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PBA: Calvin Oftana comes alive for TNT after wake-up call from coach Chot
TNT Tropang Giga’s Calvin Oftana in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Calvin Oftana gifted coach Chot Reyes a victory in his return as TNT coach, but it didn’t come easily. After tallying just six points in the first half of Tropang Giga’s 108-107 squeaker over Rain or Shine in the PBA Philippine Cup,…
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ATP Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund sign five-year deal | Tennis News
The ATP Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) have signed a five-year strategic partnership, the governing body of men’s tennis said on Wednesday. PIF will now become the official naming partner of the men’s rankings as well as partner ATP tournaments in Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid, Beijing, the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin…
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Ateneo beats UP, former coach for first win
Lyann De Guzman and the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Ateneo pulled off the biggest comeback of the season so far by reversing University of the Philippines, 22-25, 20-25, 25-22, 25-17,15-9, on Wednesday night at the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball. On the brink of another…
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Andy Murray wants to play at Paris 2024 Olympics before retirement from tennis | Tennis News
Andy Murray has hinted that he’s keen to continue playing tennis until the summer at least, with the two-time Olympic gold medallist eyeing another run at Paris 2024. The 36-year-old sparked speculation over his potential retirement on Monday when, after beating Denis Shapovalov in Dubai, he said: “I probably don’t have too long left, but…
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More focused Joshua Pacio ready for Jarred Brooks rematch
ONE Championship fighter Joshua Pacio. –ONE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Joshua Pacio admitted to having a new approach ahead of his rematch with Jarred Brooks in ONE 166: Qatar at Lusail Sports Arena this coming Friday. In a rematch slated for Brooks’ ONE strawweight world title, Pacio said he’s much more focused and motivated compared to his…
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The Knockout Power of Female Boxers Winning Big
In the male-dominated world of boxing, female boxers have been making waves with their knockout power and impressive victories. The rise of female boxing has seen a growing number of talented fighters enter the ring and prove that they are just as capable of delivering knockout punches as their male counterparts. One of the most…
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Xabi Alonso: Is it advantage Liverpool over Bayern Munich for Bayer Leverkusen manager? | Football News
If there is a defining characteristic of Xabi Alonso, the metronomic player and now assured manager, it is that he is meticulous. That descriptor was used by his former tactician Jose Mourinho, it is the same framing Granit Xhaka has plumped for, as well as the analysis of Bayer Leverkusen chief executive Fernando Carro. Alonso…
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American tennis player banned after testing positive for marijuana
FILE– A tennis ball on the court during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011. Casey Kani, was suspended for two years after testing positive for marijuana during an ATP Challenger tournament in August 2023 (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) LONDON — A low-ranked American tennis player…
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England’s Emily Scarratt targets Six Nations after neck surgery but ‘not taking anything for granted’ | Rugby Union News
Emily Scarratt is targeting a Six Nations comeback with England after returning to rugby for the first time since neck surgery in early 2023. Centre Scarratt played 47 minutes for Loughborough Lightning against Bristol in Premiership Women’s Rugby on Friday. The 34-year-old is now hopeful of adding to her 108 caps for the Red Roses…
Read MoreBucks blow out Hornets for third consecutive victory
Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks apparently just needed the All-Star break to discover how to play winning basketball under new coach Doc Rivers. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points,…
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