Tag: French
Shockers leave Chinese in peril and French ‘scared to go home’ – rezal404
China has now slumped to its second straight loss in the World Cup. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Don’t let the difference in world rankings fool you. South Sudan notched its first-ever Fiba World Cup victory with an 89-69 rout of China on Monday that left the Asian heavyweights on the verge of elimination. “We made history.…
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Nassau Stakes: French Oaks hero Blue Rose Cen set to make British debut at Glorious Goodwood
Blue Rose Cen is set to make her British bow in the Qatar Nassau Stakes at Goodwood on August 3. Christopher Head’s French star completed a rare treble at Chantilly when strolling to victory in the Prix de Diane earlier this month, adding to victories in the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches and last year’s Marcel…
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Spurs draft Wembanyama, now look for French phenom to help end NBA playoff drought – rezal404
A fan holds a photo of Victor Wembanyama during an NBA basketball draft watch party at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Thursday, June 22, 2023. The San Antonio Spurs selected Victor Wembanyama with the first pick. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) SAN ANTONIO — The world will be watching Victor Wembanyama, including San Antonio Spurs coach…
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Prix de Diane: Jamie Lynch’s big-race verdict ahead of French Oaks at Chantilly on Sky Sports Racing
Sky Sports Racing’s senior analyst Jamie Lynch is on hand to analyze every runner in this Sunday’s Prix de Diane (French Oaks). A fortnight ago, we were treated to a vintage renewal of the Prix du Jockey Club, and these fillies could serve up a similarly rousing rendition, as it’s rare that you see such…
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French Open: Novak Djokovic says he will leave GOAT discussion for someone else as he looks ahead to Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic says he will leave the GOAT discussion for someone else after winning his 23rd Grand Slam at the French Open, while also revealing Wimbledon will be his only grass-court appearance this summer. Since claiming his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in 2008, Djokovic has been pursuing Roger Federer and Rafael…
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Iga Swiatek reigns supreme at French Open by Quelling Karolina Muchova – rezal404
Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – June 10, 2023 Poland’s Iga Swiatek poses with her Suzanne Lenglen trophy after winning her final match against Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne PARIS-Poland’s Iga Swiatek continued her dominance on Parisian clay with a third French Open crown in the last four years, defeating…
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French Open: Iga Swiatek defeats Karolina Muchova to claim her third title at Roland Garros
World No 1 Iga Swiatek sealed a hat-trick of French Open titles at Roland Garros and fourth at a Grand Slam after edging past unseeded Czech Karolina Muchova on Saturday. The 22-year-old Pole cemented her status as the best female player in the world, particularly on clay, with her third title in four years at…
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Aryna Sabalenka says she will be stronger after French Open loss, furor – rezal404
Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – June 8, 2023 Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka reacts during her semi final match against Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach PARIS— World number two Aryna Sabalenka was left to rue missed chances in her French Open semi-final loss to Czech Karolina Muchova on Thursday but said…
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Carlos Alcaraz’s take-no-prisoner approach faces Djokovic test at French Open – rezal404
FILE PHOTO: Jun 6 2023; Paris, France; Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) returns a shot against Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) on day 10 at Stade Roland-Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports PARIS—No player has come close to establishing a domination in men’s tennis since the Big Three started their reign in the mid-2000s, but Carlos Alcaraz has…
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Five things on French Open finalist Karolina Muchova – rezal404
Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – June 8, 2023 Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova celebrates winning her semi final match against Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach Karolina Muchova came from 2-5 down in the final set and saved a match point to defeat world number two Aryna Sabalenka 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (5/7),…
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