Filipino para-powerlifter Guion out of Tokyo Games
Para-powerlifter Achele Guion will not be able to compete in the World Paralympic Games in Tokyo after testing positive for COVID-19.
With win streak at 10, Yankees seek sweep of Braves
THE New York Yankees will shoot for their 11th straight win, a height they haven’t reached in 36 years, when they finish a two-game series in Atlanta on Tuesday.
Liverpool refuses to release Salah for Egypt’s World Cup qualifiers
LIVERPOOL have refused to allow Mohamed Salah to travel to Africa for World Cup qualifiers with Egypt next month because he would be forced to quarantine on his return to England, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said on Monday.
US Open to offer record overall purse, winners’ payout down
THE US Open will offer total prize money of $57.5 million this year, eclipsing the record payout of $57.2 million set in 2019, tournament organizers said on Monday.
Ex-El Salvador soccer chief pleads guilty in FIFA corruption probe
NEW YORK — The former president of El Salvador’s soccer federation pleaded guilty on Monday to a racketeering conspiracy charge arising from a global soccer corruption probe involving the payment of bribes to stage and broadcast matches.
McGee views
By Anthony L. Cuaycong
It was a simple question, and 13-year veteran JaVale McGee gave a simple reply, as was his want and in keeping with his character.
Ugás had coming-out party at Pacquiao’s expense — analyst
CUBAN Yordenis “54 Milagros” Ugás defeated Filipino boxing legend Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao by unanimous decision in their World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight title clash on Sunday (Manila time) in a fight that had the former taking full advantage of the opportunity given to him, one local fight analyst said.
Tokyo Paralympic Games quest continues for Team Philippines
COMPETING now without a full complement after one of the para-athletes tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the quest for Team Philippines at the 16th Paralympic Games in Tokyo still continues.
Yuka Saso finishes AIG Women’s British Open tied for 39th place
FILIPINO-Japanese golfer Yuka Saso ended her AIG Women’s British Open campaign late on Sunday (Manila time) with a 3-over 75 for an even 288 aggregate to finish tied for 39th place.
Ronaldo denied last-gasp winner by VAR as Juve held at Udinese
UDINE, Italy — Juventus substitute Cristiano Ronaldo was denied a stoppage-time winner by VAR as Udinese came from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw in their thrilling Serie A season opener on Sunday.
Atlanta Braves win ninth straight; Baltimore Orioles lose 18th in a row
JORGE Soler began a three-run burst with his 18th homer and sparked the visiting Atlanta Braves to their ninth straight win, a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Djokovic US Open favorite but let’s see, says in-form Zverev
ALEXANDER Zverev will take an 11-match winning streak into the US Open after adding the Western & Southern Open title to his Olympic gold medal on Sunday but still rates Novak Djokovic as favorite to take the title at Flushing Meadow.