New MPL Philippines season fires off on Aug. 27
THE new season of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Philippines finally takes off this weekend, promising exciting action, enhanced features and more fan engagement.
Para-swimmer Gary Bejino starts Team Philippines’ Paralympics campaign
TEAM Philippines plunges into action in the Paralympic Games in Tokyo on Thursday with para-swimmer Gary Bejino first to compete.
Real Madrid bids €160M for Mbappé
PARIS — Real Madrid have made a €160-million ($188.11-million) bid for Paris St.-Germain’s (PSG) France forward Kylian Mbappé, Spanish and French media reported on Tuesday.
New York Yankees hang on to defeat Braves, run win streak to 11
SECOND baseman DJ LeMahieu delivered the go-ahead home run, one of three struck by the visiting New York Yankees, who beat the Atlanta Braves (5-4) on Tuesday to extend their winning streak to 11 games.
European clubs and FIFA at odds over World Cup qualifiers
LONDON — European clubs have accused world soccer’s governing body International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) of abusing its regulatory function in a growing row over the extended release of players for World Cup (WC) qualifiers in September and October.
Bucks, Mike Budenholzer agree to contract extension
MIKE Budenholzer was rewarded Tuesday for guiding the Milwaukee Bucks to the National Basketball Association (NBA) championship.
USTA announces slate of mental health resources ahead of US Open
NEW YORK — The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced a mental health initiative for players on Tuesday, with the main draw of the US Open kicking off next week.
PBA inching closer to tournament resumption
FORCED early this month to halt action because of rising cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the country, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is inching closer to returning after securing the go signal to resume its tournament in Pampanga.
Duterte enjoins sports agencies to sustain gains made in the Olympics
FOLLOWING the breakthrough showing of Team Philippines in the recent Olympic Games in Tokyo, President Rodrigo R. Duterte underscored the need to sustain the gains made moving forward.
Mangliwan and Aceveda undaunted by tough opposition in Paralympics
UP against tough opposition in the just-started World Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Filipino wheelchair racer Jerrold Mangliwan and discus-thrower Jeanette Aceveda remain upbeat of their chances and looking forward to showcasing what they can do.
Jimmy Alapag named assistant coach of NBA G League team
THE coaching journey of Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) legend and former Gilas Pilipinas player Jimmy Alapag took another significant turn after he was named an assistant of NBA G League team Stockton Kings on Tuesday.
Filipina Jack Animam to play pro basketball in Serbia
TOP Filipino female player Jack S. Animam will play professional basketball in Serbia.