• November 21, 2024

West Indies vs England: Jacob Bethell’s half-century in vain as big-hitting hosts reach target of 219 in fourth T20 | Cricket News

England’s hopes of a 5-0 series sweep over West Indies were ended as the hosts both galloped and stuttered to a five-wicket victory in a high-scoring fourth T20 international in St Lucia. Shai Hope (54 off 24) and Evin Lewis (68 off 30) slammed 136 from 55 balls for the first wicket, helping the hosts…

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Jacob Bayla shines in UP loss to La Salle

UP rookie Jacob Bayla. against La Salle in UAAP Season 87.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—University of the Philippines may have faltered yet again to La Salle in the second round of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament but they found silver lining in the form of Jacob Bayla. Despite losing to the defending champions, 77-66,…

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England vs New Zealand: Jacob Bethell named in Test squad as Jamie Smith misses series; Jordan Cox to keep wicket | Cricket News

England have named Warwickshire all-rounder Jacob Bethell in their squad for the three-Test tour of New Zealand with Jamie Smith to miss the trip due to the birth of his first child. Jordan Cox will keep wicket in Smith’s absence with Bethell – who, like Cox, is uncapped at Test level – added to a…

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Jacob Fearnley’s impressive 13-match winning streak ended at Stockholm Open | Tennis News

Jacob Fearnley’s impressive 13-match winning streak was halted after he lost in straight sets to Tallon Griekspoor at the Stockholm Open. Fearnley recently entered the top 100 after a breakthrough summer during which he won a maiden ATP Challenger title in Nottingham before taking a set off Novak Djokovic in a second-round defeat at Wimbledon.…

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England vs Australia: Jacob Bethell and Dan Mousley handed first call-ups but Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali left out | Cricket News

England have selected uncapped Warwickshire duo Jacob Bethell and Dan Mousley for September’s white-ball games against Australia but Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow have been left out. Bethell, 20, a left-handed batter and spin bowler, has been picked for the three-match T20 series and five one-day internationals that follow after scoring 356 runs for Birmingham…

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PGA Tour: Jacob Bridgeman leads 3M Open as illness forces Open runner-up Billy Horschel to withdraw | Golf News

Jacob Bridgeman opened up a one-shot lead in the first round of the 3M Open after shooting an eight-under 63 as Open Championship runner-up Billy Horschel withdrew due to illness. Bridgeman, who has missed his last three cuts on the PGA Tour, carded nine birdies and a solitary bogey in Minnesota, chipping in from the…

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Wimbledon: Cameron Norrie beats Jack Draper as Novak Djokovic survives scare against Jacob Fearnley | Tennis News

Cameron Norrie won the all-British clash with rising star Jack Draper to reach the third round at Wimbledon, while Novak Djokovic overcame a terrific fightback from Jacob Fearnley. Draper had replaced Norrie as the country’s No 1 male player last month. But former semi-finalist Norrie found his form when it mattered in a 7-6 (7-3)…

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Wimbledon: British wild card Jacob Fearnley ‘intimidated’ at facing Novak Djokovic in the second round | Tennis News

British wild card Jacob Fearnley admits it will be a bit “intimidating” when he tackles 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon on Thursday. Fearnley only finished his five-year stint at Texas Christian University (TCU) in May and was ranked outside the top 500 until he won an ATP Challenger event in Nottingham as…

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Amateur Championship: Jacob Skov Olesen beats Dominic Clemons in final to secure invite to majors | Golf News

Jacob Skov Olesen secured an invite to three of the next four majors, including The Open at Royal Troon, after his impressive victory at the Amateur Championship. The 25-year-old claimed a 4&3 victory over Dominic Clemons in the 36-hole final at Ballyliffin, seeing him become the first Danish golfer to win the event. Victory earns…

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UAAP: Topex Robinson, Jacob Cortez excited to join forces at La Salle

La Salle coach Topex Robinson and Former San Beda Red Lion Jacob Cortez during the Collegiate Press Corps awards night. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—La Salle coach Topex Robinson was given several reasons to smile from ear-to-ear at the 2024 Collegiate Press Corps Awards Night at Discovery Suites in Ortigas on Monday. Robinson took home the…

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