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