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Yulo gets bonuses; Olympians honored with parade
Members of Team Philippines, led by Paris Olympics double gold medalist Carlos Yulo, during the Heroes’ parade along the streets of Pasay and Manila. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER SPORTS The country’s Olympians were the toast of the town on Wednesday, when a parade was held in their honor the day after they planed in from the Paris…
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Magic Weekend: Leeds Rhinos aim to make the most of Elland Road ‘home advantage’ | Rugby League News
This year’s venue for the Betfred Super League’s Magic Weekend is as close to a home venue without actually being at home as Leeds Rhinos could get – even if they are nominally the ‘away’ team for their match against Warrington Wolves. Elland Road, the home of the city’s football club Leeds United, is just…
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With KO duel looming, PLDT eyes help from young guns
PLDT High Speed Hitters in the PVL Reinforced Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net PLDT has been in this situation before. The High Speed Hitters would run up a streak by knocking down opponents early but still be caught in a tight spot when the homestretch approaches. That’s what coach Rald Ricafort is trying to avoid and he may…
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Scottie Scheffler questions FedExCup format and method to crown season-long PGA Tour champion | Golf News
World No 1 Scottie Scheffler has questioned the “silly” format for the FedExCup Playoffs and whether it is the right way to determine the season-long winner on the PGA Tour. Only the top 70 in the season-long standings get to qualify for the FedEx St Jude Championship, the first of three FedExCup Playoffs and live…
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Paul Lee sets limit on when he will take ‘innovation’ shot
Magnolia guard Paul Lee.-PBA PHOTO Paul Lee, arguably the player who will most benefit from the PBA’s new four-point line that will be implemented for the upcoming 49th season, is in no rush to hoist as many shots as he wants. “I’ll just play basketball. If it’s there, it’s there,” said Lee, who could have…
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Arsenal prepared to be patient in pursuit of Mikel Merino after Real Sociedad reject initial bid – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… THE GUARDIAN Arsenal are prepared to be patient in their pursuit of Mikel Merino after their initial offer for the Spain midfielder was rejected by Real Sociedad. THE TELEGRAPH Arsenal have made contact with Real Sociedad over midfielder Mikel Merino as they step up their attempts…
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22 Olympians get P42M from House
Paris Olympic medalists Carlos Yulo, Nesthy Petecio, and Aira Villegas pose for photos with lawmakers during the Congressional Reception for the Philippine delegation at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. A cash gift worth P14 million was given to Yulo for his double-gold performance, while Petecio and Villegas each…
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JJ McCarthy: Minnesota Vikings quarterback to miss rookie season after tearing meniscus in his right knee in preseason | NFL News
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy will miss the entire 2024 NFL season after tearing the meniscus in his right knee in preseason and needing surgery. The No 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft suffered the injury at some point during his debut against the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday. McCarthy completed 11…
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Team Pilipinas gets rousing welcome home
Carlos Yulo raises his fist during Team Philippines’ Heroes Parade in Manila. —Marlo Cueto/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Deafening cheers, a constant rain of confetti and throngs of merrymakers greeted the athletes who represented the country in the recently concluded Paris Olympics as a grateful nation celebrated their victory with a lively welcome parade on Wednesday afternoon.…
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The Hundred: Southern Brave through to eliminator at the Kia Oval on Saturday as rain thwarts Welsh Fire | Cricket News
Southern Brave secured their place in The Hundred men’s eliminator at the Kia Oval on Saturday after rain intervened at Utilita Bowl against Welsh Fire. Brave came into the match knowing that a point would guarantee their presence in Saturday’s showdown but at the halfway stage, with 181 posted by already-eliminated Fire, they would have…
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