Category: Sports
World Matchplay Darts: Luke Humphries joins the greats after beating Michael van Gerwen to claim title in Blackpool | Darts News
Luke Humphries became just the fourth man to win the World Championship and World Matchplay in the same year after a dramatic triumph over Michael van Gerwen in Blackpool. The world No 1, who won at Alexandra Palace in January, cemented his position at the summit of the sport with a stunning 18-15 win over…
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NBA: Lakers shut down Bronny James after promising performances
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 18: Bronny James Jr. #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers prepares to inbound the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the start of the second half of a 2024 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 18, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated…
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Newcastle to target Mauricio Pochettino if Eddie Howe takes England role – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers… DAILY MIRROR Newcastle will make a move for Mauricio Pochettino if Eddie Howe takes the England job. Trent Alexander-Arnold has made it clear who he would like to replace Gareth Southgate as England manager – Jurgen Klopp. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video…
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Samoilenko gets help this time as PLDT gains share of lead
After an ego-boosting win against All-Filipino champion Creamline, PLDT is making it a point to not put all the pressure on Russian backup Elena Samoilenko. “[Samoilenko] can’t drop 30 points every game because she will get drained so the challenge for the other wing spikers is to produce points as well,” Coach Rald Ricafort told…
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World Matchplay: Michael Smith crushes Rob Cross to set up a semi-final clash against Michael van Gerwen | Darts News
Michael Smith crushed Rob Cross, who struggled with double trouble, to set up a blockbuster World Matchplay semi-final against Michael van Gerwen. Van Gerwen and Smith will lock horns, after overcoming Andrew Gilding and Rob Cross in their respective quarter-final clashes on Friday. The Dutch superstar defied an insipid start to topple Gilding 16-10 in…
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Astrolabio set for WBC bantamweight title challenge vs Nakatani
Vincent Astrolabio during the weigh-in for his WBC bantamweight title against Junto Nakatani. –WENDELL ALINEA MANILA, Philippines—It’s all engines go for Filipino boxer Vincent Astrolabio as he challenges Junto Nakatani for the WBC bantamweight title on Saturday in Tokyo, Japan. Astrolabio made weight on Friday, tipping the scales at 117.5 pounds with Nakatani coming in…
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England vs West Indies: Kavem Hodge’s first Test century leads tourists’ fightback on day two at Trent Bridge | Cricket News
Kavem Hodge’s maiden Test century helped the West Indies mount a fightback with the bat against England on day two at Trent Bridge in the second match of this series as they trail by 65 runs. Bowling without their record Test wicket-taker James Anderson for the first time since his retirement, England left the West…
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Microsoft outage ‘affecting’ Paris Olympics IT operations
This photograph shows Paris Olympics 2024 banner in front of the National Assembly, in Paris, on July 18, 2024. (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND / AFP) Paris Olympics 2024 organizers said on Friday they were experiencing problems linked with a major worldwide computer systems outage, a week before the Summer Games opening ceremony takes place. The…
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James Tavernier: Rangers reject Trabzonspor’s initial bid for Ibrox captain | Football News
Rangers have rejected an initial offer from Trabzonspor for captain James Tavernier. It is expected the Turkish club will return with another bid for the 32-year-old and Rangers would sell the right-back if his value is met, as manager Philippe Clement rebuilds his squad this summer. Trabzonspor have already signed former Ibrox players Borna Barisic…
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Coach Shaq happy to have MJ Perez on his side this time
Cignal HD Spikers import MJ Perez in the PVL Reinforced Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — From being rivals in their previous Finals duels, Cignal coach Shaq Delos Santos is grateful to have MJ Perez on his side five years after the Venezuelan’s last stint in Manila. Perez, a former import of F2 Logistics, used…
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