Category Archives: Sports

By Agence France-Presse FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday said that “no match” is worth “risking a single human life” and that world football’s governing body would be able to help financially national federations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In this file photo taken on February 3, 2020, FIFA President Gianni Infantino gestures as heContinue reading “‘No match worth risking a life’ — FIFA chief Gianni Infantino”

By Agence France-Presse Horse racing is often seen as a preserve of the wealthy but charity Racing Welfare is working overtime to deal with huge demands from those working in an industry in dire financial straits. In this file photo taken on June 01, 2019 the field pass the stands after completing the dash handicapContinue reading “Horse racing charity provides solace in tough times”

By Agence France-Presse A large majority of Americans would be reluctant to attend future sporting events unless a vaccine for the coronavirus (COVID-19) is developed, a survey by Seton Hall University has found. A general view of the field after the spring training game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins at RogerContinue reading “Americans won’t attend sports events without vaccine — survey”

By Agence France-Presse Floyd Mayweather, who retired from boxing in 2017 with a perfect 50-0 record, said Friday he hopes emulate late uncle Roger by becoming a successful trainer. Floyd Mayweather Jr. (Photo by AL BELLO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP) Mayweather posted a message on his Instagram account along with video footageContinue reading “Floyd Mayweather Jr. vows to follow uncle Roger as great trainer”

By Agence France-Presse Tom Brady hasn’t played a game for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the six-time Super Bowl champion is already busy trying to safeguard money-making trademarks linked to his new club. Former quarterback for the New England Patriots Tom Brady (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) The 42-year-old NFL superstar’s company, TEB CapitalContinue reading “NFL: Tom Brady files for ‘Tompa Bay’ and ‘Tampa Brady’ trademarks”

By Agence France-Presse One year after Tiger Woods reignited his chase for golf’s record 18 major wins with an amazing Masters victory, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has become the latest obstacle to his historic chase. Tiger Woods (Photo by Katelyn MULCAHY / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP) Woods would have been defending his 15thContinue reading “Year after glory, has COVID-19 pandemic doomed Tiger Woods’ 18-major bid?”

By Nick Giongco In-between training inside his Dasmariñas Village residence, Manny Pacquiao waters the plants on Good Friday amid the enhanced community quarantine. (Photo courtesy of Choi Garcia Ascue) Manny Pacquiao wore several hats during the commemoration of Good Friday, acting as a field commander, boxing disciple, gardener and later in the day, a fatherContinue reading “Manny Pacquiao multitasks amid COVID-19 pandemic”

By Waylon Galvez Facing the camera is just a regular thing for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel mentor Tim Cone. But six months ago, Cone was in front of a different camera – one that is known with the line – “lights, camera, action!” Ginebra coach Tim Cone (PBA Images) Cone did a cameo role in aContinue reading “PBA: Ginebra coach Tim Cone sticks to regular job after film cameo”

By Nick Giongco How do you like the idea of world welterweight champion and Sen. Manny Pacquiao signing up Tokyo Olympics gold medal bet Eumir Felix Marcial to a promotional contract? Sounds great, isn’t it? Olympic-bound boxer Eumir Felix Marcial and Sen. Manny Pacquiao. Well, Pacquiao told the Manila Bulletin on Black Saturday that heContinue reading “Manny Pacquiao urges Eumir Felix Marcial to focus on Olympic gold”

By Nick Giongco Admitting that he has been receiving offers left and right to turn pro, Eumir Felix Marcial on Saturday insists that he remains committed to the Tokyo Olympics. “Wala naman ako pinipirmahang kontrata. Focused pa rin sa Olympics,” Marcial told the Manila Bulletin amid reports that illustrious promotional outfits have expressed their desireContinue reading “Despite offers to turn pro, boxer Eumir Felix Marcial keeps focus on Olympics”