Author: Jody
Jannik Sinner makes first US Open final, beats Jack Draper
Italy’s Jannik Sinner celebrates winning his men’s semifinals match against Britain’s Jack Draper on day twelve of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on September 6, 2024. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) NEW YORK — There they both sat in the second…
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Jack Draper: Young Brit believes he belongs at the top of the game after reaching US Open semi-finals | Tennis News
Jack Draper now believes he belongs at the top of the game after reaching US Open semi-finals and says “it’s just a matter of time” before he makes his Grand Slam breakthrough. Draper was sick a number of times on court as his US Open dream ended in semi-final heartbreak as he fell short in…
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Otom conquers anxiety, swims to personal best
FILE–Angel Mae Otom during Heat 2 of the women’s 50m backstroke S5 at the Paralympics 2024 in Paris.–PSC PHOTO PARIS—Angel Mae Otom normally gets consumed by a sudden feeling of disabling anxiety prior to navigating her way to the starting blocks. She gladly conquered the recurring restlessness in every competition and reached a personal best…
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Jack Draper faces Jannik Sinner in US Open semi-final, live on Sky Sports from 8pm on Friday | Tennis News
Jack Draper bids to reach the final of the US Open when taking on world No 1 Jannik Sinner in a blockbuster semi-final clash from 8pm on Friday, live on Sky Sports. Draper made it 15 straight sets won without dropping one en route to the final four at Flushing Meadows as the British No…
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Just two days after last title romp, Cool Smashers open season-sweep quest with business-as-usual whitewash of young Thai guest team EST
Even with the cobwebs of another championship merrymaking still there, Creamline came out all business as usual on Friday to massacre a young guest team from Thailand, EST Cola, 25-13, 25-12, 25-15, in the PVL Invitational Conference as the Cool Smashers opened their grand slam bid with much authority. Less than 48 hours after dismantling…
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Jack Draper: British No 1 falls to Jannik Sinner in brutal US Open semi-final encounter | Tennis News
Jack Draper saw his hopes of reaching his maiden Grand Slam final come to an end at the hands of world No 1 Jannik Sinner in a lung-busting US Open semi-final encounter. With both players feeling the heat under intense conditions on Arthur Ashe Stadium, it was British No 1 Draper who had nothing left…
Read MoreScottie happy things starting to come together for Kings
Barangay Ginebra guard Scottie Thompson during Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.–PBA IMAGES Barangay Ginebra is starting to get back on its feet in the PBA Governors’ Cup and play the role of a title contender to the hilt. And cornerstone Scottie Thompson is obviously thrilled that this is happening sooner than later.…
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Scotland vs Australia: Josh Inglis fires record-breaking century to help tourists claim 70-run win in second T20I | Cricket News
Australia’s Josh Inglis smashed a record-breaking century as Scotland suffered a 70-run defeat in the second T20 international in Edinburgh. After Travis Head’s heroics on Wednesday, his duck on Friday brought number three batter Inglis to the crease during the first over and he slogged seven fours and seven maximums on his way to 103,…
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Baldwin optimistic as ‘very young team’ Ateneo begins bid
FILE–Ateneo Blue Eagles coach Tab Baldwin.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin is upbeat despite what appears to be a challenging UAAP Season 87 ahead for the perennial powerhouse Blue Eagles. The Blue Eagles will be ushering in a new era with rookies Jared Bahay and Kristian Porter and holdovers Sean Quitevis and…
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DP World Tour: Matt Wallace holds four-shot halfway lead at Omega European Masters in Switzerland | Golf News
England’s Matt Wallace carded a brilliant 62 to open up a four-stroke lead at the halfway stage of the DP World Tour’s Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre. Wallace continued his fast start after following a six-under 64 by registering eight birdies in another bogey-free round on Friday, taking him to 14 under and with a…
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