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McLaren, Mercedes demonstrate low-drag Spa F1 updates

A focus on efficiency at the Belgian Grand Prix has led to all Formula 1 teams bringing reduced-downforce wings

2024-07-26T11:12:35Z

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

Russell Westbrook finally lands somewhere he can thrive

Westbrook is in the final stage of his career. He deserved to find a team to accentuate his talent and position him to thrive.

2024-07-26T19:03:03Z

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

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...

2024-07-26T21:12:14Z

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

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

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.

2024-07-26T17:08:42Z

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...

2024-07-26T12:02:52Z

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...

2024-07-26T16:41:19Z

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...

2024-07-26T21:34:27Z

Galvez, Canlas win fencing golds in Thailand

UNIVERSITY of the East high school fencers delivered big for the Philippines as Willa Galvez captured two gold medals and Yuna Canlas won another gold in the Thailand Fencing Festival Minime and Veterans Championships 2024 held over the weekend at the Diamond Hall in Zeer Rangsit, Thailand. Galvez, who represented Canlas Fencing, dominated top seed Hei Shun Keung of Hong Kong 15-8 in the finals of the under-14 girl's foil on Saturday — her...

2024-07-25T16:19:26Z

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

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

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

Mets acquire World Series-winning pitcher in trade

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

2024-07-27T00:20:35Z

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

Russell Westbrook agrees to new contract with Western Conference contender

Russell Westbrook is officially landing with a new team after being bought out of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.

2024-07-26T19:34:58Z

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

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

10 Filipino Athletes Who Brought Home Olympic Medals

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

2024-07-25T12:15:47Z

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...

2024-07-26T21:54:17Z

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

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...

2024-07-27T01:24:44Z

Nonoy, three other rookies to miss Dyip's early PBA season drive

Terrafirma will only have 13 locals for the season-opening Governors' Cup

2024-07-26T04:04:55Z

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

Magnolia signs draft pick Jerom Lastimosa to three-year deal

Lastimosa signing signals changing of the guards at Hotshots camp

2024-07-26T08:05:37Z

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

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

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

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

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

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule under fire for Big Ten-CFP comments

Matt Rhule certainly has a high opinion of the Big Ten.

2024-07-26T23:34:28Z

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

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

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...

2024-07-26T08:02:13Z

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...

2024-07-26T18:03:59Z

Philadelphia Eagles training camp hints at problem only trade might fix

The Philadelphia Eagles have a budding problem in training camp and a fix might not be on the roster.

2024-07-27T00:35:23Z

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

Libiran's Inspiration Behind 'Sinag' Barong for Filipino Olympians

"Sinag" decorates the chest "just like a warrior’s armor symbolizing bravery and hope."

2024-07-26T08:18:41Z

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

2024-07-26T15:43:15Z

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...

2024-07-26T21:19:24Z

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

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

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

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

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

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

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