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The offensive mocking of France forward Kylian Mbappe by some Argentina supporters during celebrations in Buenos Aires to welcome back the World Cup champions should be examined by FIFA, a top French government official said. During Argentina’s joyous return, a group of fans torched an improvised coffin lid emblazoned with a crucifix and a photo of Mbappe. During an open-top …

Millions of euphoric supporters swarmed the streets of Buenos Aires on Tuesday (Wednesday, December 21, Manila time) and brought the city to a stop, prompting Lionel Messi and his teammates to be taken away on helicopters to continue the festivities. The players who won Sunday’s World Cup final in Qatar were unable to approach the central Obelisco monument because the …

ESPN reported on Thursday, December 15 that Golden State superstar guard Stephen Curry may miss a few weeks due to a left shoulder injury sustained during Wednesday night’s game (Friday, December 16, Manila time). Curry has a labral injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, as reported by The Athletic on Thursday night. Curry was injured while attempting a …

On Tuesday, December 13, a rebranding of NBA awards honoring superstars Wilt Chamberlain, John Havlicek, Michael Jordan, George Mikan, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Jerry West was announced. Following the precedent created by naming the All-Star Game MVP trophy after Kobe Bryant, the NBA announced this season that the league MVP trophy will once again be known as The Michael Jordan Trophy. …

Manny Pacquiao succeeded in his comeback to the ring, defeating DK Yoo by majority decision in an exhibition battle at the Korean International Exhibition Center on December 11. In the six-round bout, the Filipino boxing legend dominated the Korean mixed martial artist with bursts of brilliance that made him the only eight-division world champion in boxing. Pacquiao has not fought …

Hidilyn Diaz has finished her collection of gold medals. The Olympic champion finally broke through at the World Weightlifting Championships as she triumphed in the women’s 55kg event in Bogota, Colombia on Wednesday, December 7 (Thursday, December 8, Manila time) (Thursday, December 8, Manila time). She cleared 93kg on snatch and 114kg on clean and jerk for a total lift …

At the World Weightlifting Championships, which will be held from December 5 to 16 in Bogota, Colombia, Olympic champion Hidilyn Diaz will lead the Philippines’ medal charge as she returns to action. Diaz and eight other Filipino weightlifters are aiming for podium places at this year’s global championships, which will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Diaz will compete in the …

Schonny Winston, La Salle’s electrifying superstar in UAAP Season 85, appeared ready to earn league MVP honors by midseason after averaging 21.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 3 steals per game. But everything changed so quickly. Early in the second round, a reported calf issue hampered Winston. And during La Salle’s most important game of the season, he did …

Japanese football supporters in Singapore were elated by their national team’s World Cup performance on Thursday, when they recovered from behind to defeat former champion Spain (Dec 1). Hajime Moriyasu’s squad defeated Spain 2-1 in their final group stage encounter, clinching first place and a spot in the round of 16. The outcome also resulted in the elimination of former …

Japan defeated 2010 World Cup champions Spain 2-1 on Thursday, December 1 (Friday, December 2, Manila time) to advance to the round of 16 along with their defeated opponents and eliminate Germany in one of the finest nights for the Samurai Blue. At halftime, facing the danger of an early World Cup elimination, Japan set up a round of 16 …