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By the Associated Press After waiting a year for an opportunity to return to the NBA, Carmelo Anthony proved he’s still capable of a big performance. Anthony scored 25 points in just his fourth game of the season, CJ McCollum added 21 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Chicago Bulls 117-94 on Monday night.Continue reading “NBA: Anthony scores 25, Trail Blazers beat Bulls”

By Jonas Terrado Afril Bernardino, Janine Pontejos, Jack Animam and Clare Castro will have double duties in the 30th Southeast Asian Games as they comprise the national women’s team roster in the 3×3 competitions slated Dec. 1 and 2 at The Arena in San Juan City. Clare Castro, Afril Bernardino, Janine Pontejos and Jack AnimamContinue reading “SEA Games: Top PH cagebelles aim for gold in maiden 3×3 tilt”

By Erma Edera Restored to its old, majestic glory, art deco aesthetics prevailed in the newly-restored Rizal Memorial Sports Complex down to lighting fixtures and urinal dividers– the first time in 66 years the sports facility got its ever major facelift. Inside the entrance of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (Phisgoc release) Although the openingContinue reading “SEA Games: Restoring the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex to its former glory”

By Jonas Terrado Games Tuesday (Biñan Football Stadium, Laguna) 4 p.m. — Vietnam vs Thailand 8 p.m. — Philippines vs Myanmar Women’s football gets underway at the Biñan Football Stadium in Laguna amid more problems encountering the 30th Southeast Asian Games. (Philippine Football Federation) The national women’s team faces Myanmar in the featured match at 8Continue reading “SEA Games: Amid venue woes, women’s football kicks off”

By Jonas Terrado Lea Salonga will not perform in the opening ceremonies of the 30th Southeast Asian Games slated Saturday at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. Lea Salonga (Manila Bulletin) Salonga made the announcement through Twitter, saying commitments in her part in the musical Sweeney Todd will prevent her from taking part in theContinue reading “Sweeney Todd prevents Lea Salonga from taking part in SEA Games opener”

By Jonas Terrado Games Tuesday (Rizal Memorial Stadium) 4 p.m. — Thailand vs Indonesia 8 p.m. — Laos vs Singapore Games Wednesday (Rizal Memorial Stadium) 4 p.m. — Myanmar vs Philippines 8 p.m. — Cambodia vs Timor-Leste Dennis Chung scored an equalizer in stoppage time to help the Philippines salvage a 1-1 draw against CambodiaContinue reading “SEA Games: Azkals U-22 salvages tie vs Cambodia on Dennis Chung equalizer”

By Jonas Terrado Game Wednesday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 7 p.m. — NorthPort vs NLEX TNT KaTropa rallied from 13 points in the final four minutes to dethrone Magnolia 98-97 and advance to the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Jayson Castro goes for a layup during TNT KaTropa’s PBA Governors’ Cup winContinue reading “PBA: TNT KaTropa dethrones Magnolia to reach semis”

By Jonas Terrado Far Eastern University center Clare Castro will make her return for Gilas Pilipinas in the national women’s basketball team in the 30th Southeast Asian Games which starts Dec. 4 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Gilas Pilipinas coach Pat Aquino, center, is joined by Janine Pontejos, Clare Castro, Jack Animan and AfrilContinue reading “SEA Games: Clare Castro set for return with Gilas Women”

By Kristel Satumbaga Expect basketball fans to troop the Mall of Asia Arena when Gilas Pilipinas compete in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. (Rio Deluvio) Tickets have now been on sale for several sporting events days before the 30th Southeast Asian Games officially fires off in various venues in Luzon. Basketball, considered close to religionContinue reading “Tickets now on sale for SEA Games”

By Jonas Terrado NorthPort pushed top seed NLEX to a rubber match for a semifinals berth after rolling to a 115-90 victory in a tense quarterfinal affair in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. NorthPort’s Michael Qualls goes for a layup against NLEX’s Poy Erram and Bong Galanza in the quarterfinal affairContinue reading “PBA: NorthPort routs NLEX, forces quarterfinal rubber match”