Category: Sports
Filipinas tab friendly vs No. 3 Swedes – rezal404
A local broadcast partner to air the games of the Filipinas against the best footballers in the world would help the sport gain much more relevance here. —DISP PHOTO The Philippine women’s football team was able to squeeze in a match against a fellow Fifa (International Association Football Federation) Women’s World Cup participant, albeit in…
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Human rights must be key consideration in selecting World Cup 2030 – new survey
Human rights must be a key consideration in selecting the hosts of the 2030 World Cup, according to a new survey. Fifty-three per cent of the 17,477 people from 15 countries who took part in a YouGov poll commissioned by Amnesty International said human rights considerations were vital in choosing the host of the World…
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After forgettable first stint, PBA readies second foray in EASL – rezal404
Barangay Ginebra and Bay Area will collide anew after their epic seven-game encounter for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup title. —INQUIRE FILE PHOTO The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) expressed its excitement in once again sending two teams for the second staging of the East Asia Super League (EASL) which starts later this year with a home-and-away…
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Man Utd considering move for Declan Rice amid Arsenal interest with Harry Maguire or Scott McTominay included – Paper Talk
All the top stories and transfer rumors from Thursday’s newspapers… DAILY TELEGRAPH Manchester United are considering rival Arsenal’s move for Declan Rice by proposing a player-plus-cash deal that could involve Harry Maguire or Scott McTominay. Chelsea have agreed deals worth £30m for Mateo Kovacic to join Manchester City and £65m for Kai Havertz to join…
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PH rallies to stun India in five sets, boosts AVC Challenge Cup semis bid – rezal404
Philippine women’s volleyball team in the 2023 AVC Challenge Cup for Women. -AVC PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine women’s volleyball team leaned on veteran spikers Aiza Maizo-Pontillas and Shaya Adorador to pull off a 25-22, 26-28, 11-25, 29-27, 18-16 win over India in the 2023 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women at…
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Ilkay Gundogan: Barcelona agree deal to sign Man City midfielder on free transfer
Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City on a free transfer, with the midfielder set to pen a three-year contract. The move has not been officially announced by either side but City have adopted a pragmatic approach due to the player’s age and length of contract the 32-year-old was seeking,…
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Harold Alarcon tempers expectations for UAAP Season 86 after winning Filoil MVP – rezal404
UP Fighting Maroons’ Harold Alarcon wins Filoil Preseason MVP award. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Harold Alarcon took home three trophies at the conclusion of the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup—the championship, a Mythical Five selection, and the Most Valuable Player plum. Alarcon scored nine points and three rebounds in the Fighting Maroons’ 87-76 victory over La…
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Southampton appoint Russell Martin as new manager on three-year deal
Russell Martin has been appointed as Southampton’s new manager on a three-year deal. Martin will be immediately tasked with getting the club back into the Premier League via promotion from the Championship next season. Martin’s Swansea side finished in 10th in the second tier having ended the most recent campaign strongly, unbeaten in nine games…
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Sidney Onwubere grateful for chance to showcase skills again in PBA On Tour – rezal404
Barangay Ginebra’s Sidney Onwubere. –PBA ON TOUR MANILA, Philippines — Sidney Onwubere is eager to prove his worth for Barangay Ginebra as he tries to climb back to his best game shape this PBA preseason. The 6-foot-4 forward had a breakthrough game in the PBA on Tour, posting a 25-point and 11-rebound double-double — highlighted…
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Women’s Ashes, a beginner’s guide: All you need to know about Heather Knight’s England and the all-conquering Australians
Want to know more about the Women’s Ashes? Here’s our essential guide to the two teams, the multi-format series and which players to watch out for… What is the Ashes? one of tea great sporting rivalries. England and Australia first met in a men’s Test match in Melbourne in 1877, but the Ashes as we…
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