Rafael Nadal: Spaniard hopes to return to French Open and seek unlikely 15th title | Tennis News

As the sun sets on the glittering career of Rafael Nadal, is there enough left in the tank for one last push for an unlikely record-extending 15th French Open title? Nadal is no stranger to long battles, no more so than against injury throughout his illustrious career. His most recent issues saw him miss a…

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Women’s Six Nations: England’s Red Roses seek Grand Slam history but ill-discipline a looming issue | Rugby Union News

New Zealand’s Black Ferns may be the world champions, but in the northern hemisphere, there is no fixture that comes close to England vs France in women’s rugby.  In saying that, the Red Roses have been utterly dominant of recent times and travel to the Stade Chaban-Delmas on Saturday seeking a third Grand Slam in…

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Having crossed ‘breaking point,’ Tigresses seek bounce back, Final Four slot

KungFu Reyes said that he is somewhat glad that University of Santo Tomas’ first loss in Season 86 of the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament came when it did. “We learned a lot from that,” Reyes said as his Golden Tigresses had a full week to lick their wounds and address what they need to for…

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With rare start, Bossing seek end to being league backwater

Blackwater forward Troy Rosario during a game against TNT in the PBA Philippine Cup.–PBA IMAGES Jeffrey Cariaso is hoping that the rare 2-0 start of the usually-underachieving Blackwater side in the PBA Philippine Cup would translate into something promising down the road. He also doesn’t see this unexpected win-loss record at the expense of two…

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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Doncaster on Friday sees Heritier, Whodini and Virginia Lodge seek follow-up wins | Racing News

Doncaster stages a jumps card on Friday and there looks set to be some nice prospects on show – watch the seven-race card live on Sky Sports Racing. 12.17 Doncaster – Resurgent Heritier looks to follow up over fences Having made a sudden and striking return to form when well backed to win over hurdles…

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Cool Smashers seek top ranking in battle with Chargers

Jema Galanza. –PVL PHOTO Powerhouse defending champion Creamline battles a formidable foe for the last time in a bid to sweep the elimination round of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, battling an Akari team that has nothing but pride to fight for. With a nine-game winning streak, the Cool Smashers have opted to stay…

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Dyip seek to extend winning streak in battling Tropang Giga

Juami Tiongson (left) will be sitting this one out, giving rookie Stephen Holt more responsibilIties. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Terrafirma’s streak faces a significant challenge as the Dyip tries to navigate its way around a perennial contender in TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday. Coach Johnedel Cardel, though, is drawing…

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Maroons in acid test against Archers; Eagles seek bounce-back

University of the Philippines (UP) and La Salle, title favorites coming off contrasting fates, are going into a key first round clash in Season 86 of the UAAP men’s basketball tournament looking for nothing but to forget what has happened very recently. “We’re still a work in progress,” Maroons coach Goldwin Monteverde said after a…

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Lawyers seek compensation from Formula 1 bosses and FIA for ‘lost’ 2008 title – rezal404

Felipe Massa’s lawyers have started legal action against Formula 1 bosses and the FIA, Reuters reports Lawyers for former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa have started legal action against Formula 1 bosses and the governing FIA seeking substantial damages resulting from an alleged ‘conspiracy’ that denied him the 2008 championship. A formal eight-page Letter Before Claim,…

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Pep Guardiola’s ‘overthinking’ no longer a worry for Man City as they seek to wrap up treble against Inter Milan

Manchester City are one game away from greatness, so it is curious that the manager who has taken them to this point is also seen by many as a potential obstacle at the finish line. Such is the narrative that has built up around Pep Guardiola overthinking his tactics in big games. Manchester City head…

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