R&A, PGA support transgender golfer after reports of abuse at British Open
BRITISH Open organizers and the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) pledged support for a transgender player who was subjected to abuse when coaching fans during a tournament at Royal St. George’s this week, British media said.
Hamilton takes eighth British win; Verstappen taken to hospital
SILVERSTONE, England — Lewis Hamilton celebrated a record eighth British Grand Prix victory on Sunday after fighting back from a 10-second penalty for a first-lap collision that halted the race and sent title rival Max Verstappen to hospital.
Gauff tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Tokyo Games
AMERICAN Coco Gauff will not compete in the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the 17-year-old said on Sunday.
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.
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.