Curry vies in pro golf
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) – Stephen Curry, the NBA star guard who has sparked the Golden State Warriors run to three titles in the past four seasons, will play in a…
NBA inks deal with MGM for integrity boost
NEW YORK (AFP) – The NBA, concerned with integrity after a US Supreme Court ruling that could allow sport gambling in every state, announced Tuesday a partnership with sports betting…
Stray dog wins medal
SYDNEY (AFP) – A dog called Stormy has been awarded a medal after completing a half-marathon in outback Australia and winning the hearts of its human competitors. The crossbreed diligently…
Serena falls in upset
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Former world No. 1 Serena Williams, who was playing her first match since losing in the Wimbledon final, was sent crashing out of the WTA San…
PH CDM to SBP: Please reconsider
Richard Gomez, chef de mission of Team Philippines in the Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games, is hoping the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) will reconsider its decision to withdraw from the continental…
Remembering a transition leader in a time of transition
THE nation remembers today the president of the country who presided over its transition after 20 years of martial law and authoritarian rule – Corazon C. Aquino, first woman president…
Cop-led KFR group busted;1 dead, 5 arrested
By AARON B. RECUENCO Policemen clashed before dawn yesterday with a group of kidnap-for-ransom syndicate in Taguig City, which resulted in the sacking of the entire force of Western Bicutan…
PBA: SMB, Kings break tie
By Jonas Terrado Game Today (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 7 p.m. – San Miguel vs Ginebra (Series tied 1-1) Fans of both San Miguel Beer and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel can…
Man in drug list dies in shootout
A man who was reportedly included in the drug watchlist was killed in an alleged shootout with the anti-narcotics operatives in Tondo, Manila, early yesterday morning. Chief Supt. Rolando Anduyan,…
Estanislao, Carlos top V. Verde tilt
Fifth ranked Daniel Estanislao toppled top seed Exequiel Jucutan, 6-4, 4-6, 10-6, while No. 8 Macie Carlos upended fourth seed Kryshana Brazal, 6-3, 6-2, as they claimed the 16-and-under crowns…
Ceres faces Singaporean club today
By Jonas Terrado Game Today (Panaad Stadium, Bacolod City) 7:30 p.m. – Ceres vs Home United Newly-crowned Philippines Football League champion Ceres-Negros tries to overcome the absence of top striker…
Bersamin nominated as SC chief
Ten Supreme Court (SC) justices yesterday endorsed to the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) the nomination of their colleague, Justice Lucas P. Bersamin, as the next Chief Justice. Acting Chief…
Weak El Niño seen occurring this year
The recent warming of sea surface temperatures indicates that there is an increasing chance of a weak El Niño occurring later this year, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and…
PNP wins UNTV Executive title
The Philippine National Police (PNP) Responders completed their dominant show by winning the 2nd UNTV Cup Executive Face-Off title in devastating style on Monday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.…
Convicted archbishop quits after sex abuse cover-up
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis on Monday accepted the resignation of an Australian archbishop convicted in criminal court of covering up the sexual abuse of children by a priest,…
Bigger Endurance Weekend next year
The 6th Endurance Weekend proved to be a big success as 200 biking enthusiasts took part and enjoyed the exciting sets of bike courses at the Filinvest City MTB Pacific…
