Tag: players
Chris Dobey wins Players Championship 7 on day of nine-dart finishes in Leicester | Darts News
Chris Dobey beat Josh Rock 8-4 to win Players Championship 7 in Leicester on a day on which he was one of three players to hit a nine-dart finish. ‘Hollywood’ – beaten in the Players Championship 4 final by Damon Heta in February – produced his perfect leg in the third round against Mickey Mansell…
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David Wiese: Globetrotting franchise T20 cricketer documents challenges for players and game in congested calendar | Cricket News
The county cricket season begins on Friday and across the 18 first-class counties, dozens of hard-working professionals will be hoping for a profitable few months ahead. But others will be plying their trade on a very different path. While the traditional arc of an English county season would have gone from early April to late…
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Filipinas tap U17 players, newcomers for South Korea friendlies
FILE–Filipinas at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.–PFF PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine women’s football team called up four U-17 players and two first-timers for its pair of friendly matches against South Korea next week in Icheon. Nina Mathelus, Aiselyn Sia, Alexa Pino and Gabrielle Baker, in contention to be included in the Philippine squad for…
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Hijab wearing players in NCAA Tournament hope to inspire others
North Carolina State’s Jannah Eissa warms up prior to a second-round college basketball game against Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown) N.C. State’s Jannah Eissa and UC Irvine’s Diaba Konate are leaving a big impact off the court, bringing visibility and inspiration to Muslim women by…
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Bucks, with top players all available, cruise past Thunder
Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots past Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks emphatically demonstrated just what they’re capable of accomplishing when they have all their top players available. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points…
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Players Championship 5: Raymond van Barneveld ends three-year wait for PDC ranking title after beating Stephen Bunting | Darts News
Raymond van Barneveld ended his three-year wait for a PDC ranking title as he stormed to victory in Players Championship 5 in Hildesheim. The 56-year-old Dutchman thrashed Stephen Bunting 8-1 to wrap up a victory which is also likely to secure his qualification for the World Championship later this year. Van Barneveld eased through a…
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The Players: Scottie Scheffler plays down comparisons with Tiger Woods after successful title defence | Golf News
Scottie Scheffler has played down comparisons to Tiger Woods after the world No 1 created Players Championship history with a dramatic title defence at TPC Sawgrass. Scheffler became the first player to win back-to-back editions at The Players, following a five-shot win in last year’s contest by overturning a five-stroke deficit in a thrilling final…
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Agony! Clark misses playoff after horseshoe as Scheffler claims Players!
Scottie Scheffler wins The Players Championship as Wyndham Clark’s putt to take it to a playoff agonisingly horseshoes out.
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The Players: Scottie Scheffler still in hunt to defend title as Matt Fitzpatrick enjoys strong finish | Golf News
Scottie Scheffler remains bullish about his chances of becoming the first golfer to successfully defend The Players after battling with a neck injury in the third round. Despite suffering the injury during Friday’s round which required extensive treatment both during and afterwards, the 27-year-old carded a 68 on moving day to sit tied for sixth…
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The Players 2024: Tee times and pairings for third round of PGA Tour event at TPC Sawgrass | Golf News
Pairings and tee times for the third round of The Players, the PGA Tour’s flagship event, held at TPC Sawgrass in Florida. USA unless stated; All times BST 1225 David Lipsky 1230 Brice Garnett, Martin Laird (Sco) 1240 Thomas Detry (Bel), Sam Burns 1250 Aaron Rai (Eng), Min Woo Lee (Aus) 1300 Sami Valimaki (Fin),…
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