National youth online chess tourney set
THE Endgame Sports Multi-Events, Inc. and National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) are teaming up in staging the 2020 National Youth Online Chess Championships and Masters Challenge set for Sept. 29 to Oct. 10.
Former Ferrari team boss Domenicali to be next F1 CEO
LONDON — Former Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali is set to replace Chase Carey as the sport’s chief executive before the start of next season, senior sources confirmed on Tuesday.
January new target for NBA season tipoff
THE 2020-21 National Basketball Association (NBA) season is unlikely to start until January, commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday during a panel discussion on CNN.
Silver says NBA participation at Tokyo Olympics may be limited
NBA participation at the Tokyo Olympics may be limited as the league’s next season, which has been pushed back due to the COVID-19 outbreak, would likely be ongoing at the time of the Games, Commissioner Adam Silver told CNN on Tuesday.
Fighting Maroons, Blue Eagles further beef up talent pools
KATIPUNAN-BASED schools University of the Philippines (UP) and Ateneo de Manila University have further beefed up their respective men’s basketball talent pools, recently getting the commitment of top high school talents.
Michael Jordan forms NASCAR team with B. Wallace as driver
BASKETBALL great Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin have partnered to form a new single-car NASCAR Cup Series team that will feature Bubba Wallace as its driver, the trio said on Monday.
World no. 1 Djokovic wins fifth Italian Open
ROME — World number one Novak Djokovic overcame a sluggish start to lift his fifth Italian Open title on Monday, defeating Argentine Diego Schwartzman 7-5 6-3 for a record 36th ATP Masters crown.
POC chief Tolentino to seek reelection in November polls
PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino confirmed on Tuesday that he will run anew in elections set for November.
Rays edge Mets, close in on AL East title
NATE LOWE hit the decisive solo homer Monday night, and six Tampa Bay Rays pitchers combined on a four-hitter as the Rays moved closer to clinching the American League East with a 2-1 win over the host New York Mets.
Braves hold off Marlins, close in on NL East title
ATLANTA third baseman Austin Riley had a crucial run-scoring double and made a late game-saving defensive play to help the Braves hang on for a 5-4 win over the visiting Miami Marlins and trim their magic number to win the National League East to three.
Halep claims Rome title; Pliskova retires
ROME — Top seed Simona Halep gave her French Open preparations a boost when she claimed the Italian Open in Rome on Monday after second seed Karolina Pliskova retired from the final with injury when she was down 6-0 2-1.
Some Clippers not enamored with George
PAUL GEORGE’S pleas for players to remain committed and return to the franchise next season didn’t go over well with all of his Los Angeles Clippers teammates, according to a report by The Athletic.