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Oct 7, 2026

Jim Furyk vows to end Ryder Cup losing streak

LONDON — United States Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk said on Tuesday he will ask his players to “do more than any American team has in the past,” to end a woeful run on European soil. The US head to Adare Manor in Limerick, Ireland, next year aiming to end a wait since 1993 to win the biennial team event away from home. Furyk was in charge for one of those defeats in Paris in 2018. The 56-year-old has been given a chance to make amends, with Furyk saying he has learned valuable lessons from that loss as well as his other experiences of team golf in the Presidents Cup. “I’m going to ask this team to do more than any other United States team has in the past,” said Furyk, who revealed his team selection for Le Golf National eight years ago left him without “horses for the course.” “I changed a few things immediately upon taking the captaincy,” added Furyk, speaking alongside Europe captain Luke Donald during a press conference at Adare Manor. “You’re always coming up with new, creative ways to create that team atmosphere and that bond, but we’ve got a lot to work on.” Since the turn of the century, Europe has won nine out of 12 Ryder Cups. Foursomes or alternate shot — two players playing one ball — has proved a particular problem for the Americans. In their last four Ryder Cups and Presidents Cup matches they have won just eight of 34 points in the format, with just three from 16 against Europe. In order to increase the US team’s chances of victory, Furyk wants all his likely players available for a scouting trip to Adare Manor ahead of the 100th anniversary event in September 2027.

Oct 7, 2026

Emotion, tears as Messi retires from national team

BUENOS AIRES — Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his 21-year international career on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), bidding farewell to adoring Argentina fans in an emotional final appearance for the former world champions in Buenos Aires. In a perfectly scripted finale, the 39-year-old widely regarded as the greatest football player in history signed off with his 126th international goal in front of 85,000 supporters as Argentina cruised to a 3-0 victory over Benin. Messi, playing in his record-extending 208th international, also provided the assist for the opening goal scored by veteran Nicolas Otamendi, with Nico Paz also scoring. But the match was a footnote to the occasion itself, which saw Messi savoring the adulation of the Monumental Stadium crowd one last time for an event which had been billed as “The Last Tango.” “It was a huge source of pride for me to defend this jersey for more than 20 years,” Messi told fans in a post-match address. “Not coming anymore is going to be deeply painful. I swear I’d like to play for the rest of my life, because playing for the Argentina national team is the most beautiful thing that can happen to you.” Messi though said he had no regrets about his decision to retire, citing Argentina’s grueling World Cup campaign, which took place as his late father was seriously ill, as a factor. “Even though I want to be here all my life, I feel that this is the moment. The last World Cup was too much, everything I had to live through,” said Messi. Beforehand, Messi wiped away tears as the bus carrying him and his Argentina teammates made its way through crowds of well-wishers en route to the stadium. Messi took the field alongside his three children and received affectionate waves from his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, and his mother, Celia Cuccittini, who were watching from a VIP box. Shortly before kick off, a giant Argentina jersey bearing the word “Gracias” (Thank You) above the football superstar’s No.10 was laid out on the pitch as the crowd roared their approval. Messi welled up again as Falklands War veteran Fabio Santana sang the national anthem beside a banner which read — “The Malvinas are Argentine” — the same banner held aloft by players after their 2-1 World Cup semifinal win over England.

Oct 7, 2026

<span>EuroLeague clubs reject NBA overtures</span>

PARIS — The 13 shareholder clubs in EuroLeague basketball have rejected a partnership offer by the NBA, which is seeking to set up a rival competition on the continent, a source said on Tuesday. The NBA is looking to set up a franchise league in Europe from 2027 for 16 teams based in some of the continent’s major cities. Franchises, though, would need to stump up at least $500 million, and potentially up to $1 billion, to take part, with the NBA promising to distribute hundreds of millions of dollars per year to the teams in return. “The 13 shareholders unanimously rejected the offer, which they consider unacceptable in its current state,” the source said, while adding that the EuroLeague teams had not closed the door on future negotiations. Several media reports said that one of the participants at the meeting of EuroLeague clubs in Cernobbio in northern Italy had described the NBA offer as “colonialist.” The NBA’s project envisages a new league comprised of 12 permanent franchises based in London, Manchester, Berlin, Munich, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Lyon, Milan, Rome, Athens and Istanbul. The other four teams would be able to qualify for the NBA Europe competition. The sums involved, though, raise questions as the major European basketball clubs are already losing money. EuroLeague, which is the continent’s primary competition, is itself due to grow from 13 teams to 21 for the 2027/2028 season with 15 teams having applied to be among the eight new permanent franchises admitted to the competition. They would join Real Madrid, Barcelona, Vitoria, Olympiakos, Panathinaikos, Fenerbahce, Efes Istanbul, Bayern Munich, Asvel, Zalgiris Kaunas, CSKA Moscow, Maccabi Tel-Aviv and Olimpia Milan as shareholders.

