POC requests P450 million from GAA for major international competitions in 2022
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) submitted an additional budget request of P450 million in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for Filipino athletes’ preparation and participation in five major international competitions in 2022.
Albert Pujols’ 10th-inning hit carries Dodgers past Rockies
ALBERT Pujols had a pinch-hit RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies (5-4) on Tuesday night in Denver.
Team Europe highlights rarity of Ryder Cup experience
KOHLER, Wisconsin — The European Ryder Cup squad facing the United States this week at Whistling Straits were given a reminder of the select company they are in by way of an inspirational video shown to them.
DraftKings courts British betting firm Entain with $22.4-billion offer
BRITISH gambling firm Entain said on Tuesday that US fantasy sports betting company DraftKings had made a takeover proposal that valued it at $22.4 billion.
Man City and Liverpool through, but Everton out of League Cup
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez scored twice as the holders moved into the League Cup fourth round with a 6-1 home win over League One (third tier) Wycombe Wanderers on Tuesday.
Bolts make assault on no. 2 seed
THE Meralco Bolts finish their Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup elimination round assignments this week with an eye on completing their assault on the number two seed in the playoffs and the twice-to-beat incentive that goes with it.
Team Lakay’s Lito ‘Thunder Kid’ Adiwang ready to swing back into action after battle...
AFTER being sidelined by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) early this year, Team Lakay fighter Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang is ready and excited to get back into action in ONE Championship.
Donaire and Magsayo set for WBC mandatory fights
FILIPINO boxers Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire, Jr. and Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo are up for mandatory World Boxing Council (WBC) fights, the boxing organization announced.
Packers shake off opening loss, down Lions
AARON Jones scored four touchdowns on Monday night, three on passes from Aaron Rodgers, as the Green Bay Packers bounced back from a Week 1 blowout loss by topping the visiting Detroit Lions (35-17).
Joey Votto homers twice; Reds rally to beat Pirates
JOEY Votto homered twice and Eugenio Suarez went deep for the go-ahead blow as the desperate Cincinnati Reds erased an early five-run deficit with nine unanswered runs to beat the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates (9-5) Monday night.
Steve Stricker: Brooks Koepka ‘all in’ for Ryder Cup
DOES Brooks Koepka really want, and thereby deserve, a spot on the US Ryder Cup team after recent controversial comments that seemed to criticize the entire event?
US faces tough Ryder Cup test against battle-hardened Europe
KOHLER, Wisconsin — Home advantage for a largely inexperienced US team versus European passion will be one of the compelling storylines in this week’s Ryder Cup between two star-studded teams at Whistling Straits.