(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 12, 2020, an NBA logo is shown at the 5th Avenue NBA store in New York City. (Photo by Jeenah Moon / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP) The deals are done. The NBA is coming back. The season will resume on July 30 at Disney’s ESPN … Continue reading The NBA is coming back, and here’s 10 things to know Continue Reading
FILE – Manny Pacquiao hits the heavy bag during training. Photo from MP Promotions MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao had already said he will only fight when there’s a vaccine for COVID-19 and if it’s safe to do so. But that doesn’t mean the eight-division champion won’t be in the gym training. Pacquiao, the … Continue reading Pacquiao back in the gym, shows hand speed Continue Reading
Renault’s Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo sits in his car as he takes part in the tests for the new Formula One Grand Prix season at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo in the outskirts of Barcelona on February 19, 2020. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP) Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo insisted Friday that he doesn’t see … Continue reading Ricciardo sees business as usual as F1 makes delayed start Continue Reading
MANILA, Philippines — Jimmy Alapag and TY Tang—former point guards turned coaches—have been in the game long enough to know that talent isn’t everything. Alapag, the Alab Pilipinas head coach in the Asean Basketball League, and TY Tang, the College of St. Benilde mentor in the NCAA, share a similar mindset when it comes to … Continue reading Player’s character key for coaches Alapag, Tang Continue Reading
Mikey Garcia celebrates after defeating Jessie Vargas in a unanimous decision in a WBC Welterweight Diamond Championship bout at The Ford Center at The Star on February 29, 2020 in Frisco, Texas. Tom Pennington/Getty Images/AFP MANILA, Philippines — Mikey Garcia believes his style would cause Manny Pacquiao a lot of trouble if they end up … Continue reading Garcia says his style would pose problems for Pacquiao like how Marquez did Continue Reading
Liverpool soccer fans let off flares outside the Liver Building in Liverpool, England, Friday, June 26, 2020. Their team clinched the English Premier League title. Liverpool took the title after Manchester City failed to beat Chelsea on Wednesday evening. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP) LIVERPOOL, England — English champion Liverpool has condemned the behavior of crowds … Continue reading Liverpool condemns fan behavior in title celebrations Continue Reading
It is sometimes referred to as the “Ray Parks Jr. rule” and it has nothing to do with the PBA dictating the terms of an amateur standout’s career. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial clarified on Saturday that the rule that gives the PBA the power to ban players who do not apply for the draft within … Continue reading ‘Ray Parks rule’ meant to protect spirit of draft, Marcial clarifies Continue Reading
Netherlands’ forward Arjen Robben reacts during their FIFA World Cup 2018 football, Group A, qualification match between the Netherlands and Sweden at the Amsterdam Arena in Amsterdam on October 10, 2017. (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND / AFP) THE HAGUE, Netherlands—Former Netherlands international Arjen Robben is coming out of retirement to rejoin FC Groningen, the club … Continue reading Arjen Robben to attempt comeback at FC Groningen at 36 Continue Reading
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Leander Dendoncker, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, Saturday, June 27, 2020. (Tim Keeton/Pool via AP) BIRMINGHAM, England—Wolverhampton Wanderers moved into fifth place in the English Premier League thanks to midfielder Leander Dendoncker’s … Continue reading Dendoncker winner pushes Wolves up to 5th in EPL Continue Reading
DENVER—John Carlos wants to abolish the rule that bans protests at the Olympics. The renowned Olympic protester has written a letter with an influential group of American athletes, calling on the IOC to put in place a new policy done in collaboration with athletes from across the globe. Carlos and Tommie Smith raised their fists on … Continue reading Carlos, US athletes take stand to end Olympic protest rule Continue Reading