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Ex-NBA All-Star Kemba Walker signs for Monaco
Former NBA All-Star guard Kemba Walker signed for next season with Monaco on Friday. A four-time All-Star between 2017 and 2020, Walker is one of the highest profile signings in the history of the French league. He was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets where he played for eight seasons before leaving in 2019, before spending two seasons at the Boston Celtics, then a season at the New York Knicks. Last season, the 33-year-old played just nine games with the Dallas Mavericks, who signed him as a free agent in November before cutting him in January. The experienced Walker played 750 NBA games during his career and is the all-time leading scorer for the Hornets. Monaco hope Walker he will line up alongside influential American guard Mike James, who joined in July 2021 and still has a season left on his contract in the Principality. Walker is the fourth signing by the reigning French champions as they attempt to improve on their third-place finish in the Euroleague -- Europe's top club competition -- last season. French internationals Terry Tarpey, Mam Jaiteh and Petr Cornelie have also been recruited. Monaco also confirmed the one-season extension of the contract of Lithuanian centre Donatas Motiejunas, 32. The post Ex-NBA All-Star Kemba Walker signs for Monaco appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Messi scores stunner as PSG beat title rivals Lens
A brilliant Lionel Messi goal helped Paris Saint-Germain to a 3-1 home win over Lens on Saturday to surely end any doubt about the outcome of this season's Ligue 1 title race, after an early sending-off left the visitors with a mountain to climb. Lens, who began the day six points behind league leaders PSG in second place, looked the better team until Ghana midfielder Salis Abdul Samed was dismissed for a dangerous challenge on Achraf Hakimi in the 19th minute. That changed everything, and by halftime the hosts were out of sight thanks to three goals in the space of 10 minutes from Kylian Mbappe, Vitinha and then Messi, with Przemyslaw Frankowski pulling one back for Lens from a penalty. Mbappe opened the scoring and Vitinha's long-ranger doubled PSG's lead in the 37th minute. Both goals were good but Messi's that made it 3-0 was stunning, the Argentine finding a pocket out of space outside the area, feeding a pass to Mbappe and then receiving the France striker's backheel return before slotting beyond goalkeeper Brice Samba and into the far corner. The result leaves the reigning champions nine points ahead with seven games left, meaning it is surely just a matter of time until PSG secures a French record 11th league title. "We must not think that it's done and dusted," said coach Christophe Galtier. "We will need to remain serious and determined to maintain our lead and not give any hope to the teams chasing us." The win comes at the end of a week overshadowed by allegations of racism against Galtier, who had already been under pressure since PSG's elimination from the Champions League last month. Galtier said on Friday that he was "deeply shocked" by accusations that he made racist and Islamophobic remarks about Nice players when he was in charge there last season. The allegations surfaced in an email apparently sent by former Nice sporting director Julien Fournier and which have been reported by various French media. AFP has not been able to verify the message. The affair looks set to hang over the coach and the club in the coming weeks. "I was very determined and focused on the match, like my players," Galtier said of trying to stay concentrated on the game. "It was obviously an important match, if not decisive, and so it was important to get the result and enjoy it." Lens were hoping to take advantage of the leaders' problems and extend a four-match winning run that had got the northern club's supporters dreaming of a first league title since 1998. They triumphed 3-1 when the teams last met in Lens on January 1 and they started the better of the two sides at the Parc des Princes. Yet their enterprising opening did not bring a goal and they were severely handicapped when Abdul Samed saw red for catching Hakimi with his studs above the ankle. They were then torn apart with Mbappe firing in off the post on the turn from Vitinha's pass for his 20th league goal this season. Vitinha then smashed in his first goal in a PSG shirt before Messi took center stage. The Argentine's 20th club goal of the campaign was also arguably his finest in two years in a PSG shirt, just as he comes towards what may be the end of his time in France. Lens regrouped in the second half and pulled a goal back when Frankowski converted from the spot after a Fabian Ruiz handball. Lois Openda remained a menace up front for Lens but they were left with too much to do to and will now focus on trying to hold onto a place in the top three and Champions League qualification. "I would have liked us to close the gap tonight but even had we done that it would have been very difficult," admitted Lens manager Franck Haise. "Of course, the title is for Paris. There is not much doubt about that." Marseille can move above Lens into second, and trim PSG's lead to eight points, with a win against Troyes on Sunday. The post Messi scores stunner as PSG beat title rivals Lens appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Tokyo-bound vaulter Obiena wins silver in online competition
Tokyo Olympics-bound pole vaulter EJ Obiena snatched another podium finish after winning the silver medal in the ‘Who is the Finest Vaulter in the World?’ competition late Monday (Philippine time). Obiena cleared 5.60 meters to finish runner-up to reigning Olympic champion Thiago Braz of Brazil in the virtual showdown of four of the best pole vaulters in the world. The 24-year old Filipino bet grabbed his second medal in three days after bagging bronze in the 2020 Monaco Diamond League where he registered his season-best 5.70 meters last Saturday. Braz, who was the mystery competitor in the event where participants competed in their respective locations, cleared 5.70 meters to win the gold medal. American Matt Ludwig finished third clearing 5.35 meters while fellow Tokyo Games-bound Pawel Wojciechowski of Poland had 5.20 meters. It was the Formia, Italy-based Obiena’s third podium finish this month after winning silver in the 13th Trivento International Meeting in Trieste, Italy. Obiena is the first of four Filipino athletes who already qualified in the Summer Games, which was postponed to next year because of the pandemic. Gymnast Caloy Yulo and boxer Eumir Marcial and Irish Magno are the other Filipino bets who earned their tickets to the Tokyo Games. .....»»
