Sports
Ramirez vows to resolve PATAFA-Obiena row before term ends
January 11, 2022, 3:34 pm
MANILA – Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Butch Ramirez said he is looking to finally settle the score between the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association and pole vault star Ernest John “EJ” Obiena before he bids goodbye to his post. Ramirez said on Tuesday that he does… Read More
Thompson returns for Warriors with win after long-term injuries
January 10, 2022, 7:54 pm
ANKARA – The Golden State Warriors won against the Cleveland Cavaliers 96-82 in a Sunday NBA game as the winning team's shooting guard Klay Thompson returned to the floor after a couple of devastating injuries that lasted for at least two-and-a-half years. Thompson played his first NBA game in… Read More
Djokovic wins Australian court battle to stay in country
January 10, 2022, 5:47 pm
MELBOURNE – World No. 1 in men's tennis Novak Djokovic on Monday won a court battle against the Australian government that canceled his visa ahead of the 2022 Australian Open. A hearing was held at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia that quashed the visa cancelation order. On Jan.… Read More
Winter Olympics spurs foreign sports brands' investments in China
January 10, 2022, 1:36 pm
BEIJING – Opening a new outlet at an ice sports center in Beijing, American ice hockey equipment brand TRUE has received a warm welcome from the young trainees. The store, opened in October 2021, provides "one-stop" purchasing services for teenagers trained at the center so that they do not have… Read More
POC resets general assembly to Jan. 26 due to Covid-19 surge
January 7, 2022, 1:43 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) rescheduled its first General Assembly (GA) from Jan. 12 to 26 because of the sudden surge in Covid-19 infections and the threat of Omicron variant. POC president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said on Friday the body does not want to risk its… Read More
‘Let athletes focus on bringing glory’, Go to sports officials
January 6, 2022, 11:30 pm
MANILA – Senator Christopher “Bong” Go called on sports officials to promote the welfare of national athletes and let them focus on their training, instead of dragging them into issues that should be resolved amicably by sports officials. “Trabaho ninyo na tulungan sila. Iresolba at ibigay… Read More
Dallas Mavericks retire German legend Dirk Nowitzki's jersey
January 6, 2022, 9:09 pm
ANKARA – The Dallas Mavericks retired their German legend Dirk Nowitzki's jersey in a ceremony on Wednesday night. The Mavericks beat the Western Conference leaders Golden State Warriors 99-82 in an NBA game in Dallas, with a postgame ceremony held to honor Nowitzki, the team's former power… Read More
Beijing Winter Olympics pushing through: IOC
January 6, 2022, 5:16 pm
MANILA – Despite an ongoing spike in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in many nations mainly due to the Covid-19 omicron variant, the Winter Olympics scheduled this year in Beijing will push through. In an International Olympic Committee (IOC) meeting on Wednesday, President Thomas Bach… Read More
PSC gets 400L of organic-based disinfectant amid Covid-19 surge
January 6, 2022, 4:49 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) received 400 liters of disinfection chemicals donation from the Interworld Enterprises at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila on Thursday. The 20 containers of Nobac Urban organic-based deodorizer disinfectant with 20 liters each were… Read More
Australia cancels Djokovic's visa over Covid entry requirements
January 6, 2022, 4:11 pm
ANKARA – Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic may not defend his title in 2022 as the Serbian top seed's visa has been canceled by Australia for failing to meet the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) entry requirements on Thursday. “The ABF can confirm that Mr. Djokovic failed to… Read More
PSC lays down demands to resolve PATAFA-Obiena row
January 5, 2022, 6:46 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has laid down some requests to the camps involved in the tension between the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) and pole vault star Ernest John “EJ” Obiena. In a statement on Wednesday, PSC Chairman William “Butch”… Read More
EJ Obiena ready to face estafa raps by PATAFA
January 5, 2022, 1:58 pm
MANILA – Pole vault star Ernest John “EJ” Obiena said he and Coach Vitaly Petrov are ready to face the charges slapped by the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) on them. In a press conference on Tuesday, the PATAFA said it is set to file estafa raps against Obiena and… Read More
China confident of holding safe Olympics amid Omicron surge
January 5, 2022, 1:57 pm
BEIJING – China has the confidence to overcome the challenges posed by the Omicron variant of Covid-19 and deliver a streamlined, safe and splendid Winter Olympic Games for the world, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Tuesday. Wang Wenbin told a news briefing that the Beijing Organising… Read More
POC vows to bring EJ Obiena to SEA Games, Asiad
January 4, 2022, 6:51 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) has reiterated its support for Asian pole vault sensation EJ Obiena after the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) dropped him from the national pool. POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said on Tuesday they will… Read More
Asia’s pole vault king Obiena dropped from PH team
January 4, 2022, 3:59 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) has taken out Asia's pole vault king Ernest John “EJ” Obiena from its pool as their ongoing row took yet another major turn. PATAFA announced on Tuesday that it is recommending Obiena's removal from the national team… Read More
Big winners of 2021 in PH sports
January 4, 2022, 2:19 pm
MANILA – If there is a discussion on which year should be considered the best in Philippine sports, 2021 should at least be in the conversation. This past year gave a lot of good news to sports fans locally amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. This year-ender will tackle some… Read More
Josh Giddey is youngest in NBA history to record triple-double
January 3, 2022, 9:45 pm
ANKARA – Josh Giddey on Sunday became the youngest player in the National Basketball Association (NBA) history to record a triple-double. The Oklahoma City Thunder's rookie player produced 17 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds for his first triple-double in the Thunder’s 95-86 loss to The… Read More
Messi tests positive for Covid-19
January 3, 2022, 3:25 pm
PARIS – Lionel Messi has tested positive for Covid-19 and is in self-isolation along with three other players, his club Paris Saint-Germain confirmed on Sunday. The Argentinian striker will now miss PSG's French Cup clash against third-tier side Vannes on Monday, with his teammates Juan Bernat,… Read More
Cavaliers' Rubio to miss rest of NBA season due to injury
December 30, 2021, 7:19 pm
ANKARA – The Cleveland Cavaliers announced on Thursday that Ricky Rubio will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 NBA season. The 31-year-old guard left Tuesday night’s game in New Orleans in the fourth quarter due to a left knee injury and did not return to action. A torn anterior cruciate… Read More
Nuggets beat Warriors, 89-86, Curry hits 3,000 career threes
December 29, 2021, 6:10 pm
ANKARA – Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to hit 3,000 career threes late Tuesday while the Denver Nuggets sealed an 89-86 win over the Golden State Warriors. The Nuggets built a 24-point advantage at the end of the first half. But, the Warriors came back and tied the game… Read More
