Tag: glory
Coco Gauff: The rise of the American teenager to Grand Slam glory at the US Open | Tennis News
It was an American dream come true as Coco Gauff became the first American teenager to win at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams in 1999. Already renowned for a level of maturity rarely seen for someone so young, Gauff delivered one of the greatest winning speeches in New York last month following her victory from…
Read MoreExploring the Blood, Sweat, and Glory of Boxing – barnesonly
Boxing, often referred to as the “Sweet Science,” is a brutal yet beautiful combat sport that captivates millions of spectators around the world. Inside the ropes, amidst the blood, sweat, and glory, lies a world full of untold stories, immense sacrifice, and indomitable human spirit. In the squared ring, two warriors face off against each…
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Women’s Super League: Can York Valkyrie swoop against Leeds Rhinos for latest Grand Final shot at glory? | Rugby League News
Marc Bazeley @MarcBazeley League Leaders’ Shield winners York Valkyrie and reigning champions Leeds Rhinos face off again in the Betfred Women’s Super League Grand Final at the LNER Community Stadium; watch live on Sky Sports Arena and Sky Sports Mix from 2.30pm on Sunday (3pm kick-off) Last Updated: 06/10/23 6:14pm York captain Sinead Peach and…
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Tim Cone-coached Gilas lifts PH back to Asian Games glory
Gilas Pilipinas members celebrate with their gold medals after defeating Jordan in their men’s basketball gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. REUTERS/Marko Djurica A little over a month removed from a lackluster World Cup campaign and some 1,700 kilometers away from home, Gilas Pilipinas finally found a…
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When Fiction Meets Glory: The Perfection of Boxing Movies
When it comes to the silver screen, there are few genres as captivating as sports movies. They have the power to transport us into an arena of intense competition and showcase the indomitable spirit of athletes. Among these, boxing movies stand out for their ability to blend fiction and real-life glory seamlessly, captivating audiences with…
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Wilkins says ‘guys not afraid to lose’ will bring back glory of NBA Dunk Contest
Dominique Wilkins during a basketball clinic with Filipino kids at Community Court in Mandaluyong.–NBA PHILIPPINES PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins offered a timely suggestion for future participants in the Slam Dunk Contest, one of the centerpiece events in the NBA All-Star festivities but has lacked the glorious luster it once had for the…
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Already a ring icon, Manny Pacquiao still yearns for Olympic glory
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao during a press conference for the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Manny Pacquiao joked that he was turned away when he first tried to make it to the national team because “I wasn’t good enough.” “I was rejected,” he told an amused audience on Friday during the press launch…
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South Sudan basks in ‘earned’ glory at Fiba World Cup with Olympic stint in sight – rezal404
South Sudan in the Fiba World Cup in Manila. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — South Sudan remains hungry for more as it looks to book a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics in its final Fiba World Cup game against Angola on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. From joining Fiba just a decade ago, the…
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EJ Obiena, unfazed by Duplantis, eyes pole vault glory – rezal404
FILE – Southeast Asian Games – Athletics – Morodok Techo National Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia – May 8, 2023 Philippines’ EJ Obiena reacts during the men’s pole vault REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon MANILA, Philippines-Whenever EJ Obiena sees the otherworldly Armand Duplantis in the field, his instant reaction isn’t one of intimidation. “When he’s (Duplantis) there, my tendency…
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Lionel Messi’s Miami targets treble after first taste of glory – rezal404
Inter Miami’s players celebrate with the trophy after Inter Miami won the Leagues Cup final football match against Nashville SC at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 19, 2023. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have their first silverware, barely a month after the Argentine’s move to the Florida…
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