Sports
NLEX to abide by PBA contract rules
June 3, 2021, 8:16 am
MANILA – The NLEX Road Warriors will continue to follow the rules set by the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) regarding the uniform player contracts (UPCs). The UPCs suddenly became the hot topic throughout Wednesday when PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the rules would bar current… Read More
Nuggets defeat Trail Blazers in 2OT, take 3-2 series lead
June 2, 2021, 8:53 pm
ISTANBUL – The Denver Nuggets claimed a 147-140 win in double-overtime against the Portland Trail Blazers, despite Damian Lillard's heroics, to take a 3-2 series lead in the NBA on Tuesday. The Nuggets managed to withstand Lillard's heroics in this game. The Blazers' superstar scored the… Read More
Kiefer Ravena to be signed by Japanese club
June 2, 2021, 7:58 pm
MANILA – Filipino combo guard Kiefer Ravena is set to join the Shiga Lakestars of the B.League in Japan. In a statement on Wednesday, Shiga said Ravena will join the team through the Asian Player Quota. "We look forward to Ravena's success in B.League Japan, as well as being a connection bridge… Read More
Guidelines for bubble training of SEAG-bound athletes set
June 2, 2021, 2:15 pm
MANILA – The concerned government agencies have issued supplemental guidelines under Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 2020-0001 on Sports for the conduct of bubble training of the Philippine Team bound for the 2021 Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam later this year. The Philippine… Read More
Wizards beat 76ers 122-114 to avoid sweep
June 1, 2021, 6:56 pm
ANKARA – The Washington Wizards beat the Philadelphia 76ers 122-114 to cut Philadelphia's series edge to 3-1. Wizards' star Russell Westbrook made his 12th triple-double in the playoffs with 19 points, 21 rebounds, and 14 assists. Westbrook becomes the 3rd player with the most triple-doubles in… Read More
Patrick Coo needs to be developed: coach
June 1, 2021, 6:40 pm
MANILA – Cycling coach Ednalyn Hualda believes it's high time for young BMX sensation Patrick Coo to be developed. Hualda on Tuesday said the 19-year-old cyclist could be the future of BMX racing following a gallant stand in the recent Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) BMX Supercross World Cup… Read More
Japanese tennis star Osaka withdraws from French Open
June 1, 2021, 11:10 am
ISTANBUL – Japan tennis player Naomi Osaka announced Monday that she has withdrawn from the French Open, citing depression and anxiety. "Hey everyone, this isn't a situation I ever imagined or intended when I posted a few days ago. I think now the best thing for the tournament, the other players… Read More
Nets' big 3 show firepower, beat Celtics to get 3-1 lead
May 31, 2021, 8:51 pm
ANKARA – The Brooklyn Nets showed firepower on Sunday evening, beating Boston Celtics 141-126 to take a 3-1 series lead in the NBA's Eastern Conference first round playoff series. Nets' big three, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving combined for 104 points, shot 33/56 from the floor,… Read More
Gov’t OKs Covid-19 vaccination on all nat’l athletes
May 31, 2021, 1:16 pm
MANILA – The national government has now approved the inoculation of all national athletes even if they will not join this year's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham Tolentino said on Monday. “This is another great news for our national athletes… Read More
Milwaukee Bucks seal 4-0 series sweep over Miami Heat
May 31, 2021, 1:14 pm
ANKARA – The Milwaukee Bucks completed a 4-0 series clean sweep against the Miami Heat on Saturday to qualify for the Eastern Conference semifinals. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the charge with 20 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists as the Bucks secured a 120-103 victory. Brook Lopez dropped 25… Read More
Donaire wins WBC title after KO win vs. French foe
May 30, 2021, 3:14 pm
MANILA – Nonito Donaire became a world boxing champion again on Sunday after knocking out French opponent Nordine Oubaali at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The 38-year-old Donaire stunned the erstwhile unbeaten Oubaali with three huge knockdowns, the last of which forced… Read More
Pinoy karateka on track to surpass 36-gold haul last year
May 27, 2021, 6:22 pm
MANILA – Filipino karateka James De Los Santos won his 22nd gold medal for the year by ruling the Athlete's eTournament World Series #3. The world number one e-kata player announced on Thursday that he defeated Matias Domont of Switzerland, 25.32-24.84, in the final. De Los Santos first beat… Read More
CDO's Durens proceeds to semis in int'l boxing championship
May 26, 2021, 6:58 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Homegrown talent Mark Lester Durens (49 kgs), will proceed to the semifinals in the Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championships after a victory Tuesday evening (Dubai time).Coach Elmer Pamisa shared Duren's win over Kuwaiti boxer Mansour… Read More
BCDA vows to implement strict protocols at FIBA Bubble in Clark
May 26, 2021, 3:18 pm
MANILA – The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has assured that strict health protocols will be implemented to ensure the safety of over 600 local and foreign players, coaches and tournament staff during the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup Qualifiers to be… Read More
Bucks take 2-0 lead in playoffs with 132-98 win over Heat
May 25, 2021, 7:55 pm
ANKARA – The Milwaukee Bucks sealed an easy 132-98 win over the Miami Heat late Monday to take a 2-0 lead in the first round of Eastern Conference playoffs. Giannis Antetokounmpo was the top scorer for the Bucks with 31 points, 13 rebounds and six assists. Khris Middleton scored 17 points, and… Read More
SBP congratulates Clarkson for winning NBA 6th Man
May 25, 2021, 6:17 pm
MANILA – The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is one with the fans of Filipino-American basketball player Jordan Clarkson in celebrating after he won the National Basketball Association (NBA) Sixth Man award. The league announced on Tuesday that Clarkson, currently a part of the Utah Jazz,… Read More
PSC receives P2.1-M remittance from PCSO
May 25, 2021, 2:58 pm
MANILA – A total of PHP2.145 million was remitted by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), in a simple ceremony at the PCSO Main Office in Mandaluyong City on Tuesday. PCSO private secretary 2 Marie Louise Serojales and account specialist… Read More
Suns beat Lakers 99-90 to take 1-0 lead in NBA playoffs
May 24, 2021, 9:15 pm
ANKARA – Phoenix Suns took a 1-0 lead against the defending champions Los Angeles Lakers with a 99-90 win late Sunday in the first round of playoffs. Devin Booker scored 34 points, Deandre Ayton posted a double-double with 21 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Suns seal their first playoff… Read More
Olympic qualifier Nievarez gets cash incentives from solons
May 24, 2021, 9:10 pm
MANILA – Olympic rower Cris Nievarez and his mother Shirley could not help but shed tears of joy after two congressmen on Monday extended financial assistance. Congresswoman Angelina “Helen” Tan of the fourth district of Quezon Province and Jose Gay “GP” Padiernos of GP Party-list… Read More
Mickelson wins PGA title at 50 to become oldest major champion
May 24, 2021, 3:13 pm
WASHINGTON – Phil Mickelson won the PGA Championship at the age of 50 to become golf's oldest major champion on Sunday. The previous record was held by another American Julius Boros, who won the 1968 PGA Championship at 48 years old. Mickelson ground out a final-round one-over-par 73 on Sunday… Read More
