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By Field Level Media-Reuters The NBA’s chances of resuming the 2019-20 season due to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are growing smaller, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said. General view of Staples Center. The NBA has suspended activity due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Gary A. Vasquez / USA TODAY Sports) Speaking late Friday on “SportsCenter,” WindhorstContinue reading “NBA’s chances of return dimming — report”

By Agence France-Presse Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander said Saturday he plans to donate his pay to COVID-19 relief efforts during baseball’s shutdown. Houston Astros’ Justin Verlander leaves the game during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the baseball World Series against the Washington Nationals Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)Continue reading “MLB: Astros pitcher Justin Verlander to donate pay to COVID-19 relief effort”

By Kristel Satumbaga International Master Joel Pimentel blew away the competition to capture the third leg of the 1st Philippine National Bullet Chess Championship done online Saturday. IM Joel Pimentel The 27-year-old Pimentel, a Bacolod City native, scored 142 points in 52 games to rule the event and join a list of past winners headedContinue reading “Chess: IM Joel Pimentel rules 3rd leg of PH National Bullet Chess Championship”

By Jonas Terrado Manufacturing companies known for providing uniforms to teams in the pro and amateur ranks have shifted their attention on helping health workers fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Fr. Vic Calvo of Letran wears a sample PPE made by LGR on a recent visit while two health workers wear a camouflage-inspired PPE produced by JerseyContinue reading “From jerseys to PPEs: Sportswear companies join ‘war’ effort”

By Field Level Media-Reuters All eight finalists for enshrinement in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, headed by the late Kobe Bryant, will be inducted, according to various media reports Friday. Late NBA star Kobe Bryant (REUTERS / Lucy Nicholson) The other reported members of the Hall’s Class of 2020 will be Tim Duncan,Continue reading “Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, 5 others to be inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame — reports”

By Nick Giongco While the boxing world hibernates, Manny Pacquiao named the four fighters who gave him a taste of hell. Manny Pacquiao celebrates his split-decision victory over Keith Thurman in their WBA welterweight title fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 20, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ethan Miller / Getty Images /Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao names his toughest fights”

By Nick Giongco The financial request the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) submitted to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for licensed fighters and trainers of boxing, Muay Thai and mix martial arts have been “approved in principle.” Games and Amusements Board (GAB) chairman Baham Mitra GAB chairman Baham Mitra told the ManilaContinue reading “DSWD approves GAB request for financial help to licensees”

By Agence France-Presse Neymar has donated $1 million to fight the impact of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) in his native Brazil, according to TV network SBT. Brazil’s Neymar (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP) The Paris Saint-Germain star, the world’s third-highest-paid footballer, donated part of the money to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), andContinue reading “Neymar donates $1M to fight COVID-19”

By Waylon Galvez NLEX guard and former Letran star Kevin Alas is raising funds for frontliners fighting COVID-19. Kevin Alas of NLEX finds way to help front liners in fight against COVID-19. (MB File Photo) Alas, who played for the Knights in the NCAA before turning pro in 2014, has provided two signed items – a GilasContinue reading “Kevin Alas jersey and shoes up for auction to help frontliners”

By Field Level Media-Reuters With the NBA season on an indefinite hold due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a handful of the league’s players provided some live entertainment Friday night. Miami Heat player Derrick Jones, Jr. in the slam dunk contest during NBA All Star Saturday Night at United Center. (Quinn Harris / USA TODAYContinue reading “Heat’s Derrick Jones Jr. ‘upsets’ Kevin Durant in NBA 2K Players Tournament”