Sports
Grizzlies defeat Timberwolves to take 3-2 lead in NBA playoffs
April 27, 2022, 8:11 pm
ISTANBUL – Memphis Grizzlies beat Minnesota Timberwolves with a 111-109 result to take a 3-2 series lead in their first-round Western Conference series on Tuesday. The Timberwolves led 31-28 at the end of the first period but the Grizzlies had a good start in the second quarter, building a 25-24… Read More
Djokovic clear to defend his Wimbledon title
April 27, 2022, 3:42 pm
ANKARA – Novak Djokovic will be able to defend his Wimbledon title in the 2022 Grand Slam, said the chief executive of the All England Club, the organization behind the Wimbledon Championships, on Tuesday. Sally Bolton said the 34-year-old Serbian player, who is unvaccinated against Covid-19,… Read More
Celtics complete sweep of Nets to move to E. Conference semis
April 26, 2022, 6:14 pm
ISTANBUL – The Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets with a 116-112 result in a first-round NBA playoff sweep to qualify for the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday night. Jayson Tatum (29), Jaylen Brown (22), Marcus Smart (20) and Grant Williams (14) combined for 85 points in the away… Read More
PSC, University of Mindanao ink MOU for grassroots sports dev’t
April 26, 2022, 3:36 pm
MANILA – Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman William “Butch” Ramirez and University of Mindanao president Dr. Guillermo Torres Jr. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperation on the creation and implementation of grassroots sports development in Mindanao through the… Read More
Pelicans beat Suns, tie series at 2-2 in NBA playoffs
April 25, 2022, 7:31 pm
ISTANBUL – The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Phoenix Suns 118-103 to tie the series at 2-2 in Game 4 of their first-round Western Conference NBA Playoffs series on Sunday. The Pelicans led 25-22 at the end of the first quarter but the Suns had a good start in the second period, building a 29-24… Read More
PSC condemns Maguindanao bus bombing
April 25, 2022, 6:00 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) confirmed on Monday that some young athletes were passengers in the bus that was hit by a blast in Parang, Maguindanao. PSC Chairman Butch Ramirez said the athletes with their coach were on the way to Pagadian from Cotabato City to join the… Read More
Bucks beat Bulls, take 3-1 lead in NBA playoffs' 1st round
April 25, 2022, 12:59 pm
ANKARA – The Milwaukee Bucks took a 3-1 lead against the Chicago Bulls in the 2022 NBA playoffs' Eastern Conference first round after a 119-95 win on Sunday. The Bucks' Greek superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points, took 17 rebounds and produced seven assists to be the key player for… Read More
Badminton Asia Championships set this week
April 24, 2022, 6:59 pm
MANILA – All roads lead to the Muntinlupa Sports Complex as some of the top badminton players in Asia will converge there this week as the said arena will be the site of the Smart Badminton Asia Championships (BAC). According to Philippine Badminton Association vice president Jude Turcuato and… Read More
MPBL Season 4 tips off Monday in Batangas
April 24, 2022, 2:22 pm
MANILA – Twenty teams will compete in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) fourth season which opens Monday at Batangas City Sports Coliseum. MPBL inaugural champion Batangas City and Datu Cup champion San Juan head the field competing in a round-robin elimination round. The… Read More
Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes named NBA Rookie of Year
April 24, 2022, 10:53 am
ANKARA – Toronto Raptors guard-forward Scottie Barnes won the 2021-22 Kia Rookie of the Year award on Saturday, according to the NBA. The NBA said on its website that Barnes, won the award after he “received 378 points (48 first-place votes) from a global panel of 100 sportswriters and… Read More
Embiid's 3-pointer winner in OT helps 76ers take 3-0 lead
April 21, 2022, 8:10 pm
ANKARA – Philadelphia 76ers beat Toronto Raptors 104-101 with Joel Embiid's last second three-pointer in the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs on Thursday. The 28-year-old, who led the Sixers with 33 points and 13 rebounds against the Raptors, dropped the winning three-pointer with 0.8 seconds… Read More
ATP slams Wimbledon’s decision to bar Russian, Belarusian players
April 21, 2022, 7:07 pm
MOSCOW – The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has slammed a decision of the 2022 Wimbledon organizers to bar players from Russia and Belarus, the ATP’s press office said in a statement on Wednesday. Officials of one of the four prestigious Grand Slam tournaments, the 2022 Wimbledon,… Read More
With 50-point win over UST, Ateneo sets new UAAP record
April 21, 2022, 5:09 pm
MANILA – Ateneo set a new UAAP men's basketball tournament record after taking down the University of Santo Tomas (UST) by 50 points, 101-51, on Thursday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. According to chief statistician Pong Ducanes, the Blue Eagles' win is the largest at least since stats… Read More
QC renovates Amoranto stadium to revitalize sports
April 21, 2022, 5:08 pm
MANILA – The Quezon City government has started the renovation of the Amoranto Sports Complex as part of the city’s effort to revitalize sports and boost the morale of homegrown athletes. In a statement on Thursday, QC Mayor Joy Belmonte said construction and renovation of the sports complex… Read More
Pelicans beat Suns to tie NBA playoff series, Booker injured
April 20, 2022, 5:54 pm
ANKARA – The Phoenix Suns suffered a 125-114 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, who tied the West first round playoff series at 1-1 on Tuesday. Top-seed Suns' Devin Booker displayed a prolific performance in the second game. He scored 31 points in the first half, but a hamstring injury at the… Read More
PBA 3x3 Grand Finals, Guvs' Cup Finals Game 6 postponed
April 20, 2022, 4:30 pm
MANILA – A fire broke out just outside the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, forcing the postponement of the PBA 3x3 Second Conference Grand Finals on Wednesday. The fire, according to eyewitness accounts, happened at the Red Gate side of the arena and smoke filled the venue while the game… Read More
Brunson-led Mavericks beat Jazz to tie playoff series in NBA
April 19, 2022, 7:22 pm
ANKARA – The Dallas Mavericks on Monday were once again without their Slovenian star Luka Doncic for a calf injury but they won against the Utah Jazz 110-104 with the big help of Jalen Brunson to tie the NBA playoff series. Mavericks point guard Brunson scored career-high 41 points to be the key… Read More
Cristiano Ronaldo announces death of newborn son
April 19, 2022, 4:51 pm
ANKARA – Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo announced the death of his baby son Monday during childbirth after his long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez gave birth to twins. "It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain that any… Read More
UP Fighting Maroons score 8th straight win
April 19, 2022, 3:55 pm
MANILA – The University of the Philippines (UP) won for the eighth straight time this University Athletic Association of the Philippines men's basketball season after edging Far Eastern University (FEU), 73-70, on Tuesday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. Despite a rare off-day for him, Zav… Read More
Celtics beat Nets 115-114 with Tatum's buzzer-beater
April 18, 2022, 8:32 pm
ANKARA – Boston Celtics beat Brooklyn Nets 115-114 with Jayson Tatum's buzzer-beater on a pass from Marcus Smart in the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs Game 1 on Sunday. Tatum dropped 31 points, while his teammates Jaylen Brown scored 23 points and Al Horford had 15 rebounds at the TD Garden in… Read More
