Rematch between Ravena brothers in B.League called off
By JONAS TERRADO The rematch between the Ravena brothers will have to wait for another time after Japan’s B.League postponed this weekend’s two-game series between the Shiga Lakestars and San-En…
Kai Sotto sits out in team’s upset win over Wildcats in NBL
By JONAS TERRADO Kai Sotto didn’t see action in the Adelaide 36ers’ 87-74 upset of the erstwhile leader Perth Wildcats Tuesday, Jan. 18 in Australia’s National Basketball League. Sotto watched…
Olympian Marcial eyes 2nd pro bout in US
The road to boxing greatness continues for Eumir Felix Marcial as he now embarks on securing his second professional victory in the United States. After months of committing to business…
Garland shines as Cavaliers stun Nets; McCollum scores 16 in return
Celtics 104, Pelicans 92 Hornets 97, Knicks 87 Wizards 117, 76ers 98 Cavaliers 114, Nets 107 Grizzlies 119, Bulls 106 Clippers 139, Pacers 133 Hawks 121, Bucks 114 Blazers 98,…
Leylah loses in 1st round; Medvedev cruises
MELBOURNE (AFP) – Daniil Medvedev underlined his status as the man to beat in the absence of Novak Djokovic with a convincing first-round victory at the Australian Open on Tuesday.…
Hanoi organizers bare timelines for SEA Games – Tolentino
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Organizers of the 31st Southeast Asian Games released timelines to member countries ahead of the delayed staging on May 12 to 25 in Hanoi, Vietnam. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president…
Golfer Yuka Saso to carry Japanese flag in 2022 LPGA Tour
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Golfer Yuka Saso will be carrying the Japanese flag starting this season in the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) Tour. According to her profile at the LPGA…
PBA Govs’ Cup fate up in next week’s board meeting
By JONAS TERRADO The PBA has scheduled a board meeting next week to decide the fate of the season-ending Governors’ Cup which is currently on hold due to the ongoing…
Eala survives opening set scare, advances to 3rd round
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Alex Eala survived a tense opening set on the way to a 7-6 (2), 6-3 win over Slovakia’s Mia Chudejova to advance to the third round in…
Nadal, Barty impress, but ‘No-vax’ looms over Aussie Open
MELBOURNE (AFP) – Rafael Nadal and Ashleigh Barty made devastating starts to their Australian Open title campaigns on Monday as the Grand Slam attempted to move on from the Novak…
Suns rising, Warriors hurting
Suns 135, Pistons 108 Rockets 118, Kings 112 Timberwolves 119, Warriors 99 Jazz 125, Nuggets 102 LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Devin Booker poured in a game-high 30 points before sitting…
POC thanks PSC for Winter Olympics support
THE Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) thanked the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) for approving the release of P3.3 million for the country’s campaign in the Beijing Winter Olympics. POC President Rep.…
Interest in EASL gains ground – Beyer
It has yet to formally take off, but interest on the East Asia Super League (EASL) is fast gaining ground around the region. Inquiries about the fledgling league set for…
Eala mauls Slovenian rival in W25 Manacor qualifiers
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Alex Eala routed Slovenia’s Ella Hojnik, 6-1, 6-1, in the first round qualifying of the W25 Manacor event in Spain last Sunday. The 16-year-old Eala proved too…
Durant faces long layoff due to injury; fined $15K for profanity
NEW YORK (AFP) – Kevin Durant suffered sprained ligaments in his left knee during the Brooklyn Nets' win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday and reportedly faces up to…
