‘Boots’ Ennis wants Vergil Ortiz after dominant 154-pound debut

PHILADELPHIA — Jaron Ennis barely needed two minutes to leave a path of destruction in the ring as the Philadelphia fighter successfully moved up to 154 pounds for the first time in his undefeated career. Ennis needed much less time to spout off who he wanted next: Bring on Vergil Ortiz Jr. READ: Jaron ‘Boots’ Continue reading ‘Boots’ Ennis wants Vergil Ortiz after dominant 154-pound debut

T for threat, T for time

P rime Videos Countdown, created by Derek Haas, enters the crowded world of American crime thrillers with an ambitious promise: a high-stakes manhunt that unites agents from multiple federal and local agencies to stop a citywide catastrophe. At first glance, it has all the right. Continue reading T for threat, T for time

PBA: Tiongson, Norwood help Rain or Shine escape Meralco in OT

RODRIGUEZ, Rizal—Gabe Norwood scored a tip-in late in regulation before Rain or Shine preserved a come-from-behind 96-95 overtime victory over Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday at Ynares Center II here. Two days after announcing his desire to retire at the end of the conference, Norwood came through off Adrian Nocum’s miss with Continue reading PBA: Tiongson, Norwood help Rain or Shine escape Meralco in OT

Ailing Novak Djokovic beaten in Shanghai semis by qualifier Vacherot

An ailing Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters semifinals on Saturday by world number 204 Valentin Vacherot. The 26-year-old qualifier from Monaco beat Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 to deny him a record-extending fifth title in Shanghai. READ: Djokovic pushes through to Shanghai Masters quarterfinals A hobbling Djokovic, 38, threw up courtside and received Continue reading Ailing Novak Djokovic beaten in Shanghai semis by qualifier Vacherot

PBA: Juan Gomez de Liano debuts with triple-double in Converge win

RODRIGUEZ, Rizal—Juan Gomez de Liano registered a triple-double in his debut as Converge pounced on the loss of Calvin Abueva to clobber Titan Ultra, 129-92, on Saturday in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ynares Center II here. Gomez de Liano finished with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists as he led the FiberXers to Continue reading PBA: Juan Gomez de Liano debuts with triple-double in Converge win