Category: Sports
PGA Championship: Xander Schauffele says Scottie Scheffler’s still the man to beat despite first major win at Valhalla | Golf News
Xander Schauffele said that his repeated close-calls in majors added “fuel to my fire” as he finally claimed a maiden victory at the PGA Championship in Valhalla on Sunday. Schauffele had 12 top-10 finishes in majors before his triumph this week, where he equalled the record low round in men’s major golf (62) on day…
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Discipline, respect among things Canino will pack for PH stint
Angel Canino believes it takes more than skills to represent either school or country. —PVL IMAGES Being under the wings of Ramil de Jesus, De La Salle University’s Angel Canino has learned two important virtues, among other things: Discipline and respect. “We have to bring [those] because [if] not … [how can] you [represent] the…
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The moment Xander Schauffele became a major champion
Xander Schauffele claimed a maiden major with a birdie on the final hole of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club.
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Meralco uses collective effort to beat Standhardinger, Ginebra
Meralco’s Allein Maliksi (with ball) goes right at the heart of the Ginebra defense. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ The word “pick your poison” seems to be the running theme after the first two games of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series between old rivals Meralco and Barangay Ginebra. On Sunday, the Bolts, 103-91 winners that evened…
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Luckiest bounce of the week? | Bryson makes birdie after clattering off trees
Bryson DeChambeau made birdie on the 16th hole at Valhalla to move to within one shot of the lead at the PGA Championship after his tee shot clattered off trees and back onto the fairway.
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Kiefer Ravena, Shiga Lakes claim B2 crown
Shiga Lakes win B2 championship in the B.League.–Photo from Shiga Lakes Instagram MANILA, Philippines—A week after Kiefer Ravena and Shiga earned their promotion back to the B1 division of the B.League, the Lakes gave themselves a fitting sendoff by claiming the B2 championship. Shiga completed a sweep of the Koshigaya Alphas following an 89-87 win…
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Defiant Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta: We will win the Premier League | Football News
Mikel Arteta has vowed Arsenal will come back stronger and win the Premier League after they suffered title heartbreak for a second season in a row. The Gunners claimed a late 2-1 win over Everton on the final day but Manchester City’s 3-1 victory at home to West Ham crowned them champions for a fourth…
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Standhardinger’s career night not enough to lift Ginebra
Barangay Ginebra big man Christian Standhardinger.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Christian Standhardinger was in no mood to celebrate his latest career feat on Sunday. After all, his herculean effort went down the drain after Barangay Ginebra lost to Meralco in Game 2 of their PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series. Standhardinger set a career-high 41 points that went…
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Fury vs Usyk: Oleksandr Usyk unfazed by ‘stolen’ knockout in undisputed victory over Tyson Fury | Boxing News
Oleksandr Usyk was overcome with emotion in the immediate aftermath of his monumental victory of Tyson Fury. The Ukrainian hero had completed a remarkable feat. Previously an undisputed champion at cruiserweight, he became the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the world when he defeated Fury on a split decision on Saturday Riyadh. In the build…
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No complacency for San Miguel despite 2-0 semis lead
San Miguel Beer guard Jericho Cruz, left, fights for the ball against Rain or Shine’s Adrian Nocum during Game 2 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—On Sunday, San Miguel Beer moved two wins away from another trip to the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. But while being that close to making the championship…
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