The Los Angeles Clippers struggled severely to shock the Washington Wizards for an improbable 116-115 win, rallying from 35 down in a Tuesday NBA game.
The Wizards had a 35-point lead near the end of the second quarter by 66-31 at the Capital One Arena, …
Read MoreThe Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) has ratified in the general assembly level its executive board’s decision last month to declare Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) president Philip Ella “Popoy” Juico “persona non grata”.
A majority vote went in favor of slapping Juico with …
Read MoreThe Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has put the mediation between EJ Obiena and the Philippine Athletic Track and Field Association (PATAFA) on hold.
In a statement on Tuesday, a day after Obiena announced his decision to back out of the talks, the PSC implied that …
Read MoreThird-seed in men’s tennis Alexander Zverev from Germany on Sunday exited the 2022 Australian Open in the fourth round.
An Olympic gold medalist at the Tokyo 2020, Zverev lost all the three sets against Denis Shapovalov at Margaret Court Arena, a stunning win for the …
Read MoreMark Magsayo became the first world champion of the Philippines for 2022 after beating Gary Russell for the WBC featherweight championship on Sunday at the Borgata Hotel Casino in Atlantic City.
In his biggest victory so far, Magsayo, a native of Tagbilaran, flashed his brilliance …
Read MoreThe Golden State Warriors beat the Detroit Pistons 102-86 in Wednesday’s NBA game.
Golden State started the game by making six of nine 3-pointers to build a 33-22 lead at the end of the first quarter and never let go.
Klay Thompson led the Warriors …
Read MorePremier Boxing Champions (PBC) has named Filipino pugilist Nonito Donaire as its Fighter of the Year for 2021.
Following a fan voting through its social media channels, the 39-year-old Donaire, who shocked the world last May by knocking out Nordine Oubaali to become the oldest …
Read MoreThe Phoenix Suns defeated the San Antonio Spurs 121-107 for their fourth straight victory on Martin Luther King Day, thanks to Devin Booker’s season-high 48 points.
Phoenix had a good start at the beginning, building a 32-29 lead at the end of the first quarter.…
Read MoreThe Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) will decide on the resumption of the Governors’ Cup next month.
Commissioner Willie Marcial said he would convene the league’s board of governors sometime in February to discuss matters.
“Ang crucial, malalaman natin by February kung ano ang patutunguhan ng …
Read MoreThe Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is now in waiting mode on when the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) will lower the alert level status in Metro Manila amid a spike in the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases.
The PSC …
Read MorePhilippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Butch Ramirez said he is looking to finally settle the score between the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association and pole vault star Ernest John “EJ” Obiena before he bids goodbye to his post.
Ramirez said on Tuesday that he …
Read MoreOpening a new outlet at an ice sports center in Beijing, American ice hockey equipment brand TRUE has received a warm welcome from the young trainees.
The store, opened in October 2021, provides “one-stop” purchasing services for teenagers trained at the center so that they …
Read MoreMalacañang is hoping the rift between pole vault star Ernest John “EJ” Obiena and the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) would eventually be resolved.
Acting Presidential Spokesperson, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, made this statement after the PATAFA announced its decision to drop Obiena …
Read MoreChina has the confidence to overcome the challenges posed by the Omicron variant of Covid-19 and deliver a streamlined, safe and splendid Winter Olympic Games for the world, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Tuesday.
Wang Wenbin told a news briefing that the Beijing Organising …
Read MoreThe Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has laid down some requests to the camps involved in the tension between the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) and pole vault star Ernest John “EJ” Obiena.
In a statement on Wednesday, PSC Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez said …
Read MoreThe Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) has reiterated its support for Asian pole vault sensation EJ Obiena after the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) dropped him from the national pool.
POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said on Tuesday they will assure Obiena’s participation in …
Read MoreThe Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) has taken out Asia’s pole vault king Ernest John “EJ” Obiena from its pool as their ongoing row took yet another major turn.
PATAFA announced on Tuesday that it is recommending Obiena’s removal from the national team …
Read MoreStephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to hit 3,000 career threes late Tuesday while the Denver Nuggets sealed an 89-86 win over the Golden State Warriors.
The Nuggets built a 24-point advantage at the end of the first half. But, the Warriors …
Read MoreThe Chicago Bulls defeated the Indiana Pacers, 113-105, late on Sunday to record their third consecutive victory.
The Bulls took control of the game early as Zach LaVine finished with 32 points after returning from the NBA’s health and safety protocols.
Nikola Vucevic recorded a …
Read MoreThe New Orleans Pelicans beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-110 thanks to Devonte’ Graham’s 61-foot buzzer beater late Wednesday.
With 1.4 seconds remaining, Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit a deep 3-pointer to tie the game 110-110, but Devonte’ Graham’s 3-quarter-court buzzer-beater gave the Pelicans victory.…
Read MoreTeerasil Dangda not just earned a place in AFF Suzuki Cup history but also shaped the playoff picture in Group A for this year’s edition as he led Thailand to a 2-1 win over the Philippine Azkals in a crucial group stage battle at the …
Read MoreA lone bettor from Laguna bagged the PHP83-million jackpot of the Mega Lotto 6/45 draw on Friday night.
In an advisory on Saturday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the bettor guessed the winning combination 33-27-18-42-03-23 and will pocket PHP83,757,220.
