Category: Sports
Ranidel De Ocampo Jr. looks to make own name in volleyball
Ranidel De Ocampo Jr. playing for the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 87 boys’ volleyball tournament. –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Ranidel De Ocampo Jr., the son of the PBA and Gilas Pilipinas legend, is looking to make his mark in volleyball after shifting sport from basketball. From playing in the inaugural UAAP…
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Chris Eubank Jr promises ‘serious wake-up call’ for Conor Benn, but that the terms will all be on his side | Boxing News
Chris Eubank Jr says he is “far too elite” to be beaten by Conor Benn as he looks forward to a potential “one of a kind” showdown with his British rival. Eubank and Benn were due to fight in October 2022, only for the bout to be cancelled after Benn tested positive for banned substance…
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Tim Cone, Ginebra locked in on getting back at TNT for PBA title
Coach Tim Cone during the PBA Finals press conference between TNT Tropang Giga and Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra coach Tim Cone was nothing but blunt in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals’ press conference on Thursday. Cone made it clear that anything other than a Gin Kings victory in the best-of-seven series…
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Jack Draper: British No 1 sails through to quarter-finals at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna | Tennis News
British No 1 Jack Draper wasted little time in reaching his first quarter-final at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna on Thursday after a clinical performance. Draper, who is looking to cap off the best season of his career in style by clinching a second ATP title of the year, raced past Italian world No…
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Naoya Inoue set for Christmas eve fight vs Sam Goodman
Japan’s Naoya Inoue (C) celebrates his victory over Ireland’s TJ Doheny in their IBF-WBA-WBC-WBO super-bantamweight title boxing match at at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on September 3, 2024. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP) Japan’s undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue will defend his titles against Australia’s Sam Goodman in Tokyo on Christmas Eve, it…
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Andre Onana: Man Utd players taking responsibility for mistakes | Football News
Andre Onana has revealed Manchester United’s dressing room is taking responsibility and trying to self-correct their “mistakes” to steer away from a poor start to the season. Manager Erik ten Hag has tackled enormous scrutiny and speculation around his job security, but in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports News, goalkeeper Onana has shared that…
Read MoreNovak Djokovic pulls out of Paris Masters
FILE–Novak Djokovic of Serbia during Shanghai Masters tennis tournament on, Oct. 13, 2024. He is skipping the Paris Masters where he is the defending champion. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) PARIS — Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Paris Masters, organizers said Wednesday. The 37-year-old Djokovic played at the Six Kings Slam exhibition last week.…
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Scott Booth to join Aberdeen Women as head coach after Glasgow City exit | Football News
Aberdeen have named Scott Booth as the new head coach of their Women’s team. The 52-year-old will join from Scottish Women’s Premier League leaders Glasgow City after the international break. Following stints at Birmingham City and Lewes, Booth returned to City in the summer as an assistant to head coach Leanne Ross – having previously…
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Ja Morant ‘excited to be back’ after successful NBA season debut
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) holds the ball against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray) SALT LAKE CITY — Ja Morant’s ability to take over a game hasn’t diminished. Morant didn’t miss a beat in leading the…
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Nikola Milenkovic interview: Nottingham Forest defender’s impact explained | Nuno: ‘He is contagious to be around’ | Football News
“This guy plays ping-pong not to enjoy it but to win,” Nuno Espirito Santo tells Sky Sports. “And if he loses, he just wants another chance to beat you. He is so obsessed. His mindset is like that. He is a very competitive person. This is his character.” The Nottingham Forest manager is discussing Nikola…
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