• November 25, 2024

Kevin Hadlocon, ex-FEU volleyball player, dies of liver cancer

Kevin Hadlocon (2) during a UAAP beach volleyball game.–Photo from FEU Tamaraws MANILA, Philippines—Former Far Eastern University volleyball player Kevin Hadlocon has passed away after a bout with liver cancer. FEU on Wednesday announced the passing of its former high school and men’s volleyball player, who excelled in both indoor and beach volleyball. Article continues…

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Ireland captain Caelan Doris on four-player shortlist for World Rugby player of the year | Rugby Union News

Ireland captain Caelan Doris is among four nominations for World Rugby men’s player of the year. The 26-year-old No 8 led Ireland to an away Test victory over world champions South Africa this summer and was also a key member of Ireland’s Six Nations title-winning team last season. Doris would become the fourth Irishman to…

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Noa-Lynn van Leuven: Luke Humphries backs transgender player ahead of Grand Slam of Darts | Darts News

World No 1 Luke Humphries has backed transgender player Noa-Lynn van Leuven as she gets set to make history at the Grand Slam of Darts this weekend. Van Leuven will become the first trans player to play in a televised PDC tournament against men when she kicks off her group phase against three-time world champion…

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Nelly Korda: World No 1 confirmed 2024 Rolex Player of the Year after dominant LPGA Tour season | Golf News

World No 1 Nelly Korda has been crowned the 2024 Rolex Player of the Year with three events to spare after a dominant season on the LPGA Tour. The Rolex Player of the Year award was introduced in 1966 and sees players awarded points at each official LPGA Tour tournament, based on top-10 finishes, with…

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England and Pakistan player ratings as hosts win second Test in Multan to set up series decider | Cricket News

Here’s how we rated the England and Pakistan players out of 10 after the hosts’ 152-run victory in the second Test in Multan. Zak Crawley – 5 out of 10 England’s opener notched scores of 27 and three across the second Test and was unable to provide the usual threat he does at the top…

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German wild card Justin Engel becomes first player born in 2007 or later to record an ATP Tour win | Tennis News

German wild card Justin Engel made history at the Almaty Open in Kazakhstan when he became the first player born in 2007 or later to record an ATP Tour win. Engel, who turned 17 earlier this month, defeated Coleman Wong 7-5 6-4 to clinch a historic victory on his tour-level debut at the ATP 250…

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England player ratings as Harry Brook and Joe Root make history in the first Test against Pakistan | Cricket News

How we rated England’s players after their victory over Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in Multan… Zak Crawley – 7 out of 10 England’s opener was featuring in his first Test since fracturing his finger in the summer and looked in good touch scoring 78 to set up a healthy platform for England’s…

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Scottish Premiership latest: Motherwell's Miller named player of month

Scottish Premiership latest: Motherwell's Miller named player of month

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PCA player of the year: Liam Dawson and Kathryn Bryce claim 2024 men’s and women’s accolades | Cricket News

Liam Dawson is the cinch Professional Cricketers’ Association men’s player of the year, while Scotland’s Kathryn Bryce becomes the first non-English recipient of the women’s award. Dawson averaged nearly 60 with the bat and 25 with his left-arm spin in the Vitality County Championship for Hampshire to win the award The 34-year-old beat England duo…

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Comeback Player of Year award is LA Tenorio’s ‘MVP’ honor

Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings’ LA Tenorio during a PBA Commissioner’s Cup game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—LA Tenorio may not be Ginebra’s go-to guy now but he sure felt like the star he is during the 30th PBA Press Corps Awards Night. Tenorio, alongside Magnolia big Ian Sangalang, copped the Bogs Adornado Comeback Player of the…

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