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Charles Barkley shifted the blame for TNT losing NBA broadcast rights as the company takes legal action

Charles Barkley was not happy with the latest about the NBA's broadcasting rights, issuing a statement about the decision on Friday morning. The NBA recently announced that the media rights will belong to Disney, NBCUniversal, and Ama


Olympic icon Felix making presence felt at Paris Games

Allyson Felix may have finally hung up her spikes after a glittering career that spanned three decades and five Olympics, but the track and field icon is still making her presence felt at the Paris Games. The 38-year-old American legend, the most decorated athlete in track and field history, is the driving force behind the first ever nursery set up for athletes and their children at the Olympic village. READ MORE: Paris holds its breath for...


Mercedes abandons new floor after Spa practice struggles

Mercedes is going back to its old floor specification for the rest of the F1 Belgian GP weekend


How Jesse Owens triumphed against the might of Hitler's Nazi Germany


Carlos Yulo, EJ Obiena, boxers top hopes for Team Philippines

The Philippines was the latest among five Southeast Asian (SEA) nations to win a gold medal in the Olympics. The country is hoping to become the third in that list to win a gold in the Summer Games following its breakthrough triumph when the 22-person delegation opens its bid in the Paris Olympiad. And fittingly, Carlos Yulo will be the one kicking off the Philippines campaign in the French capital. The world champion gymnast and rower Joanie...


De La Salle stuns Converge for first win in Kadayawan tournament

Green Archers stay in title mix in Davao pocket tournament


Paris Olympics begins with ambitious, sprawling opening ceremony

PARIS — Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy, showcasing the city’s resilience as authorities dealt with suspected acts of sabotage that targeted France’s flagship high-speed rail network. Widespread travel disruptions triggered by what French officials said were coordinated arson attacks on...


Adrian Newey ‘approach’ theory ruled out as Red Bull told it’s ‘far too late’

Adrian Newey is set to leave Red Bull in early 2025...


Explained: Why Yuki Tsunoda was hit with huge 60-place Belgian GP grid penalty

Yuki Tsunoda will fall to the very back of the Belgian Grand Prix grid.


Marie-Jose Perec and Teddy Riner light Olympic cauldron

Paris — France's most-decorated track athlete Marie-Jose Perec and three-time Olympic gold medal-winning judoka Teddy Riner jointly lit the Paris Olympics cauldron on Friday (early Saturday in Manila). France's torchbearers Judoka Teddy Riner and sprinter Marie-Jo Perec light the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on July 26, 2024. AFP PHOTO Torchbearer former French cyclist Charles Coste (3L)...


Meet the Filipino Athletes in the 2024 Paris Olympics

Get to know the 22 that make Team Philippines.


Nadal, Djokovic fighting time and new generation in Paris Olympics

PARIS — Rafael Nadal will bid farewell to the Olympics on the clay courts of Roland Garros — scene of his greatest moments — as Novak Djokovic attempts to prevent the sun setting on tennis's golden generation. Nadal has won 14 of his 22 Grand Slam titles in Paris but at 38 time is ticking for the Spaniard, who last month suffered his earliest exit from the French Open. Battered by exhausting, career-long battles with injuries, former world...


Charles Barkley blasts NBA in statement on split from TNT: NBA 'wanted to break up with us'

Charles Barkley has spoken out against the league following the impending end of NBA on TNT, and with it "Inside the NBA."


China win first gold medal of Olympics in 10m mixed team shooting

CHATEAUROUX, France — China's Sheng Lihao and Huang Yuting won the first gold medal of the Olympic games on Saturday, defeating South Korea's Keum Ji-hyeon and Park Ha-jun in the final. Sheng, a silver medallist in the individual 10m air rifle at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and Huang, a two-time gold medallist at the 2022 World Championships, outscored the Korean duo 16-12 to seal victory.


Paris Olympics: Hergie Bacyadan faces tall order in boxing opener

SCHEDULE: Team Philippines at Paris Olympics 2024 MANILA, Philippines—Hergie Bacyadan may be facing a tougher route in the Paris Olympics 2024 women’s boxing tournament compared to her Team Philippines compatriots. Carlo Paalam and Eumir Marcial earned byes into the Round of 16 but Bacyadan will have to work a bit harder as her first opponent in Olympic debut is China’s Li Qian. In contrast to Bacyadan, Li is as seasoned as a veteran could get....


