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By Reuters LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Vanessa Bryant said in an Instagram post on Monday that she was both grieving and angry over the loss of her husband, NBA star Kobe Bryant, and 13-year-old Gianna in a helicopter crash last month. FILE PHOTO: Apr 10, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe BryantContinue reading “Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa wishes ‘this nightmare would be over’”

By Jonas Terrado Game Tuesday (Rizal Memorial Stadium) 7:30 p.m. — Ceres vs Svay Rieng Ceres-Negros is not treating Cambodian league champion Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng lightly as it starts the campaign in the AFC Cup group stage Tuesday night at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Ceres-Negros striker Bienvenido Maranon, left, shake hands with PreahContinue reading “Ceres-Negros wary of Cambodian foe as AFC Cup campaign starts at home”

By Jonas Terrado The PBA announced on Monday that it has rescheduled the opening of the league’s 45th season due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Commissioner Willie Marcial said the PBA opener will be moved from March 1 to March 8, still at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, as a way to support theContinue reading “PBA reschedules 45th season, D-League opener due to nCov”

Even without bets from three countries, it’s all systems go for the 2020 Badminton Asia Manila Team Championships from February 11-16 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Badminton Asia and the Philippine Badminton Association have taken all measures to ensure the safety of the players participating in the tournament in the light of the Novel CoronavirusContinue reading “China, Hong Kong, India back out of 2020 Badminton Asia Manila Team Championships”

By Minerva Newman CEBU CITY— Some 40 martial arts grand masters from various countries are here for the 10th Russian House in the Philippines International Martial Arts Camp. Some 40 martial arts grand masters from various countries in the world are here in Cebu for the 10th Russian House in the Philippines International Martial ArtsContinue reading “International martial arts experts to hold training camp in Cebu”

By Jonas Terrado Kiefer Ravena is taking a bigger approach this time after being named team captain of Gilas Pilipinas for the first window of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers later this month. Gilas team captain Kiefer Ravena, wearing a yellow undershirt, talks to his teammates during Sunday’s practice at the Meralco Gym inContinue reading “Kiefer Ravena: The Phenom? Call him Captain now”

Three sports personalities who played a huge part in completing a season to remember are bound to reap the fruits of their hard work. National University Lady Bulldogs coach Pat Aquino, NU’s Jack Danielle Animam, Ateneo’s Thirdy Ravena are set to receive special awards in the SMC-PSA (Philippine Sportswriters Association) Annual Awards Night at the Centennial HallContinue reading “PSA Awards: Lady Bulldog Jack Animam, NU coach Patrick Aquino, Ateneo’s Thirdy Ravena to receive special awards”

By Nick Giongco National athletes who are aiming for Tokyo Olympic slots are slowly adapting to the changes in their respective preparations. Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez, left, and Tokyo Olympics chief of mission Nonong Araneta Chief of mission Nonong Araneta on Monday urged affected national sports association to immediately submit a revised copyContinue reading “Adapting is name of the game for PH athletes as virus scare turns Olympic preparations upside down”

By Jonas Terrado Alaska coach Jeffrey Cariaso acknowledged that Jeron Teng will need to raise his game to another level as he enters his third season in the PBA. Alaska’s Jeron Teng enters his third PBA season filled with high expectations. (PBA Images) “Jeron’s a big part of what we do and he’s a bigContinue reading “PBA: Alaska coach Jeffrey Cariaso has this message for Jeron Teng”

By Jonas Terrado Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone on Monday clarified that he was aware of the situation that eventually led to Greg Slaughter’s decision to take some time away from basketball. Ginebra coach Tim Cone, with Greg Slaugher to his left.  (PBA Images) “Contrary to some reports, I did know Greg wasContinue reading “PBA: Ginebra coach Tim Cone corrects misconception he is clueless on Greg Slaughter issue”