ONE: Eduard Folayang determined to power himself out of slump against veteran Yoshihiro Akiyama
Former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang is coming into his next bout full of motivation, after witnessing his Team Lakay teammates claim victories early into the year. The 37-year-old ONE Championship veteran is in the most difficult stretch of his 14 year professional career, as “Landslide” has dropped four of his last five. […]
NBA: Andre Drummond announces his decision to sign with Los Angeles Lakers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andre Drummond says he’s joining the Los Angeles Lakers for the playoff push. Drummond announced his decision with a post on his Instagram account Sunday, writing “Back to work” underneath an illustration of himself in a Lakers uniform. The defending NBA champions didn’t immediately confirm the signing of the two-time All-Star […]
UFC: Francis Ngannou ends Stipe Miocic reign; claims UFC heavyweight title
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Francis Ngannou has been the next big thing in the UFC heavyweight division for several years. Just about everyone believed greatness was within the powerful Cameroonian challenger’s reach if he could ever put his prodigious talents together. All that potential was realized in six sensational minutes Saturday night when Ngannou took […]
NBA: Mitchell, Clarkson combines for 63; Jazz downs Grizzlies by 16
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell went into attack mode on one possession after another against the Memphis Grizzlies. It opened a new level of offensive efficiency that lifted the Utah Jazz to another comfortable victory. Mitchell had 35 points and seven assists to lead the Jazz to a 126-110 win over the Grizzlies […]
Japan: Olympic torch relay begins in Fukushima
ANKARA – The torch relay for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games started on Thursday in Japan’s northeastern prefecture of Fukushima. The opening ceremony was held at the J-Village football training center but without spectators due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Japanese women’s football team members, who bagged the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, were the […]
MILO pursues drive to produce next generation of champs
MANILA – MILO Philippines continues to drive its lifelong legacy of energizing children through sports with the announcement of its new campaign, “Mula Noon, Hanggang Ngayon – Tuloy ang Pagiging Champion”, serving as the brand’s banner theme for 2021. The campaign was initially unveiled on television, the MILO Philippines Facebook page, and YouTube channel, highlighting […]
Sources: LaMarcus Aldridge to sign with the Brooklyn Nets
NEW YORK (AP) — The Nets aren’t finished bringing big names to Brooklyn. LaMarcus Aldridge is next after deciding Saturday to sign with the Nets for the remainder of the season, a person with knowledge of the details said. After reaching a buyout agreement with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, the veteran forward quickly […]
Who will dominate this year’s Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final?
As the Asia-Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final pushes through after a year of hiatus, teams who qualified for Predator League 2020 Grand Finals as well as organizations invited by Acer can finally display their skills in the upcoming online-only tournament. Given the circumstance and the scope of this year’s festivities, the competition is divided […]
NBA: Miami Heat to have vaccinated-only sections inside in the game venue
MIAMI (AP) — Vaccinated fans will soon have their own sections at Miami Heat games. The Heat announced plans Tuesday to open two sections in their lower bowl only for fully vaccinated fans starting with an April 1 game against Golden State. They are the first NBA team to reveal such a plan, though other […]
NBA: Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball gets surgery for broken wrist
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Hornets say rookie point guard LaMelo Ball underwent successful surgery on his fractured right wrist on Tuesday. Ball’s wrist will be immobilized and he’ll be reevaluated in four weeks, according a release from the team. The Hornets say additional updates will be provided at that time, although a person familiar […]
