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By Agence France-Presse The International Olympic Committee is “fully committed” to holding the 2020 Games in Tokyo as planned despite the widening new coronavirus outbreak, the body’s president has pledged. International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) The IOC “is fully committed to a successful Olympic Games in TokyoContinue reading “IOC ‘fully committed’ to Tokyo Games despite COVID-19 outbreak — Olympics chief”

By Field Level Media-Reuters Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) shoots past New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. (Bill Streicher / USA TODAY Sports) Tobias Harris scored 34 points to go with seven rebounds and seven assists to lift the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers past the visitingContinue reading “NBA Roundup: Tobias Harris carries short-handed Sixers past Knicks”

By Nick Giongco Chief of mission Nonong Araneta reminded leaders of various national sports associations (NSA) to be realistic in their assessment of making the Tokyo Olympics. Philippine Sports Commission chair Butch Ramirez and Tokyo Olympics chief of mission Nonong Araneta After consulting with eight NSAs, Araneta said the feedback from his initial one-on-one dialogueContinue reading “Tokyo Olympics chief of mission Nonong Araneta tells NSAs to be realistic”

By Jonas Terrado Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone believes Greg Slaughter won’t consider retirement even as he expressed belief that 7-foot center’s decision to go on a sabbatical may benefit him in the long run. Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone speaks to reporters during Thursday’s PBA Media Day at the GrandContinue reading “PBA: Ginebra coach Tim Cone believes Greg Slaughter not considering retirement. Where’s Gregzilla then?”

By Jonas Terrado The opening day faceoff between defending five-time champion San Miguel Beer and Magnolia on March 8 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum will be one of many prominent on the calendar of the PBA Philippine Cup. PBA players and coaches join Commissioner Willie Marcial in a group photo during Thursday’s PBA Media DayContinue reading “Which PBA games to watch? Here’s what we think would lure fans to the venues”

  Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s Greg Slaughter, left, and San Miguel Beer’s June Mar Fajardo are bound to leave a gaping hole in the middle with their absence. (MB photo)   By WAYLON GALVEZ For the first time in years, the Philippine Basketball Association will open its 45th Season without the two ‘giants’ of theContinue reading “With the ‘giants’ out, PBA will surely miss Fajardo and Slaughter”

By Jonas Terrado Rain or Shine guard Rey Nambatac is embracing the challenges of meeting high expectations as he enters the third season of his PBA career. Rain or Shine’s Rey Nambatac, left, celebrates with Javee Mocon during a PBA game against Blackwater last season. (MB photo | Rio Leonelle Deluvio) Nambatac emerged as oneContinue reading “PBA: Rain or Shine guard Rey Nambatac ready to meet high expectations”

Former Letran players Jerrick Balanza (Ginebra), Christian Balagasay (Columbian), Bong Quinto (Meralco), Bonbon Batiller and JP Calvo (Columbian) at the PBA Media Day Thursday in Okada Hotel. (Waylon Galvez) By WAYLON GALVEZ It’s been three months since Jerrick Balanza and Bonbon Batiller helped Letran capture a title in the NCAA. Still, the two share aContinue reading “NCAA stars Jerrick Balanza, Bonbon Batiller excited to bring acts to PBA”

Athletes and officials during the opening ceremony of the 30th Southeast Asian Games last December. (MB Images) The gold medal winners of the 30th Southeast Asian Games banner the long list of citations to be handed out during the SMC-PSA (Philippine Sportswriters Association) Annual Awards Night slated next week at the Centennial Hall of theContinue reading “PSA Awards: Athlete of the Year honors to Team Philippines, 30th SEA Games overall champ”

By Jan Carlo Anolin CJ Perez’s Gilas Pilipinas stint will give the Columbian Dyip a big boost for the upcoming 45th PBA Season. Perez, who helped Gilas Pilipinas secure a 100-70 victory against Indonesia in the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers recently, is expected to lead Columbian following an impressive rookie stint last season. GilasContinue reading “PBA: CJ Perez Gilas stint gives Columbian Dyip a boost”