PVL: Thea Gagate hopes to build ‘synergy’ with new teammates

No. 1 overall pick Thea Gagate during the 2024 PVL Rookie Draft.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Thea Gagate puts a premium on the value of building a connection with her new teammates as ZUS Coffee tries to rise from the ashes in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. As expected, the 6-foot-2 middle blocker of Alas…

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Elina Svitolina: Ukrainian in tears after Wimbledon win following missile attack on children’s hospital | Tennis News

Elina Svitolina broke down in tears on court after reaching the Wimbledon quarter-finals on the same day a Russian missile struck a children’s hospital in Kiev. The Ukrainian wore a black ribbon on her top during her 6-2 6-1 victory over Wang Xinyu and any feelings of satisfaction from reaching the last eight were dwarfed by sadness…

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Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes

          Serbia’s Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Denmark’s Holger Rune during their men’s singles tennis match on the eighth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 8, 2024. (AFP)  LONDON – Novak Djokovic demolished Holger Rune…

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Arsenal and Manchester United on alert with Marc Guehi set to reject new Crystal Palace contract offer – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers… THE SUN Arsenal and Manchester United are on high alert with Marc Guehi set to reject Crystal Palace’s new contract offer. Leicester City plan to join the race for Celtic midfield star Matt O’Riley. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player ESPN’s Mark…

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Draft finally takes place; salary cap resolution to follow

Thea Gagate–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The first-ever PVL Rookie Draft happens Monday night at Novotel Hotel in Cubao, and the league can finally check off the first of two activities it wants to implement that would hopefully instill—and keep—parity across the field beginning with the upcoming Reinforced Conference. Ex-La Salle standout and Alas Pilipinas middle blocking ace…

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Ryder Cup 2025: Keegan Bradley to captain Team USA at Bethpage Black rather than Tiger Woods | Golf News

Keegan Bradley will be Team USA’s captain in the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, the PGA of America has confirmed. The former PGA champion succeeds Zach Johnson, who captained Team USA for their 16.5-11.5 defeat against Team Europe at Marco Simone Golf Club last September. Bradley made his Ryder Cup debut in the 2012…

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ZUS sticks to draft plan, picks Gagate first overall as league begins march to parity

Thea Gagate–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net ZUS Coffee made it official. Thea Gagate became the No. 1 overall pick on Monday when ZUS Coffee selected her first in the PVL Rookie Draft at Novotel Hotel in Quezon City. And the league took an important step toward parity, even if the journey there remains a long one. “It’s overwhelming…

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Ryder Cup 2025: Team USA to announce captain with Tiger Woods no longer expected to take role at Bethpage Black | Golf News

The PGA of America are set to announce Team USA’s next Ryder Cup captain on Tuesday, with Tiger Woods no longer expected to take on the role for Bethpage Black. An announcement will be made at the NASDAQ building in New York, where new PGA of America President John Lindert will introduce the next captain…

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Bronny James out of Lakers’ 2nd game due to knee swelling

Sacramento Kings guard Dane Goodwin (33) attempts to block a shot by Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game in San Francisco, Saturday, July 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Nic Coury) SAN FRANISCO — Bronny James was scratched from the Los Angeles Lakers’ second California Classic…

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Zak Hardaker to join Hull FC for 2025 season from Leigh Leopards | Rugby League News

Hull FC have announced the signing of Zak Hardaker from Leigh Leopards for the 2025 Betfred Super League season. Hardaker has signed a two-year deal with the Black & Whites. The outside back has amassed over 360 senior appearances since his professional debut over the past 15 years, scoring over 1,100 points throughout his career,…

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