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By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Francis Casey Alcantara treasures his Davis Cup experience as he competes in more tournaments abroad including this one in Doha, Qatar. (MB File Photo) Francis Casey Alcantara returned to business a few days after seeing action for the Philippine Davis Cup team by competing in the 1st Qatar Men’s ITF World Tennis TourContinue reading “Tennis: Francis Casey Alcantara, Thai partner start title bid in Doha”

By Jan Carlo Anolin San Miguel Beer has the soft-spoken gentle giant in June Mar Fajardo. Then there’s the cheerful Moala Tautuaa, who left motivational words for his fellow big man. San Miguel Beer’s Moala Tautuaa, left, and June Mar Fajardo during the 44th PBA Leo Awards. (PBA Awards) “He’s a good guy. [He has]Continue reading “PBA: Mo Tautuaa has this message for June Mar Fajardo”

By Agence France-Presse LeBron James on Tuesday backtracked from a threat not to play if the NBA decides to force teams to stage games behind closed doors as the league grapples with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) threat. LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Mike Stobe / Getty Images / AFP) Speaking to reportersContinue reading “NBA: Stepback for LeBron James on ‘no fan, no play’ threat”

By Agence France-Presse Postponing or cancelling the Tokyo Olympics is “inconceivable,” Japan’s Olympic minister said Wednesday, as the new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak raises fears the event could be scrapped. A picture taken on February 26, 2020 shows the Olympics rings next to the IOC headquarters in Lausanne. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) “From theContinue reading “Cancelling Tokyo Olympics ‘inconceivable’ — Japan minister”

By Agence France-Presse Chinese athletes gunning for glory at the Tokyo Olympics are training behind closed doors, have their temperatures checked three times a day and cannot even share dining tables as part of strict measures against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This file photo taken on February 7, 2020 shows a Chinese fan (Center L)Continue reading “Disinfection chambers, eating alone: China’s virus-hit Olympic training”

By Nick Giongco Manny Pacquiao added another marquee name to his stellar stable of fighters after signing up hot featherweight prospect Mark Magsayo to a promotional contract, according to MP Promotions chief Sean Gibbons. Manny Pacquiao, left. and unbeaten world-rated featherweight Mark Magsayo seal a promotional deal. (Wendell Alinea / OSMP) The actual contract signingContinue reading “Manny Pacquiao signs up hot prospect Mark Magsayo”

Terrence Romeo has fitted in nicely with his new role at San Miguel Beer right in his first season with the team that he’ll be amply rewarded with a special citation during the 2019 PBA Press Corps Awards Night on March 16 at the Novotel Manila in Araneta City. Terrence Romeo of the San MiguelContinue reading “PBAPC Awards: San Miguel’s Terrence Romeo to be honored as Mr. Quality Minutes”

By Nick Giongco Filipino middleweight Eumir Felix Marcial got rid of pesky Indian rival Ashish Kumar on Wednesday to book a finals stint in the Asia-Oceania Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Amman, Jordan. Philippines’ Eumir Felix Marcial (red) books a finals ticket to the Asia-Oceania Olympic Boxing Qualifying Tournament and faces Abilkhan Amankkul of Kazakhstan. MarcialContinue reading “Asia-Oceania Olympic qualifier: Eumir Felix Marcial faces Kazakhstan’s Abilkhan Amankul for middleweight gold”

By Agence France-Presse Coronavirus (COVID-19) fears and a local outbreak of the deadly disease are forcing authorities to take unprecedented measures at Thursday’s Olympic Flame lighting ceremony for the 2020 Tokyo Games. A runner holding an Olympic torch practices lighting a cauldron during a rehearsal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch relay in Tokyo onContinue reading “Olympic Flame lighting ceremony to be held under virus lockdown”

By Jonas Terrado The PBA on Wednesday suspended the ongoing Philippine Cup until further notice as a preventive measure against the threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The PBA held its season-opener last Sunday with San Miguel Beer defeating Magnolia at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. (PBA Images) The league made the announcement after Commissioner WillieContinue reading “PBA games suspended until further notice due to COVID-19 threat”