Author: Jody
Kayla Sanchez on track to end swimming dry spell at Asian Games
Kayla Sanchez—PHOTO BY JUNE NAVARRO When Kayla Sanchez announced her decision to switch nationalities and represent the Philippines there was excitement over the promise of medals in major competitions. In the Asian Games (Asiad), that promise will be on full display, ready to deliver. Sanchez will compete in the women’s 50-meter and 100-meter freestyle as…
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BMW PGA Championship notebook: Ryder Cup chat, Gareth Bale, Spider-Man and more at Wentworth | Golf News
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Gareth Bale admits to having a few nerves about playing with Rory McIlroy at the BMW PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am! Gareth Bale admits to having a few nerves about playing with Rory McIlroy at the BMW PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am! What were the talking points…
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Work continues for undefeated FEU
Chenie Tagaod (right) hammers a point for FEU. —PVL PHOTO Far Eastern University (FEU) ended the women’s V-League Collegiate Challenge on Wednesday with a perfect slate. But the Lady Tamaraws know that their work is still far from over. “It’s very important for us to enter the semifinals [at No.1] because everything that we worked…
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WSL Deadline Day: Man Utd’s Mary Earps dilemma, while Chelsea, Arsenal and Man City all get stronger | Football News
With one more day left in the Women’s Super League transfer window, Sky Sports News reporter Anton Toloui assesses the window so far – and what it could mean for the season ahead. Earps saga continues Manchester United are damned if they do and potentially damned if they don’t sell Mary Earps this window. If…
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Etheridge ‘emotional’ after Azkals rediscover old fight
Neil Etheridge (right, crouching) wants the Azkals to sustain a “winning mentality.” —PFF PHOTO Neil Etheridge believes the fight shown by the team in a comeback victory over Afghanistan in a friendly match on Tuesday will benefit the Philippine Azkals ahead of their campaign in the World Cup/Asian Cup Qualifiers in November. “I was so…
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Harry Maguire: England defender says he can handle criticism after difficult night against Scotland | Football News
Harry Maguire has claimed he can handle all the criticism that comes his way after a difficult night for England against Scotland, adding that any focus and pressure he can take from his team-mates is a positive thing. Maguire, a half-time substitute, was jeered by the Hampden Park home crowd every time he touched the…
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Serbian stars reflect on special Fiba World Cup feat
Serbia after losing to Germany in the Fiba World Cup gold medal game. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net A silver medal on the back of a 6-2 record is something that 30 other teams that participated in the Fiba World Cup would have gladly traded their return tickets for. For Serbia, however, it was an achievement that came…
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Racing League: Ireland and Kevin Blake snatch title on dramatic final night at Southwell | Racing News
Team Ireland won three races in the final night of Racing League action at Southwell to take the title for the first time, denying defending champions Wales & The West in the process. A double on Gulliver and Thunder Moor from jockey Ben Curtis, as well as a winner from Danny Sheehy with Tosen Wish,…
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Djokovic will dominate tennis for years, says Andy Murray
FILE– Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates while wearing a shirt with an image of Kobe Bryant after winning the U.S. Open REUTERS/Mike Segar MANCHESTER, England–Novak Djokovic, who won his 24th Grand Slam title on Sunday, will dominate men’s tennis for years because younger players have yet to reach his level, according to Andy Murray. Djokovic’s latest…
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Gabby George: Everton defender in talks over Man Utd move as Marc Skinner’s side search Ona Batlle replacement | Football News
Everton defender Gabby George is in talks over a move to Manchester United. Everton are reluctant to sell the player but Sky Sports News understands United have met her release clause of around £150,000. United have been looking for a full-back all summer after Ona Batlle left for Barcelona on a free transfer. George has…
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