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NewsAlert: De Grasse coach has credentials pulled

August 6, 2024

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The Canadian Olympic Committee says it has revoked Olympic accreditation from sprinting coach Rana Reider.

The COC says "new information" has come to light about the appropriateness of accrediting Reider, who coaches six-time Canadian Olympic medallis...

Akari remains undefeated, deals Cignal first loss in PVL Reinforced

August 6, 2024

Justin Valencia

Akari will enter the crossover second round undefeated after dealing Cignal its first loss, 15-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-22, in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the Philsports Arena on Tuesday. The Chargers finished their Pool B games at 5-0 while pushing the HD Spikers down to 4-1 for second. Both teams will enter […]
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Again, EJ says sorry after missing podium by one jump

August 6, 2024

By REY C. LACHICA PARIS – Again, EJ Obiena was a heartbeat away from his Olympic dream. But once again, Obiena failed and he apologized to his millions of Filipino fans after missing what could be a great redemption by just one jump in the final...

Allen Durham eager for first PBA championship with Meralco

August 6, 2024

Allen Durham was the happiest when Meralco finally broke through and won its first PBA championship by ruling the Season 48 Philippine Cup. Although he wasn’t with his brothers-in-arms to celebrate due to his commitment in Japan, the three-time Best Import couldn’t be any prouder to see his Bolts strike gold after falling short in […]
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Amet Bituin eyes Rookie of the Year, UAAP championship for FEU

August 6, 2024

A champion back in high school, Amet Bituin aims to make a significant impact for Far Eastern University in his upcoming rookie year in the UAAP Season 87 Men’s Volleyball Tournament. Bituin, who wrapped up his high school career with FEU-Diliman with a Final Four finish in Season 86, played a key role in the […]
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Obiena falls short in Paris, finishes fourth

August 6, 2024

By REY C. LACHICA PARIS — EJ Obiena failed thrice to hurdle the 5.95-meter barrier and finished fourth in the Paris Olympics Monday, Aug. 5 (Tuesday, Manila time), at the Stade de France here. It was another heartbreaker for the 28-year-old &#82...

Paris Heartbreak: EJ Obiena falls short, finishes 4th in Olympic pole vault

August 6, 2024

Aeron Paul Valderrama

EJ Obiena fell just short of clinching the Philippines’ first Olympic medal in athletics in 88 years, securing a commendable fourth-place finish in the Men’s Pole Vault on Tuesday morning (Manila time) at the Stade de France. With a best jump of 5.90 meters, the 28-year-old pole vaulter once again showcased his extraordinary talent and […]
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Juami Tiongson believes C-Stan, Pringle will fill the void left by Isaac Go, Javi GDL

August 6, 2024

Tune-ups and practices have made Juami Tiongson thrilled with how things could turn for the better for Terrafirma with the presence of “two elite players” around. The Dyip star is filled with excitement about what the upcoming PBA season holds for the club, with former BPCs Christian Standhardinger and Stanley Pringle now on board following […]
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Midlife Halftime: Aira Villegas braces for toughest fight yet in Paris 2024 semis

August 5, 2024

Ariel Ian Clarito

Whatever the result of her bout on Wednesday, 4:18 a.m. (Manila time), Aira Villegas will be coming home to the Philippines as an Olympic medalist. Already assured of a bronze, the Filipina southpaw will be gunning for a final spot when she takes on Buse Naz Çakıroğlu of Turkey in the semifinals. Another win by […]
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NorthPort awaits response from Dave Ildefonso on two-year rookie max deal offer

August 5, 2024

Negotiations remain at a standstill as Dave Ildefonso and NorthPort have yet to find a middle ground with PBA Season 49 fast approaching. According to head coach Bonnie Tan, the Batang Pier have already sent a two-year max deal to their fifth overall pick in the recent Draft, but the team continues to wait for […]
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Floor success clears path for Carlos Yulo’s golden vault routine

August 5, 2024

Tiebreaker Times

Heading into the vault final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Sunday, Carlos Yulo felt remarkably relaxed. Despite struggling with sleeplessness before the event, his restlessness wasn’t due to nerves but rather excitement about concluding his campaign. “Ako din po, talagang unbelievable din po. Ang wish ko lang po (bago yung event) is maging […]
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Tennis pair win first Olympic medal for Russians in Paris

August 5, 2024

Agence France Presse

Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider on Sunday became the first Russians to win a medal at the Paris Olympics when they took silver in the women’s tennis doubles. Playing as neutrals, they were beaten in three sets in the final by Italy’s Sara...

