Category: sport
Women’s World Cup-winning squad to take home £217,000 each as FIFA trebles prize money | Soccer News
Every player at the upcoming Women’s World Cup will be paid at least £24,000 by FIFA – more than the annual salary many get from their clubs. The details confirmed on Wednesday by FIFA fulfils a promise made in March to financially reward the 732 players taking part in the tournament hosted by Australia and…
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Two eagles lift Jaraula to Valley lead
Reymon Jaraula sustained his fine play, gunning down two eagles in a six-under-par 66 on Wednesday to seize a two-stroke lead over Ira Alido halfway through the P2 million ICTSI Valley Golf Challenge at the demanding South course in Antipolo. The Del Monte native finished before lightning halted play for more than two hours in…
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West Ham win Europa Conference League: David Moyes hails his greatest night | Declan Rice: I love this club | Soccer News
Declan Rice declared his love for West Ham following their Europa Conference League victory while David Moyes hailed his first major trophy win as the best night of his career. Jarrod Bowen’s last-minute winner saw West Ham to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Fiorentina in the final in Prague. Lifting the trophy could be Rice’s…
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For Chris Newsome, Gilas Pilipinas slot offers best shot at playing vs world’s finest ballers
Chris Newsome hopes to don the Gilas Pilipinas jersey in basketball’s world stage. —FIBA PHOTO The possibility of being able to face some of the best cagers on the international scene is among the motivation for some of the 21 players named to the Gilas Pilipinas pool for the Fiba (International Basketball Federation) Basketball World…
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Fiorentina 1 – 2 West Ham
Jarrod Bowen’s last-minute goal clinched Europa Conference League glory for West Ham with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Fiorentina in the final in Prague. Bowen latched onto Lucas Paqueta’s pass and fired home a low finish to spark delirious West Ham celebrations at the Fortuna Arena and secure the club’s first piece of major silverware…
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PBA: Kevin Ferrer injures achilles in Terrafirma’s first On Tour win
Terrafirma’s Kevin Ferrer on a stretcher after injuring achilles. -PBA IMAGES An Achilles injury sustained by Kevin Ferrer in the first half marred Terrafirma’s 104-92 victory over TNT in the PBA On Tour on Wednesday at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Ferrer had to be wheeled out of the venue on a stretcher after…
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French Open: Alexander Zverev makes semi-finals again after beating Tomas Etcheverry in four sets | tennis news
Alexander Zverev battled his way back into the French Open semi-finals a year after suffering a season-ending ankle injury. The German left Philippe Chatrier in a wheelchair 12 months ago after being forced to retire during a compelling last-four clash with Rafael Nadal. Zverev had struggled since returning to the tour in January but has…
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Noy Remogat thrust into main leader role for UE with Kyle Paranada’s exit
UE guard Rey Remogat in the Filoil Preseason tournament. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—“Noy, sa’yo na ‘yan.” (Noy, that’s yours now.) That was how coach Jack Santiago passed on the leadership role to University of the East’s Rey Remogat after the shocking departure of star guard Kyle Paranada. After the Red Warriors’ disheartening 73-56 loss…
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Natasha Jonas supporting the Inclusive Hub | ‘Giving back is exactly what this place is about’ | boxing news
Unified world champion Natasha Jonas is supporting the work of the Inclusive Hub boxing project in Liverpool. The Inclusive Hub aims to allow people of different ages and abilities to benefit from exercise and education through boxing. It began in 2016 helping small groups of autistic children take part in non-contact boxing and fitness sessions.…
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PBA: Rain or Shine slips past San Miguel to push streak in On Tour
Rain or Shine’s Jhonard Clarito vs San Miguel’s Rodney Brondial. -PBA IMAGES Rain or Shine averted a meltdown in the waning moments to escape past San Miguel Beer, 100-98, and keep its unblemished run in the PBA On Tour on Wednesday at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. The Elasto Painters got their third win…
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