Tag: history
Giving up volleyball, Delgaco makes rowing history
Joanie Delgaco will be the lone Filipino competing in the rowing competition of the Paris Olympics 2024. Joanie Delgaco is proof that sometimes, it’s OK to switch paths in sports. The country’s top female rower was initially into volleyball and was on her way to carving her own niche there. “I played in [the] Palaro…
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Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz chase history in Sunday’s final | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic is chasing history, and Carlos Alcaraz continues to lay down a marker for the changing of the guard as the pair meet again in a Wimbledon men’s singles final on Sunday. Djokovic is bidding to win a 25th Grand Slam title and claim the all-time record for the most Grand Slam titles, ahead…
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Franz Wagner sign largest contract in Orlando Magic history
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) makes a move against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, right, during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) Franz Wagner has agreed to the largest contract in Orlando Magic history, a five-year extension…
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Bronny James: LA Lakers draft LeBron James’ son as NBA history beckons | NBA News
LeBron James moved a step closer to fulfilling his dream of playing alongside one of his sons after the LA Lakers selected 19-year-old Bronny in the NBA Draft on Thursday. After going undrafted in the first round on Wednesday, the oldest son of the four-time NBA MVP was selected 55th overall by the Lakers towards…
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History on the side of Meralco Bolts after Game 5 win
Meralco Bolts’ Cliff Hodge, Allein Maliksi and Raymond Almazan during Game 5 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals against San Miguel Beermen. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Meralco is on the edge of a historic first crown in the PBA. After nipping San Miguel, 92-88, Friday night at Smart Araneta Coliseum, the Bolts are now up 3-2…
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Justin Jefferson: Wide receiver signs biggest non-quarterback contract in NFL history with Minnesota Vikings | NFL News
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has signed the highest-paid non-quarterback contract in NFL history, sealing a four-year $140m dollar extension which includes $110m guaranteed. The 24-year-old previously turned down a deal which would have paid him over $28m annually the day before the 2023 season started. Since being selected by the Vikings with the…
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The Evolution of Boxing Gloves: A Look Back at Their History and Design
Boxing gloves have undergone a significant transformation over the years, evolving from simple hand coverings to sophisticated pieces of equipment designed to protect the athlete’s hands while providing maximum striking power. In this article, we will take a look back at the history and design of boxing gloves, tracing their evolution and the impact they…
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FA Cup final talking points: Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag seeks Wembley redemption as Pep Guardiola eyes more history with Man City | Football News
The two managers preparing their teams for Saturday’s FA Cup final could scarcely be doing so under more polarised circumstances. With Manchester City enjoying a period of success unprecedented in English football, United are weathering a storm so fierce it may not subside even if they upset the odds and beat their rivals at Wembley.…
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Fury vs Usyk: ‘The great fight of our era’ – History beckons for either Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk | Boxing News
Joe Louis, Jack Dempsey, Jack Johnson, Rocky Marciano, Lennox Lewis, Muhammad Ali of course, were all one simple thing – the heavyweight champion of the world. They were also some of the greatest sportsmen in history and luminous personalities who dominated their boxing eras. And the winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk will belong…
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History repeats itself even in bad way for Tigresses
UST Tigresses’ Angge Poyos in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Some University of Santo Tomas (UST) diehards had held up a sign during the Golden Tigresses’ Final Four match against De La Salle University that read: History Repeats, 5/5/2019. That streamer talked about how the Tigresses bundled out the defending champion Lady…
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