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Draft finally takes place; salary cap resolution to follow
Thea Gagate–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The first-ever PVL Rookie Draft happens Monday night at Novotel Hotel in Cubao, and the league can finally check off the first of two activities it wants to implement that would hopefully instill—and keep—parity across the field beginning with the upcoming Reinforced Conference. Ex-La Salle standout and Alas Pilipinas middle blocking ace…
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Aramco Team Series: Leona Maguire takes two-shot lead into final round as Team Hall and Team Nadaud head to London play-off | Golf News
Ireland’s Leona Maguire will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Aramco Team Series individual event in London, with two teams heading to a play-off. Maguire added a second round of 72 to her opening 66 at Centurion Club to reach eight under par, with Solheim Cup team-mate Georgia Hall her nearest…
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James Anderson takes six wickets in opening spell for Lancashire ahead of England international farewell | Cricket News
James Anderson marked his first County Championship of the summer by taking six wickets in his opening spell as Lancashire dominated Nottinghamshire in Southport. The 41-year-old is back in action for the first time since featuring for England in India in March and ahead of his farewell international in their Test opener against the West…
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Austrian GP: Lando Norris ‘excited’ to challenge Max Verstappen after Red Bull driver takes pole | F1 News
Lando Norris says he is “excited” to see if McLaren can mount a challenge against Max Verstappen in Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix by maintaining their strong recent race pace. As had been the case in Sprint Qualifying on Friday, Norris qualified second behind Red Bull’s Verstappen on Saturday, but the 0.4s margin between the top…
Read MoreIt takes time to win–a lesson Luka Doncic is dealing with
Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after slipping against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter of Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. Adam Glanzman/Getty Images/AFP Michael Jordan needed seven seasons to win his first title. LeBron James needed nine seasons and…
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PVL draft quality takes hit with Belen
Bella Belen, left, and Alyssa Solomon during Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The absence of National University’s (NU) Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon has left the PVL draft pool rather shallow when it comes to talent, team officials told the Inquirer on Saturday after names of the applying rookies…
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US Open 2024: Bryson DeChambeau takes big lead into final day with Rory McIlroy chasing at Pinehurst No 2 | Golf News
Bryson DeChambeau will take a commanding three-shot lead into the final round of the 124th US Open, with Rory McIlroy part of the chasing pack despite a frustrating finish at Pinehurst No 2. DeChambeau overcame a hip issue and slow start to his third round to card three birdies in a five-hole stretch to pull…
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Jannik Sinner takes over No. 1 spot from Djokovic
Italy’s Jannik Sinner reacts after winning the first set during his men’s singles semi final match against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz on Court Philippe-Chatrier on day thirteen of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on June 7, 2024. (Photo by Bertrand GUAY / AFP) Jannik Sinner’s anticipated rise to world…
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Jong Uichico takes over as NLEX head coach
Coach Jong Uichico and NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES NLEX has elevated nine-time champion Jong Uichico as its head coach ahead of next season’s PBA campaign, the team announced Friday. Uichico was elevated by management in lieu of Frankie Lim, who the Road Warriors said stepped down from his post…
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Charles Schwab Challenge: Davis Riley takes maiden individual PGA Tour title on sombre day at Colonial | Golf News
Davis Riley cruised to his first individual PGA Tour title in the Charles Schwab Challenge as Scottie Scheffler failed to mount a final-day charge. Riley, who won the Zurich Classic with Nick Hardy last year, took a four-shot lead into the final round at Colonial and carded a closing 70 to finish 14 under par,…
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