LA Lakers nip Knicks in overtime
TALEN Horton-Tucker hit the decisive three-pointer with 21.1 seconds left in overtime, lifting the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-99 victory over the visiting New York Knicks on Tuesday.
National volleyball team pool members announced
THE country’s national volleyball team program took further form on Wednesday after the local federation for the sport announced the members of the national pool.
PHL rowing federation rallying behind Olympic-bound Nievarez
THE Philippine Rowing Association (PRA) is rallying behind the country’s lone representative for the sport in the Tokyo Olympics in 21-year-old Cris Nievarez.
Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League adjusting plans for its new season
THE Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) is currently in the process of adjusting its plans for its new season as it continues to be affected by the prevailing conditions with the pandemic.
Manchester City crowned Premier League champion again
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND — Manchester City was confirmed as Premier League champion for the third time in four seasons after second-placed rival Manchester United lost (2-1) at home to Leicester City on Tuesday.
Hideki Matsuyama says quarantine in Japan allowed Masters victory to sink in
TORONTO — Hideki Matsuyama said on Tuesday that the two-week coronavirus quarantine he underwent upon his return to Japan after his Masters triumph last month allowed him a chance to absorb the magnitude of his momentous victory.
Djokovic fumes at umpire in rain-affected Rome opener
ROME — World number one Novak Djokovic was furious with the chair umpire for not suspending play as rain trickled down during his Italian Open second-round match against American Taylor Fritz on Tuesday.
Westbrook triple-double king
RUSSELL Westbrook broke Oscar Robertson’s National Basketball Association (NBA) record for career triple-doubles with his 182nd on Monday.
Reinvigorated Vera all set for another title defense
A “REINVIGORATED” Brandon “The Truth” Vera is set for another title defense of his ONE Championship world heavyweight title this weekend.
United City to fly to Uzbekistan for AFC Champions League campaign
REIGNING Philippines Football League champion United City Football Club (UCFC) will fly to Uzbekistan for its centralized matches in the AFC Champions League.
Juventus face Serie A expulsion if still in European Super League
MILAN — Juventus will be excluded from next season’s Serie A should the Italian soccer club decide to persist with the proposed European Super League project, the head of the Italian soccer federation (FIGC) said on Monday.
Rory McIlroy bumps Brooks Koepka out of top 10
RORY McIlroy climbed back into the top 10 in the Official World Golf Rankings following his first win in 18 months, and knocked Brooks Koepka out of that group in the process.