• November 23, 2024

NBA: Pelicans set franchise record with 22 triples, roll past Spurs

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, top, blocks New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, front right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) SAN ANTONIO — CJ McCollum scored 29 points, Brandon Ingram added 26 and the New Orleans Pelicans set a franchise…

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South Asians in Football Weekly: Ex-Manchester United youngster Zidane Iqbal set for AFC Asian Cup bow | Football News

The latest edition of South Asians in Football Weekly is out after another exciting week for the community in the Beautiful Game… Former Manchester United youngster Zidane Iqbal is in line for an international recall and an AFC Asian Cup debut. The midfielder, whose mother is Iraqi and father is Pakistani, is expected to return…

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PBA: Robert Bolick set to make NLEX debut vs TNT

FILE–Former Northport star Robert Bolick. PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–NLEX will figure in an eventful clash against TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup this Wednesday. The Road Warriors are set to unveil Robert Bolick when they take on their sister team in a bid to keep themselves afloat in the race for a playoff spot. Game…

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Louis Oosthuizen, Charl Schwartzel set up Alfred Dunhill Championship final round showdown | Golf News

Charl Schwartzel: “We’ve been friends for a long time and we’ve played this game for a long time. I don’t think we’ll treat it any other way than just trying our best and let the outcome be what it will.”; Louis Oosthuizen: “It’s the one event that I’ve really wanted on my CV.” Last Updated:…

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New Zealand’s Ajaz Patel takes six wickets to set up Test win over Bangladesh and square series | Cricket News

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel tore through the Bangladesh batting with a six-wicket haul to set up a series-levelling victory for his side in the second Test at Mirpur. Patel took 6-57, with fellow left-armer Mitchell Santner picking up 3-51 as Bangladesh were bowled out for 144 in their second innings. Bangladesh vs New Zealand…

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HD Spikers, Cool Smashers set out to seal PVL title clash

Cignal HD Spikers’ Ces Molina and Jovelyn Gonzaga. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Cignal had just a day to celebrate as the HD Spikers return to the floor Saturday to gatecrash a blockbuster party reserved for glamour teams Creamline and Choco Mucho. And that’s not taking anything away from Chery Tiggo, which also has a chance to do…

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With semis matchups set, Creamline takes perfect run into duel vs Chery Tiggo

Jema Galanza (No. 23) thinks she still can do better, especially now that Creamline’s next game will be a semifinal duel against Chery Tiggo. —PVL IMAGES Creamline looks sharp for its title defense in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference and the Cool Smashers will take a perfect slate into the semifinals after hiking…

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Sheffield United set to sack Paul Heckingbottom: Does axing manager in relegation zone boost survival hopes? | Football News

Sheffield United are expected to sack Paul Heckingbottom after a humiliating 5-0 defeat to fellow promoted side and relegation battlers Burnley – but does axing a manager boost hopes for survival? Heckingbottom looks set to leave the Blades, who are rock-bottom of the table with just five points from 14 games – winning only one…

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Lyceum, Benilde set for battle for third with NCAA new rule

FILE–Lyceum Pirates vs St. Benilde Blazers. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—A new league rule for NCAA Season 99 indicated that there will now be a battle for third place for virtually all of its events. According to league management committee chairman Paul Supan, the NCAA will have a rubber match between the two runner-ups from the…

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Maroons, Archers set out to win Game 1 to gain ‘twice-to-beat’ edge for crown

Kevin Quiambao of La Salle (left) looks to polish off an MVP-like season with a crown, while CJ Cansino seeks a second championship with the Maroons. —PHOTOS BY AUGUST DELA CRUZ. In a championship series that can be considered a sprint race more than anything else, there will be no doubt that University of the…

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