Bong Quinto carries Meralco to OT win over Rain or Shine
Meralco Bolts’ Bong Quinto against Rain or Shine defenders in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Bong Quinto scored seven of his 16 points in overtime as Meralco downed Rain or Shine, 121-117, to notch its first victory in the PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Quinto made the first five…
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Grimthorpe Chase: Kim Bailey’s Does He Know defies top weight to win at Doncaster | Racing News
Does He Know put up a tremendous weight-carrying performance to provide trainer Kim Bailey with a third victory in the Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster. Although a four-time winner over fences, including Grade Two and Grade Three triumphs at Ascot and Cheltenham respectively, Does He Know was a 20-1 shot for his latest assignment having failed…
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Choco Mucho turns back Chery Tiggo for third straight win
Sisi Rondina and the Choco Mucho FLying Titans in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Choco Mucho prevented a come-from-behind attempt by Chery Tiggo to carve out its third straight victory in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference Saturday night at PhilSports Arena. The Flying Titans shut the door on the Crossovers with a 25-9,…
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LIV Golf League: Joaquin Niemann two clear in Jeddah as Anthony Kim sits bottom in pro golf return | Golf News
Joaquin Niemann maintained his impressive form to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the LIV Golf League event in Jeddah, where Anthony Kim continued to struggle on his return to pro golf. Niemann secured an invite to The Masters after three top-five finishes on the DP World Tour, including a victory at…
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Ramil de Jesus sees promise in rebuilding Ateneo
La Salle coach Ramil de Jesus in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament. –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The defending champion La Salle may have swept Ateneo in their first-round duel in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament but coach Ramil De Jesus sees the Blue Eagles’ potential under new tactician Sergio Veloso. “Actually, their…
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Mark Bradstock: Tributes paid to Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer after death aged 66 | Racing News
Tributes have been paid to Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer Mark Bradstock, who has died aged 66. Along with his wife Sara, Bradstock trained Coneygree to become the first novice since Captain Christy 41 years earlier to land the blue riband at Prestbury Park in 2015. The Old Manor Stables handler also saddled Carruthers to win…
Read MoreBrooke Van Sickle praises former classmate Sabrina Ionescu
Petro Gazz Angels’ Brooke Van Sickle n the PVL All-Filipino Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Brooke Van Sickle used to be WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu’s classmate during her time at University of Oregon. Van Sickle, who is rocking Ionescu’s signature shoes Sabrina 1, shared that the New York Liberty guard was an acquaintance and she…
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In the Ring and On the Screen: The Connection between Boxing and Cinema
Boxing has long been a popular subject in the world of cinema. The sport’s intense physicality, dramatic narratives, and larger-than-life personalities have translated well to the silver screen, making for some of the most iconic movies in Hollywood history. From gritty, realistic portrayals of boxing matches to inspirational underdog stories, the connection between boxing and…
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Savannah Stubley: Olympic hopeful says she ‘always wanted to prove that girls can box’ | Boxing News
Savannah Stubley wasn’t supposed to fight. It wasn’t what girls in her community were expected to do. But inspired by Nicola Adams’ success at the London 2012, Stubley set out to box. Her brother might have gone to the Empire School of Boxing in Blyth first, but Stubley was determined to follow. She recalled: “My…
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Blackwater loses Nambatac but still beats TNT for 2-0 start
Blackwater forward Troy Rosario during a game against TNT in the PBA Philippine Cup.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Blackwater shrugged off the early absence of Rey Nambatac to stun TNT, 87-76, for a rare 2-0 start in the PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Troy Rosario put up 20 points while coach Jeffrey Cariaso…
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