Category: Sports
End of drought puts PH booters on path of Capellas’ system
The Philippines avenged an earlier defeat to Tajikistan. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Philippine men’s football team has a good reason to feel more optimistic after it finally put an end to a winless run that dates back to more than a year ago. “[We can] only [think] of good things, only positive things,” Zico Bailey said…
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Tom Brady: Legendary NFL quarterback’s purchase of minority stake in Las Vegas Raiders approved | NFL News
Tom Brady’s purchase of a minority stake of around five per cent in the Las Vegas Raiders has been approved by NFL team owners. The seven-time Super Bowl champion, who played 23 seasons with the Patriots and Buccaneers, takes approximately five per cent control of the Raiders. Brady’s deal was unanimously approved at the NFL’s…
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Devance ability to spell Aguilar crucial for Ginebra
Japeth Aguilar (left) is carrying the bulk of Ginebra’s effort to battle San Miguel Beer’s June Mar Fajardo. —PBA IMAGES Barangay Ginebra entered the PBA Governors’ Cup playoffs with cautious optimism, no thanks to injuries to mainstays Jamie Malonzo, Miah Gray and recently acquired big man Isaac Go. But the Gin Kings have been solid…
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England U21 7 – 0 Azerbaijan U21
England U21s celebrated qualifying for next year’s European Championships by pipping Ukraine to top their group with a 7-0 thrashing of Azerbaijan at Ashton Gate. There were seven different scorers for the Young Lions, managed again by Ben Futcher while Lee Carsley remains the senior interim manager. Charlie Cresswell fired the hosts ahead inside two…
Read More7-yr-old leads PH grappling dominance in Japan
Reacting swiftly to the referee’s cue, Brielle Bartolome fiercely rushed to the opposing side and held Peng Nian in an armbar to force a submission out of her Chinese foe right in the opening round. The ruthless grappler from Mandaluyong City later prevailed by points over hometown bet Nishimoto Wakana to pick up her second…
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In depth: Why FA have chosen 'big personality' Tuchel for England job
Thomas Tuchel has signed a deal with the Football Association to become the new England manager, the German will succeed Gareth Southgate on a permanent basis.
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Teaming up with Steph in Paris was ‘everything and more’
FILE – United States’ Steph Curry (4) and LeBron James (6) celebrate after beating France to win the gold medal during a men’s gold medal basketball game at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) EL SEGUNDO, California— LeBron James finally teamed up with…
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Katie Boulter through to Ningbo Open last 16 as Harriet Dart wins Japan Open clash | Tennis News
British No 1 Katie Boulter rediscovered her form to make it through to the last 16 of the Ningbo Open after beating Italy’s Sara Errani in straight sets on Tuesday. Boulter’s form has tailed off since the grass-court season but she shrugged off seven double faults and a lengthy rain delay in a dominant victory…
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Mbappe ‘rape’ report ‘not good’ for France team, says coach
(FILES) France’s forward #10 Kylian Mbappe reacts after his team lost the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Italy at the Parc des Princes in Paris on September 6, 2024. Photo by Franck FIFE / AFP) France coach Didier Deschamps said Monday that a report claiming captain Kylian Mbappe was being…
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Davante Adams reunites with Aaron Rodgers: Las Vegas Raiders trading wide receiver to New York Jets | NFL News
The Las Vegas Raiders are trading wide receiver Davante Adams to the New York Jets, meaning a blockbuster reunion with four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport was first to announce the deal on Tuesday, with the Raiders receiving a conditional third-round draft pick that can yet turn into a second-round pick based…
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