Algerian teen, Yulo steal the Olympic show as Biles takes day off

August 5, 2024

Agence France Presse

Algerian teen Kaylia Nemour conjured up a landmark Olympic gymnastics win for Africa and Carlos Yulo made it two golds in 24 hours on Sunday. On the second day of the apparatus finals at Bercy, 17-year-old Arena Nemour produced “the performance o...

Biles doesn’t rule out the 2028 Olympics after winning gold in vault

August 5, 2024

By ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles is getting kind of old for this. Just maybe not too old to keep going. Maybe. Minutes after the American gymnastics star won the seventh Olympic gold of her career on Saturday, Aug. 3, in a vault fin...

Yulo vaults to double gold

August 5, 2024

By REY C. LACHICA PARIS – As far as the Philippines is concerned, every Juan dela Cruz can now proudly call the 2024 Paris Olympics by its other name — the Great Carlos Yulo show. And why not. The 4-foot-11 dynamo stood tallest anew, winni...

Hurdlers Cabang, Hoffman relegated to repechage round

August 4, 2024

By MARK REY MONTEJO Hurdlers John Cabang Tolentino and Lauren Hoffman were relegated to the repechage round of their respective events in the 2024 Paris Olympics at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis Sunday, Aug. 4. Cabang clocked 13.66 seconds ...

Yulo is true example of Filipino resilience

August 4, 2024

By MARK REY MONTEJO For Carlos Yulo, it was beyond the Olympic moment, or the rewards that await him once he returns home. The 4-foot-11 gymnast, who showed the biggest heart in Paris on Saturday night, Aug. 3, proved that the journey toward unp...

Tolentino, Bachmann laud Yulo’s Olympic success

August 4, 2024

BY REY C. LACHICA PARIS — Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino was on cloud nine once again as his template for Olympic success was further validated with the golden triumph of gymnast Carlos Yulo. “Caloy has a...

Millions and counting: Golden boy Yulo rewarded for historic Paris win

August 4, 2024

By REYNALD MAGALLON Millions of rewards and monetary incentives are expected to pour in for Carlos Yulo after winning the country’s first gold medal in the ongoing 2024 Paris Olympics in the floor exercise event of the men’s artistic gymn...

Olympic bronze medal fencer has roots in Calgary

July 30, 2024

Joelle Tomlinson

For the first time ever, a Canadian has won an Olympic medal in fencing. Eleanor Harvey captured bronze on the second day of the games in Paris.

New roles for OhMyV33nus, Wise as Aurora unveils stacked Mobile Legends roster

July 29, 2024

Esports power duo OhMyV33nus and Wise take on new roles as Aurora Gaming joins the Mobile Legends Professional League Philippines with a formidable team

Olympic top seed Djokovic survives wobble to ease past error-prone Nadal

July 29, 2024

In a match that could be the last encounter between two all-time tennis greats, Novak Djokovic dominates Rafael Nadal, making the 14-time French Open champion look his age in the Paris Olympics blockbuster

Nesthy Petecio begins golden quest in Paris Olympics vs Indian

July 29, 2024

Delfin Dioquino

Nesthy Petecio, a silver medalist in the previous Tokyo Games, opens her Paris Olympics campaign against India's Jaismine Lamboria in the round of 32 of the women's 57kg class

Paris Olympics 2024: Games, results, latest updates

July 26, 2024

As the Philippines celebrates its 100th Olympic participation year, 22 Filipino athletes aim to keep the country’s medal streak alive in the 2024 Paris Games

Canada suspends Olympic women’s football coach amid drone spying scandal

July 26, 2024

After 'new revelations,' Canada suspends women’s football head coach Bev Priestman for the rest of the Paris Games as the reigning Olympic champions used a drone to spy on opponents

Ohtani hits 473-foot homer that clears bleachers at Dodger Stadium

July 22, 2024

By ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani made his 30th home run in Dodger blue a memorable one. The superstar slugger drove a cutter from Boston Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford 473 feet over the bleachers at Dodger Stadium during the fifth ...

