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By Agence France-Presse Japan has been forced to scrap plans to involve children in the Olympic torch handover and arrival ceremonies because of fears over the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Tokyo 2020’s chief organizer said on Friday. People wearing facemasks look on during a rehearsal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch relay in Tokyo on FebruaryContinue reading “Japan bars children from Olympic torch ceremonies over COVID-19”

By Agence France-Presse The NBA has reportedly told teams to look into strategies on how to play games without fans in the arena amid concerns over the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (Joe Murphy / NBAE via Getty Images/ AFP) As fears grow over the spread of the virus, and sports leaguesContinue reading “NBA looks at COVID-19 contingency plans – report”

By Agence France-Presse The NBA fined Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban $500,000 on Friday for a Twitter tirade ripping league referees and commissioner Adam Silver denied the club’s protest of a February 22 loss in Atlanta. Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks (Photo by Kevin C. Cox / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)Continue reading “NBA: Mavericks owner Mark Cuban fined with $500K, denies protest”

By Agence France-Presse The Los Angeles Lakers signed free-agent guard Dion Waiters on Friday, adding a potential second-unit playmaker for the final push to the NBA playoffs. Dion Waiters (Photo by STREETER LECKA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP) The Western Conference leaders did not release the terms of the deal, but the LosContinue reading “NBA: Lakers ink playmaker Dion Waiters for playoff push”

By Agence France-Presse Free agent center Joakim Noah has agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Clippers and will join the club next week as its push intensifies for the NBA playoffs, according to reports Friday. Joakim Noah (Photo by Kevin C. Cox / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP) Noah, the 35-year-old son ofContinue reading “NBA: Clippers agree to terms with Joakim Noah for playoff push — reports”

By Agence France-Presse Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford was taken ill during his team’s NBA game at Minnesota on Friday and taken to hospital for evaluation, the Magic said. Steve Clifford of the Orlando Magic  (Fernando Medina / NBAE via Getty Images / AFP) “During the third quarter of tonight’s game at Minnesota, Orlando MagicContinue reading “NBA: Magic coach Steve Clifford exits game with illness”

By Kristel Satumbaga Games Saturday (Mall of Asia Arena) 9 a.m. – UP vs UE (men’s) 10:30 a.m. – UP vs UE (women’s) 2 p.m. – Ateneo vs La Salle (men’s) 4 p.m. – Ateneo vs La Salle (women’s) Defending champion Ateneo shoots for a second straight win when it takes on archrival La SalleContinue reading “UAAP volleyball: Ateneo eyes solo lead vs archrival La Salle”

By Agence France-Presse Construction of all new permanent venues for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics is now complete, organizers said Friday, as preparations continue despite worries over the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. A picture taken on February 26, 2020 shows the Olympics rings next to the IOC headquarters in Lausanne. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINIContinue reading “Tokyo completes permanent Olympic venues amid COVID-19 outbreak”

By Waylon Galvez STA. ROSA, Laguna – Guido Van Der Valk of The Netherlands finished with a three-over par 75  Friday to keep a two-shot lead on Philippine Cup champion Clyde Mondilla entering the final round of The Country Club Invitational at the TCC here. Guido Van Der Valk of The Netherlands (Handout photo) GuidoContinue reading “Golf: Guido Van Der Valk stays in front of Clyde Mondilla”

By Field Level Media-Reuters Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points, Ivica Zubac and Montrezl Harrell posted double-doubles, and the visiting Los Angeles Clippers drubbed the Houston Rockets 120-105 on Thursday night. Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles the ball as Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker (17) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center.Continue reading “NBA Roundup: Clippers beat Rockets for 6th straight win”