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Cronulla have overturned one of the biggest hoodoos in the NRL, scoring a thumping 40-22 win over Manly in Gosford. It was just the third time in 12 years the Sharks tasted victory over their bogey team but looked a class above in miserable conditions on Sunday afternoon at Central Coast Stadium. “It was good. … Continue reading ‘Massive wake-up call’: Cronulla Sharks punish ‘predictable’ Manly Sea-Eagles Continue Reading →

FILE PHOTO – Johnriel Casimero—MARK GIONGCO/INQUIRER.NET MANILA, Philippines — It’s been four months since John Riel Casimero left for the US to train for his title unification showdown with Naoya Inoue. But with the bout postponed and a new date yet to be announced, a homesick Casimero thinks it’s best for him to continue waiting … Continue reading Casimero wants to go home, says Inoue scared to fight him Continue Reading →

Perry ended a two-fight skid with a one-sided unanimous decision victory over Mickey Gall in the penultimate fight of the UFC’s fifth consecutive fan-free event in its hometown. But it was Perry’s approach to the fight which had people fascinated. He didn’t have a coach or trainer in his corner, instead choosing his girlfriend to … Continue reading UFC fighter Mike Perry wins bout against Mickey Gall with only his girlfriend in his corner 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

(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 →

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 →

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 →