Lionel Messi makes Ligue 1 debut as Mbappé shines for Paris St.-Germain
REIMS — Lionel Messi made his much-anticipated Ligue 1 debut for Paris St.-Germain (PSG) on Sunday but it was Kylian Mbappé who shone as the capital club maintained its perfect start to the season with a 2-0 victory at Stade de Reims.
Busy stretch for PBA teams in All-Filipino tournament return
THE Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is expected to resume its temporarily halted All-Filipino tournament this week that would see the 12 competing teams have it busy as the league will be adopting a five-playdate schedule every week.
Ernie Gawilan finishes 6th in 400m freestyle finals
FILIPINO para-swimmer Ernie Gawilan finished at sixth place in the finals of the men’s 400-meter freestyle-S7 event of the Paralympic Games at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre on Sunday.
Obiena sets new national record in runner-up finish in Paris
FILIPINO pole-vaulter Ernest John U. Obiena set a new personal-best and national record after clearing 5.91 meters in the Paris leg of the Wanda Diamond League late on Saturday (Manila time).
NBA to require referees working games to have coronavirus vaccine
THE National Basketball Association (NBA) will require referees working games during the coming season to be vaccinated against coronavirus, the league said on Saturday.
Manila 3×3 team to see action at FIBA Montreal Masters
MANILA Chooks TM will be competing at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 World Tour Montreal Masters happening from Sept. 4-5.
Team Lakay’s Jenelyn Olsim focuses on next fight in short turnaround
FOLLOWING her victory at ONE Championship’s “Battleground III” event on Friday, Team Lakay fighter Jenelyn Olsim is girding for her next challenge later this week.
Juve starts life without Ronaldo with shock loss to Empoli
TURIN, Italy — Lackluster Juventus began life without Cristiano Ronaldo by suffering a suprising 1-0 defeat at home to promoted Empoli in Serie A on Saturday.
Russell puts Williams back on the front row in Spa stunner
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium, — George Russell turbocharged his hopes of becoming Lewis Hamilton’s next Mercedes team mate with a stunning second place for Williams in a wet qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday.
US Open unfolds amid a new era for players’ mental health
NEW YORK — Players’ mental health is in focus as the US Open kicks off on Monday, after four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka led the charge for her fellow athletes this year.
DeChambeau, Cantlay share BMW Championship lead
BRYSON DeChambeau carded back-to-back eagles on Saturday during a frenzied third round and is tied with Patrick Cantlay for the lead at 21-under 195 heading into the final round of the BMW Championship at Owings Mills, MD.
NBA business
By Anthony L. Cuaycong
When 15-year veteran Jared Dudley announced his transfer to the Mavericks as assistant coach, not a free quarters were caught by surprise.