Category: Sports
WXV 2024: Fixtures, teams, format and how World Cup 2025 qualification from tournament works | Rugby Union News
Our guide to everything you need to know as WXV returns for its second season, with reigning champions England and Ireland involved in the top tier, and Scotland and Wales competing in the second tier… What is the WXV? First held in 2023, WXV is an annual competition held by World Rugby in non-World Cup…
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Warriors find confidence rebuilt after Archers upset
MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net University of the East (UE) coach Jack Santiago was certain of one thing and his faith in that never wavered despite back-to-back losses to start the Red Warriors’ UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament stint. “I told the boys that this batch is capable of winning games and beating the No. 1 team,”…
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Man City 2 – 1 Watford
First-half goals from Jeremy Doku and Matheus Nunes booked Manchester City’s place in the Carabao Cup last 16 despite a late scare in their 2-1 win over Watford. City were cruising to a victory at the Etihad in a game that was growing to look like a formality. Doku scored five minutes in and all…
Read More2024 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals
The 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup has reached the playoff phase with the crossover quarterfinals beginning September 25. Eight teams will battle in separate best-of-five quarterfinal series for the right to advance to the semifinals. READ: PBA News, Scores, Schedules Article continues after this advertisement TNT Tropang Giga and NLEX Road Warriors; Magnolia Hotshots and Rain…
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Walsall 0 – 0 Leicester
Leicester City goalkeeper Danny Ward saved three penalties in a dramatic shoot-out against Walsall to propel the Foxes into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. It was a frustrating evening for Steve Cooper’s Premier League side at the Bescot Stadium, who were met by chants of “this is embarrassing” from the travelling away fans…
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Perpetual hitting stride on ‘foundation’ season
John Barba (right) lifts Lyceum to a victory in the other game. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ For a team that has little expectations this season, Perpetual Help has suddenly found itself near the top of the standings. A 60-52 victory over San Sebastian helped make that happen. Article continues after this advertisement And hunger, too. “Your…
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Starting salaries to be equalled across men’s and women’s professional cricket in 2025 | Cricket News
Minimum starting salaries will be equalled across men’s and women’s professional domestic cricket from 2025, the ECB has confirmed. The move will apply both at ‘rookie’ level, which is being introduced into the women’s game for the first time and which will typically be a player’s first professional contract, and at ‘senior pro’ level for…
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UST going after top teams now
Christian Manaytay (No. 4) provided UST with crucial offense and leadership in a bounce back win. —MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Christian Manaytay has been with University of Santo Tomas since it was in the doldrums of the UAAP men’s basketball tournament. “Back then, I was losing my will to play because we were always losing,” Manaytay, one…
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Rodri injury: Man City midfielder ‘out for long, long time’ and requires surgery after knee injury suffered vs Arsenal | Football News
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be out for “a long, long time” and requires surgery, manager Pep Guardiola has said. The influential Spain international was injured in the champions’ 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The 28-year-old is now in Barcelona undergoing assessment and a full prognosis…
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Guiao happy as ROS lay down key building block for title goals
FILE–Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net The excitement for Rain or Shine in the PBA Governors’ Cup has been palpable, and Yeng Guiao, the club’s fiery mentor who has reined in his enthusiasm over his charges all conference long, has finally bought into the hype. “I’m really happy that I’m coaching Rain or…
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