Ajido cops 3 golds in Speedo Sprint swimfest

July 22, 2024

By MARK REY MONTEJO Veteran Jamesray Mischael Ajido impressed as expected by winning three gold medals in the Speedo Sprint Met at the Teofilo Yldefonso Swimming Pool inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila Sunday, July 21. Ajido, a 15-year-...

Vargas re-elected as chairman; PBA still most watched program

July 22, 2024

By REYNALD MAGALLON TNT governor Ricky Vargas was re-elected as chairman of the PBA Board of Governors for the seventh time but this time, will have a new partner in taking the lead with new vice chairman Alfrancis Chua of Barangay Ginebr...

Back on top: Strong Group completes 8-0 sweep to reclaim Jones Cup title for Philippines

July 21, 2024

Strong Group-Pilipinas outlasts erstwhile unbeaten Chinese Taipei-Blue in overtime to reclaim the William Jones Cup championship the Philippines last won in 2019

Biggest pro win: Alex Eala sweeps W100 Vitoria-Gasteiz singles, doubles titles

July 21, 2024

Ariel Ian Clarito

Alex Eala reigns in a W100-level event for the first time, even doing it in dominant fashion by sweeping the singles and doubles championships in the ITF Vitoria-Gasteiz in Spain

Obiena still optimistic of Olympic medal quest despite ‘physical problems’

July 21, 2024

Delfin Dioquino

EJ Obiena reveals he has been battling 'physical problems' in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics, yet remains confident that he can compete at the highest level in a bid to deliver the Philippines a prized medal

Finally! Hamilton Ticats beat Argos for first win of CFL season

July 21, 2024

After starting the season 0-5 the Hamilton Tiger-Cats won their first game of the year in the CFL by beating the Toronto Argonauts.

Davao City bags PSL Global Challenge division crown

July 21, 2024

Davao City captures the U20 title, emerging as the last Philippine team standing in all divisions of the PSL Global Championship Challenge

HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Chinese Taipei-Blue – Jones Cup 2024

July 21, 2024

JR Isaga, Martin Mendoza

Tajuan Agee proves to be a stabilizer, while Kiefer Ravena and RJ Abarrientos deliver timely hits as Strong Group wins the Philippines its seventh Jones Cup crown by going unbeaten in eight games

With AI, jets and police squadrons, Paris is securing the Olympics — and worrying critics

July 21, 2024

By ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS (AP) — A year ago, the head of the Paris Olympics boldly declared that France’s capital would be “ the safest place in the world ” when the Games open this Friday, July 26. Tony Estanguet’s confident forecast look...

Astros notch No. 1 seed for the first time this season with victory over Mariners

July 21, 2024

By ASSOCIATED PRESS SEATTLE (AP) — Jake Meyers hit a go-ahead two-run homer off former Houston reliever Ryne Stanek in the seventh inning, and the Astros beat the Seattle Mariners, 4-2, on Saturday night, July 20, to take sole possession of the ...

Evan Mobley, Cavaliers shake hand on 5-year, $224 million rookie contract extension

July 21, 2024

By ASSOCIATED PRESS CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley has agreed to a five-year, $224 million contract extension with Cleveland, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday night, July 20. Mobley ha...

Horschel leads British Open on wild day of rain, big numbers at Royal Troon

July 21, 2024

By ASSOCIATED PRESS TROON, Scotland (AP) — The British Open brought a final two hours of the worst weather to the world’s best players, and Billy Horschel was up for the fight. Horschel flipped his cap around to keep rain from dripping off the b...