Oilers fans book reservations days ahead of Stanley Cup Final games
June 10, 2024
Some Edmontonians are making sure they have game day plans ready well ahead of time to beat the last-minute rush.
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NBA: As Mavs seek improvement in Game 2, Celtics mindful of ‘wedge’ tactic
June 10, 2024
BOSTON -- Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown aren't letting Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd create a rift between them ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night.
Campeón! Carlos Alcaraz grinds down Zverev to claim maiden French Open title
June 10, 2024
Only 21, Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to capture Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces
Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev for first French Open title
June 10, 2024
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz won his first French Open title, beating Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2 in Sunday's final.
Wary of history repeating, Newsome, Meralco stay cautious after seizing 2-1 lead vs San Miguel
June 9, 2024
Chris Newsome is well aware that a 2-1 lead in the PBA Philippine Cup finals does not guarantee a storybook ending as Meralco survives San Miguel in Game 3
Familiar foes: La Salle, UP fight over another collegiate hoops crown
June 9, 2024
The La Salle Green Archers and UP Fighting Maroons set up another clash, months after colliding for the UAAP crown and a preseason title
UP, La Salle forge another finals duel in Filoil preseason tilt
June 9, 2024
University of the Philippines and De La Salle University have arranged another championship meeting after the two powerhouse squads cruised to the finals of Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup.
PBA: Meralco takes 2-1 series lead vs San Miguel
June 9, 2024
Meralco took a 2-1 series lead in the PBA Philippine Cup finals after winning against San Miguel, 93-89, in Game 3 on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Spanish race walker Garcia-Caro celebrates too early and misses out on bronze
June 9, 2024
After going viral for celebrating too early, Spain's race walker Laura Garcia-Caro says she needs to ‘heal’ her heart after losing what she thought was a sure medal
Pacquiao announces exhibition match vs Rizin featherweight champ
June 9, 2024
Manny Pacquiao is set for another trip inside the ring against Rizin featherweight champion Chihiro Suzuki on July 28 at Saitama Super Arena in Japan.
‘I’m getting closer’: Johann Chua holds head high after falling short of World Pool Championship
June 9, 2024
Johann Chua says he is 'more than grateful' even after missing out on becoming the fifth Filipino to win the World Pool Championship
Newsome shines late as Meralco escapes San Miguel in Game 3 thriller
June 9, 2024
Chris Newsome saves the day for Meralco with key buckets down the stretch as the Bolts nail a 2-1 lead against San Miguel in the PBA Philippine Cup finals
As Mavs seek improvement in Game 2, Celtics mindful of ‘wedge’ tactic
June 9, 2024
Add psychological warfare into the mix as the Celtics-Mavericks finals showdown heads into Game 2, with Dallas subtly riding on the rumored rift between Boston stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown
Spanish race walker Garcia-Caro celebrates too early and misses out on bronze
June 9, 2024
Spain's Laura Garcia-Caro learned the hard way to wait until the finish line to celebrate after missing out on a medal when she was overtaken by Ukraine's Lyudmila Olyanovska in the 20km race walk at the European Athletics Championships on Friday.
Caitlin Clark to be left off Olympic team –report
June 9, 2024
Caitlin Clark apparently will need to wait until Los Angeles and 2028 to represent the United States in the Summer Olympics.
Perfectionist Iga Swiatek savors managing the pressure to win fourth French Open
June 9, 2024
Iga Swiatek described her French Open triumph on Saturday as an emotional win and said she was proud to have handled the pressure of being the favourite to win a third consecutive title on the Parisian clay.
Meralco moves on from botched Game 2 loss: ‘We’ll be better’
June 9, 2024
The Meralco Bolts are ready to move on, setting their sight on a bounce back bid come Game 3 in the PBA Philippine Cup finals.
Ange Kouame, RJ Abarrientos reunite to bolster Strong Group Athletics in Jones Cup
June 9, 2024
Ange Kouame and RJ Abarrientos are set for a reunion as they are both tapped to reinforce the Strong Group Athletics in its upcoming campaign in the 43rd William Jones Cup next month.
Carlo Paalam scrapes past Armenian via tiebreak to stay alive in Olympic boxing qualifiers
May 31, 2024
Carlo Paalam moves within two wins of a Paris Olympics berth as he advances to the quarterfinals of the second World Qualification Tournament
EJ Obiena breaks pole again but ties for silver in Norway
May 31, 2024
EJ Obiena finishes at joint second in the Oslo Bislett Games in Norway even as he breaks a pole for the second straight competition
West kings: Mavericks crush Wolves, advance to finals
May 31, 2024
Luka Doncic and the Mavericks end the Timberwolves’ magical run this season to rule the West conference and book a finals spot against the Celtics
Calgary has unveiled a new professional women’s soccer team
May 31, 2024
Calgary soccer fans will have a new team to cheer for as the Calgary Wild FC become the city's first female professional soccer team.
