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Paris Saint-Germain’s terrible season took a turn for the worse on Sunday, as the squad suffered a second consecutive home loss, 1-0 to Lyon. Several PSG fans jeered when Lionel Messi’s name flashed on the big screen during the announcement of the starting lineup, even before the game had begun. When Alexadre Lacazette missed a penalty in the first half, …

As Formula One prepares for a new season, the balance between safety and entertainment is under investigation. Opponents question whether the latest regulation revisions that have boosted speeds and decreased downforce have made the sport more hazardous. Following a succession of high-profile incidents, the safety discussion in Formula One has increased over the past few months. As a result, the …

After posting her charges on social media earlier this month, Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has not been spotted or heard from in public. According to a story on BBC.com, Peng’s disappearance has prompted international calls for a thorough inquiry and safety concerns. Peng, a former world number one in doubles, accused former vice-premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault in …

By combining sports with politics and religion, Indonesia is in grave danger of losing its privilege to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup in May and June due to mounting requests to remove Israel from the competition. From here, things may get Messi-like. The majority-Muslim nation has traditionally held hostility against the Jewish nation, especially because of their occupation of …

The ‘Ironman’ of the PBA is facing the greatest challenge of his life. Barangay Ginebra guard LA Tenorio, 38, has been diagnosed with stage three colon cancer, according to a statement posted on the PBA website. The former Ateneo star issued the statement on Tuesday, apologizing to the public for keeping his first diagnosis a secret for three weeks as …

Friday, the Japanese government donated around PHP7 million worth of gymnastics equipment to the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) through its Grant Aid for Cultural Grassroots Programme. Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko and GAP President Cynthia Carrion conducted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the GAP Training Center at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila. World …

Manny Pacquiao wants to fight Conor McGregor when he returns to the ring this summer, according to Eddie Hearn. Other names, including Chris Eubank Jr. and Kell Brook, have been floated as potential opponents for Benn, but Hearn has stated unequivocally that Pacquiao is ready to end his retirement and face Benn. Benn’s next fight is scheduled to be announced …

The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) Esports Selection Committee has announced the female Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) team that will compete in the upcoming 32nd Southeast Asian Games. The inaugural SEA Games will feature a women’s gaming competition. The women’s division selection procedure followed a similar approach to that of the open category, with 18 teams competing in closed …

At the recent Asian Open Schools Invitational Aquatics Championships, held March 3-5 in Bangkok, Thailand, swimming prodigy Pia Severina Magat had an amazing performance by capturing seven gold medals in the 7 and under category for girls. The five-year-old swimmer from St. Joseph’s School of Novaliches, Quezon City was awarded the Most Outstanding Swimmer (MOS) trophy for her victories in …

At 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, the Brooklyn Nets will play their second straight-away game at Fiserv Forum. These two teams enter the game with confidence after winning their prior games. Brooklyn defeated the Houston Rockets on Tuesday with a final score of 118-96. Mikal Bridges, a small forward for the Nets, played well and finished with 30 points and …