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By Field Level Media-Reuters The sports world is almost entirely shut down due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but the Olympic Games are still due to go on as scheduled from July 24-Aug. 9 in Tokyo. Steve Kerr (Photo by Ezra Shaw / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP) At this point, the U.S. men’sContinue reading “US basketball team still planning for Tokyo Olympics — Steve Kerr”

By Field Level Media-Reuters With the NBA season suspended because of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the league is making financial preparations after being advised that the earliest play may be able to resume is June, ESPN reported Tuesday night. General view of Staples Center. The NBA has suspended activity due to the coronavirus (COVID-19)Continue reading “NBA advised it might not resume until June — report”

By Reuters Roger Mayweather, trainer to nephew and champion boxer Floyd Mayweather, has died at 58 after a long battle with diabetes, his camp said on Tuesday. World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, of the U.S. works on his timing with his uncle and trainer Roger Mayweather at the Mayweather BoxingContinue reading “Roger Mayweather, mentor to nephew Floyd, dies at 58”

By Agence France-Presse Kevin Durant is reportedly among four Brooklyn Nets players who have tested positive for the new coronavirus and are in isolation. FILE PHOTO: Feb 3, 2020; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets small forward Kevin Durant (7) smiles during a time out during the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at BarclaysContinue reading “NBA: Kevin Durant among Brooklyn Nets players diagnosed with COVID-19”

By Agence France-Presse Tom Brady announced his departure from the New England Patriots on Tuesday, ending a glittering 20-year run with the team which saw him become the most successful quarterback in NFL history. Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots l. (Billie Weiss / Getty Images / AFP) Brady confirmed his departure inContinue reading “NFL: Tom Brady announces departure from New England Patriots”

By Agence France-Presse Japan Olympic Committee deputy chief Kozo Tashima said Tuesday he had contracted coronavirus (COVID-19), as doubts increase over whether Tokyo can safely host the Summer Games. In this file photo taken on April 9, 2018, Japan Football Association chairman and Japan’s Olympic Committee deputy head Kozo Tashima holds a press conference inContinue reading “Japan Olympic Committee deputy tests positive for COVID-19”

By Jonas Terrado Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s Japeth Aguilar and his wife have taken initiatives to provide surgical masks for health workers serving as frontliners in the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Japeth Aguilar and his wife Cassandra will donate boxers of surgical masks for hospitals in need. (PBA Images) Aguilar and better half CassandraContinue reading “PBA: Japeth Aguilar, wife to lend helping hand for health workers in need of masks”

By Waylon Galvez Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz is one of many awaiting for a decision by the International Weightlifting Federation as the board is set to meet March 18 and 19 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Colombia’s travel ban on Asians and Europeans forced Hidilyn Diaz to skip an important tournament that could have beenContinue reading “Weightlifting: Hidilyn Diaz awaits IWF decision”

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA   PSC chairman Butch Ramirez said the agency is committed to support its athletes, coaches and employees in light of the current global health crisis. (MB File Photo) Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez assured Monday the agency will continue the allowances of national athletes and coaches in light of the continuedContinue reading “PSC to continue giving allowances to athletes and coaches”

By NICK GIONGCO Among the fights postponed for March and April is Jerwin Ancajas’ title defense of the International Boxing Federation super-flyweight crown on April 11.  (MB File Photo) Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bob Arum’s Top Rank Inc. has decided to postpone “all events scheduled for March and April,” the Las Vegas promotional outfitContinue reading “Top Rank postpones Jerwin Ancajas, John Riel Casimero world title fights”