Category: Sports
Unknown draft picks look to spring surprise
Rain or Shine PBA Rookie Draft pick Felix Lemetti. –MARLO CUETO/INQURER.net MANILA, Philippines–Majority of the players selected in the first round of the recent PBA Rookie Draft are names familiar to most basketball fans. Felix Lemetti and Avan Nava will need to put in some work to become recognizable to a casual PBA follower. “I…
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Robert MacIntyre admits ‘wild’ celebrations after Scottish Open win but money won’t change mentality | Golf News
Robert MacIntyre admits he went “absolutely wild” after winning the Scottish Open last weekend but is now fully focused on success at Royal Troon. The Scot fulfilled a long-held ambition at the Renaissance Club on Sunday when he triumphed in his home championship after a remarkable finish. The 27-year-old from Oban celebrated long into the…
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Chery Tiggo rookie Karen Verdeflor impresses in debut
Chery Tiggo Crossovers’ rookie Karen Verdeflor. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Chery Tiggo rookie Karen Verdeflor impressed coach KungFu Reyes and returning American spiker Khat Bell on her professional debut. Verdeflor, Chery Tiggo’s only draft pick last week, provided a steady floor defense including four excellent receptions in their dominant 25-13, 27-25, 25-22 win over…
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State of Origin: New South Wales beat Queensland in fiery decider in Brisbane | Rugby League News
New South Wales scored two late tries to beat Queensland 14-4 and win a fiery State of Origin decider in Brisbane for the first time since 2005. Blues coach Michael Maguire celebrated a series victory in his first season in charge as his side rallied from trailing 4-2 as late as the 61st minute at…
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Jarren Duran homer lifts American League to MLB All-Star Game win
American League’s Jarren Duran, of the Boston Red Sox, holds the award for the most valuable player after the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran belted a two-run home run in the fifth inning to lift the American League to a…
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Sky Sports F1 podcast: How can McLaren improve the big strategy calls?
Sky Sports F1 podcast: How can McLaren improve the big strategy calls?
Read MoreLots of room for improvement for Erica Staunton, Creamline
Creamline Cool Smashers’ Erica Staunton in the PVL Reinforced Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Erica Staunton proved she can lead Creamline after a 20-point debut but she still seeks improvement to bounce back from a tough five-set loss to PLDT in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. Staunton stepped up for the undermanned Cool Smashers,…
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Enzo Fernandez: Chelsea start internal disciplinary procedure after midfielder’s ‘racist video’ | Football News
Chelsea have “instigated an internal disciplinary procedure” following Enzo Fernandez’s video posted on social media, which the French Football Federation alleges is racist. Fernandez and some of his Argentina team-mates were chanting a derogatory song about the France team in an Instagram live video published on his account after they beat Colombia in the Copa…
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Kyrie Irving breaks left hand in offseason workout
FILE – Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has a broken left hand that required surgery after getting injured in an offseason NBA workout. The Dallas Mavericks aren’t providing a timeline for Irving’s recovery. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) DALLAS — Kyrie Irving broke his left hand during an offseason workout and had surgery, and the Dallas…
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Louie Hinchliffe: The Team GB sprinter coached by history-maker Carl Lewis to the Paris Olympics | Athletics News
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player After having come from nowhere to qualify for the Olympics, Louie Hinchliffe is targeting gold in the prestigious 100 metres at the upcoming Paris Games After having come from nowhere to qualify for the Olympics, Louie Hinchliffe is targeting gold in the prestigious 100 metres…
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