Tempest in a go-kart as engine debate turns mean

Bangkok Post - Oct 15, 2026

Children have been caught in the crosshairs of a controversy that arose after a go-karting race in Chon Buri, prompting the body that governs the sport to urge those making comments to leave the young racers out of it.

Read full article

MORE NEWS

Timberwolves confident Edwards will be ‘good as new’ after knee surgery
Oct 28, 2026

Timberwolves confident Edwards will be ‘good as new’ after knee surgery

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves believe Anthony Edwards will be “good as new” following arthroscopic surgery for a lingering injury to his right knee, president of basketball operations Tim Connelly said Wednesday. Edwards was scheduled for the cleanup procedure Thursday, after which the Timberwolves will have a clearer timetable for his return later this season, whether that becomes a matter of weeks or months. Connelly didn't specify the diagnosis, but Edwards was bothered by right knee pain last spring and limited to a career-low 61 games last season. He then suffered a hyperextension of his left knee in the first round of the playoffs that caused a deep bone bruise and kept him out for two games. Edwards was seen grabbing his knee with a grimace at one point Sunday during the home opener. Even after being listed as questionable to play Monday, Edwards scored 47 points in an overtime loss at Cleveland. His 133 points through four games is a franchise record. An MRI Tuesday revealed new damage for Edwards that was not detected in previous scans, which were done before training camp and during the playoffs. His condition this summer was not such that a procedure would have been recommended then, Connelly said. “He wants to play tonight. He looked pretty good the other night, having the 47,” Connelly said before the Timberwolves hosted Golden State. “We’re just concerned about his long-term health. We want to make sure we’re putting him in the best position he can be so he can be the best version he’s going to be for a long time.” Edwards, ever the intense competitor, consented to the surgery “kicking and screaming,” Connelly said. “He’s bummed, but Anthony is such a naturally positive and upbeat guy,” Connelly said. “He’s hit all his teammates quickly and said, ‘You guys got it,’ and we’ll roll from there.” The Timberwolves are already without guard Donte DiVincenzo, who started all 82 games last season before tearing his right Achilles tendon in the same playoff game against Denver during which Edwards hyperextended his left knee. The acquisition of point guard LaMelo Ball remade the lineup and gave the Timberwolves a fresh spark, moving Edwards back to his natural shooting guard spot. There's plenty of backcourt depth with Ayo Dosunmu and Terrence Shannon Jr. coming off the bench so far this season, with one of them likely to start in the absence of Edwards. Another backup, Bones Hyland, will likely have an elevated role as well. “We know he brings dynamic scoring, leadership. Tough to fill in his shoes, just from what he does on the floor for us. Nobody can be like Ant, but we've got players who can step in and just take over a game as well,” Hyland said. “Just play team basketball.”

Alex Eala into Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals, beats Talia Gibson
Oct 28, 2026

Alex Eala into Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals, beats Talia Gibson

LIVE: Alex Eala vs Talia Gibson – Pan Pacific Open Round of 16 MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala stormed back to beat Australia’s Talia Gibson, 4-6, 6-2, 6-0, and reach the Toray Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals on Wednesday night in Tokyo, Japan. Eala clinched her first WTA quarterfinal appearance since August 1, when she won her maiden

PBA: Isaac Go makes his minutes count in Ginebra’s Game 1 win
Oct 28, 2026

PBA: Isaac Go makes his minutes count in Ginebra’s Game 1 win

SCHEDULE: 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra was glad to see Isaac Go put together a vital performance in Game 1 of their 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal series with sister team San Miguel Beer on Tuesday. Go’s 14 points and four rebounds in 19 minutes helped the Gin Kings take a 104-95

UAAP: Ateneo claims inaugural women’s badminton team title
Oct 28, 2026

UAAP: Ateneo claims inaugural women’s badminton team title

MANILA, Philippines–Ateneo captured the inaugural UAAP women’s badminton team event title under the new format, defeating National University, 3-1, on Wednesday at Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City. The Blue Eagles now have an early advantage in their bid for back-to-back crowns and a chance to close in on the University of the Philippines’ record

PVL: Alina Bicar plays key role in Choco Mucho’s strong start
Oct 28, 2026

PVL: Alina Bicar plays key role in Choco Mucho’s strong start

MANILA, Philippines — Choco Mucho coach Dante Alinsunurin gave Alina Bicar her due, with the setter spelling the difference in the Flying Titans’ 3-1 start in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Conference. It’s been years since the Flying Titans started this strong in a conference, and Bicar is one of the new players on

