Savannah Stubley: Olympic hopeful says she ‘always wanted to prove that girls can box’ | Boxing News
Savannah Stubley wasn’t supposed to fight. It wasn’t what girls in her community were expected to do. But inspired by Nicola Adams’ success at the London 2012, Stubley set out to box. Her brother might have gone to the Empire School of Boxing in Blyth first, but Stubley was determined to follow. She recalled: “My…
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Blackwater loses Nambatac but still beats TNT for 2-0 start
Blackwater forward Troy Rosario during a game against TNT in the PBA Philippine Cup.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Blackwater shrugged off the early absence of Rey Nambatac to stun TNT, 87-76, for a rare 2-0 start in the PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Troy Rosario put up 20 points while coach Jeffrey Cariaso…
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HSBC Women’s World Championship: Ayaka Furue leads by two strokes going into final round in Singapore | Golf News
Ayaka Furue of Japan took a two-stroke lead after three rounds of the LPGA Tour’s HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore after carding a four-under 68 on Saturday. The 23-year-old Furue, who won the Women’s Scottish Open in her first year on tour in 2022, is 10 under for the tournament with one round to…
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Gilas moves a spot higher in new Fiba world rankings
Gilas Pilipinas in the Fiba Asia Qualifiers. –FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The newest Fibaworld rankings saw Gilas Pilipinas improve one spot better than it was last year. From being the world’s 38th-best team, the Philippines hopped to No. 37 after its exemplary showing in the first window of the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers. Under new…
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Jack Draper withdraws from Mexican Open semi-final with illness | Tennis News
Jack Draper retired with an undisclosed illness in the third set of his semi-final against Australian Alex de Minaur at the Mexican Open in Acapulco. Draper left the court when 4-0 down in the final set after he’d staged a strong comeback from a set down to the defending champion. The Australian third seed started strongly,…
Read MoreNBA: James Harden, Clippers blitz past Wizards
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden gestures during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) LOS ANGELES — James Harden scored 21 of his 28 points in the second quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Washington Wizards…
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From the Ring to the Screen: Boxing’s Influence on Hollywood
Boxing has long been a popular sport that captivates audiences around the world with its intense and exhilarating matches. From the early days of boxing legends like Muhammad Ali and Joe Louis to modern icons like Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, the sport has produced some of the most memorable moments in sports history. But…
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You don't usually see that! Detry's five-putt shocker from six feet
Thomas Detry suffered a putting nightmare during the second round of the PGA Tour’s Cognizant Classic, taking six putts – including five from inside six feet – to card an ugly quadruple-bogey at the par-four sixth.
Read MorePelicans tie franchise record 48-point 1st quarter in win
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) shoots against Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 1, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) NEW ORLEANS — Brandon Ingram scored 19 of his 34 points in New Orleans’ franchise record-tying 48-point first quarter and the…
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Adrian Lam claims ‘moral victory’ in Leigh Leopards loss to St Helens after John Asiata tackle | Rugby League News
Leigh head coach Adrian Lam criticised the decision to send captain John Asiata to the sin bin just 41 seconds into his side’s 12-4 Betfred Super League defeat at St Helens. Asiata was given a yellow card by referee Liam Moore for going low on Sione Mata’utia, reigniting a controversy that was sparked last year…
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