Mapua nips Lyceum as extra work pays off for Mangubat

Lawrence Mangubat —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Lawrence Mangubat has been doing extra work on his shooting daily before and after practice. “I always wake up early and go to the gym to shoot. After our team practice, I make sure to shoot some more,” said Mangubat in Filipino. Article continues after this advertisement The 5-foot-11 rookie…

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'The faintest of edges' | England's review pays off as Bashir strikes early

Shoaib Bashir gets England off to get good starts as Jamie Smith takes a catch as he guards the wicket after Abdullah Shafique gets the faintest of edges onto the ball.

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Warriors hope ‘disciplined’ offseason pays dividends

FILE–Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors walks off the court after losing in the  NBA Play-In Tournament on April 16, 2024. –Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/AFP SAN FRANCISCO — After missing the playoffs for just the second time in more than a decade with a healthy Stephen Curry, a Golden State Warriors team never shy…

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Self confidence pays off for Adamson hero Joshua Yerro

Adamson Falcons celebrate their win over NU Bulldogs on Joshua Yerro’s last second tip in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—The moment was Adamson’s Joshua Yerro for the taking. All he needed was trust in himself. On Wednesday, Adamson squeaked past National University, 60-58, in the UAAP Season 87 men’s…

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'A hero to all of us' | Broad pays tribute to Thorpe

In an emotional tribute, Stuart Broad remembers former England batter Graham Thorpe, who passed away at 55.

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Smith's relaxed approach pays off after composed debut half-century

If day one of the first Test between England and West Indies was all about a debutant from Surrey starring with the ball, then day two was all about one doing so with the bat.

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Horseracing community pays respects to Carol, Hannah and Louise Hunt | Racing News

Newmarket fell silent before the opening day of the July Festival as racing showed its support for commentator John Hunt. Hunt’s wife Carol and daughters Hannah and Louise were found fatally injured at a house in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on Tuesday evening. A show of strength in times of trouble is commonplace in the close-knit racing…

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Allianz Arena pays tribute to Franz Beckenbauer

Allianz Arena pays tribute to Franz Beckenbauer following the legend’s death aged 78.

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Hard work pays off for KQ, Archers

Kevin Quiambao —AUGUST DELA CRUZ On the court, Kevin Quiambao is a tough defensive assignment. He can score down low or from the perimeter and—when double-teams set up camp around him—is able to hit the open man. In fact, Quiambao celebrates as animatedly when he makes a basket as when he makes the right pass…

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RWC breakdown: Remarkable from Sexton, team selection pays off

Ireland get their second win at this Rugby World Cup after a resounding 59-16 win over Tonga.

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