Category Archives: Sports

BY THE MANILA BULLETIN SEAG TEAM   Participants and athletes from the Philippines parade in the 30th SEA Games opening at Philippine Arena, Bocaue, Bulacan, November 30, 2019. (MB Photo / Rio Leonelle Deluvio) The 30th Southeast Asian Games duration became a golden feat for me in the same way with how the athletes dedicatedContinue reading “With the 30th SEA Games all over, including the shouting…”

By Agence France-Presse Anwar bin Sholeh had something to cheer when he showed up at a Jakarta training center to practice pencak silat — the Indonesian martial art was added to UNESCO’s prestigious heritage list. “It’s an honor that pencak silat has been recognized internationally,” the 38-year-old, who has been practicing the art since elementaryContinue reading “Indonesian martial art pencak silat gets UNESCO heritage status”

The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) is all set to award the cash incentives it promised to the medalists of the recent 30th Southeast Asian Games after another major player and the House of Representatives joined hands in making another round of contributions. POC president Bambol Tolentino said this will mark the first time the POCContinue reading “Hefty sum for medalists — POC chief Bambol Tolentino”

By the Associated Press Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke at Sunday’s official completion of the new national stadium, the venue for the opening and closing ceremony of next year’s Tokyo Olympics. It will also host track and field and some soccer. The Olympic rings stand near the new National Stadium Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019,Continue reading “Tokyo’s new stadium: A masterpiece by Japan’s Kengo Kuma”

  Carlos Yulo in rings during the SEA Games Artistic Gymnastics qualification at Rizal Memorial Sports Coliseum. (MB Photo / Rio Leonelle Deluvio) By WAYLON GALVEZ After contributing to the victories of athletes in the recently concluded 30th Southeast Asian Games by way of financial assistance, the MVP Sports Foundation vowed to continue the supportContinue reading “MVPSF to continue support for Filipino athletes”

By Jonas Terrado Johann Chua and Jeffrey Ignacio made up for Carlo Biado’s stunning loss as they earned spots in the knockout stage of the World 9-Ball Championship in Doha, Qatar. Philippines’ Johann Chua (Czar Dancel) Chua defeated Taiwan’s Liu Ri Teng 9-3 and Ignacio downed Greece’s Giallourakis Damianos 9-7 to secure berths in theContinue reading “Carlo Biado stunned, 2 others advance”

They crowded into Nationwide Arena, 13,000 strong, cheering every shot, roaring with every basket. Many were not there to see the game. They came to see LeBron. Both of them. Bronny James Jr. will attend Sierra Canyon School this fall. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) Bronny James made his Ohio debut Saturday, and hit theContinue reading “LeBron’s worlds collide as son’s team, alma mater meet”

By the Associated Press Breaking out of a mini-slump, Nikola Jokic is reasserting himself as the centerpiece of the Denver Nuggets’ offense. Jokic had 28 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists for his fourth triple-double of the season, leading the Nuggets past the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-102 on Saturday night. Oklahoma City Thunder center StevenContinue reading “NBA: Nikola Jokic has triple-double, Nuggets beat Thunder”

By the Associated Press After blowing several late leads to lose games, the Chicago Bulls were able to flip the script Saturday night. Zach LaVine scored 31 points and converted a decisive three-point play in the Bulls’ 109-106 victory over the short-handed and weary Los Angeles Clippers. Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, second from left,Continue reading “NBA: Zach LaVine scores 31 points, Bulls rally to beat Clippers”

By the Associated Press Giannis Antetokounmpo displayed his remarkable skills early and often as the Milwaukee Bucks continued their quest to break a franchise record that has stood for nearly half a century. Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts after a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday,Continue reading “NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton lead Bucks to 18th straight win”