Category: Sports
Astrolabio set for WBC bantamweight title challenge vs Nakatani
Vincent Astrolabio during the weigh-in for his WBC bantamweight title against Junto Nakatani. –WENDELL ALINEA MANILA, Philippines—It’s all engines go for Filipino boxer Vincent Astrolabio as he challenges Junto Nakatani for the WBC bantamweight title on Saturday in Tokyo, Japan. Astrolabio made weight on Friday, tipping the scales at 117.5 pounds with Nakatani coming in…
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England vs West Indies: Kavem Hodge’s first Test century leads tourists’ fightback on day two at Trent Bridge | Cricket News
Kavem Hodge’s maiden Test century helped the West Indies mount a fightback with the bat against England on day two at Trent Bridge in the second match of this series as they trail by 65 runs. Bowling without their record Test wicket-taker James Anderson for the first time since his retirement, England left the West…
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Microsoft outage ‘affecting’ Paris Olympics IT operations
This photograph shows Paris Olympics 2024 banner in front of the National Assembly, in Paris, on July 18, 2024. (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND / AFP) Paris Olympics 2024 organizers said on Friday they were experiencing problems linked with a major worldwide computer systems outage, a week before the Summer Games opening ceremony takes place. The…
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James Tavernier: Rangers reject Trabzonspor’s initial bid for Ibrox captain | Football News
Rangers have rejected an initial offer from Trabzonspor for captain James Tavernier. It is expected the Turkish club will return with another bid for the 32-year-old and Rangers would sell the right-back if his value is met, as manager Philippe Clement rebuilds his squad this summer. Trabzonspor have already signed former Ibrox players Borna Barisic…
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Coach Shaq happy to have MJ Perez on his side this time
Cignal HD Spikers import MJ Perez in the PVL Reinforced Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — From being rivals in their previous Finals duels, Cignal coach Shaq Delos Santos is grateful to have MJ Perez on his side five years after the Venezuelan’s last stint in Manila. Perez, a former import of F2 Logistics, used…
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Next England manager: FA advertises men’s manager vacancy as search for Gareth Southgate’s successor continues | Football News
The FA has formally advertised the England men’s manager vacancy on its website as the search for Gareth Southgate’s successor continues. English football’s governing body says it has “already identified a number of candidates” after Southgate announced his resignation from the role on July 16. The first bullet point in the job description specifies the…
Read MoreImproving chemistry a priority for Taka Minowa, Akari
New Akari Chargers’ coach Taka Minowa in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Japanese coach Taka Minowa and Ivy Lacsina are embracing the challenges that come with their transfer to the Akari Chargers, starting with improving their campaign in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. After being shipped from the Nxled Chameleons, Lacsina…
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Explained: Red Bull's 'five crucial upgrades' for Hungarian GP
Ted Kravitz analyses the upgrades Red Bull have brought to the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Japanese gymnast out of Paris Olympics for smoking, drinking
FILE–Japan’s Shoko Miyata competes on the balance beam during the women’s qualifying session the 52nd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships. She has been pulled from Japan’s Paris Olympics team. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / AFP) Teenage gymnast Shoko Miyata has been pulled from Japan’s team for the Paris Olympics after being caught smoking and drinking,…
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Jaden Philogene transfer: Aston Villa sign winger from Hull City | Football News
Jaden Philogene has completed his return to Aston Villa on a permanent deal. The winger, who joined Hull City from Villa in 2023, had been wanted by Ipswich and Everton this summer, with both clubs agreeing deals with the Championship side. However, Villa triggered a clause that allowed them to match those bids – understood to…
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