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By Field Level Media-Reuters Andre Iguodala is taking his talents to South Beach. Andre Iguodala (Cary Edmondson / USA TODAY Sports, File) The Miami Heat acquired the veteran forward from the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, less than 24 hours before the NBA trade deadline, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Miami thenContinue reading “NBA: Heat acquire Andre Iguodala from Grizzlies — report”

By Jonas Terrado Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone admitted that June Mar Fajardo’s injury has changed the complexion of the PBA Philippine Cup which starts March 1. June Mar Fajardo’s injury could open the door for a wide-open race for the PBA Philippine Cup crown. (MB Photo | Rio Deluvio) “Needless to say,Continue reading “PBA: Coaches weigh in on PH Cup title chase following June Mar Fajardo’s injury”

By Waylon Galvez Games Thursday (The Arena, San Juan) 8:30 a.m. – Mapua vs Lyceum (Junior’s) 10 a.m. – Mapua vs Lyceum (Men’s) 12 noon – Mapua vs Lyceum (Women’s) 2 p.m. – EAC vs SSC-R (Women’s) 3:30 p.m. – EAC vs SSC-R (Men’s) 5 p.m. – EAC vs SSC-R (Junior’s) Lyceum of the Philippines UniversityContinue reading “NCAA volleyball: Lady Pirates fight for life against Lady Cardinals”

By Kristel Satumbaga Nazareth School of National University bolstered its title-retention bid on Wednesday with an 80-73 win over Far Eastern University-Diliman to sweep the double-round eliminations in UAAP juniors basketball at The Arena in San Juan City. Terrence Fortea of NU Bullpups (UAAP Images) The Bullpups controlled the tempo throughout with Terrence Fortea atContinue reading “UAAP jrs basketball: Bullpups sweep elims, book outright finals berth”

By Jonas Terrado Gilas Pilipinas officially begins its preparation for the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers Thursday with an afternoon practice session at the Moro Lorenzo Sports Center inside the Ateneo campus. Interim coach Mark Dickel on Thursday begins the process of preparing Gilas Pilipinas for the first window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. (PBAContinue reading “Mark Dickel, Gilas Pilipinas kick off preparation for FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers”

By Nick Giongco Japanese puncher Naoya ‘Monster’ Inoue could end up facing a scarier version of himself on April 25 in Las Vegas. Filipino hitter John Riel Casimero told sportswriters on Wednesday that he—and not the guy with the hair-raising nom de guerre—is the real deal and he will prove it when they square offContinue reading “Boxing: John Riel Casimero confident yet still cautious of Naoya Inoue”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Two-time ONE lightweight champion Eduard Folayang isn’t giving up on his quest for a third title. Pieter Buist, left, lands a kick to Eduard Folayang during the ONE: Fire & Fury lightweight bout at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, January 31, 2020. (ONE Championship Images) The 35-year-old TeamContinue reading “ONE Championship: Eduard Folayang hopes to bounce back from ‘painful, disappointing’ loss”

By Waylon Galvez In the aftermath of the cancellation of its training in China, weightlifting’s national team coach Toni Agustin said they nevertheless have the proper facility here to continue preparation for the Asian Championship this year in Kazakhstan. Weightlifting’s national team coach Toni Agustin cancels the 60-day China training due to the 2019 novelContinue reading “PH weightlifting team cancels China training due to coronavirus”

By Jonas Terrado San Miguel Beer’s quest for a dynastic sixth consecutive PBA Philippine Cup crown suffered a major blow with June Mar Fajardo set to miss at least the whole duration of the season opening conference due to an injured shin. San Miguel Beermen’s June Mar Fajardo (MB photo | Kevin Espiritu) The teamContinue reading “PBA: June Mar Fajardo’s injury to hurt Beermen’s quest for sixth straight PH Cup”

By Agence France-Presse The chief executive officer of the Tokyo Olympics admitted Wednesday that organizers are “extremely worried” about the possible effect of the deadly new coronavirus on this summer’s Games. Tokyo’s Governor Yuriko Koike, center, delivers a speech before the start of a “disaster preparedness drill” organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government at theContinue reading “Tokyo Olympic boss ‘extremely worried’ about deadly coronavirus”