Gilas Final 12 for Asian Games ‘excited, motivated’, says Tim Cone

Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone during the team’s opening training with the Gilas Women’s team on Thursday at Philsports Arena. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas is just more than a week away from competing in the pandemic-delayed 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, and interim coach Tim Cone is ready for it. And so is…

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Bruno Fernandes’ passing ‘genius’: Erik ten Hag explains why Man Utd are trying to create the space for their captain | Football News

The modern game is increasingly about ball retention but one man continues to buck the trend. Bruno Fernandes’ passing choices are all about risk and reward. Manchester United’s captain is a creative force who plays without fear of losing possession. There is a statistic that highlights his unique approach. It uses tracking data to calculate…

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NFL: Aaron Rodgers faces arduous but not impossible road to recovery

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is tended to on the field during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Aaron Rodgers ran onto the field carrying an American flag while a raucous crowd and millions of television…

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Zhou Guanyu: Alfa Romeo confirm Chinese driver to retain 2024 F1 seat alongside Valtteri Bottas

Zhou Guanyu will spend a third season in F1 after Alfa Romeo confirmed he will remain Valtteri Bottas’ team-mate in 2024; watch all sessions from the Singapore GP live on Sky Sports F1 starting this Friday, with the race on Sunday at 1pm Last Updated: 14/09/23 10:05am Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible…

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North Korea set to end years-long sporting isolation at Asian Games

Bronze medallists from North Korea celebrate during the medal ceremony for the women artistic swimming competition during the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta on August 29, 2018. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP) North Korea has 191 athletes signed up for the Asian Games starting next week, according to organizers, suggesting the country is poised…

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Jakub Kiwior exclusive interview: Arsenal centre-back relishing competition for places and impressing Mikel Arteta | Football News

It is nine months since Jakub Kiwior’s arrival at Arsenal but looking back on his dizzying, £20m transfer from Spezia, when he swapped a Serie A relegation battle for a Premier League title challenge, still brings a smile from the softly-spoken centre-back. “The emotions were high from the very beginning – even from the moment…

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NBA takes steps to try to ensure its star players appear in more games

NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the 2021 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on July 29, 2021 in New York City. Arturo Holmes/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Arturo Holmes / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) NEW YORK— The NBA took steps Wednesday to try to ensure that its star players appear…

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Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II confident of playing game in Ireland | NFL News

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II has outlined his desire to bring a game to Ireland in the near future, having last played in Dublin back in 1997; Steelers were awarded marketing rights in Ireland earlier this year as part of the league’s Global Markets Program Last Updated: 13/09/23 8:12pm Please use Chrome browser for…

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Kayla Sanchez on track to end swimming dry spell at Asian Games

Kayla Sanchez—PHOTO BY JUNE NAVARRO When Kayla Sanchez announced her decision to switch nationalities and represent the Philippines there was excitement over the promise of medals in major competitions. In the Asian Games (Asiad), that promise will be on full display, ready to deliver. Sanchez will compete in the women’s 50-meter and 100-meter freestyle as…

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BMW PGA Championship notebook: Ryder Cup chat, Gareth Bale, Spider-Man and more at Wentworth | Golf News

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Gareth Bale admits to having a few nerves about playing with Rory McIlroy at the BMW PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am! Gareth Bale admits to having a few nerves about playing with Rory McIlroy at the BMW PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am! What were the talking points…

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