Category: Sports
Fiba’s firm stand on eligibility rules leaves Jordan Clarkson still a naturalized player
Gilas Pilipinas’ Jordan Clarkson. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Getting Jordan Clarkson to play in a Fiba event as a local continues to be a pipe dream. Fiba secretary general Andreas Zagklis said the federation won’t be relaxing its eligibility rules any time soon, reaching for a hard “no” on Sunday when asked about the possibility of adjusting…
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Hibernian beat Hearts in Edinburgh derby as Rangers hit eight past Dundee United – SWPL round-up | Football News
Hibernian took the derby bragging rights in a closely-fought match against Hearts at Tynecastle Park. In front of 6,582 fans, a Charlotte Parker-Smith own-goal was the only difference between the sides. The only goal was fairly fortunate for the away side and came at the perfect time with seconds remaining in the first half. A…
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Dennis Schroder, Germany get World Cup gold—and respect of their countrymen
Germany’s Dennis Schroder is the 2023 Fiba World Cup MVP. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Dennis Schroder dared Germany to dream big in the Fiba World Cup 2023. And the rest is history. Schroder revealed that their amazing run started with a team meeting during the group phase in Okinawa, Japan, where coach Gordie Herbert asked his…
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Irish St Leger: Eldar Eldarov sees off returning Kyprios at the Curragh for David Egan and Roger Varian | Racing News
Eldar Eldarov made a successful raid on the Comer Group International Irish St Leger at the Curragh, as Kyprios finished a brave second in his eagerly-awaited return to the track. Aidan O’Brien’s five-year-old dominated the staying scene last season, but had been off since his staggering 20-length success in last year’s Prix du Cadran. But…
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Fiba, Manila organizers reflect on World Cup’s successes
Germany wins the Fiba World Cup after beating Serbia in the final. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines— None of the teams that medaled in the 2019 FIBA World Cup made the medal round at this year’s World Cup. And only two quarterfinalists from 2019 made the quarterfinals this year. It represents almost unprecedented turnover, and FIBA…
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Arc Trials Day: Warm Heart and James Doyle do it again to win Qatar Prix Vermeille at ParisLongchamp | Racing News
Warm Heart’s brilliant season continued as she landed the Qatar Prix Vermeille at ParisLongchamp for Aidan O’Brien. The Galileo filly came into the Group One off the back of a Yorkshire Oaks success on the Knavesmire in late August, a race that was her first under rider James Doyle. Prior to that she was fifth…
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Villain Dillon Brooks gets last laugh by leading Canada to historic bronze
Canada’s Dillon Brooks was feeling it in the Canadians’ overtime win over Team USA to win the Fiba World Cup bronze at Mall of Asia Arena. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Fully embracing his villain role, Dillon Brooks used his doubters to deliver his best game and lead Canada to a historic bronze medal in…
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Mo Farah finishes fourth in last competitive race at Great North Run | Athletics News
Six-times Great North Run winner Sir Mo Farah crosses in one hour, three minutes and 28 seconds, high-fiving dozens of people lining the route down the home straight in what will be his final competitive race; Farah finishes fourth behind winner Tamirat Tola Last Updated: 10/09/23 1:11pm Sir Mo Farah went out with a bang…
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Team USA ends Fiba World Cup campaign empty handed again
Team USA in the Fiba World Cup bronze medal game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Mikal Bridges pulled off an overtime-forcing miracle. It wasn’t enough to keep Team USA from heading home from the World Cup empty-handed, and after 87 years of waiting Canada has again medaled on one of basketball’s biggest stages. Dillon Brooks…
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‘What a grab!’ | Incredible one-handed catch from Mitchell Santner! | Video | Watch TV Show
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Take a bow Mitchell Santner! Watch this incredible catch from the New Zealander during the second ODI against England.
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