The ticket was purchased …
Read MoreIloilo scored the first win of the Chooks-to-Go MPBL Invitational after trouncing Negros, 83-77, on the very first game of the tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay on Saturday.
The United Royals asserted control of the fourth quarter after the Muscovados showed …
Read MoreNLEX blew a hot start but delivered the goods in the endgame to beat NorthPort, 120-115, in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Friday.
KJ McDaniels almost singlehandedly carried the fight for the Road Warriors, …
Read MorePhilippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez and Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. (PDRCI) president, lawyer Edmundo Tan, formally signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on the establishment of sports arbitration and mediation, at the PhilSports Complex in Pasig City on Friday.
“This is …
Read MoreThe Philippine Azkals started their campaign in the AFF Suzuki Cup on a sour note after falling, 1-2, to Singapore on Wednesday night at the Singapore National Stadium.
A quick offensive swing from Singapore was all it needed to take all three points against an …
Read MoreA Canadian ban on the entry of unvaccinated NBA players will come into force next January, meaning players without the shots need to get vaccinated or stay home from Canada away games with the Toronto Raptors.
“NBA informed teams today that unvaccinated players will no …
Read MoreAustralian tennis player and the top seed in women’s singles Ashleigh Barty won the WTA Player of the Year award for 2021 on Tuesday.
“WTA World No.1 Ashleigh Barty wins the WTA Player of the Year honor for the second time; she also earned the …
Read MoreAlaska hung on despite a late surge from NorthPort for an 87-85 win at the start of the PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.
Robbie Herndon helped save the day for the Aces after scoring on a mid-range jumper …
Read MoreLos Angeles Lakers tasted a 117-102 home win against Boston Celtics on Tuesday.
Boston Celtics had a good start at the beginning, building a 33-31 lead at the end of the first quarter.
But the Lakers had a 5-point advantage at the end of the …
Read MoreMhage Gerriahlou Sebastian completed an improbable come back to steal the crown from Ruelle Canino in the Philippine National Juniors Chess Championship at the PACE in Quezon City Tuesday.
A point behind the 13-year-old Canino entering the ninth and last round, Sebastian, 15, trampled Rinoa …
Read MoreContact and non-contact sports are once again allowed here but with certain restrictions.
In Resolution No. 50, the Davao City Task Force Coronavirus Disease 2019 provided additional guidelines in regulating the following contact sports activities- basketball, football, volleyball, and Frisbee.
In an interview Tuesday, Allan …
Read MoreThe PBA 3×3 Lakas Ng Tatlo crowned a new leg champion in Purefoods as the TJ Titans thwarted the Meralco Bolts, 21-16, in Sunday’s finale at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.
Pao Javelona took charge with a game-high 10 points for the Titans, who …
Read MoreChina 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 rollout, China has largely managed …
Read MoreMANILA – 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, …
Read MoreANKARA – 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 …
Read MoreMANILA – 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 …
Read MoreMANILA – For two consecutive nights, another lone bettor bagged the jackpot prize of the Ultra Lotto 6/58 amounting to over PHP378 million on Friday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
In an advisory on Saturday, PCSO said Christmas came early for a …
Read MoreThe jackpot prize of the Ultra Lotto 6/58 climbed up to PHP375 million in its next draw scheduled on Friday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said on Thursday.
In an advisory, the agency said there is still no winner from Tuesday night’s draw …
Read MoreThe 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 Kiram and the PSC recognize that information and …
Read MorePhilippine 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, Asia’s pole vault record …
Read MoreThe 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.
“On …
Read MoreThe 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 …
Read MoreThe San Juan City government is now allowing its residents to engage in both indoor and outdoor contact sports, provided that health and safety protocols are followed.
Mayor Francis Zamora on Thursday said the city government has issued guidelines, under Executive Order FMZ-097, allowing contact …
Read MoreThe Congress of the global body of track and field athletics, World Athletics, voted on Wednesday to extend a membership suspension term of the All-Russia Athletics Federation (RusAF) until the Russian side met all its reinstatement requirements.
A total of 126 delegates of the 2021 …
Read MoreThe Serbia national football team has decided to donate 1 million euros (PHP56.5 million) bonus for qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar for the treatment of sick children.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Friday entered the plane that the players and coaching staff …
Read MoreContact sports will be allowed here again once 70 percent of the city’s population is already vaccinated against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), a local official said on Monday.
Councilor Joel Garganera, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) chief, said the city will hold talks with the …
Read MoreAnother athlete of Filipino heritage might represent Japan in future sporting events.
Basketball player Matt Aquino has been called up to join Japan’s men’s basketball team ahead of the November window of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
The Japanese Basketball Association announced on Monday that …
Read MoreThe Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) on Saturday launched a series of stamps of “Living Legends: World-Renowned Filipinos” in commemoration of its 254th founding anniversary.
The launch, which also coincided with the 75th year celebration of PHLPost’ first stamp of the Republic of the Philippines, was …
Read MoreThe Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will celebrate “World Kindness Day” with a special episode in the agency’s Rise Up Shape Up web series on Saturday, Nov. 13.
“Sports may be competitive, but there is kindness always present,” PSC Commissioner Celia Kiram said in a news …
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