Category Archives: Sports

By Kristel Satumbaga Ateneo edged last year’s finalist National University-Nazareth School 1-0 on Wednesday to gain early solo lead in UAAP juniors football at the Rizal Memorial Football Field. FEU celebrates its first victory in UAAP juniors football against UST on Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Football Field. (UAAP Images) Enzo Lucindo struck in theContinue reading “UAAP jrs football: Ateneo edges NU to nail second win; FEU starts title-retention bid with rout of UST”

By the Associated Press ATLANTA  — James Harden scored 41 points, including 22 in the first quarter, to lead the Houston Rockets over Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks 122-115 on Wednesday night. Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game againsty the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday,Continue reading “NBA Roundup: James Harden, Trae Young battle for triple-doubles as Rockets top Hawks”

By the Associated Press TOKYO — Tokyo Olympic athletes beware — particularly larger ones. The bed frames in the Athletes Village at this year’s Olympics will be made of cardboard. Sturdy cardboard. Two sets of bedroom furniture, including cardboard beds, for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Villages are shown in a display room Thursday,Continue reading “An Olympic first: Cardboard beds for Tokyo Athletes Village”

By the Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — Between his driving tomahawk jams and 3-pointers, Brandon Ingram tossed an alley-oop lob to rookie center Jackson Hayes and found Derrick Favors cutting into the lane for a transition dunk. Ingram had 29 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated Chicago 123-108 onContinue reading “NBA: Brandon Ingram drops 29 points as Pelicans top Bulls”

By the Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and 12 rebounds while leading four Milwaukee starters in double figures, and the NBA-best Bucks held off the Golden State Warriors 107-98 on Wednesday night. Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, shoots as Golden State Warriors’ Willie Cauley-Stein (2) defends during the first halfContinue reading “NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks earn tough win over Warriors”

By the Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — Emmanuel Mudiay has never lacked confidence, though the former seventh overall draft pick knew he could get better. Utah Jazz guard Emmanuel Mudiay (8) shoots over New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, inContinue reading “NBA: Emmanuel Mudiay scores 20 against former team as Jazz rout Knicks”

By Agence France-Presse Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant, actor Colin Hanks and NFL receiver DeAndre Hopkins will be among those helping Major League Soccer celebrate its 25th season at events this year. In this file photo taken on September 13, 2019 former basketball player Kobe Bryant of the US waves at the crowd during theContinue reading “Kobe Bryant among those helping MLS celebrate 25 seasons”

By Agence France-Presse New York Knicks forward Bobby Portis was fined $25,000 Wednesday for a nasty foul on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope that saw Portis ejected from the Lakers’ win over the Knicks on Tuesday. The fine announced by Kiki VanDeWeghe, executive vice president of basketball operations, was for “recklessly making contact above the shoulders of anContinue reading “NBA: ‘Reckless’ Bobby Portis fined $25,000 after flagrant foul on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope”

By Agence France-Presse Serena Williams rallied from a set down to beat journeywoman Christina McHale at the WTA Auckland Classic on Thursday, but said it was just the workout she needed. Serena Williams of the US hits a return against Christina Mchale of the US during their women’s singles match during the Auckland Classic tennisContinue reading “Serena Williams drops set before beating Christina McHale to reach Auckland quarters”

By the Associated Press BRISBANE, Australia – World No. 1-ranked Ash Barty’s new year has started with an upset loss to American qualifier Jennifer Brady. Jennifer Brady of the United States plays a shot during her match against Ashleigh Barty of Australia at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020.Continue reading “Jennifer Brady upsets World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty at Brisbane International”