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Japanese boxer refuses win, apologizes to Filipino foe in Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An odd but heartwarming turn of events stole the spotlight last July 22 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan when a Japanese boxer refuses his win against his Filipino opponent believing that the latter is the real winner. Hometown boxer Keita Kurihara was fighting Filipino Renan Portes in one of the undercard bouts. The bout, which lasted eight intense rounds, ended with a split decision win for Kurihara. Two Japanese...

2024-07-24T09:32:17Z

Australia Olympic medal tally: Updated gold, silver, bronze medal count at Paris 2024

Updated daily medal tracker for Australian athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, including gold, silver and bronze.

2024-07-26T21:14:36Z

MLB trade rumors: 15 players most likely to be traded by 2024 deadline, from Jazz Chisholm Jr. to Tarik Skubal

Which players could be on be on the move at the MLB trade deadline? Here are the top options on the market.

2024-07-26T11:27:21Z

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...

2024-07-26T16:23:15Z

An Olympic-sized fight erupts among anti-doping officials

PARIS — The stream of threats, recriminations and anti-doping innuendo flowed freely again Thursday when tensions over a U.S. law designed to combat drugs in sports escalated on the eve of the Paris Olympics. It's a fight that's been simmering for a decade, sparked by Russia's brazen doping scandal at the Sochi Olympics. The reaction from the World Anti-Doping Agency and IOC was criticized as too weak by many, including the United States. So...

2024-07-26T03:36:07Z

Pittsburgh Steelers give rookie a shot in change to first-team offensive line

The Pittsburgh Steelers saw a change with their first-team offensive line during the second training camp practice on Friday, with Troy Fautanu seeing reps at right tackle.

2024-07-26T15:49:07Z

Braves among top landing spots for Ex-Phillies starter on trade block

The Atlanta Braves will be looking to add over the next few days and it sounds like one veteran starter is a real possibility.

2024-07-26T18:34:26Z

Brewers could acquire Diamondbacks Gold Glove infielder, per insider

The Milwaukee Brewers are looking to make a key deadline addition and solidify their lead in the National League Central.

2024-07-26T21:04:52Z

ESPN Computer Formula Predicts 2024 SEC Standings

College football's best conference will look a lot different in 2024. The SEC has dominated the college football landscape for the better part of the last two decades, and that dominance has allowed it to add two major programs this season. Oklahoma and Texas, powerhouses of the Big 12, will join ...

2024-07-26T17:37:36Z

Team USA eager to find balance between being players, fans

PARIS — The U.S. 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...

2024-07-26T01:31:11Z

SCHEDULE: Team USA basketball at Paris Olympics 2024

MANILA, Philippines—Team USA is out for redemption in the Paris Olympics 2024 men’s basketball tournament. The Americans are, indeed, the defending kings of Olympic basketball with 16 overall titles but the 2024 Fiba World Cup saw Team USA fly back to home soil without any medals. SCHEDULE: Men’s basketball at Paris Olympics 2024 So with a qualification in hand and redemption in mind, Team USA assembled what some called as “The Avengers” or the...

2024-07-26T09:02:25Z

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)...

2024-07-26T15:38:07Z

Tsunoda to start Belgian GP from back of the grid after penalty

RB racer will start this weekend’s race at Spa from the rear of the field after being given a new engine

2024-07-26T10:27:17Z

Paris Olympics: Rafael Nadal could meet Djokovic in second round

PARIS — Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic could meet in the second round of the tennis tournament at the Paris Olympics — which might end up being the last event of Nadal’s career. Djokovic was drawn Thursday against Australian Matthew Ebden in the first round, and Nadal faces Hungarian Marton Fucsovics, with the winners of those matches meeting next. The Summer Games’ tennis competition begins Saturday at Roland Garros, and Djokovic’s opening...

2024-07-26T05:46:55Z

Canelo Alvarez to defend his world titles vs Edgar Berlanga

Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez announced on Thursday that he will defend three super-middleweight world boxing titles on September 14 against undefeated Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas. Alvarez continues a tradition of fighting on the Mexican Independence Day weekend with a card that also includes World Boxing Association middleweight champion Erislandy Lara defending his crown against fellow American Danny Garcia, a former welterweight and light...

2024-07-26T05:46:55Z

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...

2024-07-25T16:19:26Z

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

2024-07-26T08:27:07Z

Red Bull is taking a risk with Verstappen's Spa engine penalty

World champion is expected to take a grid penalty at Belgian GP for exceeding 2024 F1 engine parts allocation. But, unlike in 2022 and 2023, it's risky for Red Bull

2024-07-25T10:15:44Z

10 Filipino Athletes Who Brought Home Olympic Medals

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

2024-07-25T12:15:47Z

Vocal Tolenada one of keys to Capital1’s coming as PVL threat

Just close to six months after being created, Capital1 has chalked up a franchise-defining win in the PVL. After winning just one of its first 11 games in its maiden pro tournament, Capital1 has split its first two outings in the Reinforced Conference, with the win coming at the expense of two-time defending champion Petro Gazz—and in straight sets at that. The Solar Spikers lost in four sets to formidable Akari before that, and the...

2024-07-25T21:15:26Z

Steelers veteran believes undrafted rookie is 'going to be a great player'

All Bishop needs is a fair shot, but early signs support he'll get just that.

2024-07-26T22:33:41Z

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...

2024-07-25T06:58:05Z

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.

2024-07-26T12:47:36Z

Lights on: Paris games begin

MANILA, Philippines — Team Philippines, the Centennial batch, is ready to go faster, higher, stronger in the Paris Olympics. Thanks to the groundbreaking showing in Japan spearheaded by weightlifting golden girl Hidilyn Diaz, the current Olympians take the battlefield armed with momentum and firmer self-belief as they rumble against the best of the best in France. Diaz quenched the country’s 97-year hunger for Olympic glory in the...

