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By Agence France-Presse The world modern pentathlon championships have been moved from the Chinese city of Xiamen to Cancun in Mexico as a consequence of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, officials of the sport’s ruling body (UIPM) said Friday. Xiamen was compensated by being named hosts of the event in 2022 with Minsk already confirmed forContinue reading “World modern pentathlon championships in China moved to Mexico due to COVID-19”

By Agence France-Presse China’s badminton players have been cleared of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and will play three tournaments in Europe during a “critical stage” of Tokyo Olympic qualifying, officials said on Saturday. The Chinese Badminton Association said “no one is infected” and that the team would compete at next week’s German Open, the AllContinue reading “China’s badminton players cleared of COVID-19, to play for Olympic qualifier in Europe”

By Agence France-Presse American boxer Deontay Wilder will be at a career high weight, but will still be 42 pounds lighter than Tyson Fury for their much-anticipated heavyweight rematch at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. US boxer Deontay Wilder, left, and British boxer Tyson Fury (R) face off during their official weigh-in atContinue reading “Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury bulk up for heavyweight showdown”

By Field Level Media-Reuters Four-time All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins will be waived by the Los Angeles Lakers to open a spot for power forward Markieff Morris, according to an ESPN report citing sources on Friday. DeMarcus Cousins (Photo by EZRA SHAW / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP, File) Morris and the Detroit Pistons reachedContinue reading “NBA: Lakers to waive DeMarcus Cousins, acquire Markieff Morris”

By Agence France-Presse Houston star Russell Westbrook, ejected after receiving a second technical foul in the Rockets’ blowout win over the Golden State Warriors Thursday, says he’s being unfairly labeled “the bad guy” in situations in which other players go unpunished. Russell Westbrook #0 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against theContinue reading “NBA: Rockets star Russell Westbrook says he’s unfairly branded ‘bad guy’”

By Agence France-Presse The January 28 NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers that was postponed in the wake of Kobe Bryant’s death has been rescheduled. The Los Angeles Lakers honor Kobe and Gianna Bryant before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 31, 2020 at Staples Center in LosContinue reading “NBA: Lakers-Clippers game postponed after Kobe Bryant’s death rescheduled”

By Jonas Terrado NLEX guard Jericho Cruz wants to make most of the opportunity playing in a high-level international competition as he suits up for Guam in Sunday’s 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers match against New Zealand. Jericho Cruz, right, poses with Guam teammates Earnest Ross Jr. and Daren Hechanova during a photoshoot. (Photo courtesyContinue reading “FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers: NLEX’s Jericho Cruz relishes upcoming Guam stint”

By Agence France-Presse Chinese wrestlers gunning for a place at this summer’s Tokyo Olympics are training in quarantine in Serbia after a qualifying event was moved from China to Kyrgyzstan because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Chinese athletes “are going through an extensive quarantine process” in the Serbian capital Belgrade and will then flyContinue reading “Chinese wrestlers quarantined in Serbia due to COVID-19”

By Jonas Terrado NLEX held off a late rally by Phoenix Pulse to preserve a 104-97 win Friday afternoon and sweep the four-team PBA preseason tournament at the Upper Deck Sports Center in Ortigas. JR Quinahan’s late jumper enabled NLEX to seal its tune-up win over Phoenix Pulse. (PBA Images) JR Quinahan’s jumper with 15.8 secondsContinue reading “PBA: NLEX survives Phoenix to complete sweep of four-team preseason tilt”

By Agence France-Presse Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike hit back on Friday at a candidate to be London mayor who offered to host this year’s Olympics due to the coronavirus epidemic affecting Japan. Giant Olympic Rings are installed at the waterfront area, with the Rainbow Bridge in the background, ahead of an official inauguration ceremony, sixContinue reading “Tokyo blasts ‘not appropriate’ London Olympic hosting offer”