TnT Tropang Giga beat Northport to secure twice-to-beat incentive
THE TnT Tropang Giga are heading to the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup quarterfinals with a twice-to-beat advantage after securing the incentive with a 102-92 victory over the Northport Batang Pier on Wednesday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga.
Filipino fighter Dy to keenly watch Brave CF 54 championship result
THE lightweight world championship title will be at stake when Brave Championship Federation (CF) plays Poland later this month and one keen observer is going to be Filipino fighter Rolando “The Incredible” Dy.
Fil-Canadian Leylah Fernandez caught up in Cinderella moment after US Open run
MONTREAL — After being caught up in a showbiz whirlwind following her unexpected run to the US Open final, Fil-Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez said she now feels like Cinderella.
Philippine National Volleyball Federation has eyes on long-term development for national team program
THE Philippine National Volleyball Federation, Inc. (PNVF) is working on shoring up its national team program with an eye for the long haul.
Team HD sports psychologist Dr. Karen Trinidad highlights need to focus on mental health
IN winning the country’s first-ever Olympic gold medal, weightlifter Hidilyn F. Diaz credited the holistic training she got throughout the preparation process, including developing her mental health to forge ahead.
Veteran guard John Wall, Houston Rockets looking for trade partner
THE Houston Rockets are working with veteran guard John Wall to find a new home for the five-time All-Star, multiple outlets reported on Tuesday.
Yankees hit five homers to beat Orioles
GERRIT Cole pitched five innings of one-run ball in his return from a minor hamstring injury while Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton slugged two-run homers as the visiting New York Yankees recorded a 7-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.
Patrick Cantlay bags Nicklaus Trophy as PGA Player of the Year
FEDEX Cup winner Patrick Cantlay is the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Tour Player of the Year.
Lewandowski, Müller propel dominant Bayern to easy win at Barça
BARCELONA — Two goals from Robert Lewandowski and one from Thomas Müller propelled Bayern Munich to a 3-0 win at Barcelona in their opening Champions League game on Tuesday in another brutal demonstration of the gulf in class between the two sides.
Raducanu can become one of world’s most marketable athletes
LONDON — Emma Raducanu’s astonishing US Open triumph could lead to a pot of gold worth around £20 million ($27.7 million) over the next two years and that may be just the start, according to sports marketing experts.
All 12 competing PBA teams to play this week
AFTER two consecutive weeks of not having a full complement of 12 teams playing because of the league’s health and safety protocols, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) will have all the squads seeing action when proceedings resume on Wednesday.
National women’s football team set for Asian Cup Qualifiers
THE Philippine national women’s football team is ready to compete in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers, with the composition of the squad officially announced by the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) this week.