Author: Jody
Sebastian Baez overwhelms Mariano Navone in straight sets to win the Rio Open | Tennis News
Sebastian Baez defeated Mariano Navone in straight sets to win the Rio Open. Qualifer Navone was in his first ATP Tour final after he beat British No 1, and reigning Rio Open champion, Cameron Norrie in their semi-final. But Baez dispatched him ruthlessly, winning 6-2 6-1. Image: Navone only enjoyed sporadic patches of success in…
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‘Homegrown’ Del Monte finally makes Senior breakthrough
Yoyong Velez (fourth from left) celebrates with the rest of the Del Monte team after formalizing title romp. —PAL PHOTO CAGAYAN DE ORO—Yoyong Velez is a lawyer by profession. And in his spare time, he assembles homegrown talents for and then leads Del Monte teams to Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub glory. Six years after starting…
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Chris Nicholl: Former Aston Villa, Southampton and Northern Ireland defender dies aged 77 | Football News
Former Southampton and Northern Ireland defender Chris Nicholl, who captained Aston Villa to League Cup glory, has died at the age of 77. Nicholl, who also managed Southampton before taking charge of Walsall, had been living with dementia, specifically chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which he attributed to brain damage caused by repeatedly heading balls over his…
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Good things to come later as Ced Domingo makes adjustments
Akari Chargers’ Grecthel Soltones and Ced Domingo in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Just a few days back from a championship stint in Thailand, Ced Domingo’s much-publicized Premier Volleyball League (PVL) return was—compared to the standards she has come up with playing for another team—way underwhelming. After just one practice session with Akari trying…
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Manchester United target striker and defenders as part of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s summer revamp – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers… DAILY TELEGRAPH Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s summer revamp at Manchester United is to see them target a striker and defenders for the right side of their defence. DAILY MAIL Thousands of Liverpool supporters were caught up in chaotic scenes outside Wembley in the build-up to the Carabao…
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The Importance of Quality Boxing Gloves for Both Beginners and Pros
Boxing is a physically demanding sport that requires a combination of skill, strength, and endurance. Whether you are a beginner just starting out or a seasoned pro, one of the most important pieces of equipment you will need is a good pair of boxing gloves. Quality boxing gloves are essential for both beginners and pros…
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Gilas shows up a much better lot to sweep Asia Cup first window
Justin Brownlee leads Gilas Pilipinas anew in the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net What Gilas Pilipinas expected to be a tougher contest turned out to be one where it showed utter domination after the Nationals dismantled Chinese Taipei, 106-53, in the Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers on Sunday night. The Filipinos played without letup at…
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Sky Brown continues pursuit of two-sport Olympic dream as she advances to third round at World Surfing Games | Olympics News
Sky Brown wants to compete in two sports, surfing and skateboarding, at the Olympic Games this summer; Brown has advanced to the third round of the World Surfing Games as she looks to qualify for Paris 2024; Brown became GB’s youngest medallist with her park skateboarding bronze in Tokyo Last Updated: 25/02/24 8:44pm Sky Brown…
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Tigresses gore another big fish in Lady Archers to stay unbeaten
UST Tigresses’ Margaret Banagua (left, photo above) and Regina Jurado celebrate a critical point. —UAAP PHOTO Billed as a classic David versus Goliath matchup and the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Tigresses reprised the triumphant role of the great underdog. “There’s no easy win in this tournament. You have to work hard every match,’’ said…
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Salford Red Devils 26-22 Castleford Tigers: Sam Stone scores two tries as Red Devils beat Tigers | Rugby League News
Sam Stone scored two tries as Salford held on to beat Castleford 26-22 and get their Super League season off the mark. The Red Devils raced into an early 12-0 lead through tries from Stone and Amir Bourouh. Castleford rallied before the break with tries from Sam Wood and Jack Broadbent getting them within two…
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