Category: Sports
In fifth tour with Bolts, Durham shoots for the big one
Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net Meralco can only hope that the good fortunes of last month’s breakthrough PBA championship would rub off on Allen Durham in his return for the season-opening Governors’ Cup. The three-time Best Import will once again don the Bolts jersey after spending the last four years in Japan’s B.League, where he won…
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Joachim Low throws hat in the ring for England manager’s job – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… THE SUN World Cup winner Joachim Low fancies the England job. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has revealed for the first time he has always held an ambition to be England manager. Gareth Southgate has hired a close associate of Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe as…
Read MoreMika Reyes return made sweeter by PLDT win over Creamline
Mika Reyes–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Toward the end of Tuesday evening, just as the spotlight was about to shift to six more debuting squads in the PVL Reinforced Conference, Mika Reyes and her PLDT squad decided to grab a slice of the volleyball conversation. Reyes, the former La Salle star sidelined by a shoulder injury at the…
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Paris 2024: Olympics new sports and events for Summer Games as breaking makes its debut | Olympics News
Paris 2024 will see the debut of breaking, with new disciplines introduced in other sports; Olympics is back in Europe for the first time since London 2012; baseball/softball and karate have been dropped for this year’s Summer Games Last Updated: 17/07/24 9:51pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Karam Singh will…
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Strong Group buries Malaysia, improves to 4-0 in Jones Cup
Strong Group Athletics in its 2024 Jones Cup game against Malaysia. –SGA ATHLETICS MANILA, Philippines—Strong Group Athletics hiked its winning streak to four following its romping of Malaysia, 89-54, in the 43rd William Jones Cup 2024 at Xinzhuang Gymnasium on Wednesday. This was after the Philippine side had to squeak past Ukraine, 82-74, on Monday.…
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Super League: Luke Robinson to discuss permanent Huddersfield Giants head coach role | Rugby League News
Luke Robinson will hold talks with Huddersfield Giants over the possibility of becoming permanent head coach. Robinson is currently interim coach of the Giants after Ian Watson’s exit last week and is keen to turn the club’s form around. Huddersfield have lost nine of their last 10 games in all competitions and face Salford Red…
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NU Lady Bulldogs flex might with National Invitationals crown
NU Lady Bulldogs celebrate their National Invitationals crown in the Shakey’s Super League. -SSL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — They may have tempered expectations heading into the tournament, but NU Lady Bulldogs still showed how formidable their college program is with their first National Invitationals crown in the Shakey’s Super League. The Lady Bulldogs didn’t field…
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Rafael Nadal wins in Swedish Open doubles with Casper Ruud ahead of Cameron Norrie clash | Tennis News
Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud won a dramatic doubles match at the Swedish Open to reach the semi-finals in Bastad. Nadal and Ruud beat the French pairing of Theo Arribage and Roman Safiullin 6-4 3-6 12-10, saving a match point in the match tie-break. On Thursday, Nadal will be in second round singles action against…
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Unknown draft picks look to spring surprise
Rain or Shine PBA Rookie Draft pick Felix Lemetti. –MARLO CUETO/INQURER.net MANILA, Philippines–Majority of the players selected in the first round of the recent PBA Rookie Draft are names familiar to most basketball fans. Felix Lemetti and Avan Nava will need to put in some work to become recognizable to a casual PBA follower. “I…
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Robert MacIntyre admits ‘wild’ celebrations after Scottish Open win but money won’t change mentality | Golf News
Robert MacIntyre admits he went “absolutely wild” after winning the Scottish Open last weekend but is now fully focused on success at Royal Troon. The Scot fulfilled a long-held ambition at the Renaissance Club on Sunday when he triumphed in his home championship after a remarkable finish. The 27-year-old from Oban celebrated long into the…
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