Tag: historic
Wembanyama put up historic numbers in rookie year
Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs greets the crowd after they defeated the New York Knicks in an NBA game at Frost Bank Center on March 29, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. Ronald Cortes/Getty Images/AFP Victor Wembanyama figured he might be getting into trouble. It was a rare moment of celebration for the…
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Ireland earn historic first Test win as Andy Balbirnie anchors fourth-innings chase against Afghanistan | Cricket News
Ireland earned an historic first Test win at the eighth attempt with a six-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the only match of the series in Abu Dhabi. Set 111 to win on day three at the Tolerance Oval, captain Andy Balbirnie – the only man to appear in all of Ireland’s eight Tests – fittingly…
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Casiey Dongallo’s historic night goes for naught
UE Lady Warriors’ Casiey Dongallo in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Casiey Dongallo left everything on the floor and poured in 30 points — the highest-scoring output of a rookie in UAAP women’s volleyball. But all her clutch efforts were for went for naught as the University of…
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London Marathon wheelchair race prize fund to be made same as able-bodied races in historic first | Athletics News
London Marathon: “We are proud of our history in championing participants with disabilities, from introducing our first wheelchair race in 1983 to hosting IPC World Championships on multiple occasions. We are delighted to continue our commitment to disability sport with this landmark move” Last Updated: 22/02/24 8:50am The London Marathon’s wheelchair race prize fund will…
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LIV Golf League: Joaquin Niemann cards historic ’59 round’ to lead Jon Rahm’s debut in Mayakoba | Golf News
Joaquin Niemann produced a stunning ’59 round’ to build a five-shot lead at the LIV Golf League season opener in Mayakoba, where Jon Rahm impressed on debut. Niemann carded an eagle and 10 birdies in a bogey-free round in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, to register only the second sub-60 total since LIV Golf launched in…
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Natasha Jonas vs Mikaela Mayer: With legacy on the line the two-weight world champion wants a ‘historic battle’ | Boxing News
Natasha Jonas hopes Saturday night’s fight with Mikaela Mayer will be a “historic battle” and a legacy-defining clash for the Liverpudlian in her hometown. When Mayer’s team suggested this IBF welterweight world title fight would be women’s boxing’s answer to Marvin Hagler vs Tommy Hearns, the epic three-round war, Jonas smiled broadly. That is a…
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Christian Horner: Red Bull chief reflects on historic 2023 Formula 1 season and looks ahead to 2024 challenges
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports’ Craig Slater joins Christian Horner at his home in England to chat about the challenges facing Red Bull next season and to get his own lesson on horse riding! Sky Sports’ Craig Slater joins Christian Horner at his home in England to chat…
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Netball Australia end pay dispute with Australian Netball Players Association in ‘historic’ deal | Netball News
Players will receive an 11 per cent increase in base salaries over three years; Those involved in the domestic netball league will get back pay to October 1, having not been paid since the expiry of their last contract Last Updated: 13/12/23 4:33pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Watch as…
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Lakers ready to get back to business after historic NBA Cup win
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, lifts the the NBA Cup while celebrating with teammates after they defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-109 in the championship game in the NBA basketball In-Season Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Las Vegas.(AP Photo/Ian Maule) The champagne was flowing after LeBron James and Anthony Davis inspired the…
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UAAP: La Salle, UP brace for riveting, historic Finals series
La Salle’s Kevin Quiambao during second round game against UP in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — The first-ever UAAP Finals series between La Salle and University of the Philippines features a couple of interesting storylines between former teammates and old rivals. The Green Archers and Fighting Maroons dispute the…
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