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By Agence France-Presse NBA teams generated a record $8.8 billion in revenue last year while the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors joined the New York Knicks above $4 billion in value, Forbes magazine reported Tuesday. Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives against LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles LakersContinue reading “NBA: Lakers, Warriors join Knicks at $4 billion value — Forbes”

By Agence France-Presse More than two weeks after Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash, Tiger Woods is among those who find the shock may have worn off but disbelief remains. Tiger Woods (Photo by SIMON BAKER / AFP) “It’s hard to put into words what transpired and the fact that it’s a reality,” 15-timeContinue reading “Tiger Woods still struggling to get to grips with Kobe Bryant’s death”

By Nick Giongco Five other standouts are looking to join Italy-based pole vaulter EJ Obiena in the Tokyo Olympics, the Philippine Track and Field Association leadership said Tuesday. (From left) Kristina Knott, Willie Morrison, Christine Hallasgo, Natalie Uy, Eric Cray (Compiled photos from Reuters, MB Photos / Mark Balmores, Nick Giongco) Patafa secretary-general Agapito CapistranoContinue reading “2020 Tokyo Olympics: PH tracksters close in on berths”

By Jonas Terrado Game Wednesday (Thuwanna Stadium, Yangon) 5 p.m. — Shan United vs Kaya Kaya-Iloilo will look to get an immediate lift from new acquisitions when it takes on Shan United in the start of its AFC Cup campaign at the Thuwanna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. Kaya-Iloilo coach Oliver Colina, center, speaks during Tuesday’sContinue reading “AFC Cup: Kaya-Iloilo parades new faces in away match vs Myanmar’s Shan United”

By Jonas Terrado Defending five-time PBA Philippine Cup champion San Miguel Beer and three others will take part in a pocket tournament which starts Monday at the Upper Deck Sports Center in Ortigas. June Mar Fajardo’s absence will play a big factor in how San Miguel Beer iron out kinks before the start of theContinue reading “PBA: San Miguel, three others face off in preseason tourney next week”

By Jonas Terrado Ceres-Negros dominated Cambodian champion Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng 4-0 Tuesday night to open its campaign on a high note in the AFC Cup at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Ceres-Negros’ Takashi Odawara surveys the situation in front of Svay Rieng’s Hoy Phallin in their AFC Cup match Tuesday at the Rizal MemorialContinue reading “AFC Cup: Ceres-Negros rolls past Cambodia’s Svay Rieng”

By Jonas Terrado Alaska’s Vic Manuel and Abu Tratter and Rain or Shine’s Javee Mocon were invited to the Gilas Pilipinas pool for the first window of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers which starts Feb. 20. Vic Manuel barrels his way against three Thailand defenders during the gold medal match of the 30th SoutheastContinue reading “Vic Manuel, Abu Tratter, Javee Mocon get Gilas invite for FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers”

Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Steph Curry LOS ANGELES (AFP) — LeBron James and injured superstars Steph Curry and Kevin Durant were named on Monday in a 44-strong pool of players in contention for spots on the United States Olympic basketball team. A statement from USA Basketball named three-time Olympic champion James and Los AngelesContinue reading “LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry in US basketball Olympic pool”

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA UAAP men’s volleyball coaches, from left, Timothy Sto. Tomas (Ateneo), Arnold Laniog (De La Salle), Rey Diaz (FEU), Domingo Custodio (Adamson), Dante Alinsunurin (NU), Jerome Guhit (UE), Odjie Mamon (UST) and Rald Ricafort (UP) during Tuesday’s press conference at the Mall of Asia Arena. (Manny Llanes) The UAAP aims to improve theContinue reading “Challenge system to be introduced in UAAP volleyball”

By WAYLON GALVEZ Games Thursday (The Arena, San Juan) 10 a.m. – Arellano vs EAC (Men’s) 12 noon – Arellano vs EAC (Women’s) 2 p.m. – Perpetual Help vs Letran (Women’s) 3:30 p.m. – Perpetual Help vs Letran (Men’s) Reyann Canete and Shannai Shane Reqierme scored 14 points apiece as San Sebastian College-Recoletos ended theContinue reading “NCAA volleyball: Out-of-contention SSC Lady Stags end Lyceum Lady Pirates playoff bid”