Author: Jody
Tolentino: IOC will allow PH in qualifiers even if suspended
Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino —INQUIRER FILE PHOTO Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol’’ Tolentino assured the national sports associations (NSAs) that their athletes can still book spots in the coming Paris Olympics even with the threat of suspension hanging over the country. “I’ve discussed this with the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The IOC will still allow…
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Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Wyndham Clark shoots course-record 60 to earn one-shot lead ahead of final round | Golf News
Wyndham Clark smashed the Pebble Beach course record with a 12-under 60 as he surged into a one-shot lead after three rounds in California. The US Open champion is 17-under par at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, one clear of Ludvig Åberg and two ahead of Matthieu Pavon, a winner at last week’s Farmers Insurance Open…
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Malixi moves to solo second after record 63
Rianne Malixi —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Rianne Malixi isn’t about to fade into the background just yet. Mustering brilliant iron play, the Filipino ace set a course record nine-under 63 and chewed three shots off Wu Chun-Wei’s lead to move into solo second heading into the final round of the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship in Pattaya, Thailand,…
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Join the Fight: How Boxing Anime Is Drawing in New Fans of the Sport
Boxing has always been a popular sport, with a rich history and a devout following. But in recent years, a new trend has emerged that is drawing in a whole new generation of fans to the sport: boxing anime. These animated series, which have gained popularity both in Japan and around the world, are not…
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'Usyk is crying, I'm not retiring!' | Fury confirms undisputed clash is back on
Tyson Fury goaded Oleksandr Usyk in a message to his fans as he confirmed his undisputed fight with the Ukrainian has been rescheduled for May 18th.
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Tim Cone certain Gilas ‘program standard’ will make country proud
Justin Brownlee (with ball) takes it strong to the rim despite heavy pressure applied by Jordan’s John Bohannon in the gold medal match won convincingly by the Filipinos, 70-60, which snapped a 62-year wait to regain Asian supremacy in men’s basketball. —AFP Naturalized ace Justin Brownlee will be back in harness for the national basketball…
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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Heavyweight fight rescheduled for May 18 after Brit suffered cut in sparring | Boxing News
Tyson Fury’s undisputed heavyweight world title clash with Oleksandr Usyk has been rescheduled for May 18 after the fight was postponed because of a cut to the British boxer. WBC champion Fury was due to battle WBO, WBA and IBF titlist Usyk in Saudi Arabia in the ‘Ring of Fire’ fight on Saturday, February 17.…
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Alex Eala loses at W50 Indore semifinal
Alex Eala at W50 Indore in India.–Photo from Alex Eala Facebook MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala crashed out in the W50 Indore semifinal after yielding to Polina Kudermetova of Russia in three sets, 4-6, 7-6(5), 2-6, on Saturday in India. The 18-year-old Eala fought back from a 5-6 deficit in the second set and got…
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Inspired Fofana leads Burnley to comeback draw against Fulham
FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from the Premier League match between Burnley and Fulham.
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Kean Baclaan transfers to La Salle Green Archers
FILE–Kean Baclaan during a game against La Salle in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRERnet MANILA, Philippines — Kean Baclaan became the latest transferee to La Salle as he reunited with his childhood friend Kevin Quiambao after deciding to leave National University. Baclaan on Saturday confirmed to Inquirer that he is taking his…
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