Maharlika FC now part of PFL; Global FC license suspended
NEWLY FORMED TEAM Maharlika Football Club is the latest addition to the Philippines Football League (PFL) after its license to operate was approved by the local governing body for the sport.
Messi unlikely to change mind on Barca exit, says presidential candidate
LIONEL Messi is unlikely to change his mind about leaving Barcelona, the club’s presidential candidate Victor Font has said.
With no fans at US Open, Serena cheers herself to victory
WITH no fans to cheer her on, Serena Williams was left to push herself to a record-breaking straight-sets victory in the first round of the US Open on Tuesday.
Celtics storm back to beat Raptors in Game 2
Jayson Tatum scored a playoff-career-high 34 points, Marcus Smart sunk five 3-pointers during a furious fourth-quarter comeback and the Boston Celtics rallied past the Toronto Raptors 102-99 in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Tuesday night near Orlando.
UAAP Board of Managing Directors to meet over bubble-related issues
THE Board of Managing Directors of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines is set to meet today to discuss further the alleged “training bubble” conducted by member-schools which, if proven to be true, is in violation of existing health and safety protocols put up by the government.
PeSO gets approval of POC as an associate member
The local esports community has enhanced its structure when the Philippine Esports Organization (PeSO) recently got the nod to operate as the official national sports association for the sport.
Thunder push Rockets to Game 7
CHRIS PAUL scored a team-high 28 points and carried the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 104-100 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday near Orlando, forcing a decisive seventh game in the teams’ Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Leagues gearing up to put women’s basketball to the fore
WOMEN’S basketball in the country is set to get a huge shot in the arm as leagues are gearing up to spotlight the sport.
Rhenz Abando leaves Growling Tigers, could join Letran at the NCAA
ATHLETIC University of Santo Tomas (UST) wingman Rhenz Abando has left the Growling Tigers’ camp and could join Colegio de San Juan de Letran at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
PFL seeks cooperation of all teams to make return to activities a success
THE Philippines Football League (PFL) returns for some activities on Wednesday looking for the cooperation of all member teams with the end view of finally starting the league’s long-delayed new season.
Osaka allays injury fears in three-set win over Doi
NEW YORK — Japan’s Naomi Osaka showed no signs of discomfort from the injury that forced her to miss a final on Saturday but the former US Open champion had to dig deep to beat compatriot Misaki Doi 6-2 5-7 6-2 in her opener at Flushing Meadows.
Djokovic embracing the pressure as he extends winning streak
NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic showed a bit more passion than might have been expected in his first-round win over Damir Dzumhur on Monday but the world number one brushed aside any question that he was feeling the pressure as overwhelming US Open favourite.