Category: Sports
Conor Gallagher: Aston Villa set sights on move for Chelsea midfielder – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… THE INDEPENDENT Aston Villa are looking at Conor Gallagher as they attempt to boost the squad ahead of next season’s Champions League campaign, with Chelsea open to doing business due to Profit and Sustainability Rules. Bayern Munich are interested in a move for Crystal Palace’s Adam…
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Alas Pilipinas podium finish ushers in new era for PH volleyball
Alas Pilipinas players celebrate after being Australia again to claim the bronze medal in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net By Jia De Guzman’s standards, the latest success of the national women’s volleyball team could be the birthplace of a dream. “We’re really hopeful, we’re looking forward to more preparations for the upcoming tournaments…
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French Open: Iga Swiatek survives Naomi Osaka challenge to come through Roland Garros thriller | Tennis News
World No 1 and defending champion Iga Swiatek survived match point before sneaking past Naomi Osaka 7-6 (7-1) 1-6 7-5 in the second round of the French Open on Wednesday. Osaka looked set to pull off her biggest win in years when she led the world No 1 and defending champion 5-2 in the third…
Read MoreFor eighth straight season, UST sets UAAP gold standard
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has long been the measure of athletic excellence in the UAAP. That remained the same on Wednesday when the school’s wide participation and strong finishes resulted in an eighth straight general championship in the seniors division—and seventh straight in the juniors field. “I’m happy, and I know the whole…
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Tyson Fury appetite for Oleksandr Usyk rematch questioned by Johnny Nelson | Boxing News
Sky Sports Boxing’s Johnny Nelson believes Tyson Fury needs to make changes to his corner if he wants to beat Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch – and even questioned whether Fury has the appetite for a rematch. Fury appeared to be given mixed messages in his corner throughout his original bout against Usyk, with his…
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Angel Canino makes her parents and country proud in Alas debut
Alas Pilipinas’ Angel Canino is named the AVC Challenge Cup’s Best Opposite Spiker. MANILA, Philippines — Angel Canino is offering her stellar Alas Pilipinas debut to her parents and thousands of fans who cheered for the Philippine women’s volleyball national team every night in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024. Canino topscored with 14 points to…
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England vs Pakistan: Sophie Ecclestone breaks record for fastest woman to 100 ODI wickets as hosts clinch series win | Cricket News
England spinner Sophie Ecclestone broke the record for the fastest woman to 100 ODI wickets as England clinched a series win over Pakistan in the third ODI in Chelmsford. Ecclestone reached the milestone in 64 matches to level Australian great Cathryn Fitzpatrick, but beats the record in terms of number of innings bowled (63). Ecclestone…
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Determined to win, Bong Quinto does it all for Meralco
SCHEDULE: 2024 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Meralco Bolts’ Bong Quinto during the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals game against Ginebra Gin Kings. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Bong Quinto dug down deep to help Meralco stun Ginebra in Game 6 and force a rubber match in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals at Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday. With nothing…
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Sonia Bompastor appointed Chelsea Women head coach succeeding Emma Hayes | Football News
Sonia Bompastor has been confirmed as Chelsea Women’s new head coach, signing a four-year deal. The 43-year-old, who replaces Emma Hayes, joins Chelsea from Lyon after three years in charge at the French club where she won seven trophies, including three French league tiles and the Women’s Champions League in 2022. Bompastor won her third…
Read MoreMeralco trips Ginebra, forces semis Game 7
SCHEDULE: 2024 PBA Philippine Cup Meralco Bolts’ Bong Quinto during the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals game against Ginebra Gin Kings. –PBA IMAGES Meralco pushed its PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series with Barangay Ginebra to a deciding seventh game after getting an 86-81 victory Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Bong Quinto and Allein Maliksi hit most…
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