The interesting figures behind the Olympic logo
By REY C. LACHICA A first look at the 2024 Paris Olympics logo, one would perhaps say that it’s just a flame. But a closer look, one…
Paalam, Petecio thrilled to join Giannis in parade of athletes
By REY C. LACHICA Not because you are tall and broad-shouldered or even a stunningly beautiful, you can easily earn the honor of carrying your country’s flag…
Ray pitches 5 hitless innings in first start since Tommy John surgery as Giants beat Dodgers
By ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robbie Ray pitched five hitless innings in his San Francisco debut, Matt Chapman homered and the Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers,…
Tom Thibodeau accepts 3-year extension with Knicks
By ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Thibodeau has agreed to a three-year contract extension after leading the New York Knicks to three postseason appearances in his four…
Pacquiao named ESPN’s Asian athlete of the century; Hidilyn Diaz, June Mar Fajardo make list
By REYNALD MAGALLON Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao topped ESPN's Top 25 Asian athletes of the 21st century while the country’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz and…
Pacquiao shows off vintage form ahead of exhibition bout
By REYNALD MAGALLON Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao seemed to have never missed a beat, flashing his vintage form during a workout in Japan and ahead of his exhibition match…
Gauff named as female flag bearer for US team at Olympic opening ceremony
By ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS (AP) — Tennis star Coco Gauff will join LeBron James as a flag bearer for the U.S. Olympic team at Friday’s opening ceremony. Gauff, the…
Sinner begs off from tennis at Paris Olympics, makes Djokovic, Alcaraz top seeds
By ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS (AP) — Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner pulled out of the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, July 24, because of tonsillitis, meaning Novak Djokovic and Carlos…
Severino topples Croatian foe, maintains share of lead in Armenian chess tourney
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA FIDE Master Sander Severino outlasted Croatian Domagoj Glazar in a marathon 90-move win of a Queen’s Pawn Game Tuesday, July 23, to remain at the helm…
Japanese boxer refuses to accept victory over Filipino fighter
By MARK MONTEJO A true fighter knows that there’s no honor in winning in a fight where he is the one supposed to lose. And that’s why Japanese boxer Keita…
Good fortune awaits Paris Olympic winners
By REYNALD MAGALLON Winning a medal in the Olympics is not only a career-defining moment for any athlete but could also be life-changing, financially. Historically, Filipino athletes could…
Brittany Tamayo triumphs in sudden death; Saban shines in JPGT Apo
DAVAO – Brittany Tamayo overcame a dramatic finish to clinch the girls’ 10-12 category title in the ICTSI Junior Mindanao Series I, salvaging a par on the 18th and edging Kimberly…
Lucena tanker dazzles, bags 4th gold in PRISAA
By MARK REY MONTEJO LEGAZPI CITY – The sun finally showed up and swimmer Peter Cyrus Dean took full advantage of the ideal playing condition to win his fourth gold…
Eala crashes out early in WTA event in Poland
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Alex Eala failed to sustain her recent twin victories in Spain after crashing out early of the 2024 Polish Open in Warsaw on Tuesday, July 23.…
Team PH out to close gap vs SEAG rivals in Paris Olympics
By REY C. LACHICA With their immense wealth, the United States and China are expected to battle it out toe to toe for the overall championship in the…
Solar Spikers upbeat for coming matches after stunning win over Angels
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Capital1 coach Roger Gorayeb is not resting on their laurels after downing fancied Petro Gazz in a three-set shocker Tuesday night, July 23, in the…
