NFL roundup: Bills hand Steelers second straight defeat
JOSH Allen passed for 238 yards and two touchdowns Sunday night as the Buffalo Bills handed the Pittsburgh Steelers their second straight loss, 26-15 at Orchard Park, NY.
Self-inflicted wounds
By Anthony L. Cuaycong
Kyrie Irving finally saw fit to talk to members of the media yesterday, and he delved on the reasons he hitherto chose not to since training camp began on Dec. 1.
Sport shows its resilience in spite of virus pandemic
LONDON — When Yoshiro Mori, president of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, claimed defiantly in February that the greatest show on earth would go ahead in spite of a looming pandemic, few realized what wishful thinking that was.
US Women’s Open final round suspended
RAIN forced play to be suspended on Sunday shortly after the final round of the US Women’s Open began.
Marcial ups Olympic preparation in professional debut vs Whitfield
TOKYO Olympics-bound boxer Eumir Felix Marcial is set to make his professional debut this week, which he said is geared towards his quest for the Summer Games.
PLDT, Smart Communications rally behind country’s hosting of Asia Cup qualifier window
IN line with their push to “power sports with technology,” the country’s largest integrated telco PLDT and its wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. are rallying behind the country’s hosting of the third and final window of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers in February and batting for its success.
Latest PBA title top one for Gin Kings’ LA Tenorio
NO longer a stranger to winning titles in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings floor general LA Tenorio is still amazed with his latest league championship, so much so he considers it as top one.
Philippine Sports Commission cites results despite tough COVID-19 year
THE year in 2020 is a tough one for local sports as it continues to feel the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. But despite the challenges, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has been able to produce results in accordance with its given mandate.
LeBron James named Time Magazine’s Athlete of the Year
LOS ANGELES Lakers forward LeBron James just added another accomplishment to his lofty resume.
Shibuno stumbles but holds onto US Women’s Open lead
OVERNIGHT leader Hinako Shibuno of Japan put in her shakiest round yet at the US Women’s Open on Saturday, but still managed to maintain a one stroke lead heading into the final round of the major championship.
NBA transactions
By Anthony L. Cuaycong
“I want to retire a Clipper,” a seemingly committed Paul George said in front of the assembled media the other week. His disclosure didn’t raise eyebrows. Quite the opposite, in fact; he had made similar pledges of loyalty during his time with the Pacers and Thunder, so the reaction to his latest vow was tepid at best. He had been there and done that, and even casual observers knew his actions to be far more revealing than his words. It likewise didn’t help that he played poorly in the immediate past playoffs, after which he went about pointing fingers at everybody but himself in defense of his underwhelming effort.
UAAP cancels Season 83
Putting above all else the health and safety of student-athletes and those involved in the operations of the competitions, the University Athletic Association of...