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.
Liverpool and Brighton joint top; Man City rebounds
LONDON — Liverpool welcomed a full house back to Anfield and rewarded them with a 2-0 victory over Burnley to move top of the Premier League with Brighton and Hove Albion also showing impressive early form to post a second win on Saturday.
Medvedev collides with camera in shock loss: ‘I almost broke my hand’
A COLLISION with an on-court camera spelled disaster for in-form Daniil Medvedev on Saturday when he was stunned (2-6, 6-3, 6-3) by fellow Russian Andrey Rublev in their Western & Southern Open semifinal in Cincinnati.
Yuka Saso struggles in third round with 74, slips to joint 27th
FILIPINO-Japanese Yuka Saso struggled in the third round of the AIG Women’s British Open late Saturday (Manila time), finishing with a 2-over 74 to slip to joint 27th place.
Delle Donne returns
By Anthony L. Cuaycong
Elena Delle Donne hasn’t been in a sanctioned match since Oct. 10, 2019. Success met her then; it was the end of an outstanding season that saw her turn the only 50-40-90 line in league history to a Most Valuable Player (MVP) award and, ultimately, a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) championship.
Returning Pacquiao takes on Ugás in WBA title clash
By Michael Angelo S. Murillo
FILIPINO eight-division world champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao collides with reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight champion Yordenis Ugás of Cuba in a much-awaited ring return by the former...
‘Smarter, finer’ Magsayo plunges back into action
UNDEFEATED featherweight fighter Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo of the Philippines returns to the boxing ring this weekend, “smarter and finer” as he looks to beat former...