PARIS (AP) — The Paris Olympics organizers on Friday, June 7, unveiled a display of the five Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower as the French capital marks 50 days until the start of the Summer Games. The structure of rings, made of recycled French steel, was displayed on the south side of...
Paris-bound Maxine Isabel Esteban added another feather to her cap after bagging a silver medal in the individual women's senior foil event of the 2024 African Fencing Championship in Casablanca, Morocco Friday, June 7 (Manila time). Showing her readiness for the Paris Games set July 26 to Aug. 12,...
PARIS (AP) — The Paris Olympics organizers on Friday, June 7, unveiled a display of the five Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower as the French capital marks 50 days until the start of the Summer Games. The Olympic rings are seen on the Eiffel Tower Friday, June 7, in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel...
Former NBA player Chase Budinger is going to the Olympics — for beach volleyball. Chase Budinger (AP) The 6-foot-7 Californian, who helped Arizona reach the Sweet 16 in 2009 before playing seven seasons with the Rockets, Timberwolves, Pacers and Suns, earned a berth with Miles Evans as the No. 2...
The Philippine national team tracksters are in a race against time as they continue to fight for their Paris Olympics spots with a few weeks left before the deadline. John Cabang-Tolentino (File photo) Hurdlers John Cabang-Tolentino and Lauren Hoffman are leading the pack of Filipinos that remain...
BOSTON (AP) — Luka Doncic has playing in next month’s Paris Olympics in his plans, provided his knees allow him to go through more games and help Slovenia qualify shortly after a season in which he and the Dallas Mavericks made it all the way to the NBA Finals. Serbia's Luka Doncic (AP)...
Olympic-bound Filipino athletes will get a big boost before they fly to the 2024 Paris Games after several lawmakers pledged to give additional incentives for the contingent. Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Richard Bachman (File photo) Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Richard...
Brady Ellison wants to further secure his place at the top of archery history. Brady Ellison (AP) The 35-year-old American has qualified for his fifth Olympics, first having competed in 2008 in Beijing. He has won three Olympic medals and has spent a significant amount of time ranked No. 1 in the...
Hurdler Eric Cray tried to keep his 2024 Paris Olympics bid alive by capturing the silver medal in the Johnny Loaring Classic at the Alumni Field in Windsor, Canada recently. Eric Cray hopes to gain enough points to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. (File Photo) The six-time Southeast Asian...
Yuka Saso has found her way back near the top. Riding the crest of her 2024 US Women’s Open title feat, the Filipino-Japanese propelled to No. 6 in the women’s world golf rankings this week. Yuka Saso jumps to No. 6 in the world rankings after winning the US Women's Open. (AP) The Bulacan-born...
Sonny Wagdos, Janry Ubas and Hussein Loraña delivered the final blows for Team Philippines at the conclusion of the 2024 Taiwan Athletics Open over the weekend. Sonny Wagdos (PATAFA) Wagdos took the bronze medal in the men’s 5000m event where he crossed the line in 14 minutes...
FORT WORTH (AP) — There used to be a time when Simone Biles would find “beauty in the blindness” ahead of the Olympics, reveling in not knowing what she didn’t know. Simone Biles reacts while being honored after winning gold on the uneven bars during the U.S. Gymnastics Championships,...
