Scarlett Johansson’s plans to play trans man spurs backlash
NEW YORK (AP) – Scarlett Johansson’s plans to portray a transgender man have sparked a backlash from many who object to cisgender actors playing trans roles. Earlier this week, Johansson…
Cignal too much for PLDT spikers
By Kristel Satumbaga Defending champion Cignal outplayed PLDT in a thrilling duel, 25-23, 25-19, 33-31, and clinched the first finals berth in their do-or-die semis match in the men’s division…
Sotto asks PNP to allow De Lima to hold hearings
Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III has asked the Philippine National Police to allow detained Sen. Leila de Lima to conduct hearings inside the Custodial Center in Camp Crame in…
SBC faces former coach as NCAA opens
By Kristel Satumbaga Powerhouse San Beda and former mentor Frankie Lim will be on the opposite ends today when the Red Lions open their “three-peat” drive against season host Perpetual…
The question about fasting
Gospel reading: Mt 9:14-17 The disciples of John approached Jesus and said, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast much, but your disciples do not fast?” Jesus answered them, “Can…
Poe files resolution to probe defective police patrol cars
Sen. Grace Poe has formally filed a resolution calling for an investigation on the Philippine National Police procurement of defective patrol vehicles totaling R1.89 billion in 2015. Poe filed Senate…
TNT seeks vital win; Tiu staying
By Jonas Terrado Games Today (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 4:30 p.m. – Rain or Shine vs TNT KaTropa 6:45 p.m. – San Miguel vs Magnolia TNT KaTropa and Magnolia could enter…
MPBL: Parks sparks ‘Manda’ to lopsided win
By Jerome Lagunzad Touted wingman Ray Parks put on another brilliant all-around performance as fancied Mandaluyong handled Pasig City with ease, 98-55, on Thursday night for its second straight victory…
Bulldogs look formidable
By Jerome Lagunzad Instead of waiting for another year, National University coach Jamike Jarin is set to throw freshly-recruited Fil-Am Troy Rike into the fire for the UAAP Season 80…
Ex-Navy diver dies on oxygen supply mission
CHIANG RAI, Thailand (Reuters) – A former Thai navy diver died working to save 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped inside a flooded cave, highlighting the risks for rescue…
James Woods suggests his agent dropped him over politics
NEW YORK (AP) – James Woods, one of Hollywood’s most outspoken conservatives, says his agent dropped him as a client on the Fourth of July, citing patriotism. Woods on Thursday…
Matthysse all pumped up after arriving in KL
By Nick Giongco Lucas Matthysse ate for breakfast, lunch and dinner, was a steady stream of southpaws. In preparation for his first defense of the World Boxing Association welterweight title…
Japan executes 1995 subway attack cultists
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan executed on Friday the former leader of a doomsday cult and six other members of the group that carried out a sarin gas attack on the…
Fil-Aussie vs Japanese in MMA duel
On a high following a pair of impressive submission victories, Fil-Aussie Reece “Lightning” McLaren aims to further boost his title shot when he takes on Japanese rival Tatsumitsu “The Sweeper”…
Madis scores PPS ‘double’
Tenielle Madis hacked out a pair of victories in contrasting fashions, including a tense-filled 2-6, 6-3, 10-7 escape over fancied Minette Bentillo in the girls’ 14-and-under division to clinch the…
Rapper Drake on course to smash streaming records
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Canadian rapper Drake, the world’s best-selling artist of 2016, looked on course to set records tumbling again on Friday with his soul-baring new album “Scorpion,” in…