Albon: Verstappen and Hamilton both "aggressive" in Hungary F1 collision

The Williams driver had the best view of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen’s crash in Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix


Friday favourite: The “perfect” team-mate who bucked a single-seater trend

Junior single-seater racing is a cut-throat environment where truly opening up to team-mates is rare, as all opponents represent an obstacle to be overcome on the path to Formula 1. That Tomas Enge adopted an altogether different approach with Bjorn Wirdheim is a significant factor in him picking the Czech as a favourite team-mate


Taduran guns for Shigeoka’s IBF world title in Japan on Sunday

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol—The stage is set for the duel between the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka against mandatory challenger Pedro “Kid Heneral” Taduran of the Philippines. The Taduran-Shigeoka bout takes place this Sunday, July 28, at the Shiga Daihatsu Arena in Otsu, Japan. Both fighters made weight during the official weigh-in on Saturday, July 27, with Taduran tipping the scales...


Pittsburgh Steelers training camp: Takeaways, standouts from 2nd practice

The Pittsburgh Steelers were on the practice field for their second session of training camp on Friday. Here's a look at the team's biggest takeaways and standouts from the practice.


How to Watch the Olympics 2024: Schedule, Channels, and More

Catch all the action at the #ParisOlympics.


10 Filipino Athletes Who Brought Home Olympic Medals

We've had exactly 10. Manifesting way more in the future!


Delgaco joins short list of PH rowers who have made Olympic grade

Joanie Delgaco kicks off the Philippines’ campaign in the Paris Olympics Saturday as one of a few Filipino rowers to participate in the pinnacle of athletic competition. If very few people are aware of that, it’s understandable. And even the former volleyball standout who competed in the Palarong Pambansa was in disbelief when she made the Paris grade. “At first, I really couldn’t sleep because I was qualified. I thought, ‘Is this it, am I...


Catantan opens Olympic campaign vs Pistoia of Brazil

(UPDATE) FILIPINO fencer Samantha Kyle Catantan will face Mariana Pistoia of Brazil in the table of 64 direct elimination (DE) when the clashing of the swords begin in the 2024 Paris Olympics right at the heart of the city at Grand Palais in France. Catantan, a first time Olympian who earned her spot in the Summer Games via the Asian Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT), emerged as No. 33 in the rankings after the draw on Thursday (Manila time)...


US basketball stars are Olympic fans, too

PARIS — The US men's basketball team is headed to the athletes village on Friday to mingle with fellow Olympians before the opening ceremony. Next week, the group wants to see Simone Biles compete. Stephen Curry hopes to watch beach volleyball and swimming. And most of the players have sponsor-related obligations. It's a busy couple of weeks. Also, there are games to play. Such is the challenge of the Olympics for some of the biggest stars in...


Mercedes losing nearly a full second on Spa straights

Mercedes was lacking much top speed in practice at Spa-Francorchamps and will be keen to sort this out ahead of qualifying


Draymond Green urged Warriors against ‘bad trade’ they were ‘about to make’

Draymond Green put the general manager hat on for at least a portion of the 2024 NBA offseason.


Mets acquire World Series-winning pitcher in trade

The New York Mets continue to load up on experienced arms.


PH gymnast Levi Ruivivar recovering after anaphylactic reaction

MANILA, Philippines—Team Philippines gymnast Levi Jung-Ruivivar had an unforgettable experience even before the Paris Olympics 2024 officially opened. Jung-Ruivivar, the youngest athlete in the Team Philippines delegation this Summer Games, shared that she had an anaphylactic reaction that needed medical attention in her first week inside the Olympic Village. The 18-year-old Filipino-American bet uploaded a video on Instagram journaling the...


Kumong Bol-Anon 17: PH vs China Showdown in Tagbilaran set

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL—The highly anticipated clash between Virgel “Valiente” Vitor and China’s Yeerjialahashi Laayibieke is set for this Saturday, July 27, at the Bohol Wisdom School gymnasium. This fight serves as the main event of the “Kumong Bol-Anon 17” card promoted by the PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions. READ MORE: Cataraja surges to top of WBO super flyweight rankings Japanese boxer refuses win, apologizes to Filipino foe in Japan Paris...


Unforgettable: Comaneci's perfect 10, Biles' 'twisties' and more

Paris — Gymnastics has emerged as one of the showstopping Olympic sports. AFP Sport takes a look at five unforgettable moments served up by some of the world's greatest athletes on the journey to this summer's Games in Paris with action getting underway on Saturday: Alberto Braglia - London 1908 The first athlete to put gymnastics on the map was self-taught in a barn in his native Modena in Italy. Taking time-out from his job at a tobacco...


Why Verstappen won’t change his tone after radio rant criticism

The Formula 1 world champion says he will not alter his direct approach when speaking to Red Bull given the success it has previously provided the team - despite being criticised for his behaviour


Astros named as top trade destination for two-time Cy Young winner

The Houston Astros are back in first place despite a banged-up pitching staff, and could reportedly make a play for a two-time Cy Young Award winner at the trade deadline.


