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Patrick Mahomes ushered in a new era for the NFL on Sunday after producing a stunning late rally to inspire the Kansas City Chiefs to Super Bowl glory. Patrick Mahomes crowned his emergence as the league’s brightest young star as the Chiefs fought back from a 20-10 fourth quarter deficit to beat the San FranciscoContinue reading “Super Bowl: Future of NFL? I’m just me, says Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes”

By Agence France-Presse MIAMI- Patrick Mahomes led a thrilling late comeback as the Kansas City Chiefs ended their 50-year wait for a Super Bowl crown with a 31-20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Kansas quarterback Patrick Mahomes, center, shrugged off an error-strewn start to overturn a 20-10 fourth quarter deficit 31-20 (AFPContinue reading “Super Bowl: Hail to the Chiefs”

By Tito S. Talao ROME — Phoenix Fuel governor Raymond Zorrilla is hoping Calvin Abueva’s indefinite suspension will end sooner than later. Phoenix Fuelmasters’ Calvin Abueva (MB Photo / Rio Deluvio) “We’re ready to give him a second chance, we believe in that,” said Zorrilla at the close of the PBA board planning and programContinue reading “PBA: Calvin Abueva’s indefinite suspension to be lifted soon?”

By Waylon Galvez Games Tuesday (The Arena, San Juan) 8:30 a.m. – Arellano vs Letran (Junior’s) 10 a.m. – Arellano vs Letran (Men’s) 12 noon – Arellano vs Letran (Women’s) San Beda University snapped a two-game losing skid by beating Emilio Aguinaldo College 25-15, 25-16, 27-25 to improve its playoff bid in the NCAA SeasonContinue reading “NCAA volleyball: Lady Red Spikers beat Lady Generals to snap two-game skid, boost Final Four hopes”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Lakers teammates LeBron James and Anthony Davis had to make sure that Kobe Bryant is watching and guiding them up in the heavens. James revealed via Instagram his new tattoo on his left thigh to honor the late Lakers legend Friday night, ahead of the team’s first game since Bryant’s death.Continue reading “NBA: LeBron James, Anthony Davis honor Kobe Bryant in new tattoos”

MILAN – Owing to its commitment to the Gilas program, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is adopting the same format it had last year when it ushers its 45th season starting on March 1. San Miguel Beer and Magnolia players, from left, Chris Ross, Jio Jalalon, Paul Lee, Rafi Reavis, June Mar Fajardo and AlexContinue reading “PBA: Same format for 2020 as SMB, Magnolia clash in opener of 45th season”

By Waylon Galvez Games Monday (The Arena, San Juan) 8:30 a.m. – San Beda vs EAC (Junior’s) 10 a.m. – San Beda vs EAC (Men’s) 12 noon – San Beda vs EAC (Women’s) 2 p.m. – JRU vs Mapua (Women’s) 3:30 p.m. – JRU vs Mapua l (Men’s) 5 p.m. – JRU vs Mapua (Junior’s)Continue reading “NCAA volleyball: Lady Red Spikers try to get back on track vs. Lady Generals”

By Agence France-Presse Novak Djokovic battled through intense pressure from Dominic Thiem to reassert his dominance at the Australian Open Sunday, claiming a record eighth title and in doing so retaking the world number one ranking. Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates after victory against Austria’s Dominic Thiem during their men’s singles final match on day fourteenContinue reading “Novak Djokovic beats Dominic Thiem in five sets to win eighth Australian Open”

Mighty Sports-Creative Pacific Philippines made the country proud once again, becoming the first non-Middle Eastern club to win the Dubai International Basketball Championship crown. From left, Renaldo Balkman holds the championship trophy while being joined by Mikey Williams, Jelan Kendrick and Thirdy Ravena after winnning the Dubai Invitational Tournament Saturday night. (Patrick Arias Castillo) InContinue reading “Dubai Invitational: Mighty sweep as PH club dethrones Al Riyadi”

By Kristel Satumbaga National University-Nazareth School crushed University of the Philippines Integrated School 113-76 on Sunday to move a win away from sweeping the double-round eliminations of UAAP boys basketball at The Arena in San Juan City. NU Bullpups’ Carl Tamayo (UAAP Images, File) Five players scored in double figures for the Bullpups with CarlContinue reading “UAAP jrs basketball: Bullpups crush Junior Maroons to move a win away from elims sweep”