2024-07-25T16:45:12Z

Justin Brownlee clutch as Pelita Jaya beats Prawira in IBL semis

Justin brought his magic in Indonesia

2024-07-25T16:03:02Z

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

2024-07-26T12:42:46Z

Phillies acquire former All-Star outfielder in trade with O's

Following the Seattle Mariners' splashy trade for Randy Arozarena, it appears that the MLB hot stove is now officially turned on. In a move to help bolster the Phillies' outfield, the team has made a significant trade with the Orioles.

2024-07-26T18:17:58Z

Paris Olympics: Alleah Finnegan pounces on chance to represent PH

MANILA, Philippines—One decision can change everything. That’s a sentence that perfectly resonates with one of Team Philippines’ gymnasts, Aleah Finnegan. During the most recent episode of the “Blind Landing” podcast, Finnegan admitted that she didn’t initially envision herself competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics. While she was at Louisiana State University, Finnegan thought collegiate gymnastics would be her only thing, until she got into a...

2024-07-25T09:43:32Z

Paul Finebaum calls out Big Ten head coach after College Football Playoff comments

After Matt Rhule's comments about the College Football Playoff went viral, ESPN's Paul Finebaum had some choice words for the Cornhuskers head coach.

2024-07-26T18:19:18Z

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...

2024-07-25T22:08:23Z

USA, Spain win women's Olympic football openers

Paris — Reigning Ballon d'Or Aitana Bonmati scored one goal and helped create another as World Cup holders Spain beat Japan 2-1 in their first game of the women's Olympic football tournament on Thursday (Friday in Manila), while record four-time gold medallists the United States beat Zambia 3-0. Spain are making their Olympic women's football debut at the Paris Games but are leading contenders to win gold after their World Cup triumph in...

2024-07-26T03:21:06Z

A Cardinals-Mets trade to fill St. Louis' outfield needs

The St. Louis Cardinals need some help from the right side of the plate. Their production against left-handed pitching has been lacking and the lineup is also very left-handed heavy. Could they make an attempt to reunite with an old friend?

2024-07-26T18:08:54Z

Lewis Hamilton has cut a spiky figure in recent times but he looks like a man who has had the weight of the world lifted off his shoulders after his British GP triumph, writes HENRY CLARK

HENRY CLARK IN SPA: Lewis Hamilton looks and sounds like a man who has had the weight of the world lifted off his shoulders. It just goes to show what a difference a win makes.

2024-07-26T17:23:55Z

Bears rookie delivers clutch performance in Chicago's first padded practice

The Chicago Bears witnessed their star rookie flash a bit of magic on Friday at Halas Hall.

2024-07-26T21:49:57Z

De La Salle stuns Converge for first win in Kadayawan tournament

Green Archers stay in title mix in Davao pocket tournament

2024-07-26T14:06:35Z

Colorado could have breakout star in Ohio State running back transfer

Colorado may have landed breakout star in running back who transferred from Ohio State.

2024-07-26T15:34:00Z

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....

2024-07-26T15:03:22Z

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

James Paxton is headed back to Boston.

2024-07-26T16:53:45Z

NBA signs 11-year, $76-B media deals

NEW YORK — The NBA announced 11-year global media rights deals with The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal and Amazon on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) worth a reported $76 billion and running from the 2025-26 through 2035-36 season. In addition to expanding game coverage for US and global telecast audiences as well as streaming viewers, the contracts figure to boost the value of every NBA team as well as the salaries of basketball's top...

2024-07-25T16:19:27Z

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...

2024-07-26T02:51:01Z

Freddie Freeman scratched from Dodgers lineup vs. Astros

Freddie Freeman has left the Dodgers due to a family emergency.

2024-07-26T23:05:06Z

Belgian GP: McLaren strike back against Max Verstappen as Daniel Ricciardo encounters ‘strange’ issue

McLaren issued the perfect response to Max Verstappen in the second Belgian GP practice session...

2024-07-26T16:38:53Z

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

2024-07-25T12:38:47Z

Orioles make surprising in-division trade for Rays starting pitcher

The Baltimore Orioles sent three minor-league prospects in a trade for Tampa Bay Rays starter Zach Eflin.

2024-07-26T20:49:52Z

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.

2024-07-26T21:50:00Z

Teams sail down Seine in rain-soaked Olympics opening ceremony

PARIS, France — Thousands of Olympic competitors cruised down the River Seine in a spectacular opening ceremony for the Paris Games on Friday (local time) that celebrated French history and culture to the delight of a crowd undeterred by persistent rain. For the first time in Olympic history, the opening ceremony took place outside the main stadium with up to 7,000 athletes parading down the Seine past the historic monuments of the French...

2024-07-26T21:24:07Z

Newly acquired Bears Pro Bowler named by peers as top player in NFL

A six-time Pro Bowler who just joined the Chicago Bears has been named one of the best players in the NFL by his peers.

2024-07-26T22:05:00Z

Basketball: US face tougher road than ‘Dream Team’, say Curry, Durant

PARIS — The original “Dream Team” set the gold standard for Olympic basketball but today’s American stars face a tougher test in Paris, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry said on Thursday, with some of the NBA’s biggest names hailing from around the globe. The U.S. team had to contend with just nine international players from the […]

2024-07-26T10:22:30Z

New York Yankees top prospect activated from injured list

New York Yankees top prospect Jasson Dominguez was activated from the injured list Friday.

2024-07-26T19:19:30Z

Minnesota Vikings break precedent with J.J. McCarthy contract

McCarthy got what he requested.

2024-07-26T15:49:12Z