Category: Sports
Farm Fresh names Japanese Shota Sato as new coach
New Farm Fresh Foxies head coach Shota Sato.–FARM FRESH FOXIES PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Japanese Shota Sato has taken over the coaching reins of Farm Fresh ahead of the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference starting July 16 at Philsports Arena. The Foxies on Saturday announced that Sato replaced Jerry Yee, who took over their sister team,…
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England beat Switzerland on penalties to reach Euro semis
England advanced to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 with a penalty shootout win over Switzerland as Jordan Pickford’s save from Manuel Akanji’s spot-kick proved decisive following a 1-1 draw.
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Now we know we can compete
Coach Tim Cone and Gilas Pilipinas ends its Fiba OQT campaign with their heads held high despite falling short of advancing to the final. –FIBA PHOTO Still reeling from Gilas Pilipinas’ loss to Brazil that ended the Nationals’ bid to make the Paris Olympics, national coach Tim Cone on Saturday said there is still something…
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England vs New Zealand: Sarah Glenn stars as spin proves pivotal in 59-run opening T20I victory | Cricket News
England’s strong spin attack proved pivotal as they cruised to a 59-run victory in the first T20I of the five-match series against New Zealand at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton. Five wickets fell in the space of 11 balls as spinners Charlie Dean (2-28), Sarah Glenn (3-16) and Sophie Ecclestone (1-27) combined to decimate the…
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Gilas’ Olympic bid ends, bows out of Fiba OQT with loss to Brazil
Gilas Pilipinas ends if Fiba OQT run and dreams of making it to the Paris Olympics with a loss to Brazil in the semifinals. –FIBA PHOTO Gilas Pilipinas saw its dream to make it to the Paris Olympics end on Saturday night after losing to world No. 12 Brazil, 71-60, in the semifinals of the…
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Andy Murray’s Wimbledon career over as Emma Raducanu withdraws from mixed doubles | Tennis News
Andy Murray has played his final match at Wimbledon after Emma Raducanu pulled out of the mixed doubles. Raducanu was due to team up with Murray, in what is set to be the latter’s final year at Wimbledon before retiring, but has now withdrawn due to stiffness in her right wrist. Murray, who was knocked…
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Czechia sets up Challenger Cup Final vs Puerto Rico for VNL spot
Czechia celebrates a point against Vietnam during a FIVB Challenger Cup game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — A new Volleyball Nations League participant will debut next year as Czechia and Puerto Rico clash in the gold medal match of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Challenger Cup on Sunday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Czechia sent Vietnam crashing…
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Ronaldo's stubbornness has surely cost Portugal for the last time
As sure as the sun rising in the east and setting in the west, Cristiano Ronaldo’s name appeared on Portugal’s team-sheet on Friday night. Perhaps for the last time. But there was no romanticism about his selection, Roberto Martinez wanted him there.
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France sends Ronaldo, Portugal packing on penalties
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo walks to take his shot a penalty shootout after the match end goalless during a quarter final match between Portugal and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Hamburg, Germany, Friday, July 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) HAMBURG, Germany — France’s heartache in penalty shootouts is over. So is Cristiano Ronaldo’s…
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New Zealand 16 – 15 England
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights of New Zealand’s thrilling win over England in the opening Test in Dunedin. Highlights of New Zealand’s thrilling win over England in the opening Test in Dunedin. Damian McKenzie’s three second-half penalties thwarted England’s hopes of a first win away to New Zealand since…
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