Tag: defeat
Andy Murray: Former two-time champion falls to battling defeat against Tomas Machac at Miami Open | Tennis News
Andy Murray received treatment on his ankle in the deciding set before losing to inspired Czech Tomas Machac 5-7 7-5 7-6 (7-5) in an epic encounter at the Miami Open on Sunday. After winning the opening set, 36-year-old Murray appeared to be on course for a spot in the fourth round of the tournament he…
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Gareth Southgate: Three questions for England boss after Brazil defeat at Wembley | Football News
Gareth Southgate said he was “pleased” with England’s performance in their 1-0 defeat to Brazil – but there were issues raised across the pitch. England were without 12 squad regulars for the friendly and were beaten by a late finish from Endrick, leaving Southgate to pick out aspects of the game which encouraged him in…
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Andy Murray: Former champion dazzles at Miami Open to defeat Tomas Martin Etcheverry | Tennis News
Andy Murray made it back to back wins at the Miami Open as he defeated world No 30 Tomas Martin Etcheverry 7-6 (7-0) 6-3 to reach the third round. After flopping against the Argentine at the Australian Open earlier this year, 36-year-old Murray produced a quite brilliant performance to exact revenge against the 29th seed.…
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Saracens 52-7 Harlequins: Quins suffer heavy defeat to London rivals as Exeter beat Newcastle | Rugby Union News
Saracens thrashed Harlequins, beating their London rivals 52-7 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Saracens were as rampant as Quins were rudderless, with tries from Alex Lewington, Theo Dan and two from Sean Maitland giving the hosts an unassailable half-time lead. Dan crossed again at the start of the second period before a consolation try from…
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Miami Open: Katie Boulter through to third round as Dan Evans fights back to defeat Lorenzo Sonego | Tennis News
British No 1 Katie Boulter made it through to the third round of the Miami Open after her teenage opponent Brenda Fruhvirtova retired with illness. Boulter came into the match as a seed, having reached a career-high No 27 earlier this month, and she progressed after her 16-year-old opponent Fruhvirtova retired from their match in…
Read MoreHD Spikers apply remedies to game plan after shock defeat, crush Athletics
Cignal HD Spikers.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Shaq delos Santos can now laugh about Cignal’s first loss in the current Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, a stunning straight-sets loss to Choco Mucho that halted the HD Spikers’ strong start. “If you were shocked, we were also shocked,” Delos Santos jested in Filipino after Cignal returned to its winning…
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Thunder defeat Grizzlies for share of West lead
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends against Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Chet Holmgren had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Jalen Williams added 23 points and six assists and Oklahoma…
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WBC defend Francis Ngannou’s top-10 ranking following knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua | Boxing News
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman says he stands by the decision to rank Francis Ngannou in the top 10 despite the former UFC heavyweight champion’s crushing knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua. Ngannou was placed at No 10 in the rankings by the WBC on the back of his impressive boxing debut against Tyson Fury, which saw him…
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Newcastle defending blasted by Jamie Carragher after defeat to ‘average’ Chelsea on Monday Night Football | Football News
Jamie Carragher says Newcastle look like they are “almost ready for the end of the season” after an unacceptable defensive display at Chelsea. Newcastle only lost by a one-goal margin at Stamford Bridge, but Jacob Murphy’s late strike papered over the cracks of an underwhelming performance that leaves them 10th in the Premier League table.…
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Brendon McCullum says England will ‘refine’ Bazball style after 4-1 defeat in India, tells team not to be ‘timid’ | Cricket News
Brendon McCullum says England will “refine” their Bazball style after sinking to a 4-1 Test series defeat in India but has urged his side not to be “timid” under pressure. England were trounced by an innings and 64 runs inside three days of the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala as they suffered a fourth…
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