As leader, Jake Figueroa takes responsibility for NU loss

NU Bulldogs’ Jake Figueroa against UST defenders during a UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Jake Figueroa took responsibility for National University’s latest heartbreak in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament. At Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, NU succumbed to University of Santo Tomas, 67-64, to drop back-to-back games. Article continues after…

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Mike Tyson feels good after health scare, ready vs Jake Paul

(L-R) Former US heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson and US YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul face off during a press conference at Fanatics Fest NYC on August 18, 2024, in New York City. – The heavyweight match has been rescheduled for November 15, 2024, and will take place in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by TIMOTHY A.…

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Everton agree deal worth up to £22m with Lyon for Republic of Ireland defender Jake O’Brien | Football News

Everton have agreed a deal worth up to £22m with Lyon to sign Republic of Ireland defender Jake O’Brien. The player is now expected to have a medical ahead of a potential move this weekend. The 23-year-old centre back only joined the Ligue 1 club from Crystal Palace last year, but went on to play…

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Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson : Boxing fight postponed with new date expected to be announced in early June | Boxing News

Mike Tyson’s boxing contest with Jake Paul has been postponed. Tyson fell ill last week and a new fight date is expected in early June. The fight was originally scheduled for July 20 in Arlington, Texas. “During a follow up consultation on Thursday with medical professionals on his recent ulcer flare-up, the recommendation is for…

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Super League: Jake Connor ‘starting to feel like myself again’ as Huddersfield Giants hit their stride | Rugby League News

In many ways, Jake Connor’s first season back with Huddersfield Giants in 2023 mirrored that of the team itself where expectations were high, but ultimately not met. The start of Connor’s second chapter at the club he began his professional career with was delayed until late March after undergoing off-season surgery on a microfracture in…

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Jake Paul calls out Canelo Alvarez after first-round knockout over Ryan Bourland as Amanda Serrano suffers injury | Boxing News

Jake Paul called out super-middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez after he knocked out Ryan Bourland in one round in Puerto Rico. Paul simply overpowered his opponent on Saturday night which forced the referee to stop the fight after two minutes and 37 seconds as Bourland was unable to defend himself. The win for Paul moves his…

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PGA Tour: Matt Wallace stalls at Mexico Open as Jake Knapp surges four shots clear ahead of final round after 11 birdies | Golf News

Matt Wallace’s pursuit of a second PGA Tour title faded with a level-par 71 leaving him eight strokes off the rampant Jake Knapp ahead of the final round at the Mexico Open at Vidanta. Englishman Wallace – winner of the Corales Puntacana Championship in 2023 – began his third round in a four-way share of…

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Jake Paul sets sights on world title after first-round knockout victory over Andre August in Florida | Boxing News

Jake Paul made quick work of veteran boxer Andre August with a first-round knockout on Friday night in Florida. Paul, 26, fought at cruiserweight (200-pound limit) to increase his credibility as a title contender after facing former MMA fighters in his first six bouts. August, 35, is a career professional boxer who has last fought…

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Tommy Fury: After Jake Paul and KSI, if Fury wants credibility beyond ‘crossover boxing’ who should he fight now? | Boxing News

Tommy Fury, the brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, Love Island celebrity and professional boxer, has taken on YouTube influencers Jake Paul and KSI in his last two outings. Afterwards, however, Fury intimated he was now “done with crossover” boxing. If he is seeking credibility, the British cruiserweight titlist Mikael Lawal has invited Fury…

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UAAP: Jake Figueroa’s tireless effort for NU impresses coach Jeff Napa

NU’s Jake Figueroa. –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Patrick Yu may have been the player to bail out National University in its win against La Salle in overtime, 80-77, but it was Jake Figueroa’s endurance that pushed the Bulldogs to a winnable situation. Playing in over 37 minutes of action, Figueroa nearly had no breather in the…

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