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By the Associated Press Veteran striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is returning to help his struggling former club AC Milan, which is reeling from a humiliating defeat and languishing way behind city rival Inter Milan. In this Sunday, May 6, 2012 filer, AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, of Sweden, celebrates after scoring during the Serie A soccerContinue reading “AC Milan’s fans banking on Zlatan Ibrahimovic to rescue ailing club”

By the Associated Press MOSCOW — Russia confirmed Friday that it will appeal its four-year Olympic ban for manipulating doping data. Russian National Anti-doping Agency RUSADA head Yuri Ganus gestures during a news conference in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko) The Russian anti-doping agency, known as RUSADA, sent a formal letterContinue reading “Russia confirms it will appeal 4-year Olympic ban”

By Agence France-Presse Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has a groin contusion and is questionable to play Saturday against the Trail Blazers, but will make the trip to Portland, the NBA team said Friday. LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shakes hands with teammates against the LA Clippers on December 25, 2019Continue reading “NBA: LeBron James ‘questionable’ for Lakers’ game at Portland Saturday”

By Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES – The February 22 rematch between World Boxing Council heavyweight world titleholder Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, promoters announced on Friday. Deontay Wilder, left, and Tyson Fury during their first fight last year in Los Angeles. (AP) Top Rank andContinue reading “Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder rematch set Feb. 22 at MGM Grand”

By Jenny Ortuoste Marking the gradual loss of stalwarts from horseracing’s glory days, multi-awarded racehorse trainer Antonio C. Alcasid Sr. passed away in the wee hours of Dec. 24 after a lingering illness. He was 80. Dr. Antonio Alcasid Sr. Alcasid, a veterinarian educated at the University of the Philippines, was renowned in the sportContinue reading “‘Doc’ Antonio Alcasid Sr, legendary trainer of Fair and Square, Time Master, Wind Blown, passes away at 80”

By Jan Carlo Anolin A Canadian teen diagnosed with a rare form of cancer fulfilled his ‘dying wish’ after meeting idol and NBA star LeBron James on Christmas Day. 17-year-old Corey Groves was diagnosed with stage four sarcoma cancer this year, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin tweeted Thursday. This is 17-year-old Corey Groves. He was diagnosed withContinue reading “Dream come true for teen with rare cancer after meeting idol LeBron James on Christmas Day”

By the Associated Press They’re called “Simone Things,” a catchall phrase for the casual ease with which Simone Biles seems to soar through her sport and her life. This Aug. 9, 2019, file photo shows Simone Biles competing on the beam during the senior women’s competition at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, in Kansas City, Mo.Continue reading “Simone Biles named 2019 AP Female Athlete of the Year”

By Waylon Galvez Rio Olympics veteran Hidilyn Diaz hopes to have a good showing in the 2020 Weightlifting World Championship in Rome to solidify her chances of earning a spot to the Tokyo Olympics next year. In this file photo, Hidilyn Diaz waves to the crowd after bagging the gold medal in the women’s weightliftingContinue reading “Weightlifting: Olympian Hidilyn Diaz ready for Rome World Cup”

By Jan Carlo Anolin University of Santo Tomas will have a taste of Mayhem for three more years after head coach Aldin Ayo reportedly secured a three-year contract extension with the Tigers. UST head coach Aldin Ayo (MB File Photo / Rio Deluvio) Ayo remains at the helm for UST until 2023 despite having aContinue reading “UAAP: UST coach Aldin Ayo secures three-year contract extension – report”

By Jonas Terrado A burning question in the upcoming PBA Governors’ Cup Finals is whether Raymond Almazan can provide the inside presence Meralco needs in order to match up with Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s frontline duo of Greg Slaughter and Japeth Aguilar. Despite the rough showing in the recent semifinal series with TNT KaTropa, Meralco’sContinue reading “PBA: It’s the Finals [and] I’m ready to rumble with anyone at Ginebra – Raymond Almazan”