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Six Kings Slam: Carlos Alcaraz says he will try to enjoy facing Rafael Nadal for one last time | Tennis News
Carlos Alcaraz will try to enjoy facing “idol” and compatriot Rafael Nadal for one last time at the Six Kings Slam exhibition tennis tournament in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. Alcaraz is in Riyadh for the lucrative event, which is not an ATP-sanctioned tournament but has Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner involved. Nadal and Djokovic…
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Solheim Cup 2024: Suzann Pettersen happy for Team Europe to be ‘underdogs’ ahead of facing Team USA | Golf News
Suzann Pettersen insists Team Europe are happy to head into the Solheim Cup as “underdogs” and believes her side has enough quality to complete a historic four-peat against the United States. Pettersen retains her role as captain for the 2024 edition at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia, live from Friday on Sky Sports…
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Wimbledon: British wild card Jacob Fearnley ‘intimidated’ at facing Novak Djokovic in the second round | Tennis News
British wild card Jacob Fearnley admits it will be a bit “intimidating” when he tackles 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon on Thursday. Fearnley only finished his five-year stint at Texas Christian University (TCU) in May and was ranked outside the top 500 until he won an ATP Challenger event in Nottingham as…
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Gary Neville says balance of England midfield is major concern facing Gareth Southgate at Euro 2024 | Football News
Gary Neville says the balance of the England midfield is the “major concern” facing Gareth Southgate at Euro 2024. England sit top of Group C after edging past Serbia 1-0 in their tournament opener thanks to Jude Bellingham’s early header. England controlled the first half but lost their way in the second, raising more questions…
Read MoreFacing deficit nothing new for deadlock-seeking San Miguel Beer
June Mar Fajardo and the San Miguel Beermen in Game 5 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals against Meralco Bolts. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net San Miguel Beer is in a precarious, yet familiar predicament which it will try to overcome in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals when it stands up to Meralco’s first of two chances to…
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Clippers facing big decision with new arena move pending
Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40), forwards Kawhi Leonard (2) and Paul George (13) stands on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, March 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers are moving into their new arena…
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Ginebra starting to click but facing injury woes
Ginebra coach Tim Cone.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra coach Tim Cone didn’t seem too happy even when the Gin Kings are starting to hit their stride following a victory over NorthPort on Sunday. Ginebra moved to third on the standings with a 5-3 card after an up-and-down start in the PBA Philippine Cup. But Cone can’t…
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John Stones: Man City facing injury crisis after England centre-back joins Kyle Walker and Manuel Akanji in treatment room | Football News
John Stones limped off injured early on during England’s match against Belgium on Tuesday, just days ahead of Manchester City’s huge Premier League clash with Arsenal. The City defender was substituted off after nine minutes at Wembley, with Joe Gomez his replacement. It’s a further blow for Man City boss Pep Guardiola, who saw another…
Read MoreSisi Rondina looks forward to facing Brooke Van Sickle
Choco Mucho star Sisi Rondina.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Sisi Rondina looks forward to going up against Filipino-American sensation Brooke Van Sickle when Choco Mucho and Petro Gazz clash for their second win in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday at Philsports Arena. Rondina admitted that Van Sickle is a more experienced player but…
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Ateneo gets just 3 days rest before facing UP team Baldwin admires most
Ateneo Blue Eagles clinch the last ticket to the UAAP Final Four. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net From one knockout match to another, Ateneo will work much harder than it has ever done the entire year to keep on playing in Season 86 of the UAAP men’s basketball tournament. That’s because Tab Baldwin knows the circumstances have just…
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