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Chelsea FC said a group led by Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly would acquire the London club after agreeing terms in a deal worth £4.25 billion ($5.2 billion).

Twice-to-beat Letran and Mapua hope to make quick work of their respective foes and arrange an exciting “Battle of Intramuros” in the NCAA Season 97 semifinals today at the FilOil Flying V Centre Arena in San Juan.

Carlos Alcaraz overcame an injury scare on his way to a milestone victory over Rafael Nadal on Friday to set up a blockbuster semifinal against Novak Djokovic in Madrid.

TNC Pro Team midlaner Jomarie “Escalera” Delos Santos bested teammates Mark “Kramm” Rusiana and Robee “Yasuwo” Pormocille for the Rookie of the Season award.

Filipino kickboxers plunge into action starting on Sunday with a fervent goal of winning at least four gold medals in the Vietnam 31st Southeast Asian Games.

HANOI—The Philippine campaign in the 31st Southeast Asian Games kicked off Friday with the Philippine Sports Commission throwing its all-out support for the medal drive of Filipino athletes in various sports.

The national U-23 team rolled past Timor-Leste, 4-0, Friday, May 6 for a winning start to its campaign in the men’s football competitions of the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam.

The Philippine beach handball team survived Thailand, 18-16, 18-16, Friday to jumpstart its campaign at the 31st Southeast Asian Games at the Tuan Chau Beach in Quang Ninh, Vietnam.

All student-athletes and varsity teams of Ateneo will now be called and unified under the “Blue Eagles” name.

Dynamic Herb Cebu continued its dream run in the Copa Paulino Alcantara after defeating Maharlika-Manila, 2-1, Thursday, May 5 at the PFF National Training Centre in Carmona, Cavite.

HANOI—Philippine Sports Commission Commissioner Ramon Fernandez boosted the confidence of Filipino athletes from beach handball and kickboxing in their quest to capture medals in the 31st Southeast Asian Games here.

Stephan Schrock and Jovin Bedic lead the national U-23 team’s bid to start off its 31st Southeast Asian Games campaign in Vietnam on a high note against Timor-Leste Friday, May 6 at the Viet Tri Stadium.

Football and beach handball kick off the country’s participation in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam when they see action in the preliminaries Friday.

The national men’s and women’s volleyball teams are scheduled to play exhibition matches against top teams to kickstart the country’s hosting of two Volleyball Nations League legs next month.

The jersey that Argentina football legend Diego Maradona wore while scoring twice against England in the 1986 World Cup, including the infamous “hand of God” goal, was auctioned for $9.3 million, a record for any item of sports memorabilia, Sotheby’s said Wednesday.

The national U-23 team will look to sneak out a semifinals berth against a strong field in Group A of the Vietnam Southeast Asian Games men’s football competitions which starts Friday, May 6.

Reigning US 9-ball Open Champion Carlo Biado was off to a blazing start, notching back-to-back victories to open the National 10-ball Tournament on Tuesday, May 3 at the Robinson’s Mall in Naga City.

RSG Philippines’ gold laner Eman “Emann” Sangco only needed a chance to showcase his potential and prove that he belongs in the big league. When he was given the opportunity, he immediately seized the moment and made sure to shine under the bright lights of the MPL Philippines centerstage.