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By Nick Giongco Nine months ago in a Yokohama hospital, Filipino boxer Renerio Arizala was on the brink of death after suffering head injuries in the ring. Boxer Renerio Arizala, who now works at the GAB, receives financial assistance amounting to P1.4-million from the Japan Boxing Commission. (GAB photo) With Japanese medical experts performing theContinue reading “Pinoy boxer who suffered head injury inside the ring receives P1.4-M from JBC”

By the Associated Press HOUSTON — James Harden was pestered and harassed on defense by Patrick Beverley for most of Houston’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Houston Rockets’ James Harden (13) goes up for a shot as LA Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard (2) defends during the second half of an NBA basketballContinue reading “NBA: James Harden fires 47 points as Rockets beat Clippers”

By Nick Giongco Former Asia’s sprint queen Lydia de Vega-Mercado reminded the current crop of national athletes to believe in themselves in the final run-up to the country’s staging of the 30th Southeast Asian Games. PH sports leaders seated in front, led by Phisgoc chairman and House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, POC president Bambol TolentinoContinue reading “SEA Games: Sporting great Lydia de Vegas rallies PH athletes”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — No Anthony Davis for the first time this season, no problem for the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James (23) shoots between Golden State Warriors’ Eric Paschall, left, and Alec Burks (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, inContinue reading “NBA: Lakers beat Warriors, improve to best 9-2”

By Kristel Satumbaga Diliman College fended off Olivarez College 75-68 to retain the PG Flex Linoleum-Universities and Colleges Basketball League title on Thursday at the Olivarez gym in Parañaque City. The Diliman Blue Dragons pose and celebrate their victory over the Olivarez Sea Lions after defending the UCBL title on Thursday at the Olivarez gymContinue reading “UCBL Finals: Diliman fends off Olivarez, retains crown”

By Waylon Galvez Rep. Mikee Romero is still upbeat of competing in the 30th Southeast Asian Games despite suffering a bad fall during the national polo team’s training in Argentina. Mikee Romero Romero, who is seeing action for the first time in the biennial meet, said his physical therapist worked him up after he wasContinue reading “SEA Games: Mikee Romero upbeat despite training accident”

By Waylon Galvez Games Friday (Mall of Asia Arena Pasay City) 1 p.m. – Lyceum vs San Beda (Jrs) 3 p.m. – Awarding Ceremony 4 p.m. – Letran San Beda vs (Srs) After watching their immaculate record this season go up in flames in Game 1 of the NCAA Finals Tuesday, San Beda coach Boyet FernandezContinue reading “NCAA Finals: Red Lions face ‘test of character’”

By Jonas Terrado Game Thursday (National Stadium, Male) 7 p.m. — Maldives vs Philippines The Philippine Azkals hope to ride on their morale-boosting draw against China last month when they face host Maldives in the 2022 World Cup/2023 Asian Cup second round qualifiers at the National Stadium in Male. The Philippine Azkals hope to carryContinue reading “World Cup Qualifiers: PH Azkals resume campaign vs Maldives”

By Jonas Terrado Chris Ross stressed that there’s no need for the San Miguel Beermen to panic following the sluggish debut of new import John Holland in last Saturday’s stunning loss to the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. SMB’s John Holland, right, dribbles the ball as Rain or Shine’s Javee MoconContinue reading “PBA: John Holland stays put with San Miguel – for now”

By Jonas Terrado Game Thursday (Auckland, New Zealand) 2:30 p.m. — New Zealand vs Philippines Gilas Pilipinas opens its campaign against host New Zealand in the FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament Asia-Oceania at the The Trusts Arena in Auckland. Gilas Pilipinas Women (FIBA Photo) The national cagebelles of coach Pat Aquino face a tall orderContinue reading “PH cagebelles start Olympic Pre-Qualifying stint vs Kiwis”