Oct 7, 2026

Dodgers push Braves to brink of MLB exit

LOS ANGELES, California — Enrique Hernandez and Freddie Freeman smacked home runs on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) to power the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers over Atlanta, 3-1, and to the brink of advancing in the Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs. A two-run blast by Hernandez and a solo shot by former Braves star Freeman in the fourth inning combined with a stellar pitching effort from Japan’s Yoshinobu Yamamoto to seal Atlanta’s fate. Yamamoto, a 28-year-old right-hander, struck out 10, matching his MLB career high, while surrendering only one run on four hits over seven innings. “I was feeling really good. I was able to control my pitches,” said Yamamoto through a translator. “That’s why I got the swings and misses. “My fastball was coming out of my hand pretty good, so naturally I ended up relying on it.” The Dodgers took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five National League (NL) divisional series, which continues in Atlanta on Wednesday. The reigning World Series champion Dodgers are trying to win a third consecutive title, something no NL club has ever done. In a later game, the Milwaukee Brewers seek a road victory at San Diego to complete a sweep of the Padres and reach the best-of-seven NL Championship Series (NLCS) for the second consecutive year. The Dodgers swept Milwaukee in last year’s NLCS. Yamamoto, last year’s World Series Most Valuable Player, improved to 8-1 in his MLB playoff career. Atlanta ace Chris Sale started against Yamamoto. It was only the third game in MLB playoff history, the first since 1938, with rival starters who both had closed out a World Series-clinching contest. Sale, a 37-year-old left-hander who threw his first shutout since 2019 in August against the Dodgers, struck out seven while allowing three runs on seven hits over five innings. After Andy Pages singled to open the fourth, Hernandez smashed a two-run homer over the left-field wall to open the scoring. Freeman, robbed of a homer by Mauricio Dubon’s leaping catch in the third inning, followed moments later with a solo homer for a 3-0 Los Angeles lead. That gave the Dodgers their first 10 runs of the playoffs all from homers, the longest such streak to start a postseason in MLB history. Dubon and Lane Thomas opened the Atlanta fifth with back-to-back singles and Yamamoto walked Rowdy Tellez to load the bases.

Oct 7, 2026

Michael Chang celebrates milestone and continues hot form with Happy Valley double

Michael Chang Chun-wai celebrated his 400th Hong Kong win and continued his strong start to the season with a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. The veteran trainer repeated his brace at Sha Tin last Sunday when New Power and Kwai Chung Talents struck at the Valley under Keith Yeung Ming-lun, who bagged his first two wins of the campaign. Now 64, Chang was an apprentice jockey in Britain for three years before returning to Hong Kong in 1987 to work for the Jockey Club. He worked his way...

Oct 7, 2026

Liêm waves Việt Nam flag at Total Chess World Championship

Lê Quang Liêm is one of 24 Grandmasters to compete in the Total Chess World Championship from November 10-20 in Budapest, Hungary.

Oct 7, 2026

UAAP: Topex Robinson, Jacob Cortez 'blessed' to be part of historic 100th Ateneo-La Salle game

While this fabled rivalry turned another page, with the Green Archers coming out on top in the 100th UAAP game, Green Archers head coach Topex Robinson was nothing but grateful to be part of this historic event.

Oct 7, 2026

PBA: Calvin Oftana makes conference debut to help TNT thrash Terrafirma

Calvin Oftana suited up for TNT in the PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup for the first time, starring in a 116-92 takedown of Terrafirma on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Oct 7, 2026

La Salle prevails in 100th UAAP showdown vs Ateneo

The 100th UAAP matchup between De La Salle University and Ateneo de Manila University lived up to its billing, with the Green Archers coming out on top, 83-76, Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Oct 7, 2026

La Salle downs Ateneo, evens overall rivalry record

MANILA, Philippines -- De La Salle took down Ateneo de Manila, 83-76, at the Mall of Asia Arena Wednesday in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament to even their overall rivalry record at 50-50. Leading by just two at 72-70, the Green Archers unleashed an 11-2 run capped by a Jacob Cortez trey to take an 83- essentially put the Blue Eagles away in the last 2:16. Joaquin Tovera racked up 15 points, 4 assists, and four rebounds to lead La Salle, which rose to 3-2 and dragged Ateneo to the same record. La Salle, Ateneo, and NU are now in a 3-way tie from second to fourth places.