Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs eludes Carl Granderson #96 of the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter in the game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 20, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Chris Graythen/Getty Images/AFP Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdown passes and the visiting Kansas City Chiefs won their ninth consecutive game by defeating the New Orleans Saints 32-29 on Sunday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mahomes completed 26 of 47 for 254 yards as the Chiefs improved their NFL-best record to 13-1. Drew Brees returned from a four-game absence due to rib and lung injuries to complete 15 of 34 passes for 234 yards with three touchdowns and an interception as the Saints (10-4) lost their second straight after a nine-game winning streak. The Chiefs led at halftime, but Brees threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Latavius Murray on the first possession of the third quarter to give the Saints their only lead at 15-14. Mahomes answered on the ensuing … [Read more...] about Chiefs subdue Saints, Brees for ninth consecutive win
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NFL running backs Adrian Peterson, Le’Veon Bell to meet in boxing bout
FILE–Adrian Peterson. Steph Chambers/Getty Images/AFP NFL stars Adrian Peterson and Le’Veon Bell are the latest to join the celebrity boxing craze, with the pair scheduled to meet for an exhibition bout on July 30 in Los Angeles, multiple outlets reported on Monday. Both running backs have made multiple Pro Bowl appearances and are currently free agents. Bell, 30, holds several Pittsburgh Steelers franchise rushing records and has long used boxing as part of his training regiment for cardio and stamina, CBS Sports noted. FILE–Le’Veon Bell. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images/AFP Peterson, 37, won the NFL’s MVP award in 2012 and was one of the most dominant players in the position during his prime but those accomplishments were often overshadowed by off-field legal issues. Both men are listed at 6′ 1″ (1.85 m) with the 225-pound (102 kg) Bell holding an eight pound (4 kg) weight advantage over Peterson. Celebrity bouts involving YouTubers Jake and Logan Paul as well as … [Read more...] about NFL running backs Adrian Peterson, Le’Veon Bell to meet in boxing bout
Fluvial parade resumes in Pampanga with fewer devotees
Devotees join the fluvial parade in honor of St. Peter on his feast day in Apalit town, Pampanga province on Tuesday, June 28. (Photo by Tonette Orejas) APALIT, Pampanga — The 177th fluvial parade of the image of St. Peter has resumed on a modest start, drawing fewer devotees on Tuesday, June 27. The couple Paulino and Arlyn de Leon, who have been coming to the feast for the last 44 years, observed that fewer people streamed to a private chapel in Barangay Capalangan here from 7 a.m. to 12 noon when the image was fetched by hundreds of men belonging to the Knights of St. Peter. “Pre-pandemic, the place was filled with people. Now, you see vacant spaces,” Arlyn said, adding that people may still be wary of the virus causing COVID-19. But Fausto “Esting” Alfonso, who at 79 is the eldest knight, said he was happy that the tradition has resumed. A devotee of Apung Iru — his term of endearment for the saint — for 67 years now, Alfonso said the suspension of the tradition since … [Read more...] about Fluvial parade resumes in Pampanga with fewer devotees
Classical music fans rejoice! A bumper concert month awaits in July
There's no question that classical music concerts are back in full effect in Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur. With full line-up orchestras, the joyous boom of classical music halls now continues to reach out and grab people of all ages each weekend. Audiences and players – no matter the size of the classical show – are feeding off each other’s energy. Treat yourself to a classical concert or more next month. REMINISCING WITH THE KLPAC STRING ORCHESTRA Venue: KLPac Date: July 1-3 The KLPac String Orchestra starts off the “classical” month of July with a mainstream concert spanning the Baroque and Romantic eras right to “pop specials for strings” film themes. Edward Elgar’s Pomp And Circumstance March No. 1, first composed as a military march, is a grand statement on the setlist. Other well-known classics include Johann Strauss II’s Blue Danube Waltz, Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 and Pavane by … [Read more...] about Classical music fans rejoice! A bumper concert month awaits in July