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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) – Rickie Fowler survived late miscues to share the lead at the US PGA Tour Phoenix Open alongside Bryson DeChambeau on Friday, as two-time defending champion Hideki Matsuyama withdrew injured. Fowler, ranked seventh in the world, got off to a blazing start at TPC Scottsdale with four birdies in his first six holes. He finished with seven birdies in his five-under 66 for 10-under 132. He pushed his lead to as […]
by Kieran CANNING Agence France-Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) – Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur will be separated by just two points, but united in one ambition when they meet at Anfield on Sunday with a top-four finish imperative for both. Failing to earn a Champions League place could stall the steady progress overseen by Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino. Klopp’s men hold a marginal advantage as they sit third, two points ahead of Spurs, who are fifth, […]
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service Former UP Integrated School standout and reigning NCAA Juniors MVP Will Gozum has decided to return to UP after leading the Mapua Red Robins to a championship and a runner-up finish the past two seasons. This was announced by the UP Men’s Basketball team through their Twitter account which was later confirmed by head coach Bo Perasol. Gozum played the last two seasons for the Mapua Red Robins after […]
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service The Magnolia Hotshots bid for the top spot in the standings and a twice-to-beat advantage remains alive after surviving a late furious rally by the Blackwater Elite with a 78-72 win at the Mall of Asia Arena. Missing the services of star guard Paul Lee due to an ankle injury he sustained against TNT Katropa, Magnolia seemed to be cruising to an easy victory, racing to a big lead […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) – Mauricio Pochettino tries to switch off from football and read a book or watch a film but the Tottenham Hotspur manager has confessed it is a losing battle as the ‘Beautiful Game’ is his life. The 45-year-old Argentinian — whose much-praised stewardship of Spurs with his policy of blooding young players and their free-flowing football has attracted apparent interest from Real Madrid — told the BBC it is just as well that […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon headlines the field announced Thursday for the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk contest on February 17 in Los Angeles. Gordon, the 2016 runner-up, will be taking part for the third straight year. His challengers include first-time All-Star Victor Oladipo of the Indiana Pacers, Larry Nance Jr. of the Los Angeles Lakers and rookie Dennis Smith Jr. of the Dallas Mavericks. All four have had their […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Inihahanda na ang Palarong Pambansa 2018, matapos lagdaan ng Department of Education (DepEd) at lalawigan ng Ilocos Sur ang hosting agreement. Gagawin ang Palarong Pambansa sa Vigan Convention Center mula Abril 16 hanggang Abril 20 batay sa calendar of activities ng ahensya. Noong Setyembre, opisyal nang inanunsyo ni Secretary Leonor Briones na ang Ilocos Sur ang napiling host ng palaro at naungusan ang Marikina , Baguio City, Iligan City sa […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Tesla electric cars, which have a passionate following around the world, will soon have their own racing competition, a global sports organizer said on Thursday. Electric GT Holdings said the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), motorsports’ governing body, has approved circuit races for the Tesla Model S P100D. “The Championship is the first all-electric circuit race series in the world and heralds the dawn of a new electric future,” […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic will replace injured Cleveland Cavaliers big man Kevin Love in the NBA All-Star Game. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver named Dragic to replace love on Team LeBron — the team captained by Cavs superstar LeBron James in the new-format exhibition. They’ll be taking on a team captained by Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry in the All-Star Game in Los Angeles on February 18. The […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Phoenix reserve guard Isaiah Canaan had surgery Thursday to repair his broken left ankle, the Arizona Republic reported, and the Suns expect him to make a full recovery from a horrific injury that shocked the NBA. Suns General Manger Ryan McDonough told the newspaper Canaan should be fully fit for training camp next season. McDonough said he was with Canaan Thursday before his surgery and the player “was in […]
by Hwang Sunghee Agence France-Presse SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — North Korean skiers and skaters were due to arrive in the South Thursday to take part in the Pyeongchang Winter Games, setting the stage for a “peace Olympics” after a year of high tensions over Pyongyang’s nuclear programme. Eight days before the opening ceremony, 10 North Korean skiers and skaters were to fly in on a chartered Asiana Airlines plane, in a rare direct flight […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Five-time All-Star Blake Griffin admitted he was “shocked” to be traded by the Los Angeles Clippers, but says he’s perfectly happy to have landed with the Detroit Pistons. “Shocked is a good way to put it,” Griffin said Wednesday as he was officially introduced by the Pistons. “I didn’t know anything. I pretty much found out when everybody else found out. It took me a second to realize everything’s changing… I […]
