Mike De Decker wins World Grand Prix: Wayne Mardle says Belgian ‘has bottle, composure and he’s got the game!’ | Darts News

Wayne Mardle expects big things from Mike De Decker after he claimed the World Grand Prix title, declaring the Belgian “has bottle, composure and he’s got the game!” De Decker produced the performance of his life to claim glory on Sunday night, defeating Luke Humphries 6-4 in sets at Leicester’s Mattioli Arena. The 28-year-old from…

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He’s a man of his word

La Salle star Mike Phillips and coach Topex Robinson during a UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Mike Phillips rallied behind La Salle coach Topex Robinson amid the controversy surrounding him from their first-round win over rival University of the Philippines last week in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball…

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Tyson Fury ‘fired up’ for revenge against Oleksandr Usyk | ‘His mentality is he’s got to knock him out’ | Boxing News

Tyson Fury is ‘fired up’ to avenge his first professional career defeat when he rematches Oleksandr Usyk later this year. After an enthralling undisputed heavyweight world title clash in May, they will rematch on December 21. Soon Fury will be deep into training camp, which he will base in Malta for this fight . He…

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Verstappen man of few words after he’s punished for swearing

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, center, talks to team principal Christian Horner, right, during the second practice session of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, in Singapore, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian) SINGAPORE–Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen gave only brief answers at a news…

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Joshua Buatsi on ‘grabbing’ Willy Hutchinson: ‘It got disrespectful’ | ‘He’s lying about sparring claims!’ | Boxing News

Joshua Buatsi claims his opponent Willy Hutchinson “got disrespectful” before the pair grappled at their fight announcement, adding Hutchinson is “lying” about sparring claims. The pair do battle for the WBO interim light-heavyweight title at Wembley on Saturday night on the Anthony Joshua-Daniel Dubois undercard, live on Sky Sports Box Office, with a potential clash…

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Tony Ynot shows what he’s capable of for Benilde

College of St. Benilde’s Tony Ynot during the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Playing behind the likes of James Kwekuteye and Jacob Cortez, Tony Ynot didn’t really get enough opportunity to show what he’s truly capable of during his time at San Beda. It took just the first game of NCAA Season…

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Stephen McKenna on Joe Laws clash: ‘He’s afraid. I can see it in his eyes’ | Boxing News

Joe Laws confronted Stephen McKenna at the public workouts ahead of their fight this weekend. The two will box on the Zak Chelli vs Callum Simpson undercard at the Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley, live on Sky Sports. At Thursday’s event in the town centre, security had to separate the pair as Laws squared up to…

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Joel Embiid says he’s feeling well, on track for Paris Olympics

FILE–Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers said he is ready to play for Team USA in the Paris Olympics. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP DALLAS — Joel Embiid was at the NBA Finals, and said his next stop is the Paris Olympics. The Philadelphia 76ers center, who missed more than half of the regular season and then…

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Nic Cabañero shows he’s still UST’s go-to guy with buzzer beater

FILE–UST Growling Tigers star Nic Cabañero. –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Nic Cabañero showed his worth anew in University of Santo Tomas’ escape of National University in the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup at San Juan Arena on Wednesday. With the game on the line, Cabañero showed his nerves of steel and took matters on his own to…

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Erik ten Hag admits Manchester United were ‘hammered’ by Crystal Palace but insists he’s the right manager | Football News

Erik ten Hag admitted Manchester United were “hammered” by Crystal Palace but believes he is still the right manager to take the club forward. Michael Olise struck twice alongside goals from Tyrick Mitchell and Jean-Philippe Mateta on Monday night to plunge United’s season to new depths and leave them eighth in the Premier League with…

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