Category: Sports
Great Britain to assess Jack Draper for Davis Cup opener after US Open exertions | Tennis News
Leon Smith has not ruled out Jack Draper making a swift return to action in Great Britain’s Davis Cup opener against Finland on Wednesday. The 22-year-old was due to arrive at Manchester’s AO Arena on Tuesday afternoon, four days after his defeat by Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the US Open. Draper struggled physically…
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Mamuyac says Rain or Shine team effort got job done
Rain or Shine guard Gian Mamuyac pulls down a rebound during a game against Phoenix in the PBA Governors’ Cup.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Gian Mamuyac was hailed the best player in Rain or Shine’s rout of Phoenix in the PBA Governors’ Cup on Tuesday. Mamuyac, however, refused to take all the credit, owing his performance to…
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Sir Michael Stoute retires: Former champion trainer and multiple Derby winner to call time on career | Racing News
Sir Michael Stoute has announced he will retire from training at the end of the 2024 Flat season. Stoute, 78, has been one of the most successful Flat trainers throughout the 20th and 21st century in a career that started in 1972. He will be forever associated with Shergar, the ill-fated 1981 Derby winner –…
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Suzuki, Zaragosa take early command at JPGT Sherwood Hills
Ryuki Suzuki.–PGT PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Ryuki Suzuki fired a two-over-par 74 on Tuesday and the Filipino-Japanese seized a four-shot lead over South Korea’s Chan Ahn in the boys’ 10-12 division of the ICTSI Junior PGT Luzon Series at windswept Sherwood Hills in Trece Martirez, Cavite. With almost everyone chasing valuable points to qualify for the season-ending…
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NFL and Cleveland Browns’ Deshaun Watson sued over another alleged 2020 sexual assault | NFL News
A woman in Houston filed a civil lawsuit against Deshaun Watson on Monday, accusing the Cleveland Browns quarterback of a sexual assault and battery that occurred in October 2020. The woman, who is going by “Jane Doe” in the suit, claims that Watson committed the sexual assault and battery ahead of a dinner date at…
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Lakers’ Christian Wood out after another knee procedure
Christian Wood #35 and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers battle for a rebound against Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on January 30, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP. EL SEGUNDO, California — Los Angeles Lakers big man Christian Wood will…
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Adrian Newey: Aston Martin’s signing of legendary F1 designer raises hope of 2026 title contention | F1 News
Aston Martin have won the race to sign legendary Formula 1 designer Adrian Newey in a move that could have huge implications. Newey, widely considered to be the greatest engineer in the sport’s history having designed 14 championship-winning cars over the last 32 years, will join Aston Martin in March 2025 after officially ending a…
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Returning Catindig, Gandler boost Cignal title hopes
Cignal libero Dawn Macandili-Catindig (16) returns to her mother club in the PVL after her stint with Alas Pilipinas.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Dawn Macandili-Catindig, armed with her Alas Pilipinas experience, is eager to help Cignal in its crucial match against defending champion Kurashiki Ablaze for the remaining final berth in the 2024 PVL Invitational…
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The race to the Super League play-offs: Who will make the top six with Wigan Warriors, Hull KR, and Warrington Wolves? | Rugby League News
With two weeks of Super League action remaining we take a look at who will make the play-offs, the season-defining clashes, and who will win the League Leader’s shield… 1st: Wigan Warriors Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from the Betfred Super League clash between Wigan Warriors and Hull KR…
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Taylor Fritz’s loss extends Grand Slam drought for American men
Taylor Fritz, of the United States, holds the finalist trophy after losing to Jannik Sinner, of Italy, in the men’s singles final of the US Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) NEW YORK — Taylor Fritz was eager before the US Open final on Sunday, entertaining thoughts of…
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