EJ bids for follow-up to Monaco showing
EJ Obiena seeks to ride the crest of his solid performance in the IAAF Diamond League in Monaco as he vaults back to action in virtual meet “Who is the Finest Pole Vaulter in the World?” tonight......»»
EJ Obiena to compete vs fellow Olympians in online vault meet
Obiena, who is fresh from a bronze medal finish in the Diamond League in Monaco, will compete for the title of FINEst Pole Vaulter in the World......»»
Bronze for Obiena
Tokyo-bound EJ Obiena continued to show he could hang with the big boys of pole vault as he snared a historic bronze medal in the star-studded IAAF World Diamond League Athletic Series in Monaco early yesterday......»»
Obiena captures bronze in Monaco Diamond League
Tokyo Olympics-bound pole vaulter EJ Obiena captured the bronze medal in the 2020 Monaco Diamond League Saturday morning. Obiena cleared 5.70 meters for his season-best mark to land a podium finish in his second competition amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Filipino star actually slid to third spot after clearing the same height as Belgian Ben Broeders on his second attempt. Broeders cleared it on his first attempt to snag the silver medal. Swedish world record holder Armand Duplantis cleared six meters to rule the competition. Earlier this month, Obiena bagged silver in the 13th Trivento International Meeting in Trieste, Italy. Obiena is the first of four Filipino athletes who already qualified for the Summer Games, which was postponed to next year because of the pandemic. Gymnast Caloy Yulo and boxer Eumir Marcial and Irish Magno are the other Filipino bets who earned their tickets to the Tokyo Games. .....»»
Bronze for EJ Obiena in Monaco tilt
By Kristel Satumbaga Pole vaulter EJ Obiena committed a mental lapse but still finished a strong third in the IAAF World Diamond League Athletics Series in Monaco on Friday (Saturday in Manila). The 24-year-old cleared the 5.70m barrier on his second attempt to settle for the bronze in the event […].....»»
Obiena joins great mix in Monaco meet
Tokyo-bound Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena will have a chance to gauge his Olympic chances as he faces the best the world can offer in the star-studded IAAF Diamond League Athletics in Monaco tonight......»»
Olympian pole vaulter Obiena tests caliber in IAAF Diamond League Athletics
Obiena arrived in Monaco from Formia, Italy Thursday just in time for the much-awaited meet that drew participation from the elite of the sport — reigning Olympic gold medalist Thiago Braz of Brazil, current world champion Sam Kendricks of the United States and world record holder Armand Duplantis of Sweden......»»
Obiena ready for Monaco IAAF League
Ernest John Obiena, who is tied with three others at no. 33 in the world senior rankings, feels positive about what’s coming this week......»»
Scorpions stretch UCAL title reign
Centro Escolar University went full throttle in the third quarter and dispatched Diliman College, 74-61, to extend its reign in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Basketball Championship yesterday at the Paco Arena in Manila......»»
BIR eyes P325 billion from excise taxes
The Bureau of Internal Revenue targets to collect higher excise taxes of up to P325 billion this year as the government moves to improve the regulatory environment and address the still rampant illicit trade......»»
Creamline tackles Chery Tiggo
Creamline aims to reclaim the solo lead as it tackles an unpredictable Chery Tiggo today in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna......»»
Archers win without Kevin
No Kevin Quiambao, no problem as EcoOil-La Salle opened its three-peat bid with an emphatic 110-68 win over neophyte CCI-Yengskivel in the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup opener Thursday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre......»»
CYBL March Madness 2024 unfolds on Saturday
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Youth Basketball League (CYBL) kicks off tomorrow, March 16, at the old Sacred Heart School gymnasium along Mango Avenue. A total of 132 teams will compete across five age groups in this long-standing league. Considered one of Cebu’s premier and most comprehensive grassroots-level basketball tournaments, the CYBL will highlight.....»»
Sisi Rondina, Flying Titans find big fan in Justin Brownlee
Sisi Rondina and the Choco Mucho Flying Titans are used to waves of fans supporting their games in the Premier Volleyball League, often filling the seats wherever and whomever they play against......»»
CEU, Diliman fire off UCAL finals
Defending champion Centro Escolar University and Diliman College add a new chapter to a brewing rivalry when they clash in Game 1 of their best-of-three title series in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6......»»
Lions off to rousing D-League start
Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda obliterated Go Torakku-St. Clare, 92-59 victory in a roaring start to its revenge bid in the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup yesterday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre......»»
Angels fend off Foxies
Petro Gazz, led by a herculean effort by Fil-Am Brooke Van Sickle, overpowered an upset-conscious Farm Fresh, 25-21, 27-25, 25-19, yesterday to boost its semifinal bid in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena......»»