Longtime Canadian sprinter Aaron Brown believes all athletes in an Olympic final, not only the winner, should be paid thousands of dollars by World Athletics when the best in track and field gather this summer in Paris. ‘I’d like to see more compensation,’ says 2-time Olympic medallist. Longtime Canadian sprinter …
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Lady Bulldogs gun for semis bonus vs Tams
THE NU Lady Bulldogs look to clinch one of the two Final Four twice-to-beat incentives as they face the FEU Lady Tamaraws in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum today, April 24. A Lady Bulldogs win over the Lady Tamaraws in the 4 p.m. …
Read More »Filipino table tennis bets eye Olympic berths in Thailand qualifiers
MANILA, Philippines – A crack, four-strong Philippine table tennis team seeks to defy overwhelming odds as it shoots for Paris Olympics berths in the Southeast Asia Olympic Qualifying tilt set May 8-10 in Thailand. John Mari Nayre, John Russel Misal, Kheith Rhynn Cruz and Angel Joyce Laude will try to …
Read More »Jokic, Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander finalists for NBA MVP award
Courtesy: NBA Communications/X (@NBAPR) Los Angeles, United States—Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the three finalists for the NBA Most Valuable Player award, the league said Sunday. The league unveiled three finalists for each of its individual awards for the …
Read More »PH cyclist Yaoyao boosts Olympic bid, takes silver in Malaysian tourney
Shagne Yaoyao earned precious UCI points which will boost her Paris Games bid after winning a silver medal in the UCI Cat 2 XCO Helaz Mountain Bike Series in Terengganu, Malaysia over the weekend. Shagne Yaoyao (PhilCycling) The 27-year-old Yaoyao banked on her experience and timed in 1 hour, 22 …
Read More »Lady Spikers sweep Blue Eagles for share of top spot
The La Salle Lady Spikers/UAAP Media Bureau MANILA, Philippines — The twice-to-beat race is heating up, as the La Salle Lady Spikers forced a three-way tie for the top spot of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tourney with a 25-12, 25-12, 25-18 sweep of rivals Ateneo Blue Eagles Sunday …
Read More »PWHL-leading Toronto clinches playoff berth, wins in OT before record crowd in Montreal
Sarah Nurse scored twice, including the overtime winner, and Kristen Campbell made 37 saves as visiting Toronto defeated Montreal 3-2 before a record crowd in the Professional Women’s Hockey League on Saturday afternoon at the Bell Centre. Sarah Nurse’s 2-goal effort helps club snap 2-game skid before 21,105 at Bell …
Read More »Korda ties LPGA Tour record, wins Chevron Championship for 2nd major
THE WOODLANDS (AP) — Nelly Korda couldn’t have imagined the incredible run she’s put together this season while at home recovering from a blood clot that required surgery in 2022. Nelly Korda kisses the trophy while posing for photos after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 21, …
Read More »Erica Samonte’s journey from basketball court to karatedo mat
Erica Samonte transitioned successfully from basketball to karatedo. Erica Celine Samonte’s athletic journey has been a dynamic one, beginning in her high school years and evolving into a multifaceted career and passion for sports. At the age of 31, Erica has traversed various sports arenas, starting as a varsity basketball …
Read More »No sister act as HD Spikers oust High Speed Hitters in stunning reversal
Cignal dashed PLDT’s hopes of making it to the semifinals, delivering a stunning 24-26, 26-24, 25-17, 28-26 victory in a thrilling match in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna Saturday night, April 20. Vanie Gandler anchors Cignal with 12 points. (PVL Images) …
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