Category: Sports
La Salle moved on from controversy; UP does the same
MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net La Salle moved on from the alleged “spit-or-not?” incident that dominated the most recent conversation on the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament. It didn’t take long for University of the Philippines (UP) to do the same. Article continues after this advertisement “I let that go,” said UP’s Reyland Torres, one of the…
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Women’s T20 World Cup: New Zealand defeat Pakistan by 54 runs to reach semi-finals and eliminate India | Cricket News
New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 54 runs on Monday to reach the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals and eliminate India in the process. India’s fate depended on the outcome of the New Zealand and Pakistan game after losing to Australia on Sunday, which saw the defending champions reach the semi-finals. But it was the White…
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‘I still plan to compete and play next season’
Serbiaís Novak Djokovic hits a return to Italy’s Jannik Sinner during their men’s singles final match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on October 13, 2024. (Photo by HECTOR RETAMAL / AFP) Novak Djokovic insisted Sunday that he plans “to compete and play next season” despite suffering another loss at the hands of…
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Premier League Darts: Mike De Decker has thrown his name in the hat for a potential spot in next year’s tournament | Darts News
After little-known Belgian Mike De Decker produced the performance of his life to claim the World Grand Prix title in Leicester on Sunday, is he now a shoo-in for next year’s Premier League? Belgian De Decker held off a fightback from defending champion Luke Humphries to win an epic final 6-4 and claim his first…
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Nick Kyrgios vows to ‘shut up’ doubters with December comeback
Australia’s Nick Kyrgios attends the training session of Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, on the Aorangi practice courts on the eleventh day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 11, 2024. (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP) Fiery Australian Nick Kyrgios plans to make…
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German wild card Justin Engel becomes first player born in 2007 or later to record an ATP Tour win | Tennis News
German wild card Justin Engel made history at the Almaty Open in Kazakhstan when he became the first player born in 2007 or later to record an ATP Tour win. Engel, who turned 17 earlier this month, defeated Coleman Wong 7-5 6-4 to clinch a historic victory on his tour-level debut at the ATP 250…
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UST’s Mark Llemit says it’s ‘back to zero’ in second round
UST forward Mark Llemit against UP in the second round of UAAP Season 87.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas fell victim to University of the Philippines at the start of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball second round. The loss extended the Growling Tigers’ losing streak against the Fighting Maroons to eight dating back…
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Pep Guardiola: How England could employ TWO managers to persuade Manchester City boss to succeed Gareth Southgate | Football News
England need two managers – an elite manager on a short-term contract for major tournaments and another manager for all the other games. The FA are looking for a new manager and the best person for the job is Pep Guardiola. Instead of complicating the issue and forcing Guardiola to decide whether he wants to…
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NU’s Jumamoy stays positive, proud of ex-teammate
NU guard Reinhard Jumamoy during a game against Ateneo in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—National University may have lost another game in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament but Reinhard Jumamoy kept a positive outlook after the buzzer. Following the Bulldogs’ close 70-68 loss to Ateneo at Araneta Coliseum…
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Libya vs Nigeria: Super Eagles to boycott Africa Cup of Nations qualifier after being stranded at an airport for over 12 hours | Football News
Nigeria’s players have announced they are boycotting Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier with Libya after being stranded at an airport for over 12 hours. The Super Eagles players and staff flew out to Libya on Sunday night but were diverted to the Al Abraq Airport instead of their original destination of Benghazi Airport, which…
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