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The PBA Technical Committee has proposed rule changes for the 45th Season primarily to make the games more exciting as well as to be more aligned with FIBA rules. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial, 5th from left, joins members of the competition committee on Tuesday. Also in photo are, from left: PBA deputy commissioner Eric Castro,Continue reading “PBA to institute rules changes for 45th season”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Retired NBA player and Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is one proud parent and ally of the LGBTQ+ community. Wade spoke about his 12-year-old child coming out as a transgender in a televised interview with Ellen DeGeneres Tuesday (Wednesday, Manila time). Dwyane Wade with daughter Zaya (Photo from Dwayne Wade’s InstagramContinue reading “Proud parent moment for dad Dwyane Wade”

Wilcon Depot, the Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction supply retailer, successfully conducted its sixth annual golf tournament at the Forest Hills Golf and Country Club, Antipolo City on January 29, 2020. (L-R) Wilcon Depot SEVP-Chief Operating Officer and Wilcon Foundation President Rosemarie B. Ong, Wilcon Depot Founder and Chairman Emeritus William T. Belo, andContinue reading “Wilcon Depot hosts 6th Annual Golf Tournament, donates proceeds to communities affected by Taal Volcano eruption”

By Kristel Satumbaga National University expects a tough ride towards its three-peat bid in UAAP Season 82 men’s volleyball which fires off Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena. NU Bulldogs celebrate during the UAAP Season 81 volleyball men’s Finals (MB Photo / Rio Leonelle Deluvio, File) The Bulldogs will be hard-pressed in retaining theirContinue reading “UAAP men’s volleyball: NU Bulldogs seek to continue dynasty”

By Jan Carlo Anolin The late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were reportedly laid to rest on Friday, February 7, 2020. Flowers and photos of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna “Gigi” are placed near the Staples Center to pay tribute after a helicopter crash killed the retired basketball star andContinue reading “Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna reportedly laid to rest in private ceremony”

By Kristel Satumbaga UAAP Season 82 President Emmanuel Fernandez. (UAAP Images) The UAAP is postponing all its sporting events starting on Feb. 15 in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The Board of Trustees and the Board of Managing Directors made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon after a thorough deliberation. “The UAAP will beContinue reading “UAAP postpones events due to COVID-19 outbreak”

By Nick Giongco Manny Pacquiao moved a step closer to a potential collision with MMA star Conor McGregor when the Filipino boxing icon signed up recently with Paradigm Sports Management (PSM), an outfit that also represents the mix-martial arts idol. Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor (AP Photos) “Incredibly proud,” wrote PSM head Audie Attar inContinue reading “Manny Pacquiao, Conor McGregor face off soon?”

Buoyed by its initial success, the Philippine Basketball Association will hold a media day for the second straight year as its ushers the league’s coming 45th season. The event is set Feb. 27 at the grand ballroom of Okada Manila. PBA sets the media day on Feb. 27 to kick off its 45th season. (PBAContinue reading “PBA: Coaches, veterans, rookies showcased on Media Day”

By Jonas Terrado Coach Risto Vidakovic sees more room for improvement from Ceres-Negros even after it opened the AFC Cup campaign Tuesday night with a 4-0 win over Cambodian champion Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Ceres-Negros striker Bienvenido Maranon tries to get past two Svay Rieng defenders during Tuesday’s AFCContinue reading “AFC Cup: Ceres coach upbeat after 4-0 victory over Cambodia”

By Kristel Satumbaga The Philippines skidded to its second straight loss in the women’s division of the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2020 on Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Airah Mae Nicole Albo of Philippines (Handout photo) Still licking their wounds from a 5-0 demolition at the hands of Thailand on Tuesday, the PH women’sContinue reading “Badminton Asia Team Championships: Filipina shuttlers yield to Indonesia, absorb second straight loss”