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By Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says he thinks it will be at least May before any decision can be made about resumption of the 2019-20 season that was shut down amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (Joe Murphy / NBAE via Getty Images/ AFP) ”Essentially, what I’ve toldContinue reading “NBA: No silver lining in sight just yet”

By Reuters Online bookmakers, already hit by the stoppage of live sports due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, suffered a further setback when the results of an NBA 2K20 video game tournament were leaked online. Miami Heat player Derrick Jones, Jr. in the slam dunk contest during NBA All Star Saturday Night at UnitedContinue reading “Betting suspended after NBA 2K20 results leaked online”

By Kristel Satumbaga Former World Youth Championship campaigner Karl Victor Ochoa swept all his 15 games to reign supreme in the Chestropolis Arena done online Monday night. Karl Victor Ochoa Ochoa, 29, was a cut above the rest as he raked in a total of 56 points, 20 points ahead of eventual second placer JohnnyContinue reading “Chess: Karl Ochoa wins Chestropolis online tourney”

By Nick Giongco During his heyday, two-division world champion Gerry Peñalosa took on all comers, going even in the lion’s den in his daring quest to win a third world title in as many weight classes. Two-time world champion Gerry Peñalosa is not lowering his guard against COVID-19. But the coronavirus is one opponent PeñalosaContinue reading “Against COVID-19, ex-champ Gerry Peñalosa throws in towel”

By WAYLON GALVEZ The Philippine Sports Commission has reminded national athletes and coaches to ‘strictly observe’ guidelines of the lockdown to avoid being infected by  COVID-19. PSC national training director Marc Velasco (MB file photo) In a letter to national sports associations, the PSC reiterated these measures are being undertaken during the Luzon-wide Enhanced CommunityContinue reading “PSC reiterates call to follow ECQ guidelines”

  SMART ARANETA COLISEUM By WAYLON GALVEZ For the past three weeks, PBA players have used their social media pages as a platform to encourage people to stay safe and healthy as the country continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Their posts include calls for support to frontliners and people in need of assistanceContinue reading “PBA: It’s all in the mind”

By Kristel Satumbaga Philippine chess mourns the passing of international arbiter Gene Poliarco on Sunday due to cardiac arrest while on his way to the hospital in Alaminos, Pangasinan. He was 77. International chess arbiter Gene Poliarco Grandmaster Jayson Gonzales relayed the news to the PH online chess community after receiving it from Poliarco’s son,Continue reading “Chess arbiter Gene Poliarco passes away”

By Jonas Terrado PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said everything is possible with regards to the schedule of the 45th season currently on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial (PBA Images) He and members of the Board of Governors, led by chairman Ricky Vargas of TNT KaTropa, are due to discuss theContinue reading “PBA: Just one conference this season? Possible, says Commish Willie Marcial”

By Nick Giongco Life before the lockdown for Manny Pacquiao was a blur. During the pre-coronavirus world, Pacquiao made it a point to attend to his Senate duties since he had no scheduled fight in the foreseeable future. Manny Pacquiao reacts after defeating Keith Thurman by split decision in a welterweight title fight Saturday, JulyContinue reading “Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Manny Pacquiao making up for lost time with family”

By Nick Giongco Patients showing mild symptoms of COVID-19 are ready to be housed and treated at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium (NAS), the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) said Monday. The Ninoy Aquino Stadium, turned a makeshift hospital, is ready to house patients showing mild symptoms of COVID-19. (BCDA Images) The NAS was turned into aContinue reading “Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Ninoy Aquino Stadium ready for patients”