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Ernest John Obiena For many years, clearing the six-meter mark in pole vault has been the exclusive domain of 23 athletes in Europe, the United States and Australia. On Saturday, a Filipino joined that elite group. Ernest John “EJ” Obiena’s seven-year quest finally bore fruit as he jumped 6.0 meters to …

MIAMI: The Miami Heat’s team mascot needed medical treatment after a staged ‘fight’ with former UFC mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor. The Irishman took to the court with a Heat compere during a timeout during game four of the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets for a pre-planned promotional …

With Robert Wetenhall as owner and Anthony Calvillo at quarterback, it wasn’t that long ago that the Alouettes franchise was a model of stability — both on and off the field.  From 1996 through 2012, the Als had 15 winning seasons out of 17, eight appearances in the Grey Cup …

Amparo Teresa Acuna achieved another milestone on her 26th birthday on Saturday during the final leg of the Asian Games’ Qualifying season at the Philippine Marine Shooting Range in Taguig. Acuna once again set another record when she surpassed the qualifying standard for the Hangzhou Asian Games, by breaking the …

MIAMI: Get this series back to the 305. That’s what Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra repeated fervently after a loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday (Saturday in Manila) left them once again facing elimination. The question now is if the Heat have enough left in the tank to overcome …

MAPUA subdued Jose Rizal University, 79-73, to extend its perfect run to five games in the Pinoyliga Collegiate Cup at the Philippine Buddhacare Academy. Mapua’s Clint Escamis (left) PINOYLIGA PHOTO  Clint Escamis showed the way with 16 points, four steals, three assists and two rebounds, Christopher Recto scored 13 points …

PARIS: Novak Djokovic admits “history is hovering” over him as he takes on Casper Ruud in the French Open final on Sunday with a men’s record 23rd Grand Slam title tantalisingly close. The 36-year-old Serb can set numerous landmarks in what will be his seventh championship match at Roland Garros. …

Rain or Shine playmaker Rey Nambatac believes the addition of newly-acquired forward Mac Belo will bring the much-needed veteran presence and versatility for the Elasto Painters to get to the next level heading to the PBA’s 48th season. The Elasto Painters led by as many as 24 points, before weathering …

The Gilas Pilipinas final 12 may be out of his control, but young slotman Kai Sotto admits that forming a front court combination with either AJ Edu or naturalized player Ange Kouame “allows him to play his game with confidence.” “I like sharing the court with AJ. He's very competitive, …

LONG-time swimming patron Michael ‘Miko’ Vargas was elected president of Philippine Swimming, Inc. (PSI) during the PSI National Congress and Election held on Thursday at the East Ocean Restaurant in Paranaque City. The 11-man Board of Trustees unanimously install the 43-year-old Vargas, the second of the three children of former …