Taekwondo puts first Asiad gold bid on Olympian Alora’s shoulders – rezal404
Kirstie Elaine Alora —INQUIRER FILE PHOTO Kirstie Elaine Alora’s consecutive victories in a pair of highly competitive international meets seemed to augur well for Team Philippines in the forthcoming 19th Asian Games (Asiad). The Philippine taekwondo team has yet to show a gold medal in the Asiad and could finally pull off a breakthrough with…
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Alice Hewson hopes to sneak Solheim Cup spot after strong finish at AIG Women’s Open
Alice Hewson finished tied for 16th at the AIG Women’s Open in Walton Heath last week While Charley Hull was challenging at the top of the AIG Women’s Open leaderboard on Sunday, there was another young English hope, Alice Hewson, making moves. Hewson shot a four-under final round of 68 to finish one under for…
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This Gen Z Fil-Brit boxer is determined to clinch the PH’s first Olympic gold in boxing – rezal404
| PHOTOS: Tom Welland’s Instagram / @tom_welland1 In a school cafeteria, basketball and boxing would be in the same table labeled “Most Popular Sports in the Philippines.” The latter can prompt shared memories. Whenever there’s a huge international match with our Filipino rep in the ring, there are noticeably less people outside even on a…
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The Hundred: Southern Brave women and men make it double delight against Birmingham Phoenix
Southern Brave held their nerve to beat winless Birmingham Phoenix by three runs in a thrilling women’s Hundred clash at the Ageas Bowl. Danni Wyatt and Smriti Mandhana set Brave on their way to a fifth victory from six fixtures with an 84-run opening stand, while Lauren Bell, Georgia Adams and Anya Shrubsole each took…
Read MoreHoltmann gets Azkals call up for friendlies – rezal404
Gerrit Holtmann could make his national team return after being called up by the Philippine Azkals for their two friendly matches in September. Holtmann was among the 24 players named by the Philippine Football Federation on Wednesday as the Azkals return to action with friendlies against Chinese-Taipei and Afghanistan. The 28-year-old last played for the…
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Liverpool bid around £16m for Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo; Reds also ‘in talks’ with Fiorentina about Sofyan Amrabat deal
Liverpool have made a shock bid for Japan international Wataru Endo, offering Stuttgart around £16m for the player as Jurgen Klopp looks to bring in an experienced holding midfielder. The Japan international, who is 30 years old and who can also fill in at centre-back, is travelling to Merseyside to finalise a stunning transfer. Sky…
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NU coach looks to sustain strong V-League start – rezal404
NU skipper Leo Aringo (right) drew raves from his coach for his opening-day act. —PVL PHOTO National University (NU) coach Dante Alinsunurin constantly reminded his team about staying within their system when making adjustments and the Bulldogs responded with straight-sets victory in their opening match in the V-League Collegiate Challenge on Wednesday. “Just reminding every…
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Alycia Baumgardner returns ‘adverse analytical finding’ and now faces ‘full investigation’ after world title win
Alycia Baumgardner has returned an ‘adverse analytical finding’ and now faces a ‘full investigation’ after her undisputed world title win over Christina Linardatou. Baumgarder defeated Linardatou by unanimous decision to retain her WBC, WBO, WBA and IBF super-featherweight belts in Detroit on July 15. But the American’s promotional company, Matchroom Boxing, have since confirmed that…
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Ferrari’s Fred Vasseur says he talks to Lewis Hamilton at every race – rezal404
FILE– Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur.REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur has spoken about his friendship with Lewis Hamilton as Formula One waits for the seven-time world champion to sign a new contract with Mercedes. Hamilton won Formula Three and GP2 (now Formula Two) championships with Vasseur’s ART team in 2005 and 2006 before…
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Gustaf Lagerbielke: Celtic sign Sweden defender on five-year deal for around £3m
Celtic have announced the signing of defender Gustaf Lagerbielke from Elfsborg on a five-year deal. The 23-year-old arrives from IF Elfsborg in a deal worth around £3m following the departure of fellow Swedish defender Carl Starfelt who left for LaLiga side Celta Vigo. Lagerbielke – who will wear the No 4 jersey at Celtic Park…
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