Category: Sports
Military exemption irresistible perk for Korean male Olympians
South Korea’s Shin Yubin, left, and Lim Jonghoon celebrate their win against Hong Kong’s Doo Hoi Kem and Wong Chun Ting after the mixed doubles bronze medal table tennis match at the Paris Olympics 2024, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) The South Korean duo of Shin Yu-bin and Lim Jong-hoon…
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St Mirren thrash Valur to reach UEFA Conference League third round qualifying as Kilmarnock lose to Cercle Brugge | Football News
St Mirren celebrated European football in Paisley for the first time in 37 years with a convincing 4-1 win over Valur to book their place in the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round. Following a goalless draw in the first leg of the second-round tie in Reykjavik last week, Stephen Robinson’s side showed their mettle…
Read MoreTools there but lot of work left for Ginebra
Ginebra Gin Kings’ Christian Standhardinger, Ralph Cu, Scottie Thompson in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Coach Tim Cone had a lot of takeaways after seeing his new-look Barangay Ginebra squad play for the first time since a busy offseason aimed at getting back into the championship picture. “The biggest message we got is…
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Fulham lead chase for Aston Villa’s Diego Carlos as Spurs target Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… DAILY MAIL Fulham are among the clubs interested in signing Diego Carlos from Aston Villa. Paul Scholes has ranked Manchester United’s greatest midfielders, and he has not placed the club’s iconic former captain Roy Keane in the No1 spot. Fulham have made another bid for Scott…
Read MoreSimone Biles captures second all-around gymnastics title
Simone Biles, of the United States, celebrates after winning the gold medal during the women’s artistic gymnastics all-around finals in Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo) PARIS — Simone Biles huddled with Sunisa Lee. She looked to her husband Jonathan Owens in the…
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Olympics 2024: Hideki Matsuyama takes early lead over Xander Schauffele with Rory McIlory tied 14th | Olympics News
Hideki Matsuyama fired an eight-under 63 to claim a two-shot lead after the opening round at Le Golf National on Thursday. Right behind was a familiar figure in Xander Schauffele, 10 days removed from his title at The Open and playing as though he hasn’t missed a beat. The surprise was outside the ropes –…
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Carlos Yulo, Carlo Paalam guided by more than just usual strategy
Carlos Edriel Yulo, of the Philippines, celebrates after performing on the horizontal bar during the men’s artistic gymnastics all-around finals in Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) They are linked by more than just the country they represent, the goals they have in the…
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Andy Murray retires: Tim Henman shares his memories of British tennis star in Sky Sports documentary | Tennis News
Andy Murray’s illustrious tennis career came to an end while representing Team GB at the 2024 Olympics alongside Dan Evans on Thursday. Despite some late resistance from the British pair, Murray and Evans were beaten by USA’s Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul in the doubles quarter-finals. Murray, a two-time gold medal winner and three-time Grand…
Read MoreAira Villegas books ticket to quarterfinals with birthday win
Team Philippines’ Aira Villegas, celebrates after defeating Algeria’s Roumaysa Boualam after defeated her in their women’s 50kg preliminary boxing match at the Paris Olympics 2024, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos) Aira Villegas on early Friday (Philippine time) became the second Team Philippines boxer to advance to the quarterfinals in the…
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Celtic transfer news: Paulo Bernardo joins club on five-year deal | Football News
Paulo Bernardo has completed his return to Celtic from Benfica on a five-year deal, worth £3.5m. There was an option-to-buy clause on Bernardo’s loan deal from last season, for a fee of around £6.5m, which Celtic have managed to negotiate down. Bernardo, 22, has now become Brendan Rodgers’ first outfield signing of the summer. The…
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