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By Agence France-Presse The NBA fined Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford $25,000 for “verbally abusing” officials in their 105-103 loss to the New York Knicks on Thursday, the league announced on Friday. Steve Clifford of the Orlando Magic looks on during a game against the Miami Heat on February 1, 2020 at Amway Center inContinue reading “NBA: Magic coach Steve Clifford fined $25K over outburst”

By Agence France-Presse Wreckage at the scene of the helicopter crash that killed NBA great Kobe Bryant and eight others showed no evidence of engine failure, a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Friday. Kobe Bryant Tribute during the Westchester Knicks v the Long Island Nets NBA G-League game on FebruaryContinue reading “No sign of engine failure in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: NTSB”

By Agence France-Presse Vanessa Bryant announced plans for a public celebration of life for her late husband Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna in a touching Instagram post on Friday. “#2, #24 #20 years as a Laker,” the bereaved wife and mother wrote in the post, confirming that a memorial service would be held at StaplesContinue reading “Vanessa Bryant announces ‘celebration of life’ for Kobe and Gianna”

By Nick Giongco Despite the worsening Wuhan coronavirus situation around Asia, the preparations of Filipino athletes revving up for slots to the Tokyo Olympics continue to gain ground. Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez. (PSA Images) Two weeks after the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) met with Nonong Araneta, chief of mission to Tokyo 2020, PSCContinue reading “2020 Tokyo Olympics: Chief of mission Nonong Araneta, PSC chair Butch Ramirez to meet anew”

By Jonas Terrado San Miguel Beer star June Mar Fajardo is unfazed by a leg injury that will force him to miss at least the whole duration of the PBA Philippine Cup. June Mar Fajardo broke his silence for the first time since suffering a fractured right tibia. (PBA Images) Breaking his silence Friday night,Continue reading “PBA: SMB’s June Mar Fajardo breaks silence on leg injury”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Team Lakay’s Lito Adiwang is ready to take on the top contenders in the strawweight division of ONE Championship. Team Lakay’s Lito Adiwang celebrates after submitting Thai foe Pongsiri Mitsatit in ONE: Fire & Fury at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, January 31, 2020. (MB Photo / RioContinue reading “ONE Championship: Lito Adiwang eyes former champion Yoshitaka Naito, top strawweight contenders”

Adamson’s Jake Figueroa is the runaway Most Valuable Player in UAAP Season 82 boys’ basketball. Jake Figueroa of Adamson Baby Falcons is named UAAP Season 82 MVP. (UAAP Images) The Grade 11 Baby Falcon accumulated a total of 73 statistical points — 6.21 points higher than runner-up Josh Lazaro of Ateneo. The 6-foot-2 forward out of PampangaContinue reading “UAAP jrs basketball: Adamson’s Jake Figueroa named Season MVP”

By Jonas Terrado Thirdy Ravena said his stint with the title-winning Mighty Sports-Creative Pacific Philippines in the 31st Dubai International Basketball Championship was a good learning curve especially being with some players with valuable experience. Thirdy Ravena, center, is shown with Jelan Kendrick and Isaac Go. (Photo by Tiebreaker Times) Ravena was part of theContinue reading “Thirdy Ravena savors experience, lessons of Dubai Int’l championship run”

By Jonas Terrado Gilas Pilipinas program director Tab Baldwin said the inclusion of Magnolia veteran Marc Pingris to the 24-man pool for the first window of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers is to help bridge the gap between past and present players. Marc Pingris talks to the Gilas Pilipinas pool members during their firstContinue reading “Marc Pingris to play crucial role in FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers for Gilas. Find out what”

By Jan Carlo Anolin University of the Philippines has expressed support for the decision of brothers Juan and Javi Gomez de Liano to sit out next season and take their talent to the national team. Juan and Javi Gomez de Lina will skip the UAAP Season 83 to focus training with Gilas Pilipinas. (UAAP Images)Continue reading “UAAP: Maroons support Gilas dreams of brothers Juan and Javi Gomez De Liano”