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World Series: Nationals beat Astros to force Game 7 showdown

By Agence France-Presse Stephen Strasburg baffled Houston’s batters as the Washington Nationals routed the Astros 7-2 Tuesday, forcing a Game 7 winner-take-all showdown for the 115th World Series championship. Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals is taken out of the game against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning in Game Six of the 2019Continue reading “World Series: Nationals beat Astros to force Game 7 showdown”

World Series: Astros turn to NBA legends Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler for luck

By Agence France-Presse Trying to complete a championship comeback in the World Series, the Houston Astros turned to a pair of NBA legends Tuesday to help their fortunes, Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler. Basketball Hall of Famer and two-time NBA Champion with the Houston Rockets Hakeem Olajuwon throws the ceremonial first pitch prior to GameContinue reading “World Series: Astros turn to NBA legends Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler for luck”

PBA: As MVP teams lead the way, Brgy. Ginebra in hot pursuit

By Jonas Terrado Standings W L X-TNT KaTropa 7 1 X-NLEX 6 1 Meralco 5 2 Ginebra 4 2 San Miguel 5 3 Magnolia 4 4 Columbian 4 5 NorthPort 3 4 Rain or Shine 2 6 Phoenix Pulse 2 6 Alaska 2 6 Blackwater 2 6 X-clinched quarterfinals berth Games Today (Cuneta Astrodome) 4:30Continue reading “PBA: As MVP teams lead the way, Brgy. Ginebra in hot pursuit”

Ateneo guns for elims sweep in Battle of Katipunan

By Kristel Satumbaga Games Wednesday (Mall of Asia Arena) 10:30 a.m. – UE vs NU 12:30 p.m. – La Salle vs Adamson 4 p.m. – Ateneo vs UP UP’s Kobe Paras goes for a shot against Ateneo’s Kiefer Ravena during their first meeting last Sept. 28 in the UAAP season 82 men’s basketball. (UAAP Images)Continue reading “Ateneo guns for elims sweep in Battle of Katipunan”

SIBOL athletes to get as much as P2-M for every gold in SEA Games E-Sports events

SIBOL, the country's bets for the E-Games competitions in the coming Southeast Asian Games, will be rewarded P2-million for every gold in the team competitions and P1-million for every competitor who will win in the individual events. Al Panlilio, president of SMART Communications and chief revenue officer of PLDT, committed to give the cash incentivesContinue reading “SIBOL athletes to get as much as P2-M for every gold in SEA Games E-Sports events”

Fil-foreigners Sean Maganti, Roosevelt Adams lead early birds for PBA draft

By Jonas Terrado Former UAAP star Sean Manganti and ex-PBA D-League standout Roosevelt Adams lead a group of Fil-foreigners who have declared their entry in the PBA Rookie Draft set Dec. 8. Former Adamson star Sean Manganti is set to take his act into the pro ranks. (MB photo | Rio Leonelle Deluvio) The PBA’sContinue reading “Fil-foreigners Sean Maganti, Roosevelt Adams lead early birds for PBA draft”

Tokyo unveils 2020 venue inspired by Japanese architecture

By Agence France-Presse Organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Tuesday unveiled a custom-built $188 million gymnastics venue inspired by Japanese architecture that uses wood brought from around the country. This picture shows the Ariake Gymnastics Centre, a venue of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, during a press preview in Tokyo on OctoberContinue reading “Tokyo unveils 2020 venue inspired by Japanese architecture”

FEU dethrones La Salle for UAAP women’s chess crown

Far Eastern University survived a 2.5-1.5 win over University of Santo Tomas in the 14th and final round to snare its fifth title in the women’s class of the UAAP Season 82 Chess Tournament at the Quadricentennial Pavilion Sunday. Shania Mae Mendoza provided the lone victory on top board as the rest—Bea Mendoza, Marife dela Torre and Viona Nepascua—endedContinue reading “FEU dethrones La Salle for UAAP women’s chess crown”

FEU claims 15th UAAP men’s chess title

Not even a final round defeat could deny Far Eastern University the title of the greatest UAAP men’s chess team in history. The Tamaraws yielded for the first time of the season to the University of Santo Tomas Tigers, 2.5-1.5, in the 14th and final round, but the title has been decided several rounds before.Continue reading “FEU claims 15th UAAP men’s chess title”

Cash rewards for Sibol in SEA Games

By WAYLON GALVEZ Members of the esports national team Sibol are set to receive cash rewards from PLDT mobile subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. in the hopes of boosting their chances of winning gold medals in the 30th Southeast Asian Games here. PLDT chief revenue officer and Smart president Al Panlilio, fourth from left, and PhilippineContinue reading “Cash rewards for Sibol in SEA Games”