Sports
Curry, Warriors snap Suns' historic 18-game win streak
December 5, 2021, 10:53 am
ANKARA – The Golden State Warriors snapped the Phoenix Suns’ historic 18-game winning streak with a 118-96 win on Friday night. Stephen Curry starred for the Warriors with 23 points, including six 3-pointers, five rebounds and five assists. Draymond Green, the Warriors’ vocal leader on the… Read More
LA Lakers star LeBron tests positive for Covid-19
December 1, 2021, 8:30 pm
ISTANBUL – Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has entered NBA health and safety protocols after testing positive for coronavirus, the US basketball league announced on Tuesday. "The Lakers learned of James’ situation Tuesday morning, coach Frank Vogel said, and arranged for transportation to… Read More
China optimistic on Winter Olympics despite Omicron 'challenges'
December 1, 2021, 2:27 pm
ISTANBUL – China is confident that next February’s Winter Olympics will go ahead “smoothly and successfully” despite the growing challenges posed by the new Omicron coronavirus variant, the country’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. Relying on snap lockdowns and a rapid vaccination… Read More
Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or for 7th time
November 30, 2021, 4:29 pm
ISTANBUL – Argentine superstar Lionel Messi received the 2021 Ballon d'Or award Monday for a record seventh time. Messi was given the coveted award during a ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, beating Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski, Chelsea's Jorginho and Real Madrid's Karim… Read More
EJ Obiena stays loyal to PH
November 30, 2021, 3:11 pm
MANILA – Ernest John “EJ” Obiena has assured that he will continue to represent the Philippines despite offers to switch allegiances. The world number six pole vaulter confirmed late Monday night that there have been lucrative deals for him to consider naturalization, but maintained that… Read More
PSC sets Dec. 15 deadline on PATAFA-Obiena mediation agreement
November 29, 2021, 7:40 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has set a deadline for both EJ Obiena and the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) to agree upon the parameters set for the mediation process. As approved by the PSC board during its meeting on Monday, both PATAFA and Obiena… Read More
Lakers trio combine for 82 points to beat Pistons 110-106
November 29, 2021, 5:42 pm
ANKARA – Los Angeles Lakers defeated Detroit Pistons 110-106 in Sunday's NBA matchup, behind their star trio's 82 combined points. Lakers' star forward LeBron James led his team to victory with 33 points, nine assists, and five rebounds while Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis contributed with… Read More
PHP2-M awaits MPBL Invitational champ
November 27, 2021, 9:04 am
MANILA – A huge early Christmas gift awaits the champion of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Invitational. Chooks-to-Go president Ronald Mascariñas announced on Friday night that he would be giving away PHP2 million to the team that will win it all in the short tournament from… Read More
Magnolia gets rookie beanpole Laput from Terrafirma in trade
November 25, 2021, 6:26 pm
MANILA – Magnolia shored up its big man rotation after acquiring James Laput from Terrafirma through a trade that was approved by the Philippine Basketball Association trade committee on Thursday. The Hotshots, in the process, shipped Justin Melton and Kyle Pascual to the Dyip. Terrafirma used… Read More
PSC chief to mediate between PATAFA, Obiena
November 25, 2021, 5:45 pm
MANILA – Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez has sent a "mediation submission agreement" to both EJ Obiena and the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA). Ramirez is now looking to become the bridge that might reconcile PATAFA and Obiena,… Read More
PSC’s Rise Up, Shape Up honor information, media workers
November 25, 2021, 4:49 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) joins the celebration of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) World Development Information Day with a special episode featuring select media workers and personalities on November 27. PSC Commissioner Celia… Read More
Solon calls for House probe on Obiena-PATAFA conflict
November 24, 2021, 7:25 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker at the House of Representatives on Wednesday filed a resolution seeking a congressional inquiry on the alleged harassment of the Philippine Athletic Track and Field Association (PATAFA) against Olympian EJ Obiena. Aside from the probe, Manila 2nd District Representative… Read More
PSC not taking Obiena-PATAFA impasse ‘lightly’
November 24, 2021, 6:46 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) on Wednesday said it is taking the impasse between the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) and EJ Obiena seriously and has already talked to both parties way before Chairman William Ramirez issued his statement on the issue.… Read More
House OKs bill strengthening local sports program for athletes
November 24, 2021, 5:28 pm
MANILA – A measure providing programs and incentives for the development of young athletes has hurdled second reading approval at the House of Representatives. During Wednesday's plenary session, the lower chamber passed through voice vote House Bill 10504, which seeks to strengthen local sports… Read More
LA Lakers star LeBron James suspended for 1st time in NBA career
November 23, 2021, 7:39 pm
ANKARA – Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James has been handed his first NBA ban, following a brawl with Detroit Piston's Isaiah Stewart on Sunday night. According to an NBA statement on late Monday, James has been suspended for one game and Stewart for two games for their roles in the… Read More
POC deeply regrets EJ-PATAFA mess: Tolentino
November 23, 2021, 1:53 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) on Tuesday expressed deep regret over Ernest John “EJ” Obiena’s predicament in his own federation and vowed to look into the issue that has put the Olympian pole vaulter in an ugly situation. “We are in deepest regret to realize that one of… Read More
Obiena probe based on coach’s statement: PATAFA
November 22, 2021, 7:38 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) stands by its decision to investigate how pole vaulter EJ Obiena has been paying his coach, Vitaly Petrov, for his services. In a statement on Monday, PATAFA said the probe was based on a statement Petrov submitted to them… Read More
Ugandan athlete sets new world half-marathon record
November 22, 2021, 4:22 pm
KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo set a new world half-marathon record Sunday at the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon, triggering celebrations in the capital Kampala. “Kiplimo has won the Lisbon Half Marathon that took place today in Portugal. We are proud of our golden boy,” said Uganda’s… Read More
Tennister reappears after accusing ex-official of sexual assault
November 22, 2021, 2:25 pm Updated on November 22, 2021, 9:39 pm
ANKARA – Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has reappeared in public at a tournament in Beijing, nearly three weeks after accusing a former senior Chinese government official of sexual assault. Peng, who has won more than 20 doubles and two singles events, was seen standing near a court waving and… Read More
Mavs to retire Nowitzki’s No. 41 jersey next year
November 20, 2021, 1:16 pm
ANKARA – The Dallas Mavericks will retire German legend Dirk Nowitzki's jersey in 2022, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team said Friday. "It is time to send 41 to the rafters. Join us on January 5, 2022 as we honor the greatest Maverick of all time, Dirk Nowitzki," the Mavericks said… Read More
