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Alcantara, Wong make Indonesia quarterfinals

By Noto
October 28, 2022
in :  Indonesia, Sports
Alcantara, Wong make Indonesia quarterfinals

No. 3 seeds Francis Casey Alcantara of the Philippines and Coleman Wong of Hong Kong won their first-round men’s doubles match at the Medco Energi International Tennis Championships Week 1 on Thursday at the Sultan Hotel’s outdoor hard court in Jakarta, Indonesia. Alcantara and Wong won 6-2, 6-1 over Mitsuki Wei Kang Leong of Malaysia and Linh Giang Trinh of …

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Brittney Griner appeal denied; Russian court maintains 9-year sentence

By Katherine S
October 26, 2022
in :  Criminal, Sports, World
Brittney Griner appeal denied; Russian court maintains 9-year sentence

Brittney Griner’s appeal against a nine-year sentence for having and smuggling vape cartridges containing cannabis oil was denied by a Russian court on Tuesday, clearing the path for her to be transported to a correctional colony in a case that Washington has termed a “sham.” US President Joe Biden, whose administration suggested a prisoner exchange arrangement with Russia to obtain …

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Jailed Basketball star Griner “not expecting miracles” during Russian appeal

By Jasmine C.
October 25, 2022
in :  Criminal, Sports
Jailed Basketball star Griner not expecting miracles during Russian appeal

Brittney Griner “does not anticipate miracles” at her Tuesday, October 25 appeal hearing against a nine-year Russian prison sentence for possessing cannabis oil in her baggage, her attorneys said in a statement. The two-time Olympic gold winner was detained at a Moscow airport on February 17 with cannabis oil-containing vape cartridges, which are illegal in Russia. On August 4, she …

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Blacklist qualifies for Mobile Legends World Championship

By Katherine S
October 22, 2022
in :  Philippines, Sports
Blacklist qualifies for Mobile Legends World Championship

Blacklist International will have the opportunity to compete in consecutive Mobile Legends world championships. On Saturday, October 22, the defending world champions stamped their ticket to the M4 World Championship by securing a spot in the grand final of Season 10 of the Mobile Legends Professional League Philippines. After missing the playoffs during the previous season, Blacklist resumed its redemption …

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Niemann files $100-million slander lawsuit against Carlsen

By Burapha
October 21, 2022
in :  Sports, World
Niemann files $100-million slander lawsuit against Carlsen

Hans Niemann, the teenager at the center of an alleged cheating controversy, filed a lawsuit against world champion Magnus Carlsen, internet platform Chess.com, and others on Thursday, October 20, claiming at least $100 million in damages for slander and libel. The case, which was filed in Missouri’s US District Court, also names as defendants Carlsen’s online chess platform Play Magnus, …

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Paolo Banchero’s NBA Debut Channels LeBron James

By Katherine S
October 20, 2022
in :  Sports, World
Paolo Banchero's NBA Debut Channels LeBron James

In his much anticipated NBA debut, Paolo Banchero of Orlando joined some remarkable company. Banchero, this year’s No. 1 draft pick, did not disappoint in his first NBA game, scoring a game-high 27 points with nine rebounds and five assists in the Magic’s 113–109 loss to the Pistons. Banchero was also effective from the field, converting 11 of 18 shots, …

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Max Verstappen wins Formula One title 2022

By Jasmine C.
October 11, 2022
in :  Sports
Max Verstappen wins Formula One title 2022

After a strong season, Max Verstappen won his second consecutive Formula One championship with a victory at the rain-shortened Japanese Grand Prix on October 9. This victory capped up a dominant year for Verstappen. After a late penalty was handed down to Charles Leclerc, he lost points and was unable to catch up to Max Verstappen in the remaining races …

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F1 Singapore Grand Prix records highest attendance in race’s 13-year history

By Noto
October 5, 2022
in :  Singapore, Sports
F1 Singapore Grand Prix records highest attendance in race’s 13-year history

The administrators of the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix stated on Sunday that this year’s event broke a new record for the largest attendance in the race’s 13-year history, surpassing the previous record set in 2018. (Oct 2). Tickets for the event have been completely purchased, and there will be around 302,000 fans present during the course of the three-day …

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Toughest Race: You’re a master in F1 in you survive Singapore

By Katherine S
September 30, 2022
in :  Singapore, Sports
Toughest Race You're a master in F1 in you survive Singapore

It wasn’t surprising that Marina Bay was hot on Thursday night before the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix. Drivers were getting ready for what they thought would be the hardest race of the year. Singapore is a tough place for Formula 1 drivers because of the heat and humidity. Ferrari driver Sainz, whose best finish on this street track was P4 …

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This is the biggest scandal in Chess history

By Noto
September 27, 2022
in :  Sports
This is the biggest scandal in Chess history

Magnus Carlsen, the reigning world champion of chess, has pledged to provide further commentary “very soon” on the cheating scandal that is rocking the game. Carlsen has leveled oblique allegations of cheating at Hans Niemann, the opponent who shocked the world by defeating Carlsen earlier this month, but he has not offered any evidence of Hans Niemann’s dishonesty. On the …

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