LeBron James sits out All-Star Game, ends 20-year streak of starts
By ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — LeBron James wanted to play in yet another All-Star Game. His left foot and ankle didn't let him. The NBA's career scoring…
Obiena captures gold in Poland with season-best record
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA EJ Obiena rediscovered his winning form on Sunday, Feb. 16 (Monday, Philippine time) after capturing the gold medal in the Orlen Copernicus Cup in Torun, Poland.…
Gilas wraps up Doha friendlies with loss to Egypt
By REYNALD MAGALLON Gilas Pilipinas continued to fire blanks, dropping another blowout 86-55 decision against Egypt to wrap up its series of friendlies in the 2nd Doha International Cup…
Miami’s Tyler Herro wins the NBA All-Star 3-point contest
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Miami’s Tyler Herro edged out Golden State’s Buddy Hield to win the 3-point contest at the NBA’s All-Star Saturday night. Damian Lillard missed a chance to…
Gilas loses steam, falls to Lebanon
By REYNALD MAGALLON In a game that should have been a measure of how Gilas Pilipinas fares against a real Asian powerhouse, the Nationals faltered and stumbled to…
From motel to jail: Man catches wife with young lover on Valentine’s Day
A 22-year-old woman and her 18-year-old lover ended up in jail after her husband caught them in a motel on Valentine’s Day in Cotabato City. Police said the woman decided…
MCU nips Diliman to stay atop; UB blasts PWU
Games Monday (Paco Arena) 12noon – OLI vs CEU 2 p.m. – ICC vs MCU 4 p.m. – UB vs LPU-B Manila Central University unloaded a huge fourth quarter…
Back in native Bay Area, All-Star Lillard seeks to make college more attainable for kids
By ASSOCIATED PRESS OAKLAND, California (AP) — Damian Lillard pulled into Oakland High School and all the memories began flooding back. There was the pool, where he took swimming…
Thompson leads by 1 over Scheffler with McIlroy lurking at Torrey Pines
By ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN DIEGO (AP) — Davis Thompson capped a roller coaster of a back nine at Torrey Pines with a birdie to take the lead Friday, Feb.…
Building community values via Basketball 101
National Treasure for basketball, Coach Joe Lipa, who all in his 81 years is still at it sharing his brand of grassroots servant leadership in the provinces, did it once…
Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, ‘Redeem Team’ among Hall of Fame finalists
By ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are one step closer to going into the Basketball Hall of Fame. If all goes well, they…
Gilas rides fourth quarter rally to turn back Qatar in Doha pocket tourney
By REYNALD MAGALLON Gilas Pilipinas needed three quarters to shake off the jitters and when it did, there was simply no looking back. The Filipinos rode on a furious…
DJ Jellie Aw files complaint vs fiancé Jam Ignacio
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime B. Santiago said yesterday he has assigned a team of investigators to look into the complaint filed by disc jockey and media influencer…
Kim secures dream win in thriller; Del Rosario ties for 4th
STA. ROSA, Laguna – Kim Kayoung delivered a career-defining performance, producing the most stunning round of the tournament when it mattered most – a solid 68 that netted her a one-stroke…
Canino soldiers on as Lady Spikers go for better campaign in UAAP Season 87
By MARK REY MONTEJO Angel Canino is using last year’s heartbreak as motivation when she and the De La Salle Lady Spikers seek to regain the throne in UAAP…
‘Lilim’: Of runaway kids and scary nuns
Mikhail Red is back doing what he does best, scaring people that is. Set for release March 12 is his latest horror feature, “Lilim.” Said the director, “‘Lilim’ is a…
