Johnson all-in to take on the challenge that is Moraes
A CLASH long time coming, mixed martial arts legend Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson said he is ready and cannot wait to seize the ONE Championship world flyweight title from reigning champion Adriano “Mikinho” Moraes.
Tiger Woods ‘bummed’ not to be at Augusta
JUSTIN Thomas said he recently paid a visit to a recuperating Tiger Woods and noted the five-time Masters champion was “bummed” not to be at Augusta National Golf Club this week.
National boxers set for ramped-up, extended training
MEMBERS of the Philippine boxing team seeing action in tournaments this year, including the Tokyo Olympics, are currently deep in training in Thailand and set for ramped-up preparation in the coming months.
Filipino tennis wunderkind Alex Eala impressive in W60 tournament debut
FILIPINO tennis ace Alex Eala was impressive in her maiden $60,000 tournament, dispatching Margot Yerolymos of France in straight sets (7-6 (6), 6-2) on Tuesday night in Bellinzona, Switzerland.
Nuggets pound Pistons for sixth consecutive victory
NIKOLA Jokić scored 27 points on 13-of-16 shooting from the floor and dished out 11 assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to their sixth straight win, a 134-119 rout of the visiting Detroit Pistons on Tuesday.
IBF champion Jerwin Ancajas making up for lost time
AFTER more than a year, International Boxing Federation (IBF) world super flyweight champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas is back in action.
PSC to launch nationwide exercise campaign
THE Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will launch a nationwide exercise campaign called the Zumbarangay Pilipinas with an original Filipino workout song “Igalaw Galaw Ating Katawan” on Saturday.
Chooks-to-Go now backs Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup
Add the about-to-start Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup to the list of local leagues Chooks-to-Go is supporting.
Moraes retains ONE flyweight title, knocks out Johnson
BRAZILIAN Adriano “Mikinho” Moraes remained the ONE Championship world flyweight champion after successfully defending his title in impressive knockout fashion against American mixed martial arts legend Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson on Thursday in Singapore.
Suns earn OT win over Jazz in battle of NBA’s best
DEVIN Booker and Chris Paul led the Phoenix Suns to a 117-113 overtime (OT) win over the visiting Utah Jazz on Wednesday night in a game between the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) best two teams that lived up to its billing.
Japan looking into prioritizing vaccine for Olympic athletes — report
TOKYO — The Japanese government is thinking of prioritizing coronavirus vaccines for athletes taking part in the Olympics and Paralympics, which start at the end of July, Kyodo news agency said.
Eala holding her own in Bellinzona W60 tournament
YOUNG Filipino tennis player Alex Eala has been having it solid in her debut W60 tournament in Bellinzona, Switzerland, hurdling her first two matches to book her spot in the Round of 16.