The call came over the radio on the Cobra attack helicopter: return to base to resupply. The gunship’s ammo was almost exhausted. Fuel was running low. The Cobra’s commander, 1st Lt. Larry Taylor, flicked off the radio. He had made his decision. Somehow, he would attempt to rescue four members of a U.S. military reconnaissance … Read more
The first round of incoming fire set a roof ablaze at Camp Nam Dong, an outpost of South Vietnamese forces along with a 12-member U.S. Special Forces detachment near the Laotian border. Within minutes, North Vietnamese fighters were hitting hard with mortars, grenades and machine guns. The commanding officer of Team A-726, an Army captain … Read more
Mimi Khalvati said: “When I first received news of my award, I felt amazed, incredulous, thrilled and not a little terrified. But more than that, I just felt happy” Mimi Khalvati reacts as she receives King’s Gold Medal for Poetry 2023 Britain’s King Charles has approved the award of the King’s Gold Medal for Poetry … Read more
Kayla Sanchez can now train her sights on Paris. —AFP The wait is over for Kayla Sanchez. And for Philippine sports. The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) announced that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has waived the three-year residency on Sanchez’s nationality switch, paving the way for the former Canadian standout to take aim at the … Read more
Indian captain Rohit Sharma was elected as the recipient of the ‘Best Fielder’ medal after their win over South Africa in the 2023 World Cup game in Kolkata on Sunday, November 5. Fielding coach T Dilip has made a reputation for finding a unique way of announcing the winner of the medal and the videos … Read more
ByThe Associated Press October 9, 2023, 12:11 AM Korea’s Kim Changsu, right, and Mongolia’s Tulga Tumur-Ochir compete during their Men’s Freestyle 65Kg wrestling quarterfinal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) The Associated Press HANGZHOU, China — The Asian Games wrapped up Sunday with China dominating the … Read more
Gilas Pilipinas players carry their head coach Tim Cone following their win over Jordan in the men’s basketball gold medal match at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) MANILA, Philippines–A tweak on Gilas Pilipinas’ defense, according to its indefatigable star, proved to be the key in the … Read more
Myanmar’s athletes and team officials arrive during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) HANGZHOU, China — Strife-torn Myanmar won its first medal at the Asian Games in China on Wednesday, beating Indonesia to take home gold in men’s sepaktakraw, a popular regional sport … Read more
Asian Games – Hangzhou 2022 – Athletics – Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, Hangzhou, China – September 30, 2023 Philippines’ Ernest John Obiena celebrates with the Philippines flag after winning the Men’s Pole Vault Final REUTERS/Jeremy Lee President Marcos has extended his congratulations to pole vaulter EJ Obiena for bagging the first gold medal of the … Read more
Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 team in the Asian Games men’s basketball 3×3 competition. –SBP MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas crashed out of the 3×3 medal race after bowing to South Korea, 19-16, in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. The Philippines found itself in an early 7-0 hole in the quarterfinal clash at Deqing Basketball Court, struggling … Read more