With Rublico back, PH XI eyes revenge win at home
Santi Rublico (No. 18), a U19 player for Atletico Madrid, nearly delivered a goal for the Azkals. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Philippine men’s football team faces Iraq once more on Tuesday at the friendly confines of Rizal Memorial Stadium with key player Santi Rublico hoping to help produce a positive result this time. “When I was…
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Sky Sports named Sports Content Organisation of the Year at SJA Awards | Football News
Sky Sports was named Sports Content Organisation of the Year at the 2023 Sports Journalists’ Association awards on Monday. This is the second year running that the company has claimed the award which sits across both the broadcast and writing categories, with judges looking for the organisation that best serves their audience using original journalism,…
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Diaz-Naranjo gets closer to Paris target lift
Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo’s target lift for the Paris Olympics will remain a secret for now. —AFP Diaz-Naranjo gets closer to Paris target lift But the nation’s sports heroine would rather keep her cards close to her chest and let her performance do the talking. “I’m already at 90 to 95 percent and I expect to achieve…
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Kyle Walker: Man City hopeful defender will return against Arsenal after picking up injury with England | Football News
Kyle Walker is expected to recover from injury in time for Man City’s huge match against title rivals Arsenal on Sunday – live on Sky Sports. The defender suffered a hamstring injury playing for England in Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Brazil at Wembley and was forced off after 20 minutes clutching the back of his…
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PBA looks to innovate midseason classic after thrilling edition in Bacolod City
Robert Bolick (left), who nailed a “legendary” basket to cap the All-Star game, shared the MVP trophy with Japeth Aguilar.—PBA IMAGES Tim Cone thinks the shot that sewed up the PBA All-Star Game here in Bacolod City will be talked about for 10 more editions of the midseason classic. “It’s a legendary shot,” he said…
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Danny Care: Harlequins and England scrum-half retires from international rugby | Rugby Union News
Harlequins and England scrum-half Danny Care has announced his retirement from international rugby after 15 years. The 37-year-old walks away having made his 100th appearance in the 23-22 win over Ireland during this year’s Six Nations. Care, who has featured a record 369 times for Harlequins during his career, played in all five of England’s…
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‘Anchor’ Terrence Hill named NBTC Most Outstanding Player
Fil-Am Nation’s Terrence Hill during the NBTC National Finals Division I title game against Adamson.–NBTC PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Terrence Hill was crowned the Ato Balodato Most Outstanding Player of the 2024 NBTC National Finals. Hill won the award after leading Fil-Am Nation to the championship in the NBTC National Finals Division 1. In Sunday’s finale, Hill…
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Martin Brundle’s Australian GP verdict: Carlos Sainz’s win and Fernando Alonso-George Russell’s incident | F1 News
I feel guilty for thinking it, but it was a relief to see a different winning team and driver in Melbourne. Nothing against Red Bull or its drivers, they’ve been immense, but the chorus of ‘F1 needed that’ echoed through the paddock post-race. Carlos Sainz was the hero of the day, and fans’ driver of…
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Bucks, with top players all available, cruise past Thunder
Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots past Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks emphatically demonstrated just what they’re capable of accomplishing when they have all their top players available. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points…
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Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry to team up at Zurich Classic of New Orleans | Golf News
Rory McIlroy will make his debut at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans next month. Four-time major winner McIlroy will team up with fellow Irishman Shane Lowry, who himself added a major title to his playing resume when he won The Open Championship in 2019. “Both of these players have competed for Europe in Ryder…
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