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University of Perpetual Help System DALTA mentor Sammy Acaylar talks to his players following a training session at the school’s gym Monday in Las Pinas City. (Waylon Galvez) By Waylon Galvez University of Perpetual Help System DALTA mentor Sammy Acaylar was in usual elements giving instructions to players as the Altas wrap up their drills duringContinue reading “NCAA volleyball: Altas hope to stay in ‘game shape’ with tuneup matches”

By Martin Sadongdong Ohio State sophomore guard Luther Muhammad scored 22 points as the ranked 25 Buckeyes topped No. 7 Maryland Terrapins 79-72  in US National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men’s basketball at the Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Monday (Philippine Standard Time). Ohio State Buckeyes guard Luther Muhammad (1) defended by MarylandContinue reading “US NCAA: Ohio State frustrates Maryland for fifth win this month”

By Field Level-Media Reuters Anthony Davis tallied 32 points and 13 rebounds and LeBron James recorded 29 points, nine assists and eight boards, and the Los Angeles Lakers weathered a career-high-tying 41-point effort by Jayson Tatum to beat the Boston Celtics 114-112 on Sunday at Staples Center. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) scoresContinue reading “NBA Roundup: LeBron James’ jumper lifts Lakers past Celtics”

By Jonas Terrado The experience of playing for Guam in the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers is something NLEX guard Jericho Cruz hopes would help a great deal for both his PBA career and future stints playing for the United States territory. Jericho Cruz, left, defends New Zealand’s Taylor Britt during the NLEX guard’s stintContinue reading “FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers: PBA cager Jericho Cruz relishes first game with Guam”

By Kristel Satumbaga File Photo shows the Petron Blaze Spikers winning the 2019 Philippine Superliga Grand Prix title. The team underwent a major overhaul this year, losing most of its key players. A revamped Petron Blaze Spikers crew remains positive of its chances in retaining the title when the 2020 Philippine Superliga Grand Prix blastsContinue reading “PSL: Revamped Blaze Spikers eye Grand Prix crown”

By Nick Giongco Pole vaulter EJ Obiena will keep himself neck-deep in training and immersed in competitions in the runup to the July 24-August 9 Tokyo Olympics, the Philippine Track and Field Association announced Monday. EJ Obiena (Handout photo) With just about everyone affected by the coronavirus, the team of Obiena is in the process ofContinue reading “Pole vaulter EJ Obiena targets US, European tourneys”

By Field Level Media-Reuters The Los Angeles Lakers officially added forward Markieff Morris on Sunday and waived injured center DeMarcus Cousins. The move comes two days after Morris agreed to a contract buyout with the Detroit Pistons. Now let's get to work. #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/VWgtRcoooM — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 24, 2020 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js It wasContinue reading “NBA: Lakers officially add forward Markieff Morris, waive center DeMarcus Cousins”

By Field Level Media-Reuters The Miami Heat honored legendary guard Dwyane Wade on Saturday night, retiring his No. 3 jersey and lifting it to the rafters of American Airlines Arena. Miami Heat former player Dwyane Wade speaks during his jersey retirement celebration at American Airlines Arena. (Kim Klement / USA TODAY Sports) Joined by hisContinue reading “NBA: Heat retire Dwyane Wade’s jersey in emotional ceremony”

By Jonas Terrado Game Sunday (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) 6 p.m. — Saigon vs Alab Pilipinas San Miguel Alab Pilipinas cruised past the Saigon Heat 99-79 on Sunday despite missing Justin Brownlee for the second straight game in the ASEAN Basketball League at the City of Sta. Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna. Sam DeguaraContinue reading “ABL: Alab Pilipinas clobbers Saigon Heat with Justin Brownlee still a no-show”

By Jonas Terrado Thirdy Ravena provided a huge lift off the bench as Gilas Pilipinas pulled away late in the third quarter for a 100-70 win over Indonesia on Sunday to open its campaign in the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Mahaka Arena in Jakarta. Gilas Pilipinas’ Thirdy Ravena goes for a layupContinue reading “FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers: Thirdy Ravena plays starring role as Gilas rips Indonesia”