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By Kristel Satumbaga Indonesia dashed Philippines’ ambitious title hopes goodbye in the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2020 Friday night with a 3-0 drubbing in the men’s quarterfinals at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Alvin Morada and Ariel Magnaye (Handout photo) The Indonesians banked on reigning Asian Games champion and world No. 7 Jonatan Christie to deliverContinue reading “Badminton Asia Team Championships: PH shuttlers bow to Indonesia in men’s quarterfinals”

By Agence France-Presse Manchester City have been banned from European competitions for the next two seasons for “serious financial fair-play breaches”, UEFA announced on Friday, with the verdict immediately contested by Pep Guardiola’s English champions. In this file photo taken on October 01, 2019, Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder David Silva, left, and Manchester City’s PortugueseContinue reading “Defiant Manchester City to fight ‘flawed’ two-season European ban”

By Field Level Media-Reuters An MRI on Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard confirmed the diagnosis of a strained right groin, and the All-Star will be re-evaluated in a week. Yahoo Sports reported that Lillard’s injury will have “a 1-2 week recovery period.” Damian Lillard (Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images/AFP) Selected for both the 3-Point Contest onContinue reading “NBA: MRI confirms groin strain for Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard”

By Field Level Media-Reuters The Los Angeles Lakers opened registration Friday for anybody wishing to purchase tickets to attend the Feb. 24 memorial service in honor of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna at Staples Center. NBA basketball star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna’s image are shown on a burning candle as fans payContinue reading “Lakers open registration for tickets to memorial service in honor of Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna”

By Agence France-Presse Zion Williamson found it crazy Friday to learn that former US President Barack Obama was among his most devoted and dedicated supporters at an NBA All-Star Game event in Chicago. It’s a big day in Chicago as @NBAAllStar returns to our city for the first time since 1988. But before tipoff we’reContinue reading “NBA: All-Stars, rookie phenom Zion Williamson marvel at fan former US President Barack Obama”

By Reuters CHICAGO (Reuters) – Three weeks after Kobe Bryant, one of the most dominant players in NBA history, was killed with his daughter and seven others in a helicopter crash, the global sports icon was named a finalist to the Basketball Hall of Fame. FILE PHOTO: Former NBA star Kobe Bryant, CEO of KobeContinue reading “Kobe Bryant named Basketball Hall of Fame finalist, three weeks after death”

By Jonas Terrado Greg Slaughter denied making demands to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel or was aware of any trades that triggered his decision to take a break from basketball. Ginebra center Greg Slaughter (PBA images) “There have been a lot of inaccurate theories going around about my recent decision, here are facts,” Slaughter said throughContinue reading “PBA: Greg Slaughter denies making kingly demands with Ginebra”

By Nick Giongco The government’s call to postpone events that will involve massive public participation is being backed by the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) in efforts to curb the spread of the deadly Wuhan coronavirus. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino (MB Photo / Alvin Kasiban) “The POC stands behind (the) government in itsContinue reading “POC backs gov’t call to postpone sporting events due to coronavirus”

By Jan Carlo Anolin The charity organization of Kobe Bryant will not only honor the late Lakers legend but also his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. Kobe Bryant is pictured with his daughter Gianna at the WNBA All Star Game at Mandalay Bay Events Center. (Stephen R. Sylvanie / USA TODAY Sports / File Photo) Vanessa Bryant,Continue reading “Kobe Bryant’s charity organization honors Gianna, now called ‘Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation’”

Despite not starting at midnight, the 2019-20 Chooks-to-Go/MPBL Lakan Cup All-Star still found its way in the dead of the night. Batangas-Tanduay’s Jeff Viernes goes for a layup. (Handout photo) Nevertheless, Jeff Viernes put on a show and lifted the South All-Stars past the North All-Stars, 126-122, Friday at the Mall of Asia Arena. GabContinue reading “MPBL: South stars thwart North in overtime All-Star game”