ESPN extends ties with Arum
Top Rank Boxing will air on ESPN for at least seven more years. The network and the promoter announced Thursday that they had agreed to a contract that will run…
Venus gets back winning form
Venus Williams found her winning form late and charged to a 6-4 4-6 6-0 win over Britain’s Heather Watson at the Silicon Valley Classic on Thursday to punch her ticket…
Grizzlies unveil new uniform
MEMPHIS, Tennessee – Simply redesigning uniforms wasn’t enough for the Memphis Grizzlies. They seized the opportunity to change so much more. Everything from logos to color schemes to the way…
Injury sidelines Giants’ infielder
An MRI exam revealed that San Francisco Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval needs surgery on his right hamstring, the club announced Thursday – the same day that right-hander Johnny Cueto underwent…
Tiger stays the course
Kyle Stanley shot a seven-under 63 to grab the early first round lead at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational on Thursday but was looking over his shoulder at some of…
Phelps shouts out Clark Kent
Greatness recognizes greatness. Olympic megastar Michael Phelps congratulated a 10-year-old Filipino-American, whose superhuman performances captured the world’s attention. Phelps congratulated the swimming prodigy on Twitter for breaking his 23-year-old meet…
NBA: More details about Green-Thompson scuffle revealed
By Rafael Bandayrel The bitter rivalry between Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson spilled over outside the court. The Cavs big-man reportedly punched Green…
WWE: Kane elected Knox County mayor
By Rafael Bandayrel WWE Superstar Kane, also known as Glenn Jacobs, will be the next mayor of Knox County, Tennessee.
The rejection at Nazareth
Gospel reading: Mt 13:54-58 Jesus came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, “Where did this man get such wisdom and…
1,828 cops dismissed
A total of 1,828 policemen have been dismissed from the service for various offenses that include involvement in illegal drugs, extortion and other illegal activities. Senior Supt. Benigno Durana, Jr.,…
Can Cone stop SMB’s juggernaut?
By Jonas Terrado Game Today (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 7 p.m. – Ginebra vs San Miguel (San Miguel leads series 2-1) The possibility of another lopsided result is no longer the…
President mobilizes PNP for drive on rice cartels
PRESIDENT Duterte warned rice hoarders and cartels in his State-of-the-Nation Address (SoNA) last July 23, with these words: “I now ask all the rice hoarders, cartels, and their protectors. You…
Ceres draws with SG club
By Jonas Terrado Game Wednesday (Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore) 7:30 p.m. – Home United vs Ceres (Tied 1-1 on aggregate) Ceres-Negros battled Singapore’s Home United to a 1-all draw Wednesday…
Jail officer dies in ambush
A senior jail officer was killed in an ambush staged by a motorcycle-riding man while on his way home in Sta. Ana, Manila, yesterday morning. Manila Police District (MPD) investigators…
SBU spikers too strong for Maroons
By Kristel Satumbaga San Beda University ended a two-game skid as it survived University of the Philippines (UP), 25-21, 22-25, 27-25, 23-25, 15-13, yesterday in the men’s division of the…
Worst weather disaster in Japan
By Floro Mercene JAPAN’S record rainfall last month unleashed floods and set off deadly landsides in Western Japan, killing more than 200 people, while forcing millions more to evacuate and…
