Category: Sports
Lewis Hamilton praises Max Verstappen for ‘phenomenal’ season as Red Bull driver closes on world championship
Lewis Hamilton has commended Max Verstappen for a “faultless” season as the Dutchman closes on a third successive drivers’ title; watch all sessions from the Qatar GP on Sky Sports F1, with qualifying Friday and the Sprint Saturday, when Verstappen could become champion Last Updated: 05/10/23 6:10pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible…
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Bongbong Marcos lauds gold medalist Meggie Ochoa
An emotional Meggie Ochoa celebrates winning gold in the Asian Games women’s 48kg jiu-jitsu in Hangzhou, China. -ASIAD POOL MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday congratulated Filipino jiu-jitsu practitioner Meggie Ochoa for bringing home the Philippines’ second gold medal in the Asian Games. The jiu-jitsu champion had beaten Balqees Abdulla of the…
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Rugby World Cup: George Ford, Owen Farrell start for England vs Samoa | Marcus Smith benched | Rugby Union News
George Ford starts at fly-half for England against Samoa while Owen Farrell captains the side from inside centre; England assured of top spot in Pool D after winning first three games By Michael Cantillon Last Updated: 05/10/23 4:30pm Owen Farrell and George Ford have both been named to start for England vs Samoa in Rugby…
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Philcycling backs Ariana Evangelista after failed doping test at Asian Games
FILE–Ariana Evangelista–PHILCYCLING PHOTO Philcycling (Integrated Cycling Federation of the Philippines) on Thursday expressed its full backing of Ariana Evangelista after the female mountain biker failed a doping test during the Hangzhou Asian Games. The country’s cycling federation said in a statement that it was “unfortunate” that Evangelista was handed a provisional suspension after she tested…
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England squad: Bukayo Saka included despite injury; Jarrod Bowen and Ollie Watkins earn recalls for Australia and Italy matches | Football News
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka has been included in England’s squad for October’s matches against Australia and Italy despite injury concerns, while West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen and Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins earn recalls to Gareth Southgate’s squad. Saka limped off holding his leg during Arsenal’s Champions League Group B match at French side Lens on…
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UAAP: Eager to help Ateneo, Ballungay churns out explosive performance
Ateneo’s Kai Ballungay. –MARLO CUETO/INQYIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Kai Ballungay provided the much-needed energy for Ateneo with his rebounds and emphatic dunks in the fourth quarter to overcome archrival La Salle, 77-72, in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena. Ballungay dunked over his defenders to give the…
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Jonas Eidevall: Arsenal Women manager signs new long-term deal | Football News
Arsenal Women’s manager Jonas Eidevall has signed a new long-term deal, two years after joining from FC Rosengard. Eidevall guided Arsenal to a second-place Women’s Super League finish in his first season in charge, before winning the Conti Cup last term, and reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League. “I’m full of pride to have…
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Tim Cone all praises for Brownee, Gilas after ‘miracle’ win over China
Justin Brownlee and Gilas Pilipinas celebrate victory after the men’s basketball match between Philippines and China in the 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium on October 4, 2023. (Photo by CHINASPORTS/VCG )No Use China. MANILA, Philippines — Even Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone couldn’t stop marveling at Justin Brownlee’s amazing clutch plays…
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Live Commentary – S’land vs M’boro
FTFull Time AETAfter Extra Time LIVEThis is a live match. ETExtra Time HTHalf Time Sunderland vs Middlesbrough. Sky Bet Championship. 12:30pm, Saturday 7th October 2023. Stadium of Light.
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China basketball fans pile in after latest loss to Gilas Pilipinas
Gilas Pilipinas celebrate victory as China team huddles after the men’s basketball semifinal in the 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium on October 4, 2023. (Photo by CHINASPORTS/VCG ) Fed-up Chinese basketball fans berated and mocked the men’s national team on Thursday after China’s agonizing 77-76 defeat to Gilas Pilipinas in the…
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