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By Jonas Terrado Brothers Juan and Javi Gomez de Liano sparked Marinerong Pilipino to a 93-57 win over Karate Kid-Centro Escolar University on Tuesday in the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup at The Arena in San Juan. Marinerong Pilipino’s Juan Gomez de Liano tries to get past Karate Kid-CEU’s Kurt Sunga during their PBA D-League Aspirants’Continue reading “PBA D-League: Marinerong Pilipino, behind Gomez de Liano brothers, in rousing victory”

By Waylon Galvez It’s a go. The NCAA Policy Board has approved the proposal of the Management Committee to resume the games in the remaining sports in NCAA Season 95 starting March 16. Arellano U’s Peter Cayco, NCAA ManCom chief   According to NCAA ManCom chairman Peter Cayco, majority of the Policy Board members gaveContinue reading “NCAA policy board approves March 16 resumption of games”

By Jonas Terrado Games Thursday (Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig City) 1 p.m. — AMA vs APEX-San Sebastian 3 p.m. — Builders-UST vs TIP 5 p.m. — FamilyMart vs SEAOIL-FEU EcoOil-La Salle gave new coach Derrick Pumaren a victory after fending off the comeback attempt of Wangs-Letran 102-90 in the start of the PBA D-League Aspirants’Continue reading “PBA D-League: Green Archers welcome back coach Derrick Pumaren with a victory”

By Martin Sadongdong St. John’s Red Storm bombarded No. 10 Creighton Bluejays with 14 three-pointers en route to a 91-71 blowout win in US National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men’s basketball held at the Carnesecca Arena on Monday (Philippine Standard Time). In this file photo, Justin Moore #5 of the Villanova Wildcats drives to theContinue reading “St. John’s torches No. 10 Creighton with barrage of threes”

By Tito S. Talao NLEX coach Yeng Guiao initially had no idea what the mentioned PBA Philippine Cup playdate was about, but he probably has penciled it on his calendar now. The day: April 15, Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., at SM Mall of Asia Arena. “Di ko alam ‘to a,” Guiao chuckles on the phone. ServingContinue reading “PBA: Last words from NLEX coach Yeng Guiao on Poy Erram trade”

By Jonas Terrado National Capital Region edged Negros Occidental 1-0 in extra time recently to capture the PFF U-15 Boys National Championship at the National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. NCRFA edges Negros Occidental in extra time to bag the PFF U-15 Boys National Championship. (Photo from PFF website) Dominic Tom, who was later namedContinue reading “PFF U-15 Boys National Championship: NCR edges Negros Occidental in extra time to bag title”

One of the most inspiring stories in the last Southeast Asian Games gets to be recognized with a special honor in the SMC-PSA (Philippine Sportswriters Association) Annual Awards Night at the Centennial Hall of the Manila Hotel this weekend. Daniela Dela Pisa performs during the rhythmic gymnastics ribbon event to bag the gold medal inContinue reading “PSA Awards: Young guns get due recognition”

By Nick Giongco British promoter Eddie Hearn is pushing forward to import Manny Pacquiao sometime in late-June or early-July in Saudi Arabia. Mikey Garcia celebrates after defeating Jessie Vargas in a unanimous decision in a WBC Welterweight Diamond Championship bout at The Ford Center at The Star on February 29, 2020 in Frisco, Texas. (TomContinue reading “Mikey Garcia aches for Manny Pacquiao fight in Saudi”

By Field Level Media-Reuters LeBron James had a triple-double as the visiting Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of All-Star forward Anthony Davis and defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 122-114 on Sunday night. New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) defends against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter at theContinue reading “NBA Roundup: LeBron James posts triple-double as Lakers outlast Zion Williamson, Pelicans”

By Agence France-Presse Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum is refusing to sign autographs for fans due to fears surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The 28-year-old Portland guard made the announcement in a tweet on Saturday. CJ McCollum of the Portland Trail Blazers (Photo by Christian Petersen / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP) “I amContinue reading “NBA: Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum takes break from autographs amid COVID-19 fears”