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By Agence France-Presse Lewis Hamilton drove to a near-flawless victory, but not yet a sixth drivers’ world championship on Sunday when he claimed his 10th win of the season for Mercedes at the Mexican Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton celebrates Mexico win in style, next week he’ll be hoping to win the title in Texas andContinue reading “Hamilton wins Mexican Grand Prix, but waits for sixth title”

By the Associated Press  Tiger Woods said it was “crazy” after he made golfing history Monday by holding off the challenge of home favorite Hideki Matsuyama to win the weather-delayed Zozo Championship by three shots. Tiger Woods on his way to a ‘crazy’ 82nd PGA Tour win in Japan (AFP / Toshifumi KITAMURA / MANILAContinue reading “‘It’s crazy’: Tiger Woods secures record 82nd US PGA Tour win in Japan”

By Agence France-Presse Washington Nationals star Max Scherzer was planning to pitch the biggest game of his baseball career Sunday. Instead, he couldn’t move his arm and his wife had to help dress him. Washington pitcher Max Scherzer was scratched from Sunday’s fifth game of the World Series on Sunday due to spasms in hisContinue reading “Neck injury turns Scherzer’s World Series dream into misery”

By Jonas Terrado Switching imports when things seem fine will be unfathomable for many, but coach Yeng Guiao felt a change was necessary when NLEX sent home the effective Olu Ashaolu in order to make a huge upgrade. NLEX’s Manny Harris drives past KaTropa’s Ryan Reyes in PBA Governors’ Cup. Harris has made good onContinue reading “PBA: Switching imports working wonders for Road Warriors; other ballclubs look for perfect fit”

By Kristel Satumbaga Games Monday (Olivarez gym, Parañaque City) 12 noon – Diliman vs CEU 2 p.m. – Olivarez vs UB Diliman College and Olivarez College seek a championship showdown when they face semifinal foes today in the PG Flex Linoleum-Universities and Colleges Basketball League at the Olivarez College gym in Parañaque City. CEU ScorpionsContinue reading “UCBL: Scorpions take on Blue Dragons”

By Jonas Terrado Meralco kept its hold on the top four after turning an expected dogfight with Grand Slam-seeking San Miguel into a blowout 125-99 Sunday in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Meralco import Allen Durham attempts a layup against San Miguel’s Alex Cabagnot. (PBA Images) Import Allen Durham posted 29Continue reading “PBA: Meralco rips San Miguel to keep hold on top four spot”

By Jonas Terrado Defending champion Magnolia kept its chances of securing a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals after beating Columbian 118-103 Sunday in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Magnolia import Romeo Travis shoots over Columbian’s Andreas Cahilig. (PBA Images) Import Romeo Travis had his best game since being sidelined from anContinue reading “PBA: Romeo Travis leads Magnolia past Columbian to end three-game slump”

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 Fighting Maroons celebrate their win against De La Salle Green Archers in UAAP Season 82 Round 2 match at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo, OctoberContinue reading “UAAP: Maroons eliminate Archers, secure twice-to-beat semis incentive”

By Kristel Satumbaga Far Eastern University secured at least a playoff for a Final Four berth with a 64-41 rout of University of the East Sunday in UAAP season 82 women’s basketball tournament at Ynares Center in Antipolo. FEU’s Clare Castro tries to shoot against UE defender (UAAP Images) Clare Castro scored 14 points and 12Continue reading “UAAP women’s basketball: FEU crushes UE; La Salle whips UP”

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 UE’s Philip Manalang, center, loses the ball to the defense of FEU’s Hubert Cani, left, and Wendell Comboy during UAAP Season 82 Round 2 match at theContinue reading “UAAP: Tamaraws rout Warriors, secure Final Four berth”