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By Agence France-Presse Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, is “absolutely devastated” by a report that sheriff’s deputies may have shared graphic photos of the site of helicopter crash that killed the NBA legend and eight others, her representatives said Sunday. Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa Bryant speaks during the “Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant”Continue reading “Vanessa Bryant ‘devastated’ by allegation deputies shared crash site photos”

Games Monday (Filoil Flying V Centre, San Juan) 1 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies 2 p.m. – Wangs-Letran vs EcoOil-DLSU 4 p.m. – Marinerong Pilipino vs Karate Kid-CEU It’s a new era for Marinerong Pilipino as the only club team in the field opens up its 2020 PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup campaign against Karate Kid-CEU MondayContinue reading “PBA D-League: Karate Kid-CEU debuts against Marinerong Pilipino”

By Waylon Galvez Incoming second year player Kyles Lao has signed a contract extension with NLEX, a one-year deal a week before the start of the 45th PBA Season. Kyles Lao, left, signs a fresh one-year-dal with NLEX following a meeting with team manager Ronald Dulatre. (Instagram photo of Kyles Lao) Lao met with NLEXContinue reading “PBA: Kyles Lao signs contract extension with NLEX”

By Martin Sadongdong Top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks solidified its place atop the bracket as it pulled off a 62-58 thriller over the Kansas State Wildcats in US National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men’s basketball at Bramlage Coliseum on Sunday (Philippine Standard Time). The day also saw a number of high-ranked teams suffer sorry losses ahead ofContinue reading “Whirlwind day as Kansas tightens grip on top spot; high-ranked teams get ax”

By Kristel Satumbaga What they lack in height, they make up for heart and passion. Ateneo Lady Eagles coach Oliver Almadro believes they still have what it takes to defend their UAAP women’s volleyball crown when the 82nd season begins on Tuesday at the Mall of Asia Arena. In this file photo, Ateneo coach OliverContinue reading “UAAP: Ateneo Lady Eagles ready to defend crown”

By Waylon Galvez The future lies ahead for the NLEX Road Warriors in the post-JP Erram era. And their explosive backcourt is looking forward to the challenge. No doubt NLEX’s campaign in the 45th PBA season beginning with the Philippine Cup will be tougher with its main man in the middle gone. Kiefer Ravena willContinue reading “PBA: Kiefer Ravena, Kevin Alas believe Road Warriors still a playoff contender”

Two former PBA team owners, including a founding member of the league, will be remembered with a posthumous recognition in the SMC-PSA (Philippine Sportswriters Association) Annual Awards Night at the Centennial Hall of the Manila Hotel. Lucio “Bong” Tan Jr. The late billionaire and philanthropist John Gokongwei Jr. and Lucio ‘Bong’ Tan Jr. are onContinue reading “PSA Awards: They’re gone, but not forgotten”

By Field Level Media-Reuters Russell Westbrook scored a game-high 41 points, and James Harden found redemption from a poor shooting night with two free throws with 24.3 seconds left in overtime as the Houston Rockets capped a season sweep of the host Boston Celtics with a 111-110 win Saturday. Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0)Continue reading “NBA Roundup: Russell Westbrook scores 41 as Rockets edge Celtics in OT”

By Agence France-Presse World No. 2 Rafael Nadal captured his first title of 2020, easily defeating unseeded Taylor Fritz in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, in the final of the ATP Mexico Open on Saturday. Spain’s Rafael Nadal Rafael Nadal holds the trophy after winning the Mexican Tennis Open ATP final match against USA’s Taylor FritzContinue reading “Rafael Nadal cruises past Taylor Fritz to win Acapulco title”

By Field Level-Media Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry won’t make his expected return to the court on Sunday (Monday, Manila time) against the Washington Wizards. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (AFP Photo/Omar Rawlings) In a team statement issued Saturday morning, the Warriors said Curry “remains on-schedule for a return to play at someContinue reading “NBA: Warriors delay return of Stephen Curry”