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By Waylon Galvez The national water polo team is looking at several international tournaments this year to prepare for the 11th Asian Swimming Championship which the country will stage this year at the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. Philippine men’s water polo team is the qualifying tournament for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. (MB PhotoContinue reading “PH water polo team hopes to capitalize on SEA Games success”

By Martin Sadongdong No. 2 Gonzaga Bulldogs staged an epic second half comeback to beat the unranked San Francisco Dons 71-54 in uS National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men’s basketball at Gonzaga University’s McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Washington on Friday (Philippine Standard Time). The Dons were out to compete as they led at theContinue reading “US NCAA: Gonzaga Bulldogs crush San Francisco Dons”

By Jonas Terrado The injury of June Mar Fajardo could open the door for Mo Tautuaa to regain the form he had prior to joining the San Miguel Beermen late last season. Mo Tautuaa enters the 2020 PBA season with a huge void to fill due to June Mar Fajardo’s injury. (PBA Images) Tautuaa is expected toContinue reading “PBA: Door opens for Mo Tautuaa at San Miguel Beer. Will he barge in?”

By Jonas Terrado San Miguel Beer is holding its collective breath after prolific guard Terrence Romeo twisted his right ankle during Friday’s tune-up game against Alaska at the Upper Deck Sports Center in Ortigas. Terrence Romeo grimaces in pain as San Miguel PT Edward Bacason and strength and conditioning coach Gerald Tenorio check on hisContinue reading “PBA: Backpedalling Terrence Romeo steps on machine, turns ankle”

By Agence France-Presse China will play the “home” second leg of their Olympic women’s football qualifier against South Korea in Sydney, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said Friday, after the deadly coronavirus made it impossible to hold the match in China. This file photo taken on October 10, 2019, shows a fan waving the ChineseContinue reading “Sydney to host virus-hit China’s Olympic football qualifier”

By Nick Giongco Defending champion Emanuel Navarrete is drawing inspiration from the fabled rivalry between Mexicans and Filipinos in the run-up to his fifth defense of the World Boxing Organization (WBO) super-bantamweight crown against Jeo Santisima on Saturday night (Sunday in Manila) in Las Vegas. Champion Emanuel Navarrete of Mexico and Filipino challenger Jeo SantisimaContinue reading “Jeo Santisima, Emanuel Navarrete rekindle Philippines-Mexico rivalry”

By Agence France-Presse The Milwaukee Bucks, who have the NBA’s best record, continued their drive to clinch home-court advantage in the playoffs with a 126-106 win over the struggling Detroit Pistons on Thursday. Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a free throw while playing the Detroit Pistons during the second half at LittleContinue reading “NBA Roundup: Bucks continue dominance with rout of Pistons”

By Agence France-Presse The most-anticipated heavyweight showdown in nearly two decades will transfix the boxing world on Saturday when unbeaten WBC champion Deontay Wilder faces Tyson Fury in a long-awaited rematch. US boxer Deontay Wilder, left, and British boxer Tyson Fury get into an altercation during their press conference February 19, 2020 at the MGMContinue reading “Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury ready for Vegas rematch”

By Field Level Media-Reuters Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is back at practice and his injured hand will be re-evaluated on Feb. 28. Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry walks on the court during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in SanContinue reading “NBA: Warriors to make call on Stephen Curry’s status next week”

By Field Level Media-Reuters Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard said Thursday that he will miss three to four games due to the groin injury he sustained on Feb. 12. Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) (Jaime Valdez / USA TODAY Sports) Lillard suffered the injury against the Memphis Grizzlies and theContinue reading “NBA: Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard to miss 3 or 4 games due to groin injury”