Author: Jody
Magnolia takes on Phoenix, Beermen battle Gin Kings in separate best-of-five Final Four series many see going down the wire
Coaches in the Final Four, from top left, clockwise, Ginebra’s Tim Cone, Jorge Gallent of San Miguel, Jamike Jarin of Phoenix and Magnolia’s Chito Victolero. —PHOTOS BY AUGUST DELA CRUZ If how these four clubs finished classification in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup were any indication, both best-of-five semifinal series that start on…
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Sky Sports Golf podcast: When will Nick Dunlap turn pro after PGA Tour win and is LIV Golf an option? | Golf News
Nick Dunlap’s future remains uncertain after his historic victory at The American Express, but when will the amateur turn professional and will he commit to the PGA Tour? Dunlap jumped from outside the world’s top 4,000 to world No 68 after his incredible one-shot victory in California, where he became the first amateur in 33…
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Yulo bringing back old ‘stunts’ to land Paris Games medal
Southeast Asian Games – Artistic Gymnastics – Olympic Marquee, Phnom Penh, Cambodia – May 8, 2023 Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Poquiz Yulo in action during the men’s qualification REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa Carlos Yulo has mapped out a calendar that he feels could at least land him a medal in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Holed up in…
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Top 10 Boxing Gloves for Professional Fighters
Boxing gloves are essential for professional fighters to protect their hands and wrists while training or competing. With so many options available, it can be difficult to know which gloves are the best for professional fighters. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the top 10 boxing gloves for professional fighters. 1. Winning Boxing…
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Shoaib Bashir: England spinner to miss first Test in India after flying home to resolve visa issues | Cricket News
Unease over the treatment of young England spinner Shoaib Bashir has escalated on the eve of the Test series in India after he was forced to fly home to resolve visa complications. Bashir, a 20-year-old British Muslim of Pakistani heritage, was the only member of the touring party to experience a significant delay over his…
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Abando, in same shoes as OFW mom, shares struggles in Korea
Rhenz Abando of Anyang KGC in the Korean Basketball League during an East Asia Super League (EASL) media session at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. MANILA, Philippines—Back at home, Rhenz Abando kept it real about his life playing basketball overseas and said it hasn’t been easy. While the money and fame are undoubtedly there for…
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Rafael Nadal: 22-time Grand Slam champion set to make tennis return at Qatar Open in February | Tennis News
Rafael Nadal is set to return to tennis in February at the Qatar Open after missing the Australian Open due to a muscle tear. Nadal made a comeback at the start of this year at the Brisbane International, where he reached the quarter-finals in his first competitive tournament in nearly 12 months. The 37-year-old will…
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Djokovic feels heat at Australian Open as he reaches semis
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic uses ice packs on his head between the games against USA’s Taylor Fritz during their men’s singles quarter-final match on day 10 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 23, 2024. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) Novak Djokovic said he felt “trapped” in the heat during his battling…
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Kalvin Phillips: West Ham and Man City agree loan deal for midfielder | Football News
West Ham have reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign Kalvin Phillips on loan. Phillips has made just 31 appearances for City since a £45m transfer from Leeds in July 2022 and Pep Guardiola admitted in December he cannot envisage the England midfielder in his team. The 28-year-old now looks set to leave the…
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Sabalenka wants ‘revenge’ vs Coco Gauff in Australian Open semis
Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka celebrates victory against Czech Republic’s Barbora Krejcikova after their women’s singles quarter-final match on day 10 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 23, 2024. (Photo by Anthony WALLACE / AFP) Dominant defending champion Aryna Sabalenka admitted Tuesday she was plotting “revenge” against Coco Gauff after setting up an…
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