilas’ victory in the OQT is proof of the Filipino’s unwavering spirit and dedication…
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A rabona, a miss… and Crofty in goal!? F1 drivers take on penalty shootout
Ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix, Lando Norris, George Russell and more take part in a penalty shootout against professional goalkeeper David Stockdale and Crofty?!
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