[ad_1] The Miami Heat are reportedly interested in signing Giannis Antetokounmpo during the 2021 offseason, but how does his skill set fit in with Jimmy Butler? The Miami Heat have positioned themselves as one of the favorites to acquire the services of Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2021. Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo …
Read More »Kasparov escapes against Carlsen in first clash in 16 years
[ad_1] GM Magnus Carlsen was unable to avenge his defeat in 2004 against GM Garry Kasparov. When they played for the first time in 16 years, Carlsen spoiled a winning ending and let his legendary opponent come out of trouble in the second round of the Chess9LX online tournament. Carlsen …
Read More »Makabayan bloc says Bayanihan 2 gives Duterte ‘more unconstitutional powers’
[ad_1] Makabayan Bloc Facebook photo. MANILA, Philippines – The Makabayan bloc on Saturday voiced its opposition to the P165.5 billion pandemic response package included in the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act, or Bayanihan 2 Law, saying it will not stop or reverse the effects of the COVID- 19 pandemic. …
Read More »AstraZeneca resumes clinical trials of coronavirus vaccine, but only in the UK
[ad_1] A large vaccine trial was stopped this week after one participant experienced severe neurological symptoms. It was one of the first known obstacles in the way of the highly touted vaccine candidate, which is being developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford. AstraZeneca said on Saturday it had …
Read More »Zverev traces Carreño Busta to reach the final of the US Open
[ad_1] Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates after his match against Pablo Carreño Busta of Spain (not in the photo). Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports NEW YORK (Reuters) – German fifth seed Alexander Zverev overcame a listless start to secure a thrilling 3-6 2-6 6-3 6-4 6-3 victory in the US Open …
Read More »PH obtains 4,935 new cases of COVID-19; total count now at 257,863
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has recorded 4,935 new coronavirus (COVID-19) infections, bringing the total number of cases to 257,863. As of 4 p.m. Saturday, data from the Department of Health (DOH) showed 66,455 active cases of COVID-19 across the country. Of the new cases, 2,025 were from Metro …
Read More »Louie Alas grateful for the three years he spent with Phoenix
[ad_1] Louie Alas expressed his gratitude to Phoenix Super LPG now that his tenure as head coach has come to an end. In his statement Saturday, the 56-year-old said it was an honor and a privilege to have mentored the Fuelmasters. “Coaching the Phoenix Fuel Masters for the past three …
Read More »US lawmakers question Disney CEO on Xinjiang’s connection to ‘Mulan’
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: Bob Chapek, President of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, speaks during the Hong Kong Disneyland 10th Anniversary Ceremony in Hong Kong, China on Sept. 11, 2015. REUTERS / Tyrone Siu / File Photo A group of bipartisan US lawmakers urged Walt Disney Co CEO Bob Chapek to …
Read More »After bronze in Poland, is Pinoy Obiena’s jumper showing signs of fatigue?
[ad_1] Ernest John Obiena, seemingly in rags, surpassed 5.54 meters on Friday (Polish time) and settled for the bronze medal in a draw with reigning US indoor champion Matt Ludwig at the Grand Prix of Poznan Athletics in front of a sold out crowd in Poznan, Poland. Fresh from their …
Read More »See: Brazilian woman surfs the biggest wave in history; sets a new world record
[ad_1] Setting a new definition and a new record for bravery, a female surfer from Brazil rode a 70-foot-high wave, earning a mention in Guinness World Records. In a clip posted by Guinness World Records Twitter user, Maya Gabeira can be seen riding the 73.5-foot wave, the largest ever surfed …
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