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Penrith’s victory over the Roosters on Sunday has confirmed Ivan Cleary’s team’s place in a seventh straight Preliminary Final.

James O’Connor and Bernard Foley told to focus on Super Rugby Harry McLaughlin-Phillips named for South Africa clash in Perth Wallabies coach Les Kiss has praised the potential impact of veteran flyhalves James O’Connor and Bernard Foley, but called for them to play Super Rugby games before they will be considered for selection after elevating 22-year-old five eighth Harry McLaughlin-Phillips for the clash against South Africa in Perth in two weeks. Ben Donaldson and Declan Meredith have retained their places in the squad following the series victory in Argentina, but the broken leg suffered by Carter Gordon created a place at No 10. Continue reading...

Alex Pereira has made it clear that he wants a rematch against interim UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane at Madison Square Garden.Gane defeated Pereira in June at UFC Freedom 250 to claim the promotion’s interim heavyweight belt and earn a title unification bout against UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall.Unfortunately for everyone involved, Aspinall is still [...] The post Alex Pereira Wants Ciryl Gane Rematch at MSG appeared first on HEAVY.

After completing the most dominant regular season in NRLW history, the big question around the Sydney Roosters is simple: can anyone hope to stop them?

The roster of the Tajikistan national team for the XX Summer Asian Games, which will be held from September 19 to October 4 in Japan, has been determined.

MANILA, Philippines — Yvon Bisera carries both confidence and a renewed hunger for victory as she leads a 20-player Ladies Philippine Golf Tour contingent against a strong international field in the Kenda Tire Open on Sept. 23-25 at Taichung International Golf Club in Taiwan. The Davaoeña ace, a two-leg winner on the LPGT this year, heads the Philippine charge brimming with confidence despite narrowly missing a third victory at Summit Point last week. Her recent run, highlighted by two wins and a stirring comeback, has sharpened her belief that she can contend once again – this time on foreign soil. Bisera said the steady improvement in her long game has given her added confidence heading into the three-day championship. “My long game has become more consistent, and my irons were particularly good at the Summit Point Championship. I hit all the greens in the second day and 16 of 18 in the final round. That gives me confidence playing internationally because I know I just need to focus on my putting,” said Bisera in Filipino. She now looks forward to testing how her game holds up on an unfamiliar course against some of the region’s best players. “I’m excited to see how my game adapts to a different kind of course and how I perform against a strong international field. It’s a great opportunity to challenge myself, see where I stand and measure my game against some of the best players in the region,” she added. The Kenda Tire Open marks another co-sanctioned event between the LPGT and Taiwan LPGA Tour, continuing a partnership forged in 2015. The two circuits staged their first co-sanctioned tournament in Taiwan in 2018, the Party Golfers Ladies Open in Miaoli County. Backing her up is a deep LPGT cast that includes proven winners Princess Superal, Mafy Singson, Sarah Ababa, Ji-won Lee, Harmie Constantino and Chihiro Ikeda, giving the Philippines a formidable mix of experience and firepower. Also joining the Philippine charge are hungry contenders Kayla Nocum, Marvi Monsalve, Rev Alcantara, Monica Mandario, Lois Kaye Go and Velinda Castil. Amateurs Lisa and Mona Sarines and Isabelle Tabanas, all members of the ICTSI stable, complete the contingent and will use the tournament as valuable preparation for their upcoming international campaigns. Bisera is determined to keep the Philippines firmly in the title hunt, having already shown that she can win on foreign soil. She ruled the Thailand Ladies Masters last year and finished runner-up in the Singapore Ladies Masters in June, although her record in Taiwan has been less imposing, with tied-27th finishes in the Party Golfers Ladies Open in 2024 and 2025. She also endured a difficult outing in the Philippine Ladies Masters at Summit Point last February, another LPGT-TLPGA co-sanctioned event, where she wound up 47th. But her fortunes have changed dramatically since then, and she arrives in Taiwan with a sharper game and greater belief. Bisera survived a three-way playoff to win the Lakewood Championship before stamping her class at the Pradera Verde stop. At Summit Point, she erased a six-shot deficit with just nine holes remaining and came within one stroke of forcing a playoff with eventual champion Chanelle Avaricio. Those performances have only strengthened her resolve to turn improved form into more consistent international results. “For me, a successful tournament is one where I can see myself improving from one tournament to the next and where the work I put into practice starts to produce results. I want to become more consistent, post better finishes and build even more confidence for future international tournaments – not just in Asia, but wherever I compete,” said Bisera. TMT

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An expansion club in Papua New Guinea wants to use the Chiefs name from 2028 – not so fast says NZ Rugby.

MANILA, Philippines — Siquijor is strengthening its presence on the country’s tennis map as it hosts the inaugural Governor’s Cup Open and Junior Championships, drawing a huge field to the Capitol Tennis Courts and other venues across the province. The Open tournament fires off Tuesday (Sept. 15), with JB Aguilar and Nilo Ledama leading a 32-player men’s draw that includes a host of local standouts eager to test their mettle for the top P50,000 purse. Also in the field are Eric Jay Tangub, Vicente Anasta, John Sonsona, Richard Bautista, Hazer Malicay and Matthew Morrison, among other players expected to provide stiff competition in the tournament hosted and sponsored by Siquijor Gov. Jake Vincent Villa. The event also features Legends competitions in the 35-and-under and 50-and-under categories, with singles and doubles events on tap. But the spotlight will largely be on the juniors, with the tournament, sanctioned by Philta and Universal Tennis Ranking and supported by Dunlop, ICON Golf & Sports and Palawan Group of Companies, set to serve off on Sept. 17. Morris and Malicay headline the boys’ division, joined by Andrian Rodriguez and Rafa Callao, while Alexa Cruspero, Etha Seno, Jhaira Lanterna and Marypauren Balolong loom as players to watch in the girls’ side of the Group 2 tournament conducted under the Palawan Pawnshop nationwide talent-search. The overwhelming response from young players has prompted organizers to tap additional courts in Larena, Siquijor and Ibabaw to accommodate the entries. The turnout underscores the growing interest in tennis among the province’s youth, fueled in part by the remarkable rise of tennis sensation Alex Eala on the international stage. “Known for its natural beauty and unique appeal as a tourist destination, Siquijor is also determined to expand its tennis program and create more opportunities for our young athletes to develop their talents and pursue their dreams,” said Villa. “At the same time, we want to show our full support for our national government and for our very own pride of the Philippines, Alex Eala, whose achievements on the world stage continue to inspire our young athletes,” he added. Siquijor, popularly known as the “Mystic Island” and “Island of Healers,” is better known for its rich traditions and tourism attractions, but Villa sees sports – and tennis in particular – as another avenue to put the province in the national spotlight while providing its youth with meaningful opportunities. Villa likewise expressed his appreciation to Palawan Pawnshop president and CEO Bobby Castro for the company’s continued support of the nationwide talent-search and for including Siquijor in its tournament calendar. “We are grateful to Palawan Pawnshop for bringing this program to Siquijor,” said Villa. “Being chosen as one of the host venues is a significant opportunity for our community, especially our young players. It gives them a chance to compete, gain valuable experience and dream bigger in the sport.” TMT

After winning his 17th straight fight at UFC 330, Islam Makhachev countered fan narrative of Jon Jones' own streak with PEDs and failed drug tests.

Summer, Jackson, and Brooke paid tribute to the late cricketer on what would have been his 57th birthday.

VAFA rules state that under-19s footballers cannot have played more than 12 games in the season in question in the Talent League – the AFL’s premier junior feeder competition – to retain finals eligibility.