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By Agence France-Presse Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry, returning to the NBA after four months with a broken left hand, said Thursday he still wants to play at the Tokyo Olympics. Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game on March 5, 2020 at Chase Center in SanContinue reading “Warriors star Stephen Curry still plans on playing for USA in Tokyo Olympics”

By Agence France-Presse Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Thursday for confronting and verbally abusing referees after a game. In this file photo, Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics directs his team during the second half of the game against the Houston Rockets at TD Garden on FebruaryContinue reading “NBA: Celtics guard Marcus Smart fined $35K for confronting refs”

By Agence France-Presse FIFA and Asia’s football governing body are considering postponing upcoming World Cup qualifiers over the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), a statement said on Thursday. The FIFA flag is displayed prior to the Russia 2018 World Cup Group G football match between England and Belgium at the Kaliningrad Stadium in Kaliningrad on June 28,Continue reading “Asian World Cup qualifiers face postponement over COVID-19 — FIFA”

By Agence France-Presse Travel restrictions around the world on arrivals from virus-hit South Korea are plunging its Olympic preparations into turmoil, with some athletes considering self-imposed exile and some at risk of missing the Games altogether. In this file photo taken on August 14, 2012, Lee Kee-Heung (C), head of the South Korean athletic delegationContinue reading “COVID-19 throws South Korea Olympic plans into chaos”

AMMAN, Jordan – Middleweight Eumir Felix Marcial once again validated his reputation as a formidable boxer Thursday noon here as he completely dominated his Australian oppponent Kirra Ruston 5-0 in their preliminaries bout on the third day of competitions in the Asia-Oceania Olympic Qualifying Tournament at the Prince Hameh Hall here. Philippines’ Eumir Felix MarcialContinue reading “Asia-Oceania Olympic qualifier: Eumir Marcial crushes Australian foe, cruises into quarterfinal round”

By Kristel Satumbaga He wasn’t world No. 6 for nothing. Stefanos Tsitsipas dazzled the crowd with flashes of world-class brilliance as he dominated local bet AJ Lim 6-2, 6-1 on Friday to give Greece a 1-0 lead in the World Group II playoff tie against the Philippines at the Philippine Columbian Association claycourt in Paco,Continue reading “Davis Cup: World No. 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas makes quick work of AJ Lim”

Team Philippines basks in the glory of its stirring triumph in the 30th Southeast Asian Games as it will be feted with the highest honor by the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) in a special rite on Friday night. Athletes and officials during the opening ceremony of the 30th Southeast Asian Games last December. (MB FileContinue reading “PSA Awards: An evening with heroes, heroines”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Filipino-American mixed martial artist Brandon Vera and Miesha Tate, former UFC women’s bantamweight champion and current ONE Championship vice president, recently paid a visit to American navy and air force troops in the United State territory of Guam. Brandon Vera, ONE Championship heavyweight king, and Miesha Tate, former UFC women’s bantamweightContinue reading “Mixed Martial Arts specialists Brandon Vera, Miesha Tate visit US troops in Guam”

By Jonas Terrado RJ Abarrientos and L-Jay Gonzales sparked a third quarter uprising to lead SEAOIL-Far Eastern University to a 99-82 victory over FamilyMart-Enderun in the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. SEAOIL-FEU’s RJ Abarrientos goes for a layup while a FamilyMart-Enderun defender looks on during their PBA D-LeagueContinue reading “PBA D-League: SEAOIL-FEU takes control of second half to beat FamilyMart-Enderun”

VIGAN — The triumphant George Oconer and Standard Insurance-Navy are looking to extend their reign when the LBC Ronda Pilipinas goes to Mindanao next year. George Oconer rules the 10th Ronda Pilipinas. (Ronda Pilipinas Images) Oconer, 28, emerged the new Ronda champion while the Navymen ran away with their sixth team crown in row inContinue reading “Ronda Pilipinas champion George Oconer eyes back-to-back title”