National U bolsters top-seed bid

UE star Bella Belen fires a point past the defense of Ateneo. —SHAKEY’S PHOTO Defending champion National University (NU) moved closer to a sweep while University of Santo Tomas (UST) bounced back in Day 2 of the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Collegiate Pre-Season Championship Season 2 playoffs over the weekend at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Bella…

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Prime Minister Modi says India will bid for 2036 Olympics

In this photograph taken on October 14, 2023, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering during the inauguration of 141st Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in Mumbai. (Photo by PIB / AFP) NEW DELHI — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed the world’s most populous nation will bid to host the…

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Daniel Dubois’ bid to have Oleksandr Usyk defeat overturned rejected by WBA after no low-blow claim | Boxing News

Daniel Dubois’ bid to have his defeat against Oleksandr Usyk changed to a no-contest owing to a debatable low-blow call has been rejected by the WBA. Usyk retained his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles with a ninth-round knockout in August but the result was overshadowed by what happened earlier on when he was dropped to…

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Andretti bid for F1 entry explained: Karun Chandhok breaks down brewing storm over 11th team

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem believes the addition of the Andretti team to F1 would enhance the sport. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem believes the addition of the Andretti team to F1 would enhance the sport. The big talking point off the track in Qatar…

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ONE: Joshua Pacio’s recent win boosts rematch bid against Jarred Brooks

Joshua Pacio, left, and Jarred Brooks face off during the pre-fight press conference at Solaire Resort and Casino. The two headline ONE 164 on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. Photo from ONE Championship MANILA, Philippines—If anyone has a strong bid to fight for the ONE Strawweight Championship at the moment, it’s none other than…

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Euro 2028: UK and Ireland bid to host tournament set for approval by UEFA | Football News

The UK and Ireland’s bid to host Euro 2028 is poised to get the formal seal of approval on Tuesday. The UEFA executive committee is set to give the green light to the five-nation bid, which is unopposed after Turkey withdrew last week to focus on its joint bid with Italy for Euro 2032. Ten…

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PH jiu-jitsu team wraps up Asian Games bid as Andrea Lao misses podium

FILE–Philippines’ athletes and team officials arrive during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) HANGZHOU, China—Andrea Lois Lao dropped her bronze-medal contest against South Korea’s Hee Joo Choi that closed out the country’s successful bid in jiu jitsu at the 19th Asian Games here.…

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Euro 2028: UK & Ireland only bid left for European Championships as Turkey withdraw | Football News

The UK & Ireland are the only bidders left for Euro 2028 after Turkey withdrew their application. On October 10, UEFA will award the hosting of two European Championships, the 2028 and 2032 editions. UEFA confirmed Turkey can jointly bid with Italy unopposed for 2032 and therefore they have pulled out of the running for…

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Carlo Paalam ends Asian Games medal bid with loss to Uzbek foe

Abdumalik Khalokov of Uzbekistan, right, and Carlo Paalam of Philippines, left, compete during men’s 51-57Kg quarterfinal boxing match at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Hangzhou, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) HANGZHOU, China—World champion Abdumalik Khalokov of Uzbekistan possessed the length and dexterity Carlo Paalam found too challenging to handle. Exploiting his…

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UAAP: NU Lady Bulldogs rout Ateneo to begin ‘eight-peat’ bid

NU’s Karl Pingol.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion National University jumpstarted its quest for an eighth consecutive title with a 77-57 win over Ateneo in the UAAP Season 86 women’s basketball tournament on Sunday at the University of Santo Tomas Quadricentennial Pavilion. Ann Pingol led the balanced attack of the Lady Bulldogs with 11…

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