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By Agence France-Presse Thousands of fans planning to travel to the Olympics in Tokyo face uncertainty over flight refunds and reimbursements from hotels, after the 2020 Games were postponed until next year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and fear they may become victims of greed. A man wearing a face mask walks in theContinue reading “Travelling fans fear being victims of greed after Olympic postponement”

By Nick Giongco Did you know that Sean Gibbons, head of Manny Pacquiao’s MP Promotions, once went toe-to-toe with Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke of the 9 ½ Weeks fame? Sean Gibbons shows off a copy of the poster for the Mickey Rourke fight. Gibbons used to fight in the light-heavyweight division and while it isContinue reading “MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons once fought Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke”

By Jonas Terrado Rafi Reavis’ chances of climbing into the top 10 on the all-time games played will depend on the length of the PBA season currently on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Magnolia’s Rafi Reavis needs 36 games to move past Freddie Hubalde for 10th on the PBA’s all-time games played. (PBA Images)Continue reading “PBA: Magnolia’s Rafi Reavis knocking at door of top 10 all-time games played”

By Agence France-Presse NBA All-Stars Chris Paul and Trae Young and past NBA Finals Most Valuable Players Chauncey Billups and Paul Pierce will participate in the NBA HORSE Challenge, the league announced Thursday. Chris Paul #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder (Zach Beeker / NBAE via Getty Images / AFP) The eight-player event based onContinue reading “NBA: All-Stars Chris Paul, Trae Young among HORSE Challenge shooters”

By Agence France-Presse Major League Baseball may lose billions to the coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdown, but its clubs appear to be on firm footing according to Forbes’ latest list of franchise values released Thursday. The financial publication estimated that 28 of 30 MLB clubs appreciated in value in 2019. In this file photo an aerial viewContinue reading “Yankees top Forbes’ list of richest MLB clubs”

By Agence France-Presse Magic Johnson says if the NBA does resume this season it will be without fans and the players shouldn’t have any trouble adjusting on the fly to playing in empty stadiums. Former Lakers star Magic Johnson (AP Photo / Mark J. Terrill, File) The former NBA star and part-owner of the LosContinue reading “Magic Johnson hopeful NBA can crown a champion despite COVID-19 pandemic”

By Agence France-Presse NBA players will receive their full paychecks on April 15, US media reported Thursday, but salaries could be reduced as the league remains shut down amid the coronavirus  (COVID-19) pandemic. In this file photo taken on January 08, 2013 a detail view of the Spalding ball with NBA logo is seen duringContinue reading “NBA players to receive full April 15 paychecks — reports”

By Agence France-Presse The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Thursday scrapped controversial plans to stage a fight card later this month as the United States battles the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. UFC President Dana White (Photo by Logan Riely / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP) The mixed martial arts organisation had planned to hold UFC 249Continue reading “UFC scraps California event on tribal land”

By Waylon Galvez True to her words, Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz provided additional food packages to people in her hometown of Zamboanga City. Diaz has so far received more than P40,000 donations from participants in her weightlifting clinic scheduled tomorrow to augment personal financial assistance. In her own little way, Hidilyn Diaz isContinue reading “Amid COVID-19 pandemic, weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz provides food packs in Zamboanga City”

By Agence France-Presse The world athletics championships originally scheduled for next year in Eugene, Oregon, will take place on July 15-24 in 2022, avoiding a potential clash with the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Empty seats before the the women’s 100 meter final at the World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (APContinue reading “2022 world athletics championships set for July 15-24”