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By Nick Giongco Mexican champion Emanuel Navarrete battered Filipino challenger Jeo Santisima in the 11th round to retain the World Boxing Organization super-bantamweight crown for the fifth time Saturday (Sunday, Manila time) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Emanuel Navarrete, right and Jeo Santisima exchange punches during their bout for the WBO super-bantamweight bout on February 22, 2020Continue reading “Emanuel Navarrete clobbers Filipino challenger Jeo Santisima to retain WBO super-bantamweight title”

Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn (32) scores in front of Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41). (AP Photo / Michael Ainsworth, File) By Agence France-Presse Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn will be sidelined for another four to six weeks with a sprained right knee ligament, the NBA club announced Wednesday. The recovery timeline was madeContinue reading “NBA: Bulls without guard Kris Dunn for up to six more weeks”

By Agence France-Presse Golden State star Stephen Curry took part in his first full-contact practice since breaking his left hand in October on Saturday and is targeting a March 1 NBA return. Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors warms up before the game against the Houston Rockets on February 20, 2020 at ChaseContinue reading “NBA: Warriors star Stephen Curry returns to full-contact practice”

Standard Insurance-Navy riders are ready for action in the Ronda Pilipinas, which gets going today in Sorsogon. SORSOGON—Ronald Oranza and Jan Paul Morales of Standard Insurance-Navy will be the riders to watch when the LBCRonda Pilipinas 10th anniversary race unfurls today at the Baywalk here. Oranza, the 2018 champion, vowed to reclaim the crown he lost toContinue reading “Ronda Pilipinas gets off the ground today”

By Jonas Terrado Justin Brownlee is out to atone for missing his scheduled debut the last time as San Miguel Alab Pilipinas plays host to the Saigon Heat in the ASEAN Basketball League at the City of Sta. Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna. Justin Brownlee (ABL Images) Alab is eager to bounce back from Wednesday’sContinue reading “ABL: Justin Brownlee makes Alab debut vs Saigon Heat”

By Jonas Terrado Game Sunday (Mahaka Arena, Jakarta) 7 p.m. — Indonesia vs Philippines Coach Mark Dickel is anticipating a tight battle as Gilas Pilipinas meets Indonesia to kick off its 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers debut at the Mahaka Arena in Jakarta. In this file photo, Gilas Pilipinas’ Troy Rosario slams the ball pastContinue reading “FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers: Gilas Pilipinas guns for big win against Indonesia”

By Jonas Terrado Tab Baldwin gave assurance Gilas Pilipinas will remain busy even after the first window of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Gilas Pilipinas program director Tab Baldwin. (Photo from UAAP Media) The Gilas program director said that the seven players under the permanent pool will participate in full-time training under Alex Compton,Continue reading “Gilas Pilipinas looking to snare Serbian coach”

By Nick Giongco To place a bet on Filipino challenger Jeo Santisima, who aims to dethrone World Boxing Organization (WBO) super-bantamweight titlist Emanuel Navarrete on Saturday night (late Sunday morning in Manila), one has to go on-line to do it. Philippines’ boxer Jeo Santisima weighs-in for the WBO super bantamweight fight against Mexico’s Emanuel NavarreteContinue reading “Underdog Jeo Santisima shoots for WBO crown against Mexican champ Emanuel Navarrete”

By Field Level Media-Reuters Luka Doncic scored 33 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and handed out eight assists, Maxi Kleber scored a career-high 26 points off the bench, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the host Orlando Magic 122-106 on Friday. Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the OrlandoContinue reading “NBA Roundup: Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber carry Mavs past Magic”

By Kristel Satumbaga The Philippines will be playing against Greece for the first time in Davis Cup history following the introduction of its new format this year. Francis Alcantara, right, and Jeson Patrombon during the soft tennis doubles in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center, Dec. 7, 2019. (MB Photo / Rio LeonelleContinue reading “PH plays Greece in new Davis Cup format”