Tag: tournament
Nadal draws qualifier at comeback tournament in Brisbane
Rafael Nadal of Spain attends a training session ahead of the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard) Rafael Nadal avoided meeting a seed first up at his comeback tournament after drawing a qualifier in the Brisbane International, with Russia’s Aslan Karatsev a potential second-round opponent. The 37-year-old…
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Women’s World Cup: FIFA finds one in five players sent homophobic, sexist or sexual social media abuse during tournament | Football News
One in five players at this year’s Women’s World Cup were the targets of online abuse, FIFA has found – with more than half of comments sexual, homophobic or sexist. New data published by FIFA, identified by its Social Media Protection Service (SMPS), found 152 players out of 697 whose social media accounts were actively…
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Bucks pound Knicks, reach NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals
Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 146-122. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points and 10 assists, Damian Lillard added 28 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New York…
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Six Nations: Hollie Davidson to become first female assistant referee in men’s tournament | Rugby Union News
Hollie Davidson has been appointed as an assistant for England’s clash against Wales at Twickenham on February 10; Davidson refereed the women’s World Cup final between England and New Zealand in 2022 and worked as an assistant referee in three men’s 2023 World Cup warm-up Tests Last Updated: 05/12/23 6:55pm Hollie Davidson is set to…
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Vegas beckons as NBA In-season Tournament reaches KO stage
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots as Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant defends during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in Thousand Palms, California. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) The NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament breaks new ground again this week with stars including LeBron James and Giannis…
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Haliburton fires 37, Pacers beat Hawks in NBA In-Season Tournament
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) shoots against Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) during the second half of an In-Season Tournament NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) ATLANTA — Tyrese Haliburton had 37 points and 16 assists, Buddy Hield hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute and…
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Euro 2024: Defending champions Italy qualify for tournament after goalless draw against Ukraine | Football News
Defending European champions Italy qualified for Euro 2024 after a goalless draw against Ukraine in Germany. The point ensured Italy finished second in Group C, level on 14 points with third-placed Ukraine but with a better head-to-head record after a tense affair that could have gone either way. Ukraine, who have never beaten Italy, had…
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Alex Eala off to winning straight in Luxembourg tournament
Filipino tennis player Alex Eala in W40 Petange. –ALEX EALA FACEBOOK MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala earned a pair of wins to kick off her W40 Petange campaign in Luxembourg on Wednesday (Manila time). The 18-year-old Filipino opened her singles campaign with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Angelina Wirges of Germany. Eala advanced to the…
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Hotshots ‘get along like brothers’ on the way to 2-0 tournament start
Tyler Bey (No. 0) has fit seamlessly into the Magnolia brotherhood. —PBA IMAGES At the heart of Magnolia’s spotless start in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup is a tightly knit group whose chemistry was developed long before the new season got going. “The nice thing that’s going on here is our chemistry,” said Jio Jalalon, who…
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England’s World Cup squad: Ben Stokes? Chris Woakes? Who should stay and who should go for 2027 tournament? | Cricket News
“Everything good comes to an end.” That was England vice captain Moeen Ali’s assessment of their ODI World Cup performance. A central figure in this white ball side, Moeen has been through everything that international cricket has to offer and after a dismal World Cup campaign from England, now eliminated and sitting bottom of the…
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