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The inaugural edition of the Crosstrain Invitational 2020 saw 163 athletes from different countries who showcased the fruits of hard work and intensive training as they faced five sets of workouts that put to test their speed, endurance and strength at the two-day competition held at the Tent City of The Manila Hotel. Rocky DorjsembeContinue reading “Filipina, Mongolian bets clinch top spots at Crosstrain Invitational 2020”

By Field Level Media-Reuters Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is out indefinitely as he once again experiences troubles with his right shoulder. Brooklyn Nets staff tends to guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. (Tommy Gilligan / USA TODAY Sports, File) Irving missed 26 games withContinue reading “NBA: Nets’ Kyrie Irving suffers shoulder setback”

By Field Level Media-Reuters John Beilein is out as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers after little more than half a season in the position, ESPN reported Tuesday night. Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein talks with guard Collin Sexton (2) during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. (KenContinue reading “NBA: John Beilein out as Cavaliers head coach — report”

By Agence France-Presse NBA superstar LeBron James joined a growing chorus of Major League Baseball stars ripping the Houston Astros as cheaters Tuesday for a sign-stealing scheme in their 2017 World Series championship season. LeBron James of Lakers  (Mike Stobe / Getty Images / AFP) New York Yankees star Aaron Judge, Los Angeles Angels sluggerContinue reading “NBA’s LeBron James joins MLB stars in ripping Astros as cheats”

By Agence France-Presse Chinese wrestlers will be unable to take part in the Asian Championships in New Delhi this week after being denied visas because of the coronavirus outbreak, an official said India’s government has suspended e-visas for Chinese nationals due to the deadly virus that has claimed more than 1,800 lives since spreading fromContinue reading “India bars Chinese wrestlers due to COVID-19”

By Agence France-Presse A mixed martial arts event in Singapore will take place behind closed doors this month due to the coronavirus outbreak, organizers said Tuesday, the latest sporting fixture affected in the city-state. Stamp Fairtex of Thailand (ONE Championship Images) Singapore has reported 77 cases of the virus, making it one of the worst-hitContinue reading “ONE Championship: Fans barred from Singapore fight over COVID-19 threat”

By Agence France-Presse LeBron James wants to honor Kobe Bryant by making the Los Angeles Lakers an NBA champion again as Giannis Antetokounmpo tries to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to the top for the first time since 1971. LeBron James #2 of Team LeBron plays defense against Giannis Antetokounmpo #24 of Team Giannis during the 69thContinue reading “NBA: Lakers, Bucks pace title chase”

By Jonas Terrado PBA players actively participating in Gilas Pilipinas’ preparation for the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers are shoo-ins for Sunday’s away match against Indonesia, coach Mark Dickel said Tuesday. Team captain Kiefer Ravena is one of eight PBA players on the Gilas Pilipinas pool. (Jonas Terrado) Dickel also bared after Gilas’ light practice thatContinue reading “FIBA Asia Cup: Mark Dickel already has shoo-ins for Gilas match vs Indonesia”

By Nick Giongco Arnold Vegafria, the business manager of Manny Pacquiao, stresses a point during a Q & A with the media on Tuesday at Sofitel. Also joining him are lawyers Brando Viernesto, left, Bong Gacal, second from right, and Pacquiao’s aide, Jayke Joson. (Nick Giongco) What Manny Pacquiao signed with Paradigm Sports Management (PSM)Continue reading “Manny Pacquiao signs ‘flexible contract’ with PSM”

By Nick Giongco Jeo Santisima was as bubbly as a child who had just walked inside Disneyland on Monday night (Tuesday in Manila) when he checked in at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Even the 50-1 odds stacked against him in his shot at Emanuel Navarrete’s World Boxing Organization super-bantamweight crown didn’t dampen hisContinue reading “Underdog PH challenger Jeo Santisima out to pull off a Manny Pacquiao”