• November 25, 2024

Timeless Mark Barroca comes through anew for Magnolia

Magnolia Hotshots veteran guard Mark Barroca against Converge FiberXers’ Alex Cabagnot in the PBA Governors’ Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia was on the verge of skidding to a 0-2 start in Group A of the PBA Governors’ Cup in its match with Converge on Friday. Until Mark Barroca showed up in the clutch to help…

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Mark Cavendish on Tour de France record: There’s always a finish line with everything in life | Cycling News

History-making British cyclist Mark Cavendish told Sky Sports News “there’s always a finish line with everything in life” following his final Tour de France campaign. Cavendish claimed a record-breaking 35th career Tour de France stage win with victory in Saint-Vulbas, moving clear of Eddy Merckx to stand alone in Tour history three years after matching…

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Kings Birthday Honours list 2024: Mark Cavendish awarded knighthood while Graeme Souness and Katherine Sciver-Brunt also honoured

Cyclist Mark Cavendish has been awarded a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours. The 39-year-old from the Isle of Man has won a joint-record 34 Tour de France stages and won the world road race title in 2011, the same year he was made an MBE. Cavendish is also a silver medallist in the omnium…

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Pacers pit unbeaten home mark vs Celtics road success in Game 3

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam, right, is defended by Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers can read the numbers. They’re down 2-0 in another best-of-seven series and…

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World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams knocked out by Si Jiahui in last-frame thriller as seeds keep tumbling | Snooker News

Three-time world champion Mark Williams beaten 10-9 by 2023 semi-finalist Si Jiahui at the Crucible; Welshman’s exit means six seeds have now fallen in the first round so far; Ronnie O’Sullivan begins bid for eighth title against Jackson Page on Wednesday afternoon Last Updated: 23/04/24 6:23pm Mark Williams lost 10-9 to Si Jiahui in the…

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World Snooker Championship: Four-time champion Mark Selby shocked by debutant Joe O’Connor | Snooker News

Four-time world snooker champion Mark Selby beaten 10-6 by debutant Joe O’Connor at the Crucible Theatre; Selby’s hometown rival O’Connor is the only debutant at this year’s event after coming through qualifying Last Updated: 22/04/24 6:08pm Mark Selby was knocked out of this year’s World Snooker Championship by Joe O’Connor (right) Four-time world snooker champion…

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Mark Barroca fuels Magnolia past Blackwater

Magnolia Hotshots’ Mark Barocca in a PBA Philippine Cup game against Blackwater Bossing. -PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Mark Barroca continued to excel despite dealing with an injured wrist as Magnolia downed Blackwater, 81-77, Wednesday for its third straight win in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Barroca posted 19 points, five rebounds, three assists…

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Mark Barroca gives way for other Hotshots to flourish

Magnolia Hotshots’ Mark Barocca in a PBA Philippine Cup game against Blackwater Bossing. -PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia’s Mark Barroca has proven time and time again that he will do what’s necessary for the Hotshots to flourish. In the Hotshots’ 81-77 win over Blackwater in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday, Barroca…

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Mark Williams beats Ronnie O’Sullivan in Tour Championship final after winning seven frames in a row | Snooker News

Mark Williams wins seven frames in a row to beat Ronnie O’Sullivan in Tour Championship final; Williams claims 26th rankings title, denies O’Sullivan a 42nd; World Snooker Championship runs from April 20 to May 6 at The Crucible in Sheffield with O’Sullivan looking for record eighth title Last Updated: 07/04/24 10:09pm Mark Williams won seven…

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Umyla Hanley: Leigh Leopards winger makes mark ahead of Super League derby reunion with Wigan Warriors | Rugby League News

They are used to a player with the surname Hanley starring on the rugby field in the Borough of Wigan, although these days it is Umyla, rather than his father Ellery, who is making his mark – and for Leigh Leopards as opposed to Wigan Warriors. The 22-year-old has had to wait for his opportunity…

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