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By Agence France-Presse Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed he is “ready to conclude a deal” for an all-British showdown between his fighter and Tyson Fury in December to determine the undisputed world heavyweight champion. Tyson Fury celebrates after knocking down Deontay Wilder during their Heavyweight bout for Wilder’s WBC and Fury’s lineal heavyweightContinue reading “Eddie Hearn ‘ready to conclude’ deal for Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury fight”

By Agence France-Presse Reigning Masters champion Tiger Woods, a 15-time major winner, is among 10 people named as finalists to be considered for 2021 enshrinement into the World Golf Hall of Fame. In this file photo taken on February 16, 2020, Tiger Woods of the United States stands on the 13th hole during the finalContinue reading “Tiger Woods among 10 finalists for World Golf Hall of Fame”

By Agence France-Presse Japan will adjust the Olympic torch relay set to begin this month “as necessary” to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), organizers said Wednesday, giving few specifics. A runner holds the Olympic torch during a rehearsal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch relay in Tokyo on February 15, 2020. (PhotoContinue reading “COVID-19 may force Olympic torch relay changes”

By Field Level Media-Reuters After a 58-game absence, Stephen Curry will be back in the lineup for the Golden State Warriors on Thursday as they face the visiting Toronto Raptors in an NBA Finals rematch. Curry broke his left hand during the fourth game of the season, on Oct. 30 against the Phoenix Suns. StephenContinue reading “NBA: Warriors star Stephen Curry ready to return from injury to face Raptors”

By Agence France-Presse International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach insisted that the nightmare scenario of either cancelling or postponing the Tokyo Olympics was not discussed at a key meeting on Wednesday despite the global spread of the deadly novel coronavirus (COVID-19). International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach delivers a statement on the COVID-19Continue reading “Cancellation, postponement of Olympics over COVID-19 ‘not mentioned’ at meeting — IOC president”

By Agence France-Presse The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday gave teams at this year’s Tokyo Olympics the option of having a male and female competitor carrying their country’s flags at the opening ceremony. Japanese actress Satomi Ishihara waves while holding an Olympic torch during a rehearsal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch relay inContinue reading “IOC to allow male, female flagbearers at Tokyo opening ceremony”

By Jonas Terrado Games Thursday (Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig City) 1 p.m. — AMA vs APEX-San Sebastian 3 p.m. — Builders-UST vs TIP 5 p.m. — FamilyMart vs SEAOIL-FEU Builders Warehouse-UST with Karen Janario during the opening ceremonies. (PBA Images) Six teams, including Builders Warehouse-University of Santo Tomas, make their debuts Thursday as action inContinue reading “PBA D-League: Six teams plunge into action”

University of the Philippines had an electric start to its UAAP Season 82 men’s volleyball campaign, scoring a stirring upset of Ateneo 25-21, 25-20, 25-22 Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. UP rookie Louis Gamban celebrates after scoring. (UAAP Images) Facing off against last season’s third placers, the Fighting Maroons drew strength andContinue reading “UAAP volleyball: Rookie Louis Gamban powers Maroons past Eagles”

National University started off its UAAP Season 82 women’s volleyball campaign with a resounding statement Wednesday. Lady Bulldogs’ Risa Sato attacks the net against UST’s Imee Hernandez. (UAAP Images) The upstart Lady Bulldogs shocked University of Santo Tomas in come-from-behind fashion, 22-25, 25-23, 20-25, 25-20, 15-13, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The troikaContinue reading “UAAP volleyball: Lady Bulldogs edge Tigresses, spoil EJ Laure’s return”

By Nick Giongco Nonong Araneta, chief of mission to the Tokyo Olympics, urged leaders of national sports associations to exercise sound judgement in asking the government for financial assistance in their quest to send qualifiers. A picture taken on February 26, 2020 shows the Olympics rings next to the IOC headquarters in Lausanne.  (Photo byContinue reading “Tokyo Olympics: Chief of mission Nonong Araneta laments NSAs’ make-believe claims”