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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...

Why Fil-Am hurdler Lauren Hoffman made the big Philippine leap

July 21, 2024

‘I’m reminding myself that I’m ready to do this,’ says Philippine record holder Lauren Hoffman as the Fil-Am hurdler debuts in the Olympics

Tech outage was good test for Paris Games systems, says IOC

July 21, 2024

The global tech outage that hit many sections also affected some preparations for the Paris Olympics, but the IOC says 'it was a quite a good rehearsal'

Arike Ogunbowale carries Team WNBA over Team USA in All-Star Game

July 21, 2024

Arike Ogunbowale wins All-Star Game MVP against Team USA for the second time as she delivers a record-breaking performance for Team WNBA

Obiena admits facing ‘physical problems’ in Paris Games buildup but vows to push through

July 21, 2024

By MARK REY MONTEJO EJ Obiena is keeping his eyes on the big prize despite admittedly facing some ‘physical problems’ that has hampered his preparations so far for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Obiena through a lengthy Instagram post on Satu...

LeBron saves the day as Team USA avoids upset vs South Sudan in Olympic exhibition

July 21, 2024

Delfin Dioquino

Defending four-time Olympic champion United States avoids a stunning loss to world No. 33 South Sudan in its buildup for the Paris Games

Alex Eala wins doubles crown, reaches singles final in Spain tourney

July 21, 2024

By REYNALD MAGALLON Alex Eala and French partner Estelle Cascino capped a dominant run all throughout the W100 Vitoria-Gasteiz in Spain, winning the doubles crown after a pulsating 6-3, 2-6, 10-4 victory over Lia Karatancheva of Bulgaria and Dia...

Redemption run: Rianne Malixi rules US Girls’ Junior Championship in record fashion

July 21, 2024

Delfin Dioquino

Rianne Malixi redeems herself from a stinging runner-up finish in the US Girls' Junior Championship last year as the 17-year-old becomes the second golfer representing the Philippines to rule the event

Rogers’ grand slam gives Tigers 7-3 win over Jays

July 21, 2024

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In what may have been his final appearance as a Toronto Blue Jay, nothing went right for lefty Yusei Kikuchi in the sixth inning on Saturday.

Top bike athletes set to compete in Crankworx Summer Series

July 15, 2024

More than 35 of the world's top riders are confirmed for the Crankworx Summer Series at SilverStar Bike Park. The festival returns Aug. 2-5

Alcaraz beats Djokovic anew in Wimbledon final, records fourth Grand Slam title

July 15, 2024

By ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic, 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4), in the Wimbledon men’s final Sunday, July 14, to collect his fourth Grand Slam title at age 21. It was a rematch of last year’s championship match on th...

‘Absolutely deserved’: Dominant Alcaraz blows away Djokovic, keeps Wimbledon title

July 15, 2024

In another display of sublime tennis, the 21-year-old Carlos Alcaraz captures his fourth Grand Slam after demolishing the record-seeking Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon finale

Dominant Alcaraz blows away Djokovic to retain Wimbledon title

July 14, 2024

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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz produced an utterly ruthless performance to dismantle Serbia's Novak Djokovic 6-2 6-2 7-6(4) in a rematch of last year's Wimbledon final to successfully defend his title on Sunday.

‘Cara-gold’: Caraga wrestlers flex Palaro power

July 14, 2024

(1st UPDATE) The Caraga wrestlers come out just as mighty to bag the overall crown behind standout sisters Princess and Monaliza Allego

LIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs Ukraine – Jones Cup 2024

July 14, 2024

The red-hot Strong Group-Pilipinas guns for its third straight win in as many days as it clashes with Ukraine in the 43rd William Jones Cup

Upset in Riyadh: Malaysia”s Selangor Red Giants shock Falcons AP. Bren to rule MSC 2024

July 14, 2024

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The Selangor Red Giants slayed the Philippines" Falcons AP.Bren, 4-3, to capture the country"s highest finish and rule the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid-Season Cup (MSC) on Sunday.

Why RJ? Cone says Ginebra pick Abarrientos elite like uncle Johnny

July 14, 2024

Delfin Dioquino

'When it's all over, he may be one of the best point guards of all-time,' says Ginebra head coach Tim Cone as the Gin Kings use the No. 3 pick on RJ Abarrientos

Elite Elaiza: Youngest Yulo scores 5 golds in Palarong Pambansa secondary debut

July 14, 2024

Elaiza Yulo – youngest of the famed artistic gymnast siblings – lives up to the family name with a stellar five-gold haul in just her first foray into the Palarong Pambansa secondary level

Ayo relishes reunion with more potent top pick Baltazar

July 14, 2024

‘We know that he's going to do whatever it takes to help our team,’ says Converge coach Aldin Ayo of No. 1 pick and former La Salle ward Justine Baltazar

Kai Ballungay on joining young Phoenix core: ‘The possibility is endless’

July 14, 2024

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The Phoenix Fuel Masters have injected more youth into their already-young core after the franchise selected Kai Ballungay during the PBA Season 49 Rookie Draft on Sunday.

