Man City marches on as Spurs, Hammers keep up in chase for fourth

MANCHESTER City moved 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League after a last-gasp goal from Rodri gave them a 2-1 victory at fourth-placed Arsenal on Saturday in a controversy packed game at the Emirates stadium.

Thailand secures sixth Southeast Asian crown after Indonesia draw

THAILAND secured a record sixth Southeast Asian title after a 2-2 draw with Indonesia in Saturday’s second leg of the Suzuki Cup final earned the War Elephants an emphatic 6-2 aggregate win.

Jets’ young secondary faces tough test vs Tom Brady, Buccaneers

THE Tampa Bay Buccaneers were a wild-card team last postseason, never enjoying home-field advantage until they won Super Bowl LV at their home digs. This year, they already know their path to a repeat will be a bit easier.

Spain, Argentina secure easy wins at ATP Cup; Serbia downs Norway

SYDNEY — Spain and Argentina both won their ATP Cup ties with some ease as men’s professional tennis returned for the 2022 season in the lucrative team tournament at Sydney’s Olympic Park on Saturday.

Best in the East

By Anthony L. Cuaycong
The Bulls had five players out due to the National Basketball Association’s health protocols yesterday, but they weren’t looking for any excuses on the road, and on the second night of a back-to-back set.

Juico to contest POC decision

BELEAGUERED Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) President Philip Ella Juico isn’t about to throw in the towel just yet when it comes to the issues concerning him and Tokyo Olympian pole-vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC).

PSC chair hints at possible return of grassroots programs

PHILIPPINE Sports Commission (PSC) chairman William Ramirez hinted at a possible return of its grassroots development program next year after it took a backseat over the past two years due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Donald Trump, PGA reach settlement over golf club snub that followed US Capitol siege

FORMER US President Donald J. Trump has resolved a dispute with the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of America over the golf association’s decision earlier this year to pull a major professional tournament from a Trump-owned golf course, the PGA of America said.

Ja Morant leads Grizzlies’ comeback win over Lakers

JA MORANT made a career-high six 3-pointers and scored a season-high 41 points as the Memphis Grizzlies rallied for their third straight win, beating the visiting Los Angeles Lakers (104-99) on Wednesday.

Not giving up

By Anthony L. Cuaycong
The joy that the Lakers experienced in the aftermath of their triumph over the Rockets the other day was quickly replaced by the disappointment of defeat against the Grizzlies yesterday.

‘The Golden Year of PHL Sports’

FOR PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham Tolentino, the country’s breakthrough performance in the Tokyo Games last August opened doors for the country to produce more golden moments in future editions.

Quizon wants another chance to win gold in SEA Games

REIGNING national chess champion Daniel Quizon has an unfinished business in the Southeast Asian Games.