Ras Al Khaimah Championship: Thorbjorn Olesen four shots clear going into final round on DP World Tour | Golf News
Thorbjorn Olesen hopes to maintain his impressive 54-hole lead conversion rate after surging clear at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship. The Dane, a seven-time winner on the DP World Tour, carded a third-round 63 to advance to 22 under par at Al Hamra Golf Club. That was four shots clear of compatriot Rasmus Hojgaard, with…
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Francis Alcantara wins 20th ITF doubles title, rules M25 Chennai
Filipino tennis player Francis Casey Alcantara. –FRANCIS ALCANTARA INSTAGRAM MANILA, Philippines — Francis Casey Alcantara and Indonesian partner Christopher Rungkat ruled the M25 Chennai in India as the Filipino netter earned his 20th International Tennis Federation (ITF) doubles title. Alcantara and Rungkat dominated Bogdan Bobrov and Adil Kalyanpur, 6-4, 6-2, in just 59 minutes to…
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Rassie Erasmus: South Africa director of rugby recovering in hospital after suffering burns in ‘freak accident’ | Rugby Union News
Rassie Erasmus is recovering in hospital after a “freak accident” left the South Africa director of rugby with chemical burns. South Africa Rugby confirmed the incident on Saturday in a statement that said Erasmus is expected to be back at work next month. Erasmus, 51, who has masterminded back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins for the…
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Sabalenka overpowers Zheng to retain Australian Open crown
Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka kisses the trophy to celebrate winning the final against China’s Qinwen Zheng in the Australian Open 2024. REUTERS/Issei Kato MELBOURNE–Aryna Sabalenka continued to be an irrepressible force at the Australian Open as she powered to a 6-3 6-2 victory over Chinese 12th seed Zheng Qinwen on Saturday to successfully defend her title…
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Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka successfully defends her title in Melbourne with victory against Qinwen Zheng | Tennis News
Aryna Sabalenka sealed a second straight Australian Open title with a masterful performance against first-time Grand Slam finalist Qinwen Zheng in Melbourne on Saturday. The world No 2 did not drop a set in seven matches and defeated China’s Zheng 6-3 6-2 to become the first player since countrywoman Victoria Azarenka 11 years ago to…
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From Raging Bull to Million Dollar Baby: The Greatest Boxing Films
Boxing has long captured the imagination of filmmakers, and throughout the years, we have seen numerous films that have depicted the gritty, brutal and emotional world of the sport. From the legendary Raging Bull to the Oscar-winning Million Dollar Baby, these films have left an indelible mark on audiences and continue to be celebrated as…
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Strong Group barges into Dubai semis after ousting Morocco team
Andre Roberson.–STRONG GROUP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Andre Roberson led Strong Group Athletics (SGA) to the Dubai International Basketball Championship semifinal after knocking out AS Sale of Morocco, 92-80, on Saturday morning (Manila time) at Al Nasr Club. Roberson, a former Oklahoma City Thunder, showed the way for the Philippine side with 18 points and…
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Farmers Insurance Open: Stephan Jaeger retains lead as Ludvig Åberg, Will Zalatoris impress ahead of final round | Golf News
Germany’s Stephan Jaeger maintained a one-stroke lead going into the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego as Ludvig Åberg and Will Zalatoris played themselves into contention. The golfers who avoided the cut at the tournament, which finishes on Saturday after starting a day earlier than usual to avoid a clash with…
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Clippers win 4th straight behind Harden’s 75th triple-double
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, right, celebrates after a basket while Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick, left, looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP) TORONTO — James Harden had 22 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds for his…
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Luke Littler and Luke Humphries face World Championship final rematch at Dutch Darts Masters | Darts News
Luke Littler and Luke Humphries will meet in a World Darts Championship final rematch after both reached the TOTO Dutch Darts Masters quarter-finals. The 17-year-old Littler, who claimed his first senior television title at last week’s Bahrain Darts Masters, cruised into the last eight in Den Bosch with a 6-2 victory over Dirk van Duijvenbode…
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