PBA top pick Justine Baltazar relishes reunion with Aldin Ayo at Converge

July 14, 2024

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Seven years since their UAAP run with De La Salle University, Justine Baltazar and Aldin Ayo will once again share the court, this time at the country's biggest basketball stage.

Manny Pacquiao on Chino Trinidad: ‘True patriot who loved Philippine sports’

July 14, 2024

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Sports icon and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is among those who paid tribute to veteran sports journalist Chino Trinidad who passed away on Saturday.

Chino Trinidad honored by media colleagues Connie Sison, Mav Gonzales, Arnold Clavio

July 14, 2024

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Chino Trinidad's former media colleagues have paid tribute to the veteran sports journalist, who passed away on Saturday.

PBA, MPBL remember Chino Trinidad in his passing

July 14, 2024

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The PBA and MPBL remembered the late sports journalist Chino Trinidad for the efforts he made for the said leagues.

Palaro to Paris: Joanie Delgaco aces volleyball to rowing jump

July 14, 2024

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A former setter for the Camarines Sur volleyball team in the Palarong Pambansa, Joanie Delgaco finds her true calling in rowing, sculling all the way to the Paris Olympics

Quezon continues perfect run; San Juan, Nueva Ecija triumph

July 14, 2024

Quezon Province extended its perfect run with a 90-85 wire-to-wire victory over Abra on Saturday, July 13, in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the Filoil Ecooil Centre in San Juan. The Quezon Huskers pulled away by 28 po...

Converge selects Justine Baltazar as No. 1 pick

July 14, 2024

By REYNALD MAGALLON To no one’s surprise, Converge selected Justine Baltazar as the top overall pick while former NBA G-League player Sedrick Barefield was tapped second by Blackwater during the PBA Season 49 Rookie Draft at Glorietta Maka...

Baltazar picked No. 1 by Converge; Barefield, Abarrientos go 2-3 in PBA Draft

July 14, 2024

Delfin Dioquino

Long rumored as the FiberXers' target, Justine Baltazar bolsters a young Converge franchise looking to turn its fortunes around after a forgettable campaign last season

Converge selects Justine Baltazar as top pick in PBA Rookie Draft

July 14, 2024

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Justine Baltazar was selected top overall pick by Converge during the PBA Season 49 Rookie Draft on Sunday at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati.

McCullough stars anew as Strong Group dominates Australia for 2-0 start in Jones Cup

July 14, 2024

For the second game in a row, Chris McCullough leads the charge for Strong Group-Pilipinas as they post another convincing win in the 43rd William Jones Cup

PH wins mixed relay gold in Asia Triathlon Junior Cup

July 14, 2024

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Philippine triathlon team bagged another gold medal after its mixed relay team reigned supreme in the 2024 Asia Triathlon Junior Cup Kampar in Malaysia on Sunday, July 14. The team of Kira Ellis, Matthew Hermosa, Samanth...

Reig reigns; Burgos repeats in 5150 Bohol

July 14, 2024

BOHOL – Two years after stunning a stellar field in the 5150 Subic, Irienold Reig, Jr. showcased his potential once again by dominating the men’s category of the Sun Life 5150 Bohol, capturing the overall crown on Panglao Island Sunday, July 14. Erika ...

Strong Group off to 2-0 start in Jones Cup with rout of Australia

July 14, 2024

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Strong Group Athletics picked up where it left off, dismantling BSBL Guardians of Australia with a 91-69 rout to remain unbeaten in the 2024 William Jones Cup on Sunday in Taiwan.

Sports personalities, colleagues remember late Chino Trinidad

July 14, 2024

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Sports personalities and colleagues on Sunday remembered the late sports journalist Chino Trinidad.

Krejcikova wins Wimbledon by beating Paolini

July 14, 2024

LONDON (AP) — At age 18, a decade before Barbora Krejcikova won Wimbledon on Saturday, she was done with junior tennis and couldn’t decide whether to pursue a professional tennis career or move on, go to school and find a different path. So Krejc...

Aira Villegas continues bro’s dream in Olympics debut

July 14, 2024

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Aira Villegas isn't only fulfilling her own dream by setting foot at the Paris Olympics as she is also realizing a longtime aspiration of her older brother, Rominick.