Author: Jody
Indian Wells: Daniil Medvedev storms past Grigor Dimitrov as Casper Ruud and Tommy Paul also win | Tennis News
Daniil Medvedev surged into the quarter-finals of Indian Wells by beating Grigor Dimitrov 6-4 6-4. Medvedev, who is playing in only his third tournament of the season, finished runner-up to Carlos Alcaraz 12 months ago at Indian Wells, which is seen by many as tennis’ unofficial fifth major. The Russian will face Denmark’s Holger Rune…
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Ababa takes control of bunched-up leaderboard
Jonel Ababa wants separation from his pursuers after the third round. —PGT PHOTO Jonel Ababa did what needed to be done at the halfway point of the P2.5 million ICTSI Golf Classic on Wednesday. And knowing the tree-lined layout so well, the Davao native also knows what needs to be done in the third round.…
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A Madrid 2 – 1 Inter
Lautaro Martinez missed the crucial penalty for Inter Milan as Atletico Madrid claimed a shootout victory to move into the Champions League quarter-finals. Inter held a 1-0 lead from the first leg and doubled that advantage when Federico Dimarco put them ahead after half an hour – but Atleti instantly responded through Antoine Griezmann’s leveller…
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UST continues to coast, leaves UP marooned in last place
University of Santo Tomas’ (UST) shorter than usual lineup raised doubts as to how it would match up against taller opponents in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. The Tigresses have one of the shortest height averages in the league—and that was not by design. “We were also looking for taller players, but it
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Harry Brook: England batter withdraws from IPL following death of his grandmother | Cricket News
Harry Brook has withdrawn from the Indian Premier League in order to prioritise his mental wellbeing following the death of his grandmother. The England and Yorkshire batter pulled out of England’s recent Test tour in India in January, citing personal reasons, and in a social media post revealed the reason at the time was because…
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Rey Suerte rues missed crucial freethrows in career night
Blackwater Bossing’s Rey Suerte reacts after a play against NLEX in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Blackwater’s undefeated run after three games in the PBA Philippine Cup ended on Wednesday, and it won’t be a surprise if Rey Suerte loses sleep over the loss. Suerte finished with a career-high 21 points in the…
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Cheltenham Festival Day Three Tips: Jamie Codd’s 20/1 Pertemps fancy and two picks in the Kim Muir | Racing News
Multiple Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey Jamie Codd returns with a look through day three, featuring a pair of fancies in the Pertemps, including a massive 20/1 shot, and a strong case for a 16/1 chance in the Ryanair. 1.30pm Turners Novices’ Chase GINNY’S DESTINY has done nothing but improve so far this season and he’d be…
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RR Garcia leads Phoenix past Terrafirma for its first win
Phoenix guard RR Garcia leads the Fuel Masters to their first win in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Phoenix displayed its brand of play this time and finally got its first win in the PBA Philippine Cup at the expense of Terrafirma, 94-78, Wednesday at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The Fuel Masters…
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Luke Littler: Teen star headlines US Darts Masters at Madison Square Garden in New York on May 31 and June 1 | Darts News
Luke Littler will headline US Darts Masters at Madison Square Garden in New York on May 31 and June 1. Teenage superstar Littler will make his debut in ‘The Big Apple’ later this year, with the eight PDC representatives now confirmed for the event. The 17-year-old has created global headlines over recent months, reaching the…
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Sobe Buena shows steely resolve in Ateneo win
Ateneo Blue Eagles’ Sobe Buena in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo coach Sergio Veloso lauded Sobe Buena for displaying a “strong mind in hard moments” after putting on the finishing touches to stave off Adamson in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday at Mall…
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