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By Jonas Terrado The Philippine Football Federation has made efforts to resolve issues that hounded the football competitions of the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Philippine Football Federation President Nonong Araneta talks with the media after being named Chief of Mission for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. (Kristel Satumbaga) PFF president Nonong Araneta said the federation wasContinue reading “Football chief helps resolve SEAG arrival mess”

By Nick Giongco MABALACAT, Pampanga—As the country’s hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games receives a beating, athletics chief Philip Juico called on the track and field squad to rise to the occasion and repair the “distorted image” of the biennial sportsfest. Team Pilipinas Athletics for the 30th SEA Games 2019 makes a “We WinContinue reading “SEA Games: Sendoff held for PH track and field bets”

By Agence France-Presse Pool isn’t just a game in the Philippines but a way to make a living, driving a fiercely competitive scene that has produced some of the world’s top players. In this photo taken on November 7, 2019, Filipino Efren “The Magician” Reyes, a multiple world champion, plays pool at a billiard hallContinue reading “Win or don’t eat: Philippines’ poverty-driven, world-beating pool stars”

Unknown to most Filipinos, floorball became the early source of pride for the country as the national women’s team tallied the first victory for the host nation with an 8-1 win over Indonesia in the 30th Southeast Asian Games on Monday. The Philippine women’s floorball team routs the Indonesian squad 8-1 to get the firstContinue reading “SEA Games: Jade Rivera powers floorball squad, routs Indonesia for first PH win”

By Betheena Unite A 1.12-kilometer interchange, which provides a new exit route from the Philippine Arena to the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in Bocaue, Bulacan, was opened Tuesday. A passerby walks in front of the Rizal Memorial Stadium. (MB Photo / Jansen Romero) Mounting traffic upon exiting Bocaue, Bulacan to NLEX is expected to beContinue reading “SEA Games: Philippine Arena Interchange opens in time for opening”

By the Associated Press Giannis Antetokounmpo had one of the most dominant games of his career and the Milwaukee Bucks needed every bit of it. Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 50 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for his 17th consecutive double-double to help the Bucks rally in the second half for their eighth straight victory, 122-118Continue reading “NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo fires 50 as Bucks beat Jazz”

By the Associated Press The Spurs were struggling to contain LeBron James in the fourth quarter and DeMar DeRozan knew firsthand San Antonio’s best chance against King James is to hope he misses. Keep hoping. James had 33 points and 13 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers won in San Antonio for the second timeContinue reading “NBA: LeBron James leads Lakers past struggling Spurs”

By the Associated Press Marcus Smart had the ball bounce right for him and the Boston Celtics this time. Jaylen Brown scored 24 points, Jayson Tatum had 20 and the Celtics held off the Sacramento Kings 103-102 despite a career-high 41 points from Buddy Hield on Monday night. Boston Celtics’ Marcus Smart shoots over SacramentoContinue reading “NBA: Celtics hold off Kings despite Buddy Hield’s 41 points”

By the Associated Press Spencer Dinwiddie keeps coming through in the clutch for the Brooklyn Nets. Dinwiddie’s fadeaway jumper with 1.9 seconds remaining gave Brooklyn its fourth straight victory, 108-106 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Brooklyn Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie (8) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers’ Cedi Osman (16) in the first half of anContinue reading “NBA: Spencer Dinwiddie’s jumper leads Nets over Cavaliers”

By the Associated Press Pascal Siakam scored 25 points, Fred VanVleet added 24 and the Toronto Raptors held Joel Embiid scoreless in a 101-96 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam protects the ball from Philadelphia 76ers’ Al Horford during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday,Continue reading “NBA: Joel Embiid held scoreless as Raptors beat 76ers”