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.
Rod Pampling ekes out victory at Boeing Classic
ROD Pampling’s final-round, 6-under 66 was enough to earn him a one-stroke victory at the Boeing Classic at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge in Snoqualmie, Wash.
Manny Pacquiao loses to Cuban Ugás by unanimous decision
FILIPINO boxing legend Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao fell short in his bid to reclaim the World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight belt, losing to reigning champion Yordenis Ugás of Cuba by unanimous decision in their title fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday (Manila time).
Mark Magsayo knocks out Ceja in WBC featherweight title eliminator
UNDEFEATED Filipino featherweight fighter Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo kept his unblemished record intact, knocking out Mexican Julio Ceja in the 10th round of their World Boxing Council (WBC) title eliminator contest, part of the undercard for the Manny Pacquiao-Yordenis Ugás title fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday (Manila time).
Government officials send out support for Manny Pacquiao
GOVERNMENT Officials continue to call Philippine boxer and Senator Emmanuel D. Pacquiao, Sr. their “Champ,” even after his unanimous defeat against World Boxing Association (WBA) (Super) welterweight defender Yordenis Ugás Hernández on Sunday, also stating that the chances were influenced by the sudden competitor substitution.
Some members of Philippine Paralympic contingent test positive for COVID-19
THE Philippine team seeing action at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo this week took a hit after some of its members, including a para-athlete, tested positive for coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).
NBA releases full schedule
THE National Basketball Association (NBA) released the full schedule for the 2021-22 season on Friday, outlining just how it will celebrate its 75th season.