Sports
FIBA sends its condolences to quake-hit Turkey
November 3, 2020, 3:24 pm
ANKARA – World basketball governing body FIBA offered its condolences Monday to the head of the Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) over last week’s deadly earthquake in Turkey's Aegean region. "Dear President, it is with sadness that we have learned of the devastating earthquake that hit… Read More
Nierras arrives in PFL bubble ahead of Stallion-Kaya clash
November 2, 2020, 6:36 pm
MANILA -- A huge help has arrived for Stallion Laguna. Head Coach Ernie Nierras will finally get to steer his club ahead of a huge Tuesday night Philippines Football League (PFL) showdown against Kaya Iloilo at the PFF National Training Centre in Carmona, Cavite. Nierras, who on Monday just… Read More
PBA players test negative for Covid-19 anew
November 2, 2020, 9:07 am
MANILA – The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) shared good news on Sunday that its ongoing bubble season in Angeles is once again coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) free again. The league announced that no one has contracted the virus ahead of its upcoming return to action on Nov. 3. "All… Read More
Tennis: World No. 2 Halep tests positive for Covid-19
November 1, 2020, 12:10 pm
ANKARA – World No. 2 Simona Halep is in home quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). “Hi everyone, I wanted to let you know that I tested positive for Covid-19,” the Romanian said on Twitter on Saturday. “I am self-isolating at home and am recovering well… Read More
United City, Kaya Iloilo nail 2nd win each in PFL
November 1, 2020, 11:45 am
MANILA – United City and Kaya Iloilo hacked out contrasting wins on Saturday night at the PFF National Training Centre in Carmona to retain the top two spots in the Philippines Football League season. United City romped Mendiola, 6-0, while Kaya Iloilo had to brave a gallant fight from the… Read More
Maharlika Manila scores 1st PFL win
October 31, 2020, 4:24 pm
MANILA – Maharlika Manila got its first-ever win in the Philippines Football League (PFL) after nipping preseason favorite Stallion Laguna, 2-1, on Saturday at the PFF National Training Centre in Carmona. A second-half comeback was all Maharlika Manila, the newcomer in the league, needed to… Read More
PBA resumes season on Nov. 3
October 31, 2020, 4:20 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) will resume its bubble season on Tuesday (Nov.3) after adhering to additional protocols recommended by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID). "With the health and safety of each of the 350… Read More
Eduard Folayang falters in comeback fight
October 31, 2020, 7:39 am
MANILA – Eduard Folayang's comeback bid was foiled on Friday night after he lost to Australian Antonio Caruso at the One: Inside the Matrix event at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Caruso's well-rounded game proved to be vital as Folayang was nearly finished twice in the fight. He got his first… Read More
Zamboanga City wins Chooks 3x3 President's Cup
October 30, 2020, 7:48 pm
MANILA – Zamboanga City claimed the overall championship of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 President's Cup after beating Nueva Ecija, 22-19, in the grand finals at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna on Friday. Zamboanga City had to withstand a late run from Nueva Ecija to clinch the… Read More
PBA postpones ongoing bubble
October 30, 2020, 5:51 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has postponed its ongoing bubble season. In a statement on Friday, the league said that it had to call off the bubble in Angeles to pave the way for stricter measures amid suspected coronavirus disease 2019 cases there that later turned out to… Read More
Roxas City shocks Sarangani to enter Chooks 3x3 QF's
October 30, 2020, 2:07 pm
MANILA – Roxas City pulled off the biggest shocker in the first round of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 President's Cup Grand Finals, edging Sarangani, 21-17, on Friday at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba. Roxas City entered the final leg of the conference winless after eight games through… Read More
Bacon to face Pendarvis in Florida Nov. 20
October 29, 2020, 9:17 pm
DAVAO CITY – Welterweight Jameson “Bring Home the” Bacon of Cebu will again see action on Nov. 20 at the Manual Artime Community Center Theater in Miami, Florida, USA.Bacon, who made a US successful debut early this month, will be facing southpaw Cleotis “Mookie” Pendarvis of Lancaster,… Read More
NBA’s Utah Jazz to be sold for more than $1.6-B
October 29, 2020, 8:21 pm
ANKARA – The Utah Jazz will be sold for nearly USD2 billion, a senior NBA insider said Wednesday. "The Miller family has entered into an agreement to sell the Utah Jazz and Vivint Arena to Qualtrics founder Ryan Smith for more than USD1.6 billion, sources told ESPN," Adrian Wojnarowski said on… Read More
Alaska rallies to zap Phoenix
October 29, 2020, 8:17 pm
MANILA – Alaska came alive in a crucial juncture of the second half to pummel Phoenix, 105-97, in their Philippine Basketball Association game at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center on Thursday night. Down by as much as 14 points, the Aces outscored the Fuel Masters,… Read More
United City edges ADT in PFL opener
October 28, 2020, 7:33 pm
MANILA – United City began its quest for a fourth consecutive Philippines Football League title somehow on a high note after beating the Azkals Development Team (ADT), 1-0, in the first game of the 2020 bubble season at the PFF National Training Centre in Carmona on Wednesday night. Mike Ott's… Read More
FIFA chief contracts coronavirus
October 28, 2020, 2:43 pm
MOSCOW – The world’s governing football body, FIFA, announced on Tuesday that President Gianni Infantino was tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). "FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received confirmation today that he has tested positive for coronavirus," according to a… Read More
World’s fastest man to miss Tokyo Olympics
October 28, 2020, 1:33 pm
ANKARA – The men’s world 100-meter champion, Christian Coleman, was banned Tuesday for two years for breaching anti-doping rules. "The Disciplinary Tribunal has upheld the AIU’s charge and banned sprinter Christian Coleman of the USA for 2 years for 3 Whereabouts Failures in a 12-month… Read More
Zamboanga City wins Chooks 3x3 Leg 4
October 28, 2020, 7:37 am
MANILA – Zamboanga City bounced back from a stinging early exit in the previous leg to claim the championship in the fourth stage of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 President's Cup at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna on Tuesday night. Two nights after getting shockingly booted in the… Read More
ROS escapes in OT vs. Ginebra
October 28, 2020, 7:36 am
MANILA – Beau Belga and Jewel Ponferada came alive in crunch time for the Rain Or Shine Elasto Painters as the team nipped Barangay Ginebra in overtime, 85-82, in their Philippine Basketball Association battle at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center in Pampanga on Tuesday… Read More
Meralco’s Chris Newsome named PBA player of the week
October 27, 2020, 4:49 pm
MANILA – After a slow start in the PBA bubble at Smart Clark Giga City, Meralco and Alaska sprang back to life behind the steady showing of a veteran guard and the promise of a rookie big man. The red-hot Bolts, following a 1-2 start, flipped the switch in an unbeaten second week run by riding… Read More