UAAP: Jared Bahay, Kieffer Alas deliver as Ateneo repeats over NU
Oct 28, 2026

UAAP: Jared Bahay, Kieffer Alas deliver as Ateneo repeats over NU

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89  basketball tournament – second round MANILA, Philippines–Ateneo completed an elimination-round sweep of National University with a 69-65 win on Wednesday in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Jared Bahay and Kieffer Alas hit clutch 3-pointers as the Blue Eagles got back on a winning track while

World Series 2026: Rays stun Brewers to force Game 5
Oct 28, 2026

World Series 2026: Rays stun Brewers to force Game 5

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida— Milwaukee was three outs from its first World Series title when Junior Camerino started the bottom of the 12th inning with a grounder to third. Thousands of Brewers fans who trekked to Tropicana Field to witness the long-awaited moment started to cheer. Not so fast. Third baseman Joey Ortiz bounced the throw,

PVL: Caitlin Viray rediscovering her rhythm in Choco Mucho return
Oct 28, 2026

PVL: Caitlin Viray rediscovering her rhythm in Choco Mucho return

MANILA, Philippines — For Caitlin Viray, coming back home to Choco Mucho was one thing. Finding her rhythm again after two years away was another. After spending three seasons with Choco Mucho, Viray moved to Farm Fresh, where she played throughout 2024 and 2025. Her return to the Flying Titans in early 2026 reunited her

UP set to represent PH in home-and-away AUBL campaign
Oct 28, 2026

UP set to represent PH in home-and-away AUBL campaign

MANILA, Philippines–University of the Philippines will compete in the upcoming Asian University Basketball League (AUBL) under a new home-and-away format for the group stage. The Fighting Maroons will represent the Philippines against schools from Japan, South Korea, China and Mongolia. UP, which leads the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament with a 7-2 record, is

From Mbappe to NBA stars: Sports figures who have drawn China’s ire
Oct 28, 2026

From Mbappe to NBA stars: Sports figures who have drawn China’s ire

Major brands in China have dropped French football star Kylian Mbappe, saying he “hurt the feelings of the Chinese people” after a video circulated online in which he apparently joked about former leader Mao Zedong. He is the latest in a string of global athletes to have faced public backlash and financial repercussions in China

Stan Wawrinka ends tennis career after first-round loss
Oct 28, 2026

Stan Wawrinka ends tennis career after first-round loss

PARIS–Stan Wawrinka bid farewell to tennis on Tuesday, bringing the curtain down on a decorated 24-year career after a first-round exit at the Basel Open. The 41-year-old Swiss announced earlier in the season that his last tournament as a professional would be the ATP 500-level event in his home country and a 7-5, 7-6 (7/2)

Creamline looks to stay unscathed
Oct 28, 2026

Creamline looks to stay unscathed

CREAMLINE looks to stay unscathed as the defending champion faces Capital 1 in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series at the Santiago Sports Arena in Santiago, Isabela, on Thursday. Undefeated through three matches, the Cool Smashers take on the Solar Spikers at 6 p.m. The ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles and the PLDT High Speed Hitters open the double-header at 3:30 p.m. Creamline is coming off a 25-19, 16-25, 26-24, 25-17 win against Zus Coffee last Saturday to lead the league with nine points. Making her PVL return after serving as team captain of the Alas Pilipinas national team at the Asian Games, Jia De Guzman tossed 17 excellent sets to orchestrate the Cool Smashers’ offense. “It’s great. I love the level that we’re playing at, and of course, I love being back home with Creamline,” said De Guzman. The eight-time PVL Best Setter said it is always a joy to play with her teammates again. “It’s also exciting because we get to compete against other teams and see the talent within our own team and among our opponents. The challenge is also there on the coaching side,” she said. “But at the same time, as a setter, I also have the challenge of figuring out how to distribute the ball among the players our coaches want us to utilize. So far, we’ve identified our teammates’ strengths, and it’s up to us to figure out how to make the most of them. Our teammates have responded well,” she added. Alongside hitters Bernadeth Pons, Pangs Panaga and Tots Carlos, De Guzman looks to continue to steer the Creamline against a Capital 1 side eager to bounce back from a loss. The Solar Spikers fell to the High Speed Hitters last Saturday, 25-21, 21-25, 21-25, 21-25. The Bella Belen-led Capital 1 fell to 2-2 with five points for sixth place. Meanwhile, PLDT looks to get a winning streak going after a breakthrough win against Capital 1 last timeout. Led by ace spiker Savi Davison, the High Speed Hitters (1-2) aim to climb from the cellar they are currently in with the Thunderbelles. ZUS is equally determined, if not more, especially being winless through three games. The Thunderbelles put up some fight but fell short against the Cool Smashers last Saturday.

RECOMMENDED