Category: Sports
Quiambao shines with new mindset as La Salle begins more difficult title hunt
MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Nothing came easy for La Salle when it ended a seven-year championship drought in the UAAP men’s basketball tournament last year. The Green Archers know things will be even harder this season. Article continues after this advertisement “We really have to find ways to win. We know that all teams are gonna be…
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Jannik Sinner hails tennis’ new era: ‘It’s good for the sport to have some new champions’ | Tennis News
After his US Open triumph Jannik Sinner believes entering a new era of champions will be “good for the sport”. Before the tournament the Italian’s anti-doping scandal was making headlines, but he emerged with another major championship victory after beating America’s Taylor Fritz in Sunday’s final. It was his second grand slam title of the…
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Ronaldo strikes late to seal Portugal win over Scotland
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Portugal and Scotland at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Armando Franca) Cristiano Ronaldo’s late strike sealed Portugal’s 2-1 win over Scotland as the 901st goal of the striker’s extraordinary career completed…
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England player ratings as Ollie Pope’s side fall short in third Sri Lanka Test but win series 2-1 | Cricket News
How we rated England’s players out of 10 in the eight-wicket loss against Sri Lanka in the third Test at the Kia Oval… Ben Duckett – 7 Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Watch the best of Ben Duckett’s innings from day one of the Third Test against Sri Lanka as…
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Thais post first win at expense of Farm Fresh
Est Cola’s Warisara Seetaloed during the PVL Invitationals against Farm Fresh.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Warisara Seetaload and Natthawan Patthaisong willed Est Cola to a come-from-behind 22-25, 25-17, 19-25, 25-20, 17-15 victory over Farm Fresh to snap a three-game skid in the 2024 PVL Invitational Conference on Monday at Mall of Asia Arena. Playing in…
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Solheim Cup 2024: Suzann Pettersen happy for Team Europe to be ‘underdogs’ ahead of facing Team USA | Golf News
Suzann Pettersen insists Team Europe are happy to head into the Solheim Cup as “underdogs” and believes her side has enough quality to complete a historic four-peat against the United States. Pettersen retains her role as captain for the 2024 edition at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia, live from Friday on Sky Sports…
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Creamline a win away from Grand Slam and 3rd straight PVL crown
Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL Invitational Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — The third time’s the charm, and Creamline could prove just that after getting another crack at an elusive Grand Slam in the Premier Volleyball League. Completing a PVL season sweep has evaded the Cool Smashers for the past couple of years but they…
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Reporter notebook: Lee Carsley’s diplomacy in national anthem row boosts long-term England job prospects | Football News
The lamentable lambasting of Lee Carsley’s refusal to sing the British national anthem may well have, ironically, enhanced his chances of getting the England manager’s job long term. Two national newspapers called for him to be sacked, saying that if he didn’t sing it, he had no right to hold the top coaching job in…
Read MoreThai coach praises progress of PH volleyball
Thai assistant coach Wilavan Apinyapong during the post-game press conference after helping steer Est Cola to a victory over Farm Fresh in the PVL Invitationals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Est Cola assistant coach Wilavan Apinyapong, who played her last Southeast Asian Games in Manila five years ago, relished the opportunity in her return to the…
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Women’s Champions League: Arsenal, Man City, Celtic discover round-two qualifying opponents | Football News
Arsenal, Man City and Celtic discovered their Women’s Champions League qualifying round two opponents on Monday, with all three set to play the first legs away from home. Jonas Eidevall’s Gunners – who beat Rangers and Rosenborg to reach this stage of the tournament – will face BK Hacken of Sweden, who reached the quarter-finals…
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