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By Agence France-Presse NBA players Giannis Antetokounmpo and Zion Williamson are among a growing list of athletes and teams pledging to provide financial assistance to stadium workers who will suffer wage losses due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans (Photo by Jonathan Bachman / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICAContinue reading “NBA, NHL athletes step up to pledge assistance for idled arena workers”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Wrestling fans need to wait a while to see WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi. An advisory on Friday confirmed the cancellation of Rikishi’s visit to the Philippines. WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi (WWE Images) Solofa “Rikishi” Fatu Jr., Reno “Black Pearl” Anoa’i and James “Maverick” Rikiel, all from the famed SamoanContinue reading “WWE: Hall of Famer Rikishi’s visit to PH reset due to COVID-19”

By Jonas Terrado The Philippines Football League has decided to push the start of its 2020 season to April 18 due to the global pandemic caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Ceres-Negros’ title defense in the Philippines Football League will be delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo from Ceres-Negros) PFL and Philippine Football FederationContinue reading “Philippines Football League opener moved to April 18”

By Jonas Terrado Greg Slaughter once again broke his silence on social media by posting a photo of him working out with former Barangay Ginebra San Miguel teammate Chris Ellis. Greg Slaughter and Chris Ellis pose after working out in the US. (Photo from Greg Slaughter’s Instagram account) Photos posted by Slaughter through Instagram showedContinue reading “PBA: Greg Slaughter reunites with ex-Ginebra teammate Chris Ellis”

By Jonas Terrado The ASEAN Basketball League became the latest league to suspend its season indefinitely due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The ABL became the latest league to suspend play due to COVID-19. (Photo from ABL) The league made the decision Friday after trying several options over the past weeks to continue the seasonContinue reading “ABL becomes latest league to suspend season indefinitely due to COVID-19 pandemic”

By Jan Carlo Anolin PBA star Paul Lee knows how important teamwork is in basketball. Being the point guard of the Magnolia Hotshots Pambansang Manok and having played for the national team, Lee embraces the value of being the consummate team player — inside the playing court and off it. It’s especially handy once heContinue reading “PBA: Teamwork is key for Paul Lee and family”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Power forward Jackson Corpuz is still testing the waters after being traded to the Magnolia Hotshots. Nevertheless, the 6-foot-4 forward got his feet wet and did not disappoint in his debut game. Forward Jackson Corpuz is adjusting to his new role in the Magnolia Hotshots. (PBA Images) Corpuz scored 16 pointsContinue reading “PBA: Jackson Corpuz figuring out new role with Magnolia Hotshots”

By Jonas Terrado The Philippines’ participation in the 2021 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers has been put on hold due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) threat. The national batters were scheduled to participate in the second qualifying group slated March 20 to 25 in Tuczon, Arizona when Major League Baseball decided Thursday (Friday, Philippine time) toContinue reading “COVID-19 strikes out World Baseball Classic Qualifiers”

By Waylon Galvez Samahang Weighlifting ng Pilipinas president Monico Puentevella Friday confirmed that Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz is already in Colombia for the South American-Ibero American and Open Senior’s Championship set Match 18 to 23. Hidilyn Diaz (MB File Photo) “By this time she’s already there,” said Puentevella Friday in a phone interviewContinue reading “Weightlifting: Hidilyn Diaz set to compete in Colombia OQT”

By Agence France-Presse NBA superstars LeBron James and Stephen Curry say the league needs to cancel 2020 after the year of Kobe Bryant’s tragic death also saw the season shut down. In this file photo LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during theirContinue reading “LeBron James, Stephen Curry say NBA needs to cancel ‘rough’ 2020”