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By Agence France-Presse Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas said on Tuesday the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic lockdown has given him a chance to brush up on his French. World No. 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece (MB Photo / Ali Vicoy) The 21-year-old ranked sixth in the world has returned home with the global season on holdContinue reading “Stefanos Tsitsipas ‘trying to learn’ French during COVID-19 lockdown”

By Nick Giongco Top Filipino middleweight Eumir Felix Marcial assured the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) that winning the gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics remains his main priority. Boxer Eumir Marcial, who booked a spot in the Tokyo Olympics, finishes his 14-day home quarantine following his arrival from Amman, Jordan. (MBContinue reading “Boxer Eumir Felix Marcial to ABAP: I want that Olympic gold”

By Jonas Terrado La Salle secured the services of Fil-American Jade Fuentes a week after the UAAP Season 82 women’s volleyball was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. View this post on Instagram Hello everyone, I’m Jade, and I just committed to De La Salle University!! As I am officially committed, I will no longerContinue reading “UAAP: La Salle Lady Spikers sign up Eagle Rock stalwart”

By Agence France-Presse Former NBA guard Jeremy Lin, the first Asian-American to win an NBA title, pledged up to $1 million to coronavirus (COVID-19) relief efforts on Monday. Jeremy Lin (AFP Photo/RONALD MARTINEZ) The 31-year-old, whose 2012 heroics for the New York Knicks were dubbed “Linsanity”, will donate $500,000 and said he would also matchContinue reading “Jeremy Lin pledges up to $1 million to COVID-19 battle”

By Agence France-Presse Houston Rockets star guard Russell Westbrook has donated 650 computers to children who need the devices with schools shut down because of COVID-19. Russell Westbrook #0 of the Houston Rockets (Noah Graham / NBAE via Getty Images / AFP) Westbrook’s Why Not? Foundation teamed with non-profit Comp-U-Dopt to provide computers to childrenContinue reading “NBA: Rockets star Russell Westbrook donates 650 computers to needy kids”

By Agence France-Presse The anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s 60-point NBA finale was recalled by his widow, Vanessa, on Monday in an Instagram post remembering the late Los Angeles Lakers legend. Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant smiles watching a video played before his final NBA game on April 13, 2016 (AFP Photo/Harry How) “My husbandContinue reading “Bryant remembered on anniversary of NBA farewell”

By Agence France-Presse Jacqueline Towns, mother of Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, died Monday of complications of the coronavirus, the NBA team announced. Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns hugs his parents, Karl and Jackie Towns after an NBA victory in 2018. Jackie Towns has died from complications of COVID-19 (AFP Photo/Hannah Foslien) “Jackie, as sheContinue reading “Mother of Timberwolves’ Towns dies after virus battle”

By Jonas Terrado Ranidel de Ocampo on Monday revealed his plans to retire after 15 seasons in the PBA and memorable stints representing the country as a member of Gilas Pilipinas. Ranidel de Ocampo tries to get past Argentina’s Luis Scola during his stint with Gilas Pilipinas in the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain.Continue reading “PBA: Ranidel de Ocampo set to retire after 15 seasons”

By Kristel Satumbaga Mental toughness is as important as staying in top physical shape for Paralympic swimmer Ernie Gawilan, whose participation in the ASEAN Para Games and the Tokyo Paralympics has been halted due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Para-swimmer Ernie Gawilan Gawilan was among the many differently-abled athletes who have been training since midContinue reading “Mind over body, says PH para-swimmer Ernie Gawilan amid COVID-19 pandemic”

By Waylon Galvez Just like the Ninoy Aquino Stadium and Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila, the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City in Pasig will also be converted into a facility for patients with mild cases of COVID-19. But unlike the two venues inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, PhilSports still has 33 athletes housed. OfficialsContinue reading “PSC allays athletes’ fears of COVID-19 infection”