Improved Capital1 braces for toughest challenge yet

Capital1 Solar Spikers in the PVL Reinforced Conference. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net From a lowly neophyte that understandably brought up the rear of the field the last time out, Capital1 has morphed into a legitimate contender in the PVL Reinforced Conference. Entering their first-ever quarterfinals, the Solar Spikers know that it will be a different kind of…

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Beterbiev v Bivol: Frazer Clarke’s rematch with Fabio Wardley confirmed on bill in Saudi Arabia on October 12 | Boxing News

Frazer Clarke’s rematch with Fabio Wardley has been confirmed on the undercard for Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol in Saudi Arabia on October 12. The British heavyweights will renew their rivalry on the same bill as Beterbiev’s light-heavyweight world title fight against Bivol, with Chris Eubank Jnr and Ben Whittaker also returning to action in…

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Carlos Yulo camp not straying from golden blueprint

Carlos Yulo, of the Philippines, celebrates after winning the gold medal during the men’s artistic gymnastics individual vault finals at Bercy Arena at the Paris Olympics 2024, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) Carlos Yulo designed his own training camp prior to the Paris Olympics and wound up winning a historic…

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Back Pages: Ten Hag planning to keep Casemiro but will Ugarte deal happen?

ESPN’s Mark Ogden and The Times’ Charlotte Duncker discuss Casemiro’s situation at Manchester United, with it appearing that boss Erik ten Hag has been impressed by the Brazilian midfielder in recent weeks.

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UAAP will have permanent venue for Season 90

Photo from Akari Sports The reality will set in when the UAAP unveils Season 90 three years from now. The dream, however, started long ago. In between the two, the work continues for the UAAP’s new home. “It was born out of necessity but listening to all the people earlier, deep inside each one of…

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Darren Fletcher's son scores 35-yard volley and winner in EFL trophy for Man Utd

Darren Fletcher’s son, Jack Fletcher, turned the game around for Manchester United U21 in the EFL trophy game against Barnsley. The 17-year-old scoring a double to give United a 3-2 win, having been 2-1 down.

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New Painters’ color has Guiao tickled pink

FILE–Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net About two weeks ago, Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao was playing it coy when the Inquirer asked if he finally has the Elasto Painters squad he had long dreamed of. “It’s pretty close,” he said. His charges made sure he…

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South Asians in Football Team of the Season to be showcased at Wembley Stadium at Asian Football Awards | Football News

The South Asians in Football Team of the Season will be showcased at Wembley Stadium next month at the 2024 Asian Football Awards. The 2023/24 Team of the Season, curated by Sky Sports News’ Dev Trehan and former Eastern Eye sports editor Zohaib Rashid, recognises talent and celebrates the on-pitch achievements of British South Asians…

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Poy Erram returns at perfect time to give TNT a boost

TNT Tropang Giga big man Poy Erram during a 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup game. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—It’s been almost exactly a year since Poy Erram saw action for TNT. A year later, Erram returned just in time for Tropang Giga in their 101-95 win over Northport in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup at Araneta…

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Paralympic Games: First openly transgender competitor expects to receive ‘love’ in Paris | Olympics News

The Paralympics’ first openly transgender athlete expects to receive “love” in Paris and says it is “only fair” she is allowed to compete.  Visually-impaired Italian runner Valentina Petrillo, who transitioned in 2019, has attracted criticism ahead of her participation in the women’s T12 200m and 400m events. The 50-year-old previously won 11 national titles in…

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