Gilas Pilipinas Women’s Afril Bernardino in their final game against Malaysia in the basketball 5×5 at the 31st SEA Games. SEA GAMES POOL MANILA, Philippines–Already assured of a gold medal, the Philippines absorbed a tough 96-93 loss at the hands of Malaysia in the 31st Southeast Asian Games women’s basketball tournament on Sunday. Gilas Pilipinas Women finished the campaign with a 4-1 slate, virtually clinching the gold after their win over Singapore on Saturday. The basketball tournament has single-round format with the team with the best record taking home the title. The Indonesians can also finish with a 4-1 record, but the Filipinos hold the tie break after handily beating them in the opener, 93-77 The Filipinos blew a 93-86 lead going into the final two minutes of the contest at Thanh Tri Gymnasium in Hanoi, ultimately falling short of a clean sweep in the showcase where they are defending champions. The veteran trio of Afril Bernardino, Janine Pontejos, and Chack … [Read more...] about SEA Games: Gilas Women clinch basketball gold again despite loss to Malaysia
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Early Voting holds off Epicenter to win Preakness Stakes
By STEPHEN WHYNO BALTIMORE (AP) — Maybe extra rest isn’t such a bad thing for a racehorse after all. In the Preakness Stakes that was run without the Kentucky Derby winner because Rich Strike’s owner felt he needed more time off after his 80-1 upset, Early Voting validated a gutsy decision to skip the Derby and aim for the second leg of the Triple Crown. Early Voting held off hard-charging favorite Epicenter to win the Preakness on Saturday, rewarding trainer Chad Brown and owner Seth Klarman for their patience. Early Voting stalked the leaders for much of the race before moving into first around the final turn and finished 1 1/4 lengths ahead of Epicenter, who was second just like in the Derby. “We thought he needed a little more seasoning, the extra rest would help him,” Klarman said. “He was pretty lightly raced — only three races before today. And as it turned out, that was the right call. We wanted to do right by the horse, and we’re so glad we waited.” The initial … [Read more...] about Early Voting holds off Epicenter to win Preakness Stakes
GOP primary race for Alabama Senate seat turns bitter
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby has become a bitter high-dollar contest with the three strongest contenders jockeying for the nomination. The leading candidates are U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks who won — and then lost — former President Donald Trump’s backing in the race; Katie Boyd Britt, the former leader of Business Council of Alabama and Shelby’s former chief of staff; and Mike Durant, an aerospace company owner best known as the helicopter pilot whose capture during a U.S. military mission in Somalia was chronicled in the “Black Hawk Down" book and subsequent movie. Lillie Boddie, Karla M. Dupriest and Jake Schafer are also seeking the GOP nomination. Observers say it’s hard to predict whether the nomination will be settled in Tuesday’s primary. The fractured field increases the chances that … [Read more...] about GOP primary race for Alabama Senate seat turns bitter
Horse racing tips: Templegate’s 9-2 NAP can bag hat-trick for in-form yard at York
TEMPLEGATE goes in search of some winners on a busy Sunday. Read on for our man's tips and his complete breakdown of every race - and back a horse by clicking their odds. Also, don't forget to read Templegate's picks for the big races in Ireland on Sunday . SUPER SUPERJACK (6.05 York, nap) He’s a regular winner who can land the hat-trick here after comfortable successes at Goodwood and Ascot this season. He takes a drop in class here and a 4lb rise in the weights is more than fair. RANDOM HARVEST (6.40 York, nb) She hit the front a little too soon at Haydock last time and was just collared on the line by one finishing well. The handicapper has been fair with a 2lb rise for that and she has few miles on the clock so should improve. LADY HOLLYWOOD (1.00 Nottingham, treble) She was just nailed on the line at Catterick on debut over this trip and the booking of William Buick plus that experience should add up to a win. Most read in Horse Racing … [Read more...] about Horse racing tips: Templegate’s 9-2 NAP can bag hat-trick for in-form yard at York