Category: Sports
EJ unruffled even after fourth place warmup finish
The Philippines’ EJ Obiena competes in the Men’s Pole Vault event of the Stockholm Diamond League athletics meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, on June 2, 2024. AFP EJ Obiena remains completely locked in regardless of the outcome of his last evaluation meet prior to the Paris Olympics. “EJ is doing well and is very focused, despite…
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England reach Euro 2024 final: Roy Keane says Spain favourites, but things ‘written in the stars’ for England | Football News
Roy Keane believes Spain will be favourites for Sunday’s Euro 2024 final, but says “sometimes things are written in the stars” after another late England win. The Three Lions came from behind once again to beat Netherlands 2-1 in Dortmund. Harry Kane’s penalty cancelled out a fine Xavi Simons strike in the first half, but…
Read MoreBaltazar a prized Draft find–and he knows he can bring to Converge what the team admits it lacks
Justine Baltazar during the PBA Rookie Draft combine.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Justine Baltazar acknowledged that his presence would be a huge lift for Converge if it decides to select him No. 1 overall in the PBA Rookie Draft. “If I am lucky enough to be selected by Converge (first overall), I think I can be of a…
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England vs West Indies: Gus Atkinson’s seven-wicket haul shows the future of Ben Stokes’ side is in safe hands | Cricket News
Making your Test debut at Lord’s is pretty special. Taking a seven-wicket haul on the occasion is sensational. Surrey seamer Gus Atkinson (7-45) showed England’s Test future is in safe hands as he helped the hosts skittle West Indies for 121 on day one of the first Test at the home of cricket. The 26-year-old…
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Wilma Salas back to lead Petro Gazz Angels’ three-peat bid
Wilma Salas returns to lead the Petro Gazz Angels’ bid for a third straight PVL Reinforced Conference crown.–TRISTAN TAMAYO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Five years after leading Petro Gazz to its first-ever title, Wilma Salas is reunited with the Angels ahead of their three-peat quest in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference starting on Tuesday next week…
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England vs West Indies: Gus Atkinson takes seven wickets on debut at Lord’s as James Anderson begins final Test | Cricket News
Gus Atkinson took seven wickets on a sizzling England debut as he ripped the headlines from the retiring James Anderson and rolled West Indies for 121 on a dominant day for the hosts at Lord’s. The series opener is Anderson’s 188th and final Test for England with management wanting to focus on constructing a side…
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Gilas Women fall to Chinese Taipei A to end Jones Cup bid
FILE–Gilas’ Naomi Panganiban.–FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Women failed to end their campaign at the 2024 William Jones Cup on a winning note after falling to Chinese Taipei A, 82-66, Wednesday night at Xinzhuang Stadium in Taiwan. Gilas wrapped up its Jones Cup campaign with a 2-3 record for fourth place in a six-team field.…
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Premier League fixtures live on Sky Sports: Man Utd vs Liverpool to kick-off at 4pm on Sunday September 1 | Football News
The Premier League has confirmed Manchester United vs Liverpool will kick-off at 4pm on September 1, with the game at Old Trafford live on Sky Sports. The kick-off times have also been confirmed for the other Premier League games on Sunday September 1, with both Newcastle vs Tottenham – which is live on Sky Sports…
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UAAP finalists NU, UST off to contrasting starts in Super League
NU’s Bella Belen during a game against Enderun Colleges in the Shakey’s Super League.–SSL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — UAAP champion National University and runner-up University of Santo Tomas kicked off their 2024 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals in contrasting fashion on Wednesday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The Lady Bulldogs, who barely played their star…
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Wimbledon: Elena Rybakina cruises past Elina Svitolina and into final four | Tennis News
Elena Rybakina lived up to her billing as favourite to win Wimbledon with a ruthless 6-3 6-2 dismantling of Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals on Centre Court. The 2022 champion produced a fine display of explosive hitting coupled with a rock-solid serve to end Svitolina’s hopes of a maiden Grand Slam triumph. Rybakina struck 28 winners during…
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