Author: Jody
Jordan Pickford’s long balls part of England’s problem at Euro 2024? It is impacting possession and pressing | Football News
“We are not keeping the ball well enough. It is as simple as that. We have to keep the ball better and build with more control. Then we will be defending less and we will have more confidence.” Some of Gareth Southgate’s comments in the immediate aftermath of England’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Denmark on…
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Behind the Gloves: The Training and Preparation of Boxers
Boxing is a sport that demands intense physical and mental preparation. Behind the gloves, there is a world of rigorous training, preparation, and dedication that goes into being a successful boxer. From the moment a boxer steps into the gym to the final bell of a fight, every aspect of their training is focused on…
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U18 squad eyes sweep for promotion, redemption
Gabby Ramos against Indonesia defenders Fiba U18 Women’s Asia Cup Seaba Qualifiers. –FIBA BASKETBALL Gilas Pilipinas is back in the Fiba U18 Women’s Asia Cup and will be shooting for redemption—and Division A promotion—nearly two years after a heartbreaking loss that had the squad settling for third place. The young Nationals, coached by longtime women’s…
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Amateur Championship: Jacob Skov Olesen beats Dominic Clemons in final to secure invite to majors | Golf News
Jacob Skov Olesen secured an invite to three of the next four majors, including The Open at Royal Troon, after his impressive victory at the Amateur Championship. The 25-year-old claimed a 4&3 victory over Dominic Clemons in the 36-hole final at Ballyliffin, seeing him become the first Danish golfer to win the event. Victory earns…
Read MoreCarlos Yulo focusing on pommel horse as Paris Olympics nears
FILE–Southeast Asian Games – Artistic Gymnastics – Olympic Marquee, Phnom Penh, Cambodia – May 8, 2023 Philippines’ Carlos Yulo in action during the men’s qualification REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa MANILA, Philippines—Carlos Yulo will be competing in various events in his latest Olympic bid and if there’s one particular event that he is worried about ahead of the…
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European Open: Raymond van Barneveld shocks Luke Humphries as Gerwyn Price crashes out in Leverkusen | Darts News
Raymond van Barneveld rolled back the years to dump world No 1 Luke Humphries out of the NEO.bet European Open. The 57-year-old Dutchman took advantage of an off night for the reigning world champion and claimed a 6-4 victory in front of a raucous German crowd. Van Barneveld produced five 180s and defied a brace…
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After soaring into PBA lore, Newsome hopes to make the same impact for Gilas Pilipinas
Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome during Game 6 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Last week saw Chris Newsome weave himself into PBA lore with a shot that ended Meralco’s long wait for a championship. But next week will see Newsome test himself once more against some of the best international basketball has to offer,…
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Spanish GP: Lando Norris aims to capitalise after Max Verstappen declares dominance ‘completely gone’ | F1 News
Lando Norris is determined to grab the “opportunity” presented by his second career F1 pole position in Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix after Max Verstappen declared Red Bull’s dominance to now be “completely gone”. Norris will start from pole position ahead of championship leader Verstappen having produced what he described as the best-ever lap of his…
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VNL 2024: Yuki Ishikawa, Japan rally past Olympic champion France
Japan team celebrates in the VNL 2024 Week 3 game against France. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Yuki Ishikawa took matters into his own hands to help depleted Japan complete an epic comeback-from-behind 17-25, 19-25, 25-16, 25-23, 15-10 win over Olympic champion France in the Volleyball Nations League on Saturday evening before a roaring crowd…
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Lewis Hamilton pleased with ‘beautiful’ third for Spanish GP after qualifying breakthrough and now eyes win | F1 News
Lewis Hamilton said Mercedes return to contending at the top of the F1 grid had been a “long time coming for us” after they locked out the second row at the Spanish GP and he personally delivered the best qualifying result of his disappointing season. And the seven-time world champion, who will start inside the…
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