Category: Sports
T20 World Cup jargon buster: Learn about powerplays, finishers, drop-in pitches, DLS, DRS and more | Cricket News
The Men’s T20 World Cup begins this weekend, so get ready for big sixes, stumps being splattered, and a whole lot of cricket jargon. If you are new to the sport, or just want a refresher on some of the oft-confusing terms, including drop-in pitch and net run-rate, then read our handy glossary (or jargon…
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Mike Tyson says he feels ‘100%’ after plane health scare
Mike Tyson speaks onstage during the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Boxing match Arlington press conference at Texas Live! on May 16, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. Cooper Neill/Getty Images for Netflix/AFP (Photo by Cooper Neill / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Mike Tyson insisted on Tuesday he felt “100%” despite a…
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Novak Djokovic: Defending French Open champion up and running with victory over Pierre-Hugues Herbert | Tennis News
Defending champion Novak Djokovic shrugged off doubts about the state of his game with a confident 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 defeat of Pierre-Hugues Herbert at the French Open on Tuesday. The top seed had to wait until the night match on the third day of the tournament to begin his quest for a record-extending 25th…
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LIVE UPDATES: AVC Challenge Cup Alas Pilipinas-Australia bronze battle
AVC Challenge Cup 2024 battle for bronze/gold schedule Rizal Memorial Coliseum 10 a.m. – Indonesia vs Hong Kong (7th/8th)1 p.m. – India vs Iran (5th/6th)4 p.m. – Philippines (Alas Pilipinas) vs Australia (bronze)7 p.m. – Vietnam vs Kazakhstan (gold) SCHEDULE OF PH GAMES HERE. Panique answers Alas Pilipinas fight call with no hesitation Arah Panique provides…
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Back Pages: Could Man Utd face losing their Europa League spot?
The Mirror’s John Cross explains why Manchester United could face losing their Europa League spot and why UEFA have a big decision on their hands.
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Gin Kings take first of two closeout chances
Chris Banchero (with ball) and the Bolts hope to hold on better to lead this time around. —PBA IMAGES Barangay Ginebra has won two straight games against Meralco in their PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series, and the crowd darlings intend to keep their streaking ways knowing all too well what lies beyond. The Gin Kings…
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Dan Evans and Katie Boulter suffers first-round French Open defeats at Roland Garros | Tennis News
Dan Evans was left in a flap by Holger Rune, the umpire and a pigeon as he exited the French Open in the first round again, while Katie Boulter suffered late-night heartbreak against Paula Badosa. Evans, the British No 3 was startled by a bird and rowed furiously with chair official Jaume Campistol before being…
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Bacyadan flaunts power, trounces first-round foe
Hergie Bacyadan is looking to wear the Philippine colors in the Paris Olympics. —HERGIE BACYADAN/INSTAGRAM Hergie Bacyadan exactly knows the damage her fists are capable of executing, and she’s letting them fly in the ongoing World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand. Spain’s Dunia Martinez became the recipient of such explosiveness as Bacyadan completely demolished…
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Snus in football: PFA survey finds around one in five footballers using tobacco product or nicotine pouches | Football News
Around one in five male and female professional players who took part in a new survey are currently using snus, nicotine pouches or both. The study by Loughborough University, commissioned by the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), also identified that two out of five had tried the pouches at least once in the past. The report…
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Panique answers Alas Pilipinas fight call with no hesitation
Arah Panique provides spark for Alas Pilipinas in loss to Kazakhstan in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Arah Panique doesn’t really mind getting a late call just to fill in a vacant spot. “Given the opportunity, I showed tonight what I’m capable of,’’ the opposite hitter out of UAAP champion National University…
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