Category: Sports
Japan in awe after Shohei Ohtani makes MLB history
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers speaks to the media after a game against the Miami Marlins where he became the first MLB player to have at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in the same season at loanDepot park on September 19, 2024 in Miami, Florida. Megan Briggs/Getty Images/AFP Japan…
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Roger Federer: Eight-time Wimbledon champion says tennis is in safe place despite gripes about modern game | Tennis News
Roger Federer believes tennis is in a safe place despite the 20-time Grand Slam champion harbouring a few gripes about the modern game. The 43-year-old is in Berlin for the Laver Cup – the Ryder Cup of tennis – where Team Europe will clash against Team World. With world No 1 Jannik Sinner and Spanish…
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Moving up and down standings, PH finds daily highlight in Olympiad
Janelle Mae Frayna —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BUDAPEST—Through seven rounds of the 45th Fide (International Chess Federation) Chess Olympiad at BOK Sports Hall here, it was clear that finishing high above the standings would be a tough task for the men’s and women’s teams representing the Philippines. One thing, however, remains constant. Article continues after this advertisement…
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Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois: AJ wants sparring revenge – ‘This is my chance to get him back’ | Boxing News
Daniel Dubois faced another test of his composure at the final press conference for his IBF world heavyweight title defence against Anthony Joshua. Riyadh Season: Joshua vs Dubois takes place at Wembley Stadium this Saturday, live on Sky Sports Box Office. The two fighters went head to head for a second time this weekend at…
Read MoreShohei Ohtani surpasses 50-50 milestone in spectacular fashion
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani (17) waves to fans after he hit a home run scoring Andy Pages, during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) MIAMI — Shohei Ohtani looked up at a visiting crowd that turned out to cheer him…
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Match Report – Wigan 64 – 0 Salford
Wigan triumphed 64-0 over Salford to make it back-to-back League Leaders’ Shield triumphs in the Betfred Super League; Huddersfield beat Castleford 34-10 in Thursday’s other match; watch the Super League play-offs, including the Grand Final, live on Sky Sports Last Updated: 19/09/24 10:37pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights of…
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Between fighters looking to crowd for fuel, Jerusalem has added motivation
Melvin Jerusalem is out to give Mexican Luis Angel Castillo a rude welcome. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/WENDELL ALINEA It’s not often you come across a fight where an expectedly partisan crowd will be fuel for the two fighters on the ring. For Melvin Jerusalem, the cheers of his fellow Filipinos will boost his energy as he defends…
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County Championship: Surrey beat Durham to move closer to title as Kent relegated after loss to Nottinghamshire | Cricket News
Surrey are closing in on a third successive Vitality County Championship title after cruising to a 10-wicket win over Durham with a day to spare at the Kia Oval. Durham, who began the third day trailing by 152, never recovered after losing two wickets in the first over to Dan Worrall. Worrall and Sam Curran,…
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Solid in soft conditions, Jahns now five ahead
Keanu Jahns weaves some greenside magic. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Finding the softened conditions to his liking, Keanu Jahns on Thursday opened up a five-shot lead in the P2-million ICTSI Forest Hills Classic after shooting two eagles in a four-under-par 67 that shoved him closer to a maiden professional win. With rains pouring consistently the whole round,…
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John Higgins becomes second snooker player to make 1,000 career centuries in defeat at English Open | Snooker News
John Higgins reaches 1,000 career centuries but is knocked out of the English Open; Ronnie O’Sullivan is the only other player to have reached the four-figure century milestone Last Updated: 19/09/24 11:36pm John Higgins became only the second snooker player to reach 1,000 career centuries John Higgins became only the second snooker player to reach…
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