Author: Jody
The Players: Scottie Scheffler plays down comparisons with Tiger Woods after successful title defence | Golf News
Scottie Scheffler has played down comparisons to Tiger Woods after the world No 1 created Players Championship history with a dramatic title defence at TPC Sawgrass. Scheffler became the first player to win back-to-back editions at The Players, following a five-shot win in last year’s contest by overturning a five-stroke deficit in a thrilling final…
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Kyrie Irving’s lefty floater lifts Mavericks over Nuggets
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts as teammate Tim Hardaway Jr. runs up after Irving scored the game-winning shot ending the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Dallas, Sunday, March 17, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero) DALLAS — A floater, a runner, a hook shot, call it whatever. Maybe…
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Carlos Alcaraz wins BNP Paribas Open final in Indian Wells for second time with win against Daniil Medvedev | Tennis News
Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Indian Wells title with a 7-6 (7-5) 6-1 win over Daniil Medvedev in the men’s singles final on Sunday. Alcaraz started sloppily, spraying errors around the court to fall 3-0 down but raised his level and captured the first set when his Russian opponent’s forehand went wide in the tiebreak.…
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Esteban the Ivorian makes Games, but will have Filipinos rallying behind her
Maxine Esteban: [T]his is for the Philippines, the country my heart will always beat proud. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Ivorian by paper but a true-blue Filipino at heart, Maxine Esteban is officially headed to the Olympics in Paris later this year. Forced to embrace a different nationality after troubles with the local fencing federation went unresolved, Esteban…
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Agony! Clark misses playoff after horseshoe as Scheffler claims Players!
Scottie Scheffler wins The Players Championship as Wyndham Clark’s putt to take it to a playoff agonisingly horseshoes out.
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Final Four hopeful FEU knows improvement is a must in 2nd round
FEU Lady Tamaraws.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Christine Ubaldo felt relieved that Far Eastern University (FEU) has inched toward its ultimate goal with another win. But the Lady Tamaraws’ ace setter is likewise skeptical with four other teams breathing down their necks. “We have to think of ways to level up our performance in the second round,’’ said…
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Manchester United ‘can beat anyone’ says Erik ten Hag as Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp loses cool with reporter | Football News
Erik ten Hag declared Man Utd “can beat anyone” after watching his side win an FA Cup epic with Liverpool 4-3 at Old Trafford to book a semi-final with Coventry at Wembley. United knocked out their great rivals with the help of late goals in normal time and extra-time to grab victory in a thrilling…
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Rain or Shine rookie Keith Datu could miss six more weeks
Rain or Shine rookie Keith Datu.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine will have to wait a little longer before having its promising rookie Keith Datu back in the lineup. Coach Yeng Guiao revealed that things are not looking good for Keith Datu to return from a knee injury anytime soon. “Keith is so huge for…
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Man Utd draw Coventry in FA Cup semi-final and holders Man City face Chelsea | Football News
Holders Man City have been drawn against Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals, while Man Utd will face Championship side Coventry. These games will be played on the weekend of April 20 at Wembley. Manchester United progressed to the last four following an epic 4-3 win over Liverpool in extra-time. More to follow… Pep Guardiola’s…
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Pling Baclay aptly fills in as starter, helps UP end slump
Pling Baclay and the UP Fighting Maroons post their first win in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Pling Baclay proved her worth for University of the Philippines with a season-high seven blocks to end the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament first round on a high note. Filling in…
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