Author: Jody
Making a bolt for the title
Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome shoots during Game 7 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals against Gineba.–PBA IMAGES Chris Newsome, who has seen constant playoff disappointment ever since joining the only team he’s played up to this point of his PBA career, took pride in the accomplishment of getting past Barangay Ginebra in a seven-game series.…
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B Dortmund 0 – 2 R Madrid
Real Madrid were crowned champions of Europe for a 15th time at Wembley, with second-half goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr seeing off a brave Borussia Dortmund for a 2-0 Champions League final victory. The German side hit a post and created two more big chances in the first half as they threatened a…
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The Real Story Behind the Iconic Boxing Films: Fact vs. Fiction
Boxing films have been a staple in Hollywood for decades, with iconic movies such as Rocky, Raging Bull, and Million Dollar Baby captivating audiences with their intense and heart-wrenching portrayals of the sport. But how accurate are these films when it comes to depicting the real-life world of boxing? In many cases, these movies take…
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Filipino Bumina-ang earns ONE contract, stays unbeaten
Carlo Bumina-ang.–Photo from ONE Championship MANILA, Philippines—Carlo Bumina-ang has plenty of reasons to celebrate after ONE Friday Fights 65 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Not only did he deliver an impressive victory over Chayan Oorzhak but more importantly, Bumina-ang earned himself a $100,000 contract to be officially part of the ONE Championship roster.…
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Jonny Hill: Sale Sharks investigating England forward’s alleged confrontation with Bath fan | Rugby Union News
A 28-year-old man has claimed he was grabbed around the throat and left with a cut above his eye after an incident involving Sale Sharks’ England forward Jonny Hill following Bath’s Gallagher Premiership play-off victory. Hill is currently recovering from injury, having not played since January, and watched the game with Sale’s coaching team in…
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Carlo Paalam qualifies for Paris Olympics after ‘difficult’ route
Carlo Paalam reacts after booking a ticket to the Paris Olympics.–Photo screengrabbed from the Olympic Games’ Twitter BANGKOK—Carlo Paalam might have gone through a circuitous route back to the Olympics, but felt extreme relief to arrive at his desired destination. Paalam punched his way to the 2024 Paris Olympics late Saturday evening after pulling off…
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Wheelchair Challenge Cup: Catalans Dragons beat Wigan Warriors 81-18 to retain trophy | Rugby League News
Four tries from Jeremy Bourson helped Catalans Dragons retain the Betfred Wheelchair Challenge Cup with a resounding 81-18 victory over Wigan Warriors at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. Player of the match Bourson opened the scoring as early as the fifth minute, acrobatically clutching Nico Claussels’ lofted cross-kick and the France international rounded…
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Allen Ricardo focuses on building Letran Knights’ character
FILE–Letran Knights coach Allen Ricardo. –Photo from Letran MANILA, Philippines—Letran will usher in a new era in Knights basketball in the coming NCAA season with newly-minted head coach Allen Ricardo at the helm. Ricardo, who called the shots for the Squires in their historic back-to-back title runs in the NCAA juniors’ division, takes over the…
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French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina reach fourth round at Roland Garros | Tennis News
Aryna Sabalenka secured a hard-fought victory over best friend Paula Badosa at the French Open on Saturday, while Elena Rybakina joined her in the fourth round. Sabalenka and Spaniard Badosa have enjoyed a strong bond since 2021 but there was no quarter given as the world No 2 kept alive her hopes of a maiden…
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Abalos salvages fourth in tough US Kids Euro tilt
Celine Abalos proudly displays her fourth-place trophy. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Seeing action as one of the youngest in the centerpiece 15-18 division for girls and playing sick from the second round on, the Philippines’ Celine Abalos closed out with a four-over-par 76 on Thursday to finish fourth in the prestigious US Kids European Championship at the…
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