• November 22, 2024

Prix du Cadran: Kyprios records landmark eighth Group One success for Aidan O’Brien at ParisLongchamp | Racing News

Aidan O’Brien hailed Kyprios “the horse of a lifetime” after he secured his eighth Group One victory in the Prix du Cadran at ParisLongchamp. The popular chestnut rounded off an unblemished 2022 campaign with a jaw-dropping 20-length victory in this race two years ago, but made it to the track only twice last season after…

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Olympics 2024: USA women’s basketball team rallies to win eighth straight gold medal | Olympics News

USA captured their eighth consecutive Olympic title in women’s basketball after edging out hosts France 67-66 in Paris on the final day of the Games. The Americans were up 67-64 with 3.9 seconds left after Kahleah Copper hit two free throws. Marine Johannes brought the ball up the court to Gabby Williams who caught the…

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Fajardo has huge SP lead in bid for eighth MVP

June Mar Fajardo (No. 15) lords it over Christian Standhardinger (No. 34) in the statistical race for the MVP trophy. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ The path seems clear for June Mar Fajardo to win an astonishing eighth PBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award after the 6-foot-10 San Miguel Beer cornerstone finished atop the statistical points (SP)…

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For eighth straight season, UST sets UAAP gold standard

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has long been the measure of athletic excellence in the UAAP. That remained the same on Wednesday when the school’s wide participation and strong finishes resulted in an eighth straight general championship in the seniors division—and seventh straight in the juniors field. “I’m happy, and I know the whole…

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Ronnie O’Sullivan says he is not the greatest snooker player of all time as he targets eighth world title | Snooker News

Is Ronnie O’Sullivan the best snooker player of all time? “Statistically I suppose I am but I don’t regard myself as the greatest” – Rocket begins his bid for an outright record eighth Crucible crown against Welsh qualifier Jackson Page on Wednesday afternoon Last Updated: 23/04/24 9:42pm Ronnie O’Sullivan is a seven-time world champion, winning…

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World Snooker Championship 2024: Draw, dates, results and Crucible schedule as Ronnie O’Sullivan targets eighth title | Snooker News

Ding Junhui, Judd Trump and Mark Williams among players looking to stop Ronnie O’Sullivan winning record eighth World Snooker Championship; 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: 16/04/24 1:43pm Ronnie O’Sullivan will be looking for a…

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Ronnie O’Sullivan beats Ali Carter in Masters final to claim eighth title after evening fightback | Snooker News

James Galloway Senior Sports Journalist Ronnie O’Sullivan turns 3-6 deficit into 10-7 victory against Ali Carter at Alexandra Palace to win the Masters for the first time since 2017; O’Sullivan sets up a first shot in his career at clean sweep of this season’s Triple Crown events at World Championship in April Last Updated: 14/01/24…

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Ryan Garcia knocks out Oscar Duarte in eighth round to win comeback fight following Gervonta Davis loss | Boxing News

Ryan Garcia delivered a knockout in the eighth round to beat Oscar Duarte in his first fight since his loss to Gervonta Davis in April. Back to the ring eight months on from his only career loss in a KO to Davis in April, Garcia displayed his speed and power against Duarte – who had…

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NBA: Magic beat Wizards for their eighth straight win

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner, left, goes past Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (8) for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux) ORLANDO, Florida — Franz Wagner scored a season-high 31 points, Jalen Suggs added a season-best 22 and the Orlando…

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Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or for best player in the world

Soccer Football – 2023 Ballon d’Or – Chatelet Theatre, Paris, France – October 30, 2023 Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi after winning the men’s Ballon d’Or with his sons, Thiago, Mateo and Ciro REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq PARIS — Argentina captain Lionel Messi won a record eighth Ballon d’Or for the best player in the world on Monday,…

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