Delgaco, Yulo kick off PH campaign in Paris Olympics

ROWER Joanie Delgaco and gymnast Carlos Yulo kick off today, July 27, the Philippine campaign in the 33rd Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. Delgaco will race in the women's single sculls heats at 4:12 p.m. (Manila time) at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium. The 26-year-old is on lane 4 in Heat 2 competing against Slovenian Kostanjsek, Algerian Nihed Benchadli, Dutch Karolien Florijn, Swedish Aurelia-Maxima Katharina, and Moroccan...


Helmut Marko’s critical Max Verstappen admission as grid penalty looms

Helmut Marko has admitted a Max Verstappen victory will be very difficult to achieve at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix...


Historic river parade launches Paris Olympics

Paris — A historic boat parade down the River Seine launched the Paris Olympics with spectacular French flair Friday, as the City of Light welcomed the world's greatest athletes for a sporting extravaganza. Attendees wearing rain covers pose with a flag of the Philippines' in the stands at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on July 26, 2024, with the Eiffel Tower in the background. AFP PHOTO...


Top-ranked Jannik Sinner out of Paris Olympics with tonsillitis

Men’s tennis number one Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, days before it begins, after falling ill with tonsillitis. The Italian said he was “sad and disappointed” to drop out, adding that he had started feeling unwell on Monday after a practice week in Monaco. “After seeing my doctors on Tuesday and waiting an extra day to give myself some more time to see if my condition would improve, things unfortunately got...


Martin Brundle hits out at ‘cuddly F1’ in brutal Sergio Perez ‘fail’ verdict

Sergio Perez is under serious pressure to retain his Red Bull seat...


MLB Trade Grades: Red Sox beat out Yankees and Orioles for veteran starter

James Paxton is headed back to Boston.


Huge Renault F1 2026 engine update as Alpine team boss confirms withdrawal

Alpine team boss Bruno Famin has confirmed he will leave his role by the end of the F1 summer break, with a new name expected to replace him...


Apolinar, Nakagawa make weight for Japan 8-rounder bout Sunday

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol— Pete “Prime Time” Apolinar from the Prime Fight Boxing Stable in Talisay City, Cebu and Japanese Matcha Nakagawa are all set foe their fight in Japan on Sunday. The Apolinar-Nakagawa clash will be an eight-round non-title fight, serving as an undercard event for the Pedro Taduran vs. Ginjiro Shigeoka world title bout in Otsu, Japan, on Sunday, July 28. During Saturday’s official weigh-in, Apolinar tipped the scales at...


Kirk Herbstreit things this Big Ten team could win it all in 2024

ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit believes this Big Ten team could win the national championship in 2024.


Famin to stand down as Alpine team principal after F1 summer break

Manager brought in on temporary basis from overseeing Alpine’s motorsport division to run F1 team after Szafnauer axed a year ago now set to stand aside himself


What Sergio Perez said after trailing Max Verstappen at Spa as Red Bull axe looms

Sergio Perez was around a second slower than Max Verstappen in both FP1 and FP2 at Spa...


F1 Belgian GP: Verstappen fastest in FP1 from Piastri

Verstappen on top in opening Belgian GP practice ahead of Hungarian GP winner Piastri as Perez struggles for pace


Angelique Kerber will retire from tennis after Paris Olympics

PARIS — Three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber announced Thursday that she will retire after the Paris Olympics. The 36-year-old German player won majors at every tournament except for the French Open at Roland Garros — on the same clay courts where she will bid farewell to tennis after the Paris Games. She faces four-time major winner Naomi Osaka of Japan in the first round. “Before the Olympics begin, l can already say that I will...


What Pacquiao's exhibition fight means

IT is only an exhibition bout and the result will not be reflected in the record books, but just the same it will be used as a barometer to see just how much is left in the fuel tank of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao, pro boxing's only eight-division world champion, is booked to trade punches with former K-1 champion Rukiya Anpo in a three-round boxing exhibition at Super Rizin 3, set for Sunday, July 28, in Saitama, Japan. Anpo is a...


Keely Hodgkinson: The new golden girl of British athletics


Cataraja surges to top of WBO super flyweight rankings

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Unbeaten Cebuano sensation Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja is poised for a blockbuster showdown as he ascended to the No. 1 spot in the WBO super flyweight rankings. With this ascent, Cataraja is on the verge of securing a mandatory challenger position against his former sparring partner, the current WBO super flyweight champion Kosei Tanaka of Japan. READ MORE: KJ Cataraja is WBO’s No. 1 super flyweight contender Japanese boxer...


Lewis Hamilton bites back at Max Verstappen after Red Bull star blamed HIM for their collision at the Hungarian Grand Prix - and claims there will 'always be hostility' from his Dutch rival

Verstappen's car was lifted into the air after he locked up during a bid to overtake Hamilton on lap 63 and clipped his front right tyre.


Binotto brought in to "change speed" of Audi F1 programme

Former Ferrari team boss Binotto will have "full responsibility" to streamline Audi's Formula 1 decision-making as it takes over Sauber