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Miami Open: Simona Halep beaten on return from doping ban despite strong start against Paula Badosa | Tennis News
Simona Halep was beaten on her return from a doping ban, going down in three sets to Paula Badosa at the Miami Open. The Romanian, a two-time grand slam winner who spent 64 weeks as world No 1, was playing her first match since the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced her suspension from four…
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Jin Ganapin third Filipino in Para Games
Taekwondo jin Allain Ganapin. PSC PHOTO Allain Ganapin is back in the Paralympics. The country’s para taekwondo ace seized the lone continental spot to the 2024 Paris Paralympics after topping the Asian Qualification Tournament held in Tai’an, China. Ganapin, whose right arm got amputated up to his elbow due to a congenital disorder, subdued India’s…
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Ajax Vrouwen 0 – 3 Chelsea Women
Chelsea continued their quest for a maiden Women’s Champions League crown as a 3-0 first-leg victory seized control of their quarter-final against Ajax. Lauren James’ 15th goal of the season set Chelsea on their way before a double from Sjoeke Nusken saw the Blues overpower a youthful Ajax on their first quarter-final appearance. Chelsea welcome…
Read MoreHD Spikers apply remedies to game plan after shock defeat, crush Athletics
Cignal HD Spikers.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Shaq delos Santos can now laugh about Cignal’s first loss in the current Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, a stunning straight-sets loss to Choco Mucho that halted the HD Spikers’ strong start. “If you were shocked, we were also shocked,” Delos Santos jested in Filipino after Cignal returned to its winning…
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Match Officials Mic’d Up: Howard Webb reviews Liverpool vs Man City, West Ham vs Aston Villa and other VAR talking points | Football News
In the latest instalment of Match Officials Mic’d Up, PGMOL chief Howard Webb explains why Liverpool were not awarded a penalty late on against Manchester City, why West Ham were denied a late winner against Aston Villa, and more… In full: Webb’s analysis of Liverpool’s late penalty appeal Liverpool were not given a penalty by…
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PLDT coach not surprised by young Bedonia’s gritty showing
PLDT’s Kiesha Bedonia.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — PLDT signed Kiesha Bedonia for a reason and its youngest spiker showed why as she came through when it mattered most to help overcome Choco Mucho in five sets on Tuesday night in the 2024 PVL All-Fillipino Conference. Bedonia, who checked in late in the fourth, scored three…
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Grant Hanley: Scotland assistant John Carver concerned by defender’s condition after withdrawal | Football News
John Carver admitted Grant Hanley’s lack of recent game time for Scotland is a concern but remains hopeful that the injury-plagued Norwich defender can prove his fitness in time for Euro 2024. The 32-year-old was due to join up with the squad this month for the first time in a year after recovering from an…
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NBTC National Finals: Batang Tiaong upsets SHS-Ateneo
Mowell Morales of Batang Tiaong in the NBTC National Finals. NBTC PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The Super 32 Round of the 2024 NBTC National Finals successfully determined the combatants for the Division 1 and Division 2 championships at the Mall of Asia Complex on Tuesday. Winners of the NBTC’s second day in the week-long tournament automatically qualified…
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Behind the Whistle: Former Premier League referee Chris Foy explains the latest EFL decisions | Football News
In Behind the Whistle, former Premier League referee Chris Foy goes through a selection of key match decisions from the latest Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two action. Behind the Whistle aims to give supporters of EFL clubs an insight into the decision-making considerations and also clarification of certain calls to provide an…
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PLDT blows lead, hangs on to end Choco Mucho’s perfect start
PLDT High Speed Hitters during the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–PLDT avoided a meltdown and dealt Choco Mucho its first loss, 25-20, 25-12, 23-25, 11-25, 15-13, in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday at FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City. Savannah Davison poured in 21 points from 18 attacks and three…
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