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Akari closes in on prelims sweep, turns back Nxled
Akari Chargers’ Oly Okaro against Nxled Chameleons in the PVL Reinforced Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Akari moved just a win away from securing the top seed and sweeping the preliminary round of the PVL Reinforced Conference despite an opening set loss to sister team Nxled, 21-25, 25-19, 25-17, 25-18, on Thursday at PhilSports Arena. Oly…
Read MoreAlex Eala closes in on Wimbledon main draw after big win
FILE– Filipino tennis player Alex Eala in the WTA Veneto Open. -VENETO OPEN/RAFA NADAL ACADEMY Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala just moved a win away from entering the main draw of Wimbledon. Eala beat Tamara Zidansek of Slovenia, 1-6, 7-6(9), 6-3 in a marathon match in the second round of the Wimbledon qualifiers on Wednesday,…
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World Snooker Championship: Kyren Wilson closes in on second final after dominating David Gilbert | Snooker News
Kyren Wilson wins six of the eight frames in third session of his Crucible semi-final against David Glbert as he opens up 14-10 lead in race to 17; Wilson is the only seeded player remaining after number of high-profile exits; Stuart Bingham and Jak Jones locked at 8-8 after two sessions Last Updated: 03/05/24 10:45pm…
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World Snooker Championship 2024: Ronnie O’Sullivan closes in on quarter-final spot | Snooker News
Ronnie O’Sullivan is aiming for a record-breaking eighth Crucible success; Day has not beaten O’Sullivan since 2011; tournament runs from April 20 to May 6 at The Crucible in Sheffield, with champion taking home £500,000 and £40,000 awarded for 147 break Last Updated: 28/04/24 11:09pm Ronnie O’Sullivan chalks the cue against Ryan Day in their…
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Tiger Woods closes ‘indifferent’ PGA Tour comeback with shank shocker at Genesis Invitational | Golf News
Tiger Woods experienced brilliant birdies, frustrating bogeys and even a shank during an eventful PGA Tour comeback at the Genesis Invitational. The tournament host, making his first appearance of 2024 and first in an official PGA Tour event since withdrawing mid-round from The Masters in April, mixed five birdies with six bogeys with a one-over…
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LeBron closes in on 39th birthday as Lakers beat Hornets
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) defends against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 17 points and 11 assists two days before his 39th birthday, Anthony Davis had 26…
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Lewis Hamilton praises Max Verstappen for ‘phenomenal’ season as Red Bull driver closes on world championship
Lewis Hamilton has commended Max Verstappen for a “faultless” season as the Dutchman closes on a third successive drivers’ title; watch all sessions from the Qatar GP on Sky Sports F1, with qualifying Friday and the Sprint Saturday, when Verstappen could become champion Last Updated: 05/10/23 6:10pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible…
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Jurgen Klopp: Mohamed Salah 100 per cent committed to Liverpool and sale after Premier League transfer window closes would be a catastrophe
The future of Mohamed Salah looms over Liverpool’s training ground when Sky Sports arrives on Friday morning. There has been no offer from Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad but a flurry of reports on Thursday afternoon, saying they are willing to go “all out” to do a deal to sign the Anfield icon, has…
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Poland closes show with resounding win over Japan – rezal404
Poland celebrates during a game against Japan in the Volleyball Nations League at Mall of Asia Arena. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Poland delivered its best for last in the Volleyball Nations League’s final game of the Manila leg after sweeping Japan, 25-17, 25-19, 25-18, at Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday. The Polish, who improved with…
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Carlos Alcaraz reaches Queen’s final, closes in on No. 1 ranking – rezal404
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning against US player Sebastian Korda during their men’s semi-final match at the Cinch ATP tennis Championships at Queen’s Club in west London on June 24, 2023. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) Carlos Alcaraz moved to the brink of his first grass court title and in reclaiming the world…
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