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By Kristel Satumbaga Government sports facilities are being considered as temporary medical facilities as the country fights for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, PSC chairman Butch Ramirez said Sunday. Inside the entrance of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (Phisgoc release) Ramirez said the Department of Public Works and Highways are assessing the Rizal Memorial Sports ComplexContinue reading “Sports venues being considered as temporary medical facilities”

By Reuters The owner of NBA team New York Knicks, James Dolan, has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), the Knicks said in a Twitter post. New York Knicks owner James Dolan (AFP Photo/Maddie Meyer / MANILA BULLETIN) The Madison Square Garden Company Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Dolan has tested positive for coronavirus. HeContinue reading “NBA: Knicks owner James Dolan tests positive for COVID-19”

By Agence France-Presse Japanese star Naomi Osaka says she’s disappointed not to compete at the Tokyo Olympics this year but supports the decision to postpone the event to 2021. Naomi Osaka of Japan  (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP) The 22-year-old former world number one said on Twitter Saturday that she thinks the event willContinue reading “Naomi Osaka disappointed but supports Olympic delay”

By Kristel Satumbaga Support continued to pour in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as sports officials, doctors and volunteers lend a hand to those in need. Lani Velasco, President of Philippine Swimming, Inc. (MB File Photo) The Philippine Sports Commission recently donated hundreds of mattresses for health workers and volunteers including 120 throughContinue reading “PSC, swimming association donate mattresses to volunteers, hospitals”

By Nick Giongco Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum is looking forward to the day when boxing gets back on its feet. IBF super-flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas, left, and Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood in this file photo. (Nick Giongco) With all major events, sports andContinue reading “Top Rank’s Bob Arum awaits boxing’s bounceback”

By Nick Giongco After testing negative using a COVID-19 rapid test kit imported from Korea, Sen. Manny Pacquiao Saturday  vowed to look for more help elsewhere as he intensifies efforts to help contain the spread of the coronavirus in the country. Manny Pacquiao (Nick Giongco) “Kahit naka-home quarantine, patuloy po akong maghahanap ng paraan upang makatulongContinue reading “Manny Pacquiao: After Jack Ma’s medical supplies, more help on the way”

By Jonas Terrado Alaska coach Jeffrey Cariaso has started the process of handing out funds to PBA personnel who are affected by the suspension of games due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Alaska coach Jeffrey Cariaso (PBA Images) Cariaso said Saturday the drive has already surpassed the target amount that will be donated to each personnel through helpContinue reading “PBA: Alaska coach Jeff Cariaso says funds for league’s game-day personnel ready”

By Waylon Galvez Despite the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics due to COVID-19, Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz remains focused on training to stay in shape and ready once action resumes with international tournaments. Hidilyn Diaz  (MB File Photo) Diaz is in Kuala Lumpur for a training camp since mid February as part ofContinue reading “Weightlifting: Hidilyn Diaz works out in Kuala Lumpur even from parking lot”

By Kristel Satumbaga Grandmaster Joey Antonio drew with Rolzon Roullo in the 11th and final round and then edged FIDE Master Sander Severino via tiebreak to rule the Cesar Orbe Memorial Cup Chess 960 blitz done on online application chess.com recently. GM Joey Antonio The 58-year-old Antonio, a 13-time national champion, finished undefeated with eightContinue reading “GM Joey Antonio rules online chess tourney”

By Agence France-Presse Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic said Friday he will donate one million euros ($1.1 million) to help his native Serbia buy respirators and other gear to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19). Novak Djokovic of Serbia signs autographs after his men’s singles match against Denis Shapovalov of Canada at the ATP Cup tennisContinue reading “Novak Djokovic donates 1 million euros to help Serbia combat COVID-19”