Category: Sports
Pacquiao gets new opponent for Japan exhibition fight
Retired multiple world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao (R) of the Philippines speaks during a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on June 10, 2024. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP) Manny Pacquiao will now face a different fighter in his three-round exhibition match in Japan after the retired boxing great’s original opponent was ruled…
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Marc Guehi: The rise of England’s ‘absolute gem’ Euro 2024 defender | Football News
When coaches, team-mates and those who know Marc Guehi well are asked about the strengths of the centre-back, it is his composure which is routinely referenced. So perhaps it shouldn’t be a surprise the 23-year-old has performed so well at Euro 2024. One of the Premier League’s most promising young defenders has taken to the…
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Go For Gold Criterium Race Series 2 fires off in Cebu
Caption: After the success of the Go For Gold Criterium Race Series 1 up North, more homegrown talents are expected to emerge in the Queen City of the South. MANILA, Philippines–Cyclists from Visayas have a chance to showcase their strength at the Go For Gold Criterium Race Series 2, which is set to flag off…
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Bronny James: LA Lakers draft LeBron James’ son as NBA history beckons | NBA News
LeBron James moved a step closer to fulfilling his dream of playing alongside one of his sons after the LA Lakers selected 19-year-old Bronny in the NBA Draft on Thursday. After going undrafted in the first round on Wednesday, the oldest son of the four-time NBA MVP was selected 55th overall by the Lakers towards…
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Gilas Pilipinas loses to Turkey in tune-up ahead of Fiba OQT
Gilas Pilipinas’ June Mar Fajardo and Justin Brownlee flank as Turkey player during a tune-up game in Istanbul ahead of the Fiba OQT. –TURKEY BASKETBALL FEDERATION Gilas Pilipinas sputtered when it mattered most on Friday, bowing to Turkey, 84-73, in the second tune-up game geared towards the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (OTQ). The Nationals, led…
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Teofimo Lopez vs Devin Haney ‘would make a great fight’, says Top Rank promoter Bob Arum | Boxing News
Bob Arum has teased a possible blockbuster showdown between Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney if the WBO super-lightweight champion defends his title this weekend. Lopez (20-1 (13)) makes his second defence of the belt against Steve Claggett (38-7-2 (26)) in Miami on Sunday, live on Sky Sports Action and Main Event from 2am, and promoter…
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Tambalque guts out a 70 to win by six strokes in Bacolod
Patrick Tambalque carved out a level-par 70 on Thursday to post a six-shot win over Simon Wahing in the centerpiece boys’ 16-18 division of the ICTSI Junior Philippine Golf Tour (PGT) Visayas Series even as Dominique Gotiong fought off fourth round fatigue to prevail in the girls’ side at Bacolod Golf Club in Murcia town.…
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Hollie Doyle’s blog: Trooper Bisdee can emulate Trueshan in Northumberland Plate at Newcastle | Racing News
Our ambassador seeks another Pitmen’s Derby success on Saturday and is aboard leading fancy Trooper Bisdee, one of several strong weekend rides, live on Sky Sports Racing. Hoping to emulate Trueshan glory in the Plate Two years ago the gallant Trueshan gave me one of my proudest days in the saddle when he ground out…
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Ex-UST spiker wants to show people she can play
Pierre Abellana didn’t get too much exposure in her two-year stay with University of Santo Tomas (UST). But Abellana, a Golden Tigress recruit from University of San Carlos, knows that she has so much more to show and she is raring to show just that if the stars align for her to get picked in…
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Lewis Hamilton says he will continue providing ‘fire’ on track after ending long F1 podium drought | F1 News
Lewis Hamilton says his strong drive to a first podium of the season at last week’s Spanish GP underlined that the “fire” inside him is still there and has vowed to “keep it blazing” as Mercedes bid to continue their recent renaissance. After enduring a disappointing opening third to his final season at Mercedes, Hamilton…
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