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By Agence France-Presse American horse Maximum Security on Saturday won the $20 million Saudi Cup, the world’s richest race, in a stunning comeback after being disqualified from the top spot in last year’s Kentucky Derby. A handout picture provided by the Saudi Royal Palace on February 29, 2020 shows Jockey Luis Saez (R) riding hisContinue reading “Maximum Security gallops to Saudi Cup, world’s richest horse race”

By Agence France-Presse Dethroned world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has exercised his rematch clause and will fight Tyson Fury a third time, according to media reports on Saturday. US boxer Deontay Wilder reacts during his World Boxing Council (WBC) Heavyweight Championship Title boxing match against British boxer Tyson Fury at the MGM Grand Garden ArenaContinue reading “Deontay Wilder exercises rematch clause for third fight with Tyson Fury – reports”

By Martin Sadongdong Fourth ranked Dayton Flyers passed the Atlantic 10 Conference test with flying colors as it clinched the regular season crown for the first time in three years, beating Davidson Wildcats 82-67 in the US National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men’s basketball held at the University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio onContinue reading “US NCAA: Dayton Flyers in seventh heaven after capturing Atlantic 10 title”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Former University of Santo Tomas guard Renzo Subido feels welcomed at the NorthPort Batang Pier coming into the PBA. Former UST Tigers Renzo Subido, left, and Kevin Ferrer reunite in the PBA with the NorthPort Batang Pier. (Carlo Anolin) But the backcourt rookie faces a tall order – literally and figurativelyContinue reading “PBA: Renzo Subido feels welcomed at NorthPort. The rest of the league won’t be as accommodating though”

By Field Level Media-Reuters Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 133-86 home blowout of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder center Nerlens Noel (9) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. (Michael McLoone /Continue reading “NBA Roundup: Thunder’s streak ends in blowout loss to Bucks”

By Nick Giongco Cuban coach Pedro Roque, whose resume is adorned with countless Olympic gold medals, has joined the camp of Filipino world bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero. Holed out in Miami for almost four weeks now, Casimero hosted an open workout Thursday and worked with Roque on the mitts as strength coach Memo HerediaContinue reading “Top Cuban coach trains John Riel Casimero”

By Kristel Satumbaga FIDE Master Sander Severino will spearhead the country’s campaign when it sees action in the very first Chess Olympiad 2020 Competition for the disabled set July 28 to August 5 in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia. (From left) Jasper Rom, Henry Lopez and Sander Severino. (File photo) The Filipinos, the perennial ASEAN and AsianContinue reading “Sander Severino leads PH’s campaign in first Para-chess Olympiad”

Rising tennis star Alex Eala leads a compact list of young, promising athletes who will have their share of centerstage in the coming SMC-PSA (Philippine Sportswriters Association) Annual Awards Night. Alex Eala jumps to a career-high No. 4 in the world junior rankings this week after winning the Australian Open girls doubles event last weekend. (PhotoContinue reading “PSA Awards: Rising tennis star Alex Eala leads 9 young athletes”

By Waylon Galvez Hours before the formal announcement of the PBA-approved three-team trade, NLEX conducted its meet-and-greet for its fans. Poy Erram, right, has developed his skills with NLEX but will now play for TNT KaTropa following a three-team trade. (PBA Images) One of those present was the guy everyone was talking about: Center PoyContinue reading “PBA: Saddened by Poy Erram’s exit, coach Yeng Guiao says NLEX ‘needs to move forward’”

By Agence France-Presse Houston Rockets star James Harden took aim at Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo on Friday, suggesting the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player’s style of play was nothing to get excited about. James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets looks on prior to a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on February 26, 2020 at theContinue reading “NBA: Rockets’ James Harden claps back at Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo”