Category: Sports
Cheltenham Festival: Willie Mullins confirms Ballyburn to run in Gallagher Novices’ Hurdle | Racing News
Willie Mullins has confirmed the newly-named Gallagher Novices’ Hurdle as Ballyburn’s Cheltenham Festival target, with Mystical Power and Tullyhill both bound for the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. Beaten by Firefox on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse in December, Ballyburn subsequently bolted up over two and a half miles at Leopardstown before successfully reverting to…
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Jeremy Lin, New Taipei look to stop Chiba in EASL Final Four
New Taipei Kings Jeremy Lin in the EASL.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net LAPU-LAPU CITY—Jeremy Lin and the New Taipei Kings are hoping to display their own brand of basketball against the favored Chiba Jets in Friday’s East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four clash here. The Kings will try to mount an upset triumph over their Japan B.League…
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Six Nations: Alex Mitchell to start for England as Marcus Smith returns to the bench for Ireland match | Rugby Union News
Alex Mitchell will start at scrum-half for England against Ireland with Marcus Smith set to make his first appearance in this year’s Six Nations having been named on the bench. Fly-half Smith has not featured for England since the World Cup due to a calf injury, while Mitchell missed out against Scotland after suffering a…
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NU eager for more improvements amid hot streak
NU Lady Bulldogs in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Amid a four-game winning streak, the National University Lady Bulldogs feel like their performance so far still leaves a lot to be desired. NU beat Far Eastern University, 25-17, 13-25, 25-17, 25-20, to force a two-way tie at 4-1…
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South Asians in Football Weekly: Former England youth Adil Nabi could make Pakistan debut in World Cup qualifiers | Football News
The latest edition of South Asians in Football Weekly is out after another fine week for the community in the Beautiful Game… Former England youth international Adil Nabi will feature for Pakistan in their matches against Jordan if international clearance is received in time, Sky Sports News understands. The West Brom academy graduate has finally…
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Jia de Guzman ruled out of All-Filipino return for Creamline
FILE–Creamline setter Jia De Guzman during a PVL game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Jia De Guzman, who had a successful first stint in Japan V.League, is not eligible to play for Creamline in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference, league commissioner Sherwin Malonzo said. De Guzman’s name was not the part of the Cool Smashers’…
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Jamie Carragher says key to Liverpool’s Premier League title charge is impact subs and late goals | Football News
Liverpool host Manchester City this Sunday, live on Sky Sports, and it would not be a surprise if the table-topping clash was decided late on at Anfield. A really important feature of Liverpool’s season has been their ability to score late goals. Jurgen Klopp’s side have scored 24 goals after the 75th minute, dwarfing what…
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Medvedev says ready to play as neutral athlete at Paris Olympics
Daniil Medvedev from Russia answers questions from the media, including about Paris Olympics, during a press conference during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. –Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports INDIAN WELLS, California– World number four Daniil Medvedev said he was excited about competing at the Paris Olympics and will follow the rules…
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Tiger Woods named vice chairman of PGA Tour Enterprises board | Golf News
Tiger Woods was named vice chairman of the newly-formed PGA Tour Enterprises as a 13-member board was announced on Wednesday. The PGA Tour Enterprises board will focus on “fan engagement and growth, as well as developing new media, sponsorship and commercial opportunities,” according to a release from the PGA Tour. In addition to Woods, active…
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Kawhi Leonard, Clippers rally late for win over Rockets
Los Angeles Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard (2) goes up for a shot as Houston Rockets’ Cam Whitmore defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Houston. The Clippers won 122-116. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) HOUSTON — Kawhi Leonard had 28 points, and Paul George and James Harden each scored…
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