• November 25, 2024

UST’s Mark Llemit says it’s ‘back to zero’ in second round

UST forward Mark Llemit against UP in the second round of UAAP Season 87.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas fell victim to University of the Philippines at the start of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball second round. The loss extended the Growling Tigers’ losing streak against the Fighting Maroons to eight dating back…

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Mark Cavendish set to end professional cycling career after Tour de France Criterium in Singapore in November | Cycling News

Mark Cavendish is set to end his professional cycling career at the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore on November 9-10. The 39-year-old has not competed since securing a record 35th stage win at the Tour de France this summer, surpassing Eddy Merckx. Cavendish was initially set to retire in 2023 but postponed that after…

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Sir Mark Cavendish excited to race as Knight Commander after receiving knighthood from Prince of Wales | Cycling News

Sir Mark Cavendish is relishing the prospect of racing as a Knight Commander as he received a knighthood at Windsor Castle. The 39-year-old from the Isle of Man finished this season with a record-breaking 35th career Tour stage win in what he said would “likely” be his last race. However, he has postponed retirement before,…

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Ireland record first victory over South Africa in men’s T20 cricket as Ross and Mark Adair star | Cricket News

The Adair brothers were the heroes as Ireland recorded their first victory over South Africa in men’s T20 cricket. Ross Adair hit a sensational century as Ireland posted 195 for six batting first in Abu Dhabi. Younger brother Mark then took four wickets, including three in the penultimate over, as Ireland won by 10 runs.…

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Mark Allen makes 147 maximum at British Open after calling for table to be ‘burned’ | Snooker News

Mark Allen makes 147 maximum break after previously describing conditions at the Centaur Arena at Cheltenham Racecourse as “absolutely embarrassing”, adding “the table needs to be burned” Last Updated: 26/09/24 10:54pm Mark Allen made a 147 maximum break during his third-round match against Ben Mertens at the British Open Mark Allen made a 147 maximum…

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Women woodpushers make their mark for PH

Grandmasters Jayson Gonzales (left) and Eugene Torre, the country’s chess icon, bookend the women’s team as its members—( from 2nd left) Shania Mae Mendoza, Janelle Mae Frayna, Ruelle Canino, Bernadette Galas and Jan Jodilyn Fronda— flaunt their gold medals. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BUDAPEST—For those keeping count, here are the achievements of the Philippine women’s team to…

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Harry Kane and Bayern Munich break records as holders Real Madrid get off mark – Champions League round-up | Football News

Harry Kane eclipsed Wayne Rooney’s Champions League record with a hat-trick of penalties in a four-goal haul as Bayern Munich demolished Dinamo Zagreb 9-2. The England captain equalled Rooney’s total of 30 goals in the competition proper – the most by an English player – when he converted a 19th-minute spot-kick, and then went past…

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Marcio Lassiter needs three triples to reset PBA mark

San Miguel Beermen’s Marcio Lassiter launches a shot against NLEX Road Warriors’ Myke Henry during their PBA Governors’ Cup game. –PBA IMAGES Marcio Lassiter will have a chance to hit the most important triples of his PBA career this coming Sunday. The San Miguel sniper is now two three-point makes from matching Jimmy Alapag’s record…

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England vs Sri Lanka: Olly Stone replaces Mark Wood in England team for second Test at Lord’s | Cricket News

Olly Stone is set for his first Test appearance in more than three years after being named in England’s side to face Sri Lanka at Lord’s. The Nottinghamshire seamer replaces pace ace Mark Wood, who was ruled out of the remaining two matches in the series after picking up a thigh strain on day three…

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England vs Sri Lanka: Mark Wood ruled out of series as Josh Hull receives first call-up as replacement | Cricket News

England seamer Mark Wood has been replaced by Leicestershire’s Josh Hull for the Second Test against Sri Lanka after suffering a muscle strain. Wood limped off late on day three of the First Test after another exciting performance at Old Trafford, and results of a subsequent scan have seen him ruled out of the rest…

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