Sports
Father, son both handling champions in Highland Boxing Promotion
June 8, 2020, 4:44 pm
DAVAO CITY – A father and son are both handling separate boxing champions in the Highland Boxing Promotion.Allan Alegria, a former World Boxing Association no. 4 welterweight contender is based in Benguet while his son Marvin Alexis is in Manila.In his heyday, Allan, 56, has defended his RP… Read More
Conor McGregor announces retirement
June 7, 2020, 6:34 pm
MOSCOW – Conor McGregor, a former Irish Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight and lightweight champion, has announced his retirement from fighting. "Hey guys. I’ve decided to retire from fighting. Thank you all for the amazing memories! What a ride it’s been!" the 31-year-old… Read More
Superstar Kevin Durant opts out of NBA season
June 7, 2020, 3:45 pm
ANKARA – NBA franchise Brooklyn Nets will be without their US superstar, Kevin Durant this season in Florida as the player ruled himself out. "My season is over. I don't plan on playing at all. We decided last summer when it first happened that I was just going to wait until the following… Read More
NBA legend Jordan to donate $100 million for anti-racism fight
June 7, 2020, 12:24 pm
ANKARA – NBA legend Michael Jordan and 'Jordan Brand' will make a donation of USD100 million to nationwide organizations in the US as part of efforts against racism. "Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand are committing USD100 million over the next 10 years to protecting and improving the lives of… Read More
GAB backs WBC protocol
June 7, 2020, 12:02 pm
MANILA – The Games and Amusements Board (GAB), headed by Chairman Abraham “Baham” Mitra, welcomed the decision of the World Boxing Council (WBC) to adopt a protocol for the holding of boxing cards and other activities behind closed doors. Mitra said the WBC under Mauricio Sulaiman did the… Read More
PBA’s Road Warriors undergo coronavirus testing
June 4, 2020, 8:21 pm
MANILA – Adhering to the protocols set by the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for possibly resuming practice, the NLEX Road Warriors underwent testing for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). On Thursday at the North Luzon Expressway office in Quezon City, the entire squad from the… Read More
Japan considering 'simplified' Olympics next year
June 4, 2020, 7:01 pm
ANKARA – Japan could simplify the format of next year’s Olympic Games to reduce the risk of a coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak, an official said on Thursday. Yuriko Koike, the governor of the capital and host city Tokyo, said discussions would be held to ascertain possible changes,… Read More
NBA aims to resume basketball with 22-team format
June 4, 2020, 1:47 pm
ANKARA – The NBA is looking to again shoot the hoops with a 22-team format possibly restarting on July 31 in Orlando, Florida. “As the NBA models a 22-team format for a July 31 resumption in Orlando, the proposed timeline for teams (is) the last possible date for an NBA Finals Game 7: October… Read More
PBA awaits IATF nod on return to practice
June 4, 2020, 8:58 am
MANILA – The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is set to submit a list of guidelines regarding how teams can practice again during the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. PBA board chairman Ricky Vargas said this following the board's first physical meeting Wednesday at its… Read More
US athletes' 'Blackout' stands with George Floyd
June 3, 2020, 10:26 am
ANKARA – Athletes and sports figures in the US are showing solidarity with protesters against the killing in police custody of George Floyd, an unarmed African-American man, by posting images on social media of black squares. As part of the Blackout Tuesday campaign, Los Angeles Lakers superstar… Read More
PBA boards to convene regarding team practices
June 3, 2020, 8:22 am
MANILA – The Philippine Basketball Association's (PBA) board of governors will meet on Wednesday to discuss how teams could return to practice despite the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. While an online meeting has been initially set, the 12 team governors are in unison on having a… Read More
Baguio school gives plane tickets to stranded student athletes
June 2, 2020, 6:17 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The last batch of stranded student athletes of University of Baguio (UB) will finally return to their respective hometowns, including those from Visayas and Mindanao. UB athletic director Alan Elegado on Monday said the school has provided plane tickets and travel allowance for its… Read More
Sports world in solidarity over George Floyd's death
June 2, 2020, 2:44 pm
ANKARA – Sports figures expressed solidarity this week with protesters over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died on May 25 in the US state of Minnesota after being pinned down by a white police officer. Kylian Mbappe, who helped France win the 2018 World Cup against Croatia,… Read More
MPBL pushes Season 4 to 2021 due to Covid-19
June 2, 2020, 8:49 am
MANILA – The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball Pilipinas (MPBL) is postponing its upcoming season due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. In a memo sent to the teams on Monday night, Commissioner Kenneth Duremdes announced, "The 2020-21 MPBL Season is hereby suspended, and we will… Read More
Michael Jordan condemns killing of George Floyd
June 1, 2020, 1:39 pm
ANKARA – NBA legend Michael Jordan expressed his sadness and anger Sunday over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died last week after being pinned down by a white police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. "I am deeply saddened, truly pained, and plain angry. I see and feel… Read More
FIBA bats for 'continued collaboration' with World Cup co-hosts
May 31, 2020, 4:20 pm
MANILA – FIBA, the world governing body of basketball, will push for continued collaboration with the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia as co-hosts of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Richard Carrion, chairman of the Board for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, made this commitment after the board’s… Read More
PH athletes, coaches finally get discount
May 30, 2020, 4:58 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) announced that all Filipino athletes and coaches would finally get to enjoy a 20-percent discount for all their needs. On Friday night, the PSC said the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Regulation 13-2020, which paves the way for… Read More
PSC, DepEd agree to include PE under ‘new normal’
May 28, 2020, 3:44 pm
MANILA – Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman William Ramirez has received positive feedback from Education Secretary Leonor Briones on his endorsement to retain Physical Education (PE) in the school curriculum under the “new normal” amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19)… Read More
PFF to submit protocols to GAB for possible PFL return
May 28, 2020, 8:07 am
MANILA – The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) is set to submit its "new normal" protocols to the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) very soon as it now eyes a July start for the Philippines Football League (PFL) season. PFF president Nonong Araneta said on Wednesday night that he was to… Read More
Panaad Stadium opens for non-contact sports activities
May 27, 2020, 3:43 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental’s Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan here has reopened to residents who want to engage in non-contact sports activities. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said that since Tuesday, the stadium has been allowing entry to those who want to use its… Read More
