Sports
NBA: LA Clippers promote Lue as new head coach
October 21, 2020, 8:33 pm
ISTANBUL – The Los Angeles Clippers named Tyronn Lue as their new head coach on Tuesday. "The pieces we need are in place – committed ownership, smart management and elite talent, on and off the court, in the NBA’s best market,” Lue said in a statement. "My familiarity with the… Read More
City prevails over Peninsula in 'Battle of Zamboanga'
October 21, 2020, 6:02 pm
MANILA – Zamboanga City got the better of Zamboanga Peninsula in their showdown in the first leg of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 President's Cup on Wednesday. Behind the hot hands of Troy Rike, Zamboanga City, the heavy favorite in the conference, turned back Zamboanga Peninsula, 21-14, in… Read More
Referee in PBA bubble tests positive for Covid-19
October 21, 2020, 5:23 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) announced on Wednesday that one of its bubble game officials tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19. "PBA commissioner Willie Marcial was informed of the result 24 hours after the game official took the mandatory swab test… Read More
Alaska smothers Blackwater via early beating
October 21, 2020, 8:15 am
MANILA – The Alaska Aces banked on an early blitz to cripple the Blackwater Elite, 120-82, in their Philippine Basketball Association meeting at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center on Tuesday night. Alaska outscored Blackwater, 38-17, in the first quarter and never… Read More
Zamboanga City wins Chooks 3x3 preseason
October 20, 2020, 8:16 am
MANILA – Zamboanga City reigned supreme in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 preseason tournament, beating Bacolod, 21-17, in the final on Monday night at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna. Joshua Munzon's back-to-back deuces helped Zamboanga City survive a gritty stand from Bacolod… Read More
TNT clips Phoenix to stay undefeated
October 19, 2020, 8:30 pm
MANILA – Talk ‘N Text used a second half explosion to turn back Phoenix, 110-91, in a battle of unbeaten Philippine Basketball Association teams at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center on Monday night. The Tropang Giga outscored the Fuel Masters, 65-37, in the final 24… Read More
Zamboangueños 'proud' of Valientes' Chooks 3x3 squad
October 19, 2020, 8:12 pm
MANILA – Zamboanga Peninsula coach Joseph Romarante said the region's residents are happy to see a team made up of homegrown talents representing the area in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 President's Cup. “The Zamboangueños are very proud of this team since this is the only team that has… Read More
Ginebra nips Meralco in Finals rematch
October 19, 2020, 7:05 am
MANILA – Barangay Ginebra zapped Meralco Bolts, 105-91, in the rematch of last year's Philippine Basketball Association Governors' Cup Finals at the Angeles University Sports and Cultural Center on Sunday night. The Barangay broke out in the second quarter, outscoring the Bolts, 31-19, to turn a… Read More
Nambatac free throws lift ROS over NorthPort
October 19, 2020, 7:00 am
MANILA – Rey Nambatac proved vital again in the endgame as Rain Or Shine Elasto Painters upended NorthPort Batang Pier, 70-68, in their Sunday night Philippine Basketball Association affair at the Angeles University Sports and Cultural Center. Nambatac hit two free throws with just 1.3 seconds… Read More
Pinoy campaigner loses in UFC debut
October 18, 2020, 12:57 pm
MANILA – Filipino Mark Striegl suffered a crucial loss in his highly anticipated Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut, bowing to Russian opponent Said Nurmagomedov early Sunday (Philippine Time) at UFC Fight Night 150 at the UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Nurmagomedov stunned Striegl with… Read More
Alaska scores 1st win of PBA season
October 18, 2020, 11:12 am
MANILA – Alaska posted its first win of the Philippine Basketball Association season after edging Magnolia, 87-81, on Saturday night at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. Key baskets from Jvee Casio and Mike Digregorio kept the Hotshots at bay, while Casio's defensive… Read More
Blackwater pummels NLEX on Q3 romp
October 17, 2020, 7:34 pm
MANILA – Blackwater used a third-quarter storm to get past NLEX, 98-88, in a Philippine Basketball Association Saturday night action at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. The Elite outscored the Road Warriors, 35-16, in the third period to break a 46-all halftime… Read More
PH men’s chess team loses to Iran in Asian online tourney
October 17, 2020, 1:38 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Team Philippines lost to third-ranked Iran, 1.5-2.5, and fell to tie at the second spot after four rounds in the Asian Nations Online Chess Cup 2020 on Friday. Grandmaster (GM) Mark Paragua suffered a setback against Parham Maghsoodloo at the top board, while John Paul Gomez fell… Read More
ROS rolls over Terrafirma for 2-0 start
October 17, 2020, 8:36 am
MANILA – Rain Or Shine recovered from an early third-quarter rally from Terrafirma to score a 91-82 win in their Philippine Basketball Association game at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center on Friday night. Up 44-34 at halftime, the Elasto Painters let the Dyip turn… Read More
TNT romps SMB to take top spot
October 17, 2020, 7:47 am
MANILA – TNT moved to solo first place in the Philippine Basketball Association standings after ripping San Miguel, 107-88, at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center on Friday night. The Tropang Giga began the game on a 13-2 run and never looked back from there, although… Read More
Phoenix upends NorthPort on clutch charities
October 15, 2020, 9:14 pm
MANILA – Phoenix on Thursday night banked on clutch free throws within the last 12 seconds to withstand NorthPort, 110-105, in their Philippine Basketball Association game at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. Jason Perkins and RJ Jazul sealed the victory for the Fuel… Read More
1st batch of 'Calambubble' players cleared of Covid-19
October 15, 2020, 8:03 pm
MANILA – The first teams that entered the so-called "Calambubble" of the Chooks-To-Go Pilipinas 3x3 President's Cup have been cleared of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). League commissioner Eric Altamirano announced on Thursday that the seven teams that arrived at the Inspire Sports… Read More
More funds sought for PH’s 1st Olympic gold bid
October 15, 2020, 3:01 pm
MANILA – Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino has sought an additional PHP510 million budget for elite sports for 2021 as the country got a clear shot at possibly winning its first or even more Olympic gold medal at the rescheduled Tokyo Games.… Read More
Juventus squad in quarantine after Covid-19 case
October 15, 2020, 1:39 pm
ANKARA – The entire squad of Italian football club Juventus was put under quarantine after one of their players tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) on Wednesday. "In compliance with the regulations and the protocol, the team group enters fiduciary isolation this evening," the… Read More
PFL makes changes to bubble schedule
October 15, 2020, 9:09 am
MANILA – The Philippines Football League (PFL) made some changes to its schedule for the upcoming 2020 season. The biggest of the tweaks is the way the champion will be crowned. Commissioner Coco Torre revealed on Wednesday night that the league just scrapped off the Final 4 format, formally… Read More