Lakers favored to draft Bronny James, but are rivals circling?
May 30, 2024
On the surface, the Lakers are the perfect landing spot for Bronny James as LeBron clearly loves playing for the purple and gold, and teaming with his son in Hollywood would be a marketing grand slam
PNVF pledges continuity, retains historic Alas Pilipinas core, adds 3 college stars
May 30, 2024
Feeding off a historic AVC Challenge Cup bronze finish, the PNVF retains its Alas Pilipinas core and adds three more stars, namely two-time UAAP MVP Bella Belen, UAAP Finals MVP Alyssa Solomon, and super rookie Casiey Dongallo
Alas Pilipinas players rewarded P200,000 each after historic AVC bronze
May 30, 2024
The Philippine government pledges a hefty reward for the history-making Alas Pilipinas women's volleyball team in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup, days after word got out that players only received token allowance
‘Hope it’s our turn’: Meralco eyes breakthrough PH Cup finals after dragging Ginebra to Game 7
May 29, 2024
Meralco has never won in a best-of-seven series in franchise history, but the Bolts have a chance to change that as they force a do-or-die Game 7 against Barangay Ginebra in their PBA Philippine Cup semifinals
Alas Pilipinas captain Jia de Guzman hopes AVC Best Setter award sparks further PH rise
May 29, 2024
The undisputed top ace in a loaded Alas Pilipinas deck of queens, captain Jia de Guzman hopes her AVC Best Setter win spurs more long-term support and consistency for the fast-rising national team program
Spreading her wings: Angel Canino unleashes winning ways in Alas, AVC debut
May 29, 2024
Debuting for Alas Pilipinas, and playing a new position at that, La Salle star spiker Angel Canino shows that no matter the challenge, she’s more than ready for the international stage
‘Something different, light’: UAAP general champion UST caps Season 86 with street dance crown
May 29, 2024
UST wraps up UAAP Season 86 the only way it knows how, winning another street dance crown and bagging its seventh straight general championship
Schauffele earns first major at PGA Championship in thriller at Valhalla
May 20, 2024
By ASSOCIATED PRESS LOUISVILLE (AP) — Xander Schauffele faced yet another major champion down the stretch and this time delivered some magic of his own. He swirled in a 6-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday, May 19, to win the PGA C...
Korda reigns supreme in Mizuho Americas Open by stroke over Green for 6th victory
May 20, 2024
By ASSOCIATED PRESS JERSEY CITY (AP) — With her record-tying winning streak over, Nelly Korda got back to doing what she does best — winning. Nelly Korda won a back-nine showdown with Hannah Green of Australia with a par on the 18th hole to capt...
Pacers set playoff shooting mark, top Knicks to make Eastern Conference finals
May 20, 2024
By ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) — When the Indiana Pacers compiled one of the best offensive seasons in NBA history, they were just getting warmed up. For Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, they delivered something really spec...
Deadly Yulo brothers strike for golds in Asian meet
May 20, 2024
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Brothers Carlos and Karl Eldrew Yulo took the Artistic Gymnastics Asian Championships by storm after ruling their respective events on Sunday, May 19, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The younger Karl Eldrew first took the limelight by cap...
Jolly June Mar: Fajardo still finds way to enjoy in heated playoffs as San Miguel repeats vs Rain or Shine
May 19, 2024
June Mar Fajardo takes over in the third quarter as San Miguel clobbers Rain or Shine for a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven semifinals in the PBA Philippine Cup
Carlos Yulo rules vault, parallel bars to wrap up Asian championships with 4 golds
May 19, 2024
Carlos Yulo emerges as the best performing senior male athlete in the Asian championships for the third straight year as he rules the vault and parallel bars on top of his victories in the individual all-around and floor exercise
Fajardo dominant anew as SMB takes 2-0 lead over ROS
May 19, 2024
By REYNALD MAGALLON It was a tale of two halves for June Mar Fajardo but nonetheless the same result for San Miguel. A dominant win. The 6-foot 10 behemoth, after scoring just four points in the first two quarters, went off for 18 in the ...
Redemption complete: Kiefer Ravena, Shiga sweep Koshigaya to capture B2 crown
May 19, 2024
Kiefer Ravena and the Shiga Lakes return to the top division of the Japan B. League with a B2 title under their belts after a 2-0 sweep of the Koshigaya Alphas in their best-of-three finals showdown
‘All we need is the win’: Meralco spoils Standhardinger explosion to tie Ginebra in semis
May 19, 2024
Meralco overcomes a career performance by Christian Standhardinger to pull level with Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals