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By Agence France-Presse Novak Djokovic saved three match points before defeating Gael Monfils 2-6, 7-6 (10/8), 6-1 to reach the Dubai Championships final on Friday, describing his victory as “an amazing escape.” Novak Djokovic of Serbia hugs Gael Monfils of France after their semifinal match of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship in the Gulf emirateContinue reading “Dubai Championships: Novak Djokovic hails ‘amazing escape’ after beating Gael Monfils for 17th time”

By Agence France-Presse Two-time LPGA major champions Stacy Lewis and Brittany Lincicome worry the growing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak that forced three Asian events to be canceled will wipe out the Tokyo Olympics and other tournaments. In this file photo taken on January 23, 2020, Brittany Lincicome hits her tee shot on the ninth holeContinue reading “LPGA veterans fear losing season, Olympics to COVID-19”

By Agence France-Presse FIFA president Gianni Infantino has refused to rule out postponing international football matches in response to the escalating global threat of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Gianni Infantino, FIFA President  (Ennio Leanza / Keystone via AP) This weekend’s matches in the leading two divisions in Switzerland, where football’s global governing body FIFA hasContinue reading “FIFA warns possible postponement of international matches due to COVID-19”

By Agence France-Presse The World Anti-Doping Agency has cancelled its annual symposium and related athlete session in Switzerland over concerns about the coronavirus epidemic. People wearing facemasks look on during a rehearsal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch relay in Tokyo on February 15, 2020.  (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) In a statement issuedContinue reading “WADA cancels symposium over COVID-19 concerns”

By Agence France-Presse A new deal revealed Friday between Major League Baseball, its players union and the World Baseball Softball Confederation will boost the United States in its bid to reach the Tokyo Olympics. In this file photo, Wander Franco #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays signs autographs for fans prior to the Grapefruit LeagueContinue reading “MLB deal will boost talent for Olympic baseball hopefuls”

By Agence France-Presse The Los Angeles sheriff’s department said Friday it is investigating allegations that officers shared graphic photos of the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash site in the aftermath of the accident. Emergency personnel work at the helicopter crash site that claimed the life of former NBA great Kobe Bryant on January 27, 2020 inContinue reading “Police probe report of Kobe Bryant crash site photos sharing”

By Martin Sadongdong The world was shocked by the tragic death of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash last January 26 in Calabasas, California. The crash also killed Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others. Though almost everyone grieved, if there are those most devastated by the grim incident, it must have beenContinue reading “NBA: At memorial, Kobe Bryant’s parents silently grieve”

Games Saturday (FilOil Flying V Centre) 4 p.m. — Opening ceremony 5 p.m. — Petron vs Generika-Ayala 7 p.m. — PLDT vs Sta. Lucia New-look Petron opens its three-peat campaign while Sta. Lucia parades its retooled lineup when the Philippine Superliga Grand Prix fires off Saturday at the Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan. PetronContinue reading “PSL Grand Prix: New-look Petron opens three-peat campaign vs Generika-Ayala”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Team Lakay’s Honorio Banario started his 2020 campaign right after beating Thai foe Shannon Wiratchai via split decision in the featherweight division of ONE: King of the Jungle at the Singapore Indoor Stadium Friday. Honorio Banario (ONE Championship, file photo) Banario (15-10) showed his ground game prowess throughout the match andContinue reading “ONE Championship: Team Lakay’s Honorio Banario in split decision win against Shannon Wiratchai”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Jeron Teng isn’t backing down and accepts the challenge issued by Alaska governor Dickie Bachmann and head coach Jeffrey Cariaso. Jeron Teng of the Alaska Aces. (PBA Images) Teng, entering his third year in the PBA, is expected to elevate his game, along with a bunch of rookies coming into theContinue reading “PBA: Jeron Teng ready to accept leadership role at Alaska”