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By Waylon Galvez Standings W L *CSB 7 0 Arellano 6 1 Perpetual 6 2 San Beda 5 2 Letran 3 3 LPU 3 4 JRU 3 5 SSC-R 1 6 Mapua 1 6 EAC 1 7 *Semifinalist Games Tuesday (The Arena, San Juan) 10 a.m. – SSC-R vs Lyceum (Men’s) 12 noon – SSC-RContinue reading “NCAA volleyball: Down 1 set, Lady Altas rally past Lady Generals to gain playoffs berth”

By Agence France-Presse Bojan Bogdanovic shook off a frustrating shooting night by nailing a clutch three-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Utah Jazz to a 114-113 win over the Houston Rockets Sunday. Bojan Bogdanovic #44 of the Utah Jazz makes the game-winning three-point shot against the Houston Rockets on February 9, 2020 at theContinue reading “NBA Roundup: Bojan Bogdanovic hits game-winner for Jazz; Celtics win seventh straight”

By Agence France-Presse The president of CBS News on Sunday denounced as “reprehensible” a comment by famed rapper Snoop Dogg that appeared to threaten a news anchor over an interview about late basketball star Kobe Bryant. A tribute to Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angles Lakers before the game between the Boston Celtics andContinue reading “CBS denounces threats against anchor over Kobe Bryant story”

By Agence France-Presse He will not finish high school until 2021, but Congolese teen Jonathan Kuminga is already considered by some to be the young player who most interests the NBA. Congolese basketball player Jonathan Kuminga, center, is seen during practice at Patrick School, in Hillside New Jersey on December 24, 2019. (Photo by ThomasContinue reading “NBA: Congolese teen Jonathan Kuminga awaits chance at stardom”

By Agence France-Presse The United States beat Canada 3-0 on Sunday in the final of the CONCACAF women’s Olympic qualifying tournament, the last formality for the teams who booked their 2020 Tokyo berths with semifinal victories. Christen Press #20 of the United States takes a shot at goal at the 2020 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic QualifyingContinue reading “USA beats Canada in CONCACAF Olympic qualifying final”

By Jonas Terrado Ceres-Negros is determined to take advantage of having to play its first three matches on home soil as it aims for an improved showing in the AFC Cup. Ceres-Negros will play its first three AFC Cup matches at home. (Photo from Ceres-Negros) The Philippines Football League and Copa Paulino Alcantara champions beginContinue reading “AFC Cup: Ceres-Negros hopes to capitalize on playing three straight matches at home”

By Waylon Galvez Games Sunday (The Arena, San Juan) 10 a.m. – Perpetual Help vs EAC (Men’s) 12 noon – Perpetual Help vs EAC (Women’s) 2 p.m. – JRU vs Letran (Women’s) 3:30 p.m. – JRU vs Letran (Men’s) University of Perpetual Help System Dalta faces Emilio Aguinaldo College, while Letran takes on Jose Rizal UniversityContinue reading “NCAA volleyball: Lady Altas look to close in on Final 4, take on Lady Generals”

By Jonas Terrado Gilas Pilipinas got an additional frontcourt support in preparation for the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers after Justin Chua took part in Sunday’s practice at the Meralco Gym in Ortigas. Phoenix Pulse’s Justin Chua took part in Gilas Pilipinas’ preparation for the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers Sunday night. (PBA Images) The PhoenixContinue reading “Justin Chua takes part in Gilas preparation for FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers”

By Jonas Terrado San Miguel Alab Pilipinas atoned for its disappointing midweek loss on the road by defeating the lowly Saigon Heat 82-75 Sunday in the ASEAN Basketball League at the City of Sta. Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna. Nick King scored 18 of his 26 points in San Miguel Alab Pilipinas’ home win overContinue reading “ABL: Alab Pilipinas makes up for midweek embarrassment with home win over Saigon”

By Agence France-Presse Japan’s two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu clinched his first Four continents title on Sunday, becoming the first male skater to complete the so-called “Super Slam.” Gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan poses during the medals ceremony for the men’s free skating event at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in SeoulContinue reading “Japanese figure skater star Yuzuru Hanyu wins gold at Four Continents”