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By the Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Devin Booker had the ball, and a defensive switch left him staring at an old friend on the perimeter. Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1)  lays up as Minnesota Timberwolves’ Jaylen Nowell (4) and Kelan Martin defend during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Nov.Continue reading “NBA: Devin Booker scores 35 as shorthanded Suns nip Timberwolves”

WORLD renowned DOTA 2 player Pan ‘Ruru’ Jie is coming over to the country to personally oversee the launching of the biggest esports tie-ups in the Philippines and Southeast Asian region. Pan ‘Ruru’ Jie is coming over to the country for the launching of the ‘LGD International Launch Party: A Collab of LGD and EsportsplayContinue reading “DOTA 2 star player flying in for esports tieup”

By Waylon Galvez With familiarity on the golf course, the national team hopes to score a clean sweep on all the four gold medals at stake in golf competition in the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here. Philippine Team members Lois Kaye Go, left, and Bianca Pagdanganan with NGAP secretary-general Bones Floro during the SantiContinue reading “SEA Games: PH golfers shooting for golden sweep”

By Anthony Giron TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite—Officials have assured the services and security for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games’ sites in this prime tourist destination city. (Ali Vicoy) The SEAG’s cycling, BMX and skateboarding are set from December 1 to 12 at the sprawling local oval and field near the Tagaytay City Hall. City Tourism andContinue reading “SEA Games: Tagaytay assures services, security ready”

By Ellson Quismorio Cavite 4th district Rep. Elpidio Barzaga has moved to commend Filipina archery phenom Andrea Robles, whom he has called the country’s best hope in finally earning an Olympic gold medal. Andrea Robles in action. (Photo courtesy of worldarchery.org) “Andrea Robles, the 21-year-old Bachelor of Science Management graduate of Ateneo de Manila UniversityContinue reading “SEA Games: House leader hails archery phenom Andrea Robles”

  Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (PEKAF) president Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, middle, with members of the arnis national team to the 30th Southeast Asian Games here. (Waylon Galvez) By WAYLON GALVEZ With 20 gold medals at stake, the national team of arnis hopes to capture more than half of it and contribute to theContinue reading “SEA Games: PH arnis team targets 12 golds”

By Dhel Nazario The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) asked for the public’s cooperation with the various traffic schemes to be implemented by the agency during the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which is expected to cause traffic and delay in Metro Manila. A K9 dog and his security companion walk past a tarpaulin welcoming athletesContinue reading “SEA Games: MMDA implements stop-and-go-schemes”

Philippine Football Federation president Nonong Araneta expressed confidence over the national football teams’ campaigns in the 30th Southeast Asian Games kicking off Monday at Rizal Memorial Stadium. Philippine Football Federation president Nonong Araneta (Kristel Satumbaga) Araneta, who saw action in the three SEA Games tournaments from 1977 to 1983, believes the Young Azkals and theContinue reading “SEA Games: Football chief Nonong Araneta confident of strong showing by PH booters”

By Jonas Terrado Meralco punched the first semifinal ticket in the PBA Governors’ Cup after ending Alaska’s campaign with a 94-84 victory as quarterfinal action began Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Meralco’s Allen Durham, second from left, goes after the ball against Alaska defenders in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals at the Smart AranetaContinue reading “PBA: Lights out for Alaska as Meralco books first semis berth”

By Jan Carlo Anolin CALATAGAN, BATANGAS – With the gold medal in sight, Rep. Mikee Romero has one more reason to suit up for the national polo team in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Mikee Romero, aboard his mount, poses during a tuneup game between the Philippine polo team and Argentina prior to 30th SoutheastContinue reading “SEA Games: Mikee Romero competing here in memory of late son”