Category: Sports
Allen Liwag leads way for new-look Benilde
CSB Blazers big man Allen Liwag during NCAA Season 100.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—College of St. Benilde ushered in a new era in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday. And after a 78-65 win over last season’s finalist Mapua behind its newcomers led by Allen Liwag, it’s safe to say that the future…
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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua ‘makes all the sense in the world’ whether they win or lose their next fights, says Top Rank president | Boxing News
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have circled one another through much of their professional careers. They have each won multiple world championships, belts which both of them have now lost and will fight to reclaim. Joshua boxes Britain’s Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium on September 21, live on Sky Sports…
Read MoreUST Tigresses open title defense with whipping of UE
UST rookie Karylle Sierba in UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas started its title defense in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament with a dominant 86-44 victory over University of the East Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. In her collegiate debut, Karylle Sierba, a product of…
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Argentina 67-27 Australia: Wallabies handed record-breaking Test defeat in Rugby Championship | Rugby Union News
Argentina handed Australia a record-breaking Test defeat after a stunning turnaround saw them overturn a 17-point deficit to win 67-27 in the Rugby Championship. The 67 was the most points the Wallabies have ever conceded and the 40-point losing margin was their second biggest, with only a 53-8 loss to South Africa in 2008 a…
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Nuggets’ Jamal Murray agrees to 4-year, $208M extension
Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates after a foul is called on the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter in Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Second Round Playoffs at Ball Arena on May 06, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP DENVER — Denver Nuggets star point guard Jamal Murray has…
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Jack Draper: Martina Navratilova backs British ace to be in conversation for all four Grand Slams in 2025 | Tennis News
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova has backed British ace Jack Draper to be “in the conversation” for all four Grand Slams in 2025. Draper fell short in his quest for a fairy-tale of New York as his US Open dream ended in an agonising semi-final defeat to Jannik Sinner on Friday. The 22-year-old was hoping to…
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Unfazed by boos, Francis Lopez seals UP win over Ateneo
UP’s Francis Lopez throws down a dunk in the fourth quarter against Ateneo in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — After a quiet opening half, Francis Lopez capped his stellar second-half showing with a pair of thunderous dunks down the stretch that helped University of the Philippines put away Ateneo…
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Aryna Sabalenka: Second seed seals US Open title with victory against home hope Jessica Pegula | Tennis News
Aryna Sabalenka overcame the heartbreak of losing last year’s title by finally landing the US Open title with victory against home hope Jessica Pegula on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Sabalenka, who lost out to Coco Gauff 12 months ago, earned redemption as she landed the big one in New York with a dramatic 7-5 7-5 victory…
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League original San Beda upbeat on title defense as Centennial NCAA kicks off
San Beda rookie Bryan Sajonia against Lyceum in NCAA Season 100.–NCAA PHOTO As the NCAA celebrated its 100th season, the only team in the field that has been present right from the start made its intentions clear. San Beda’s Red Lions are out to take on all comers eager to take its title away. Article…
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PDC Women’s Series: Beau Greaves continues dominant season with back-to-back titles in the same day | Darts News
Beau Greaves continued her domination of the women’s game with back-to-back PDC Women’s Series titles in Wigan on Saturday. The reigning two-time Women’s World Matchplay champion won 12 consecutive matches at the Robin Park Tennis Centre, extending her lead at the top of the Women’s Series Order of Merit in the process. Dutch duo Laura…
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