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By Alexandria San Juan The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) held a dialogue with bus operators over the week as it geared up for the upcoming 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) that will be hosted by the Philippines beginning November 30. Athletics Stadium in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac (MB photo |Rio Deluvio)Continue reading “SEA Games: DOTr, LTFRB discuss arrangements for passenger buses leading to venues”

By Waylon Galvez San Beda ended a three-year championship drought Tuesday by scoring a runaway 98-77 victory over the Lyceum of the Philippines University Junior Pirates in the NCAA Season 95 juniors finals at the Mall of Asia Arena. Rhyyan Amsali of the San Beda Red Cubs drives past John Barba of the Lyceum of theContinue reading “NCAA Jrs: Red Cubs rout Pirates to end three-year title drought”

By the Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Alec Burks scored a season-high 29 points, Glenn Robinson III added 20 and the Golden State Warriors snapped a seven-game losing streak with a commanding 114-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Golden State Warriors guard Alec Burks (8) drives against Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle AndersonContinue reading “NBA: Alec Burks scores 29 as Warriors end skid with win over Grizzlies”

By the Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — Jrue Holiday had 22 points and 10 assists, Brandon Ingram added 21 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans spoiled Carmelo Anthony’s Portland debut with a 115-104 victory over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside (21) pulls down a rebound over forward NassirContinue reading “NBA: Pelicans spoil Carmelo Anthony’s Portland debut, beat Trail Blazers”

By Jonas Terrado Games Wednesday (Ynares Center, Antipolo City) 4:30 p.m. — Alaska vs NLEX 7 p.m. — TNT KaTropa vs San Miguel Attention will center mostly on the San Miguel Beermen as they try to secure the last twice-to-beat incentive in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals amid a fight that broke out during practiceContinue reading “PBA: Warring SMB takes on TNT for ‘Q’ bonus”

By Kristel Satumbaga Games Wednesday (Mall of Asia Arena) 12 noon – NU vs UST (women’s) 2:30 p.m. – Presentation of Individual Awards 4 p.m. – UST vs Ateneo (men’s) Ateneo’s Ange Kouame, left, battles for the rebounds against UST defenders in UAAP Season 82 Finals Game 1 at Smart Araneta Coliseum, November 16, 2019.Continue reading “UAAP Finals: Ateneo guns for historic title sweep”

By Jonas Terrado The Philippine Azkals conceded a first half goal before falling short of salvaging a tie in a 1-0 loss to Syria Tuesday in the FIFA World Cup/AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai. Philippine Azkals midfielder Stephan Schrock defends Syria’s Mohammad Al Marmour, left, during their FIFA WorldContinue reading “World Cup Qualifiers: Second half effort not enough as PH Azkals fall to Syria”

By Waylon Galvez Letran ace Jerrick Balanza made sure his final year with the Knights was a memorable one. REDEMPTION — Letran celebrates after dethroning San Beda in NCAA Season 95 Finals Game 3 at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, November 19, 2019. (MB Photo / Rio Deluvio) Balanza made key plays on bothContinue reading “NCAA Finals: Knights are kings! Letran dethrones San Beda”

By Nick Giongco The soon-to-be-opened New Clark City Stadium in Capas, Tarlac, which will serve as the main hub of the 30th Southeast Asian Games, can serve as an ideal place for training camp for foreign athletes bound for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Athletics Stadium in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac (MB photo |Rio Deluvio)Continue reading “NCC ideal training camp for Tokyo-bound athletes”

By Nick Giongco Take it from someone who had a direct hand in the inclusion of 56 sports in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino speaks at the send-off of athletes for the 30th SEA Games at the Rizal Stadium last November 13. (MB Photo / Alvin Kasiban) PhilippineContinue reading “SEA Games: POC chief Bambol Tolentino insists PH can win as many as 180 golds”