Two-thirds of Japanese doubt pandemic Olympics can be safe, says poll

TOKYO — Two-thirds of people in Japan do not believe the country can host a safe and secure Olympics amid a fresh wave of coronavirus infections, according to a survey published by the Asahi newspaper just four days before the opening ceremony in Tokyo.
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Bucks a win away from NBA crown

THE surging Milwaukee Bucks took control of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals with a 123-119 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Saturday to move a win away from ending one lengthy championship drought and extending another.

Bolts improve to 2-0 in Philippine Cup with victory over San Miguel

THE Meralco Bolts improved to 2-0 in the (Philippine Basketball Association) PBA Philippine Cup after defeating the San Miguel Beermen, 93-87, in the opening game on Sunday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

Current and future PHL weightlifting stars in Olympics

THE Olympic Games in Tokyo this year is a significant one for Philippine weightlifting as it features the now and the future of the sport in the country.

Eala and American partner top ITF Italy girls’ doubles tourney

FILIPINO tennis wunderkind Alex Eala and American partner Madison Sieg topped the Trofeo Bonfiglio girls’ doubles event in Milan, Italy, on Saturday night (Manila time).

UEFA announces Champions League final hosts for next four seasons

THE next four Champions League finals from 2022-2025 will be hosted by St. Petersburg, Istanbul, London and Munich respectively, European soccer’s governing body European Football Association (UEFA) said on Friday.

Oosthuizen keeps his cool to retain Open lead

SANDWICH, England — South African Louis Oosthuizen held his nerve to lead the British Open by one shot after a gripping third round played out in bright sunshine at Royal St. George’s on Saturday.

Jrue Holiday’s turn

By Anthony L. Cuaycong
The series doesn’t start until the road team wins” is a phrase so well worn in National Basketball Association circles as to be labeled a cliché.

Bucks defeat Suns to even Finals

MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton earned his nickname in Game 4 of the NBA Finals as “Cash Money” came up clutch in the biggest game of his life.

Special group of boxers for PHL in Olympics, says analyst

THE four-man boxing team representing the Philippines in the sport in the Tokyo Olympics is a special group which could figure in the mix for medals, said a local fight analyst.

PBA Season 46 finally begins; triple-header on opening day

AFTER an extended wait, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) finally opens its Season 46 on Friday at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City.

Bo Perasol steps down as UP men’s basketball team head coach

Bo Perasol‘s run at the helm of the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons has come to an end as he officially tendered his resignation as head coach of State U’s men’s basketball team.