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Iga Swiatek becomes first woman since Serena Williams to win WTA Player of the Year in consecutive years | Tennis News
Iga Swiatek’s second consecutive season-ending No 1 ranking helped her collect a second consecutive WTA Player of the Year award, making her the first woman since Serena Williams to claim that honour twice in a row. Williams, who retired last year, was the WTA Player of the Year seven times in total, including every season…
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Luke Humphries on anxiety, darts legacy, Ally Pally and World Championship hopes after breakthrough year | Darts News
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Wayne Mardle says Luke Humphries is the ‘future of darts’ and looks ahead to the Englishman’s chances at the World Championships Wayne Mardle says Luke Humphries is the ‘future of darts’ and looks ahead to the Englishman’s chances at the World Championships Luke Humphries has…
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One more year with La Salle? Kevin Quiambao says he will rest first
Kevin Quiambao cuts the net after leading La Salle to the UAAP championship in men’s basketball. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Shortly after leading La Salle to its first UAAP men’s basketball title since 2016, Kevin Quiambao loudly set expectations about returning for another run with the newly crowned champions. “Asahan niyo po…one more year?…
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UAAP: Favour Onoh gets special ‘reward’ after Rookie of the Year plum
Rookie of the Year Favour Onoh of UP wearing a special pair of Air Force 1s during the UAAP awarding ceremony.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — University of the Philippines freshman Favour Onoh got a special pair of Air Force 1 low after capturing one of her goals in the UAAP Season 86 women’s basketball tournament…
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RFU: All debt from Covid-impact years paid off but ‘significant loss’ expected next year | Rugby Union News
RFU CEO Bill Sweeney: “In a very difficult financial environment, the RFU achieved an operating profit of £4m due to robust financial management”; RFU: “Next year, as Autumn Internationals were replaced by the Rugby World Cup, the 2023/24 annual results will show a significant loss” Last Updated: 01/12/23 9:14pm The RFU has revealed all their…
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Tim Cone wins fourth Coach of the Year plum at PBA Awards Night
Tim Cone gives his speech after being named Coach of the Year for the fourth time in the PBA Awards.–Melo Fuertes/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra coach Tim Cone was hailed as the Virgilio “Baby” Dalupan Coach of The Year for a fourth time in the 2023 PBA Press Corps Awards Night on Monday night at Novotel in…
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Raducanu delays comeback after ‘challenging year’
FILE PHOTO: Britain’s Emma Raducanu. REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth/File Photo Emma Raducanu’s “challenging year” suffered another hiccup after the former US Open champion pulled out of her scheduled comeback at an exhibition tournament next month in Macau. The Briton, who turned 21 on Monday, has not played since April after undergoing operations on both wrists and also…
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‘Woman of the Year’ Jenni Hermoso fights on in ‘forced kiss’ scandal
Spain’s forward Jenni Hermoso attends a training session at the Ciudad del Futbol training facilities in Las Rozas de Madrid on October 23, 2023, as part of the team’s preparation for their upcoming UEFA Women’s Nations League football matches against Italy and Switzerland. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) Jenni Hermoso, who shot to worldwide…
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Marlie Packer and Abby Dow named on four-player World Rugby women’s player of the year shortlist | Rugby Union News
Red Roses captain Marlie Packer and winger Abby Dow up against New Zealand’s Ruahei Demant and France’s Gabrielle Vernier to be named world player of the year; Winner to be announced after England’s final WXV1 game against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday Last Updated: 02/11/23 6:24pm Marlie Packer holds aloft the Women’s Six Nations…
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Gilas gold climaxes Alas’ inspirational year
Asian Games gold medal winner Kevin Alas never gave up—in his career and life—despite so many trials. —PHOTO FROM KEVIN ALAS’ INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT From playing—and dazzling—in his first PBA All-Star game, to helping Gilas Pilipinas deliver the country’s first Asian Games basketball gold in 61 years, there’s no doubt that Kevin Alas is having quite…
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