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By Agence France-Presse The Tokyo Olympics will begin on July 23 next year, organizers said on Monday, after the coronavirus (COVID-19) forced the historic decision to postpone the Games until 2021. A general view shows an installation of the Olympic rings in Tokyo on March 24, 2020. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) “The OlympicsContinue reading “Postponed Tokyo Olympics to open July 23 next year”

By Waylon Galvez Three months after fighting for flag and country in the 30th Southeast Asian Games, several Filipino athletes are back at the forefront battling a much more menacing opponent. Romark Belo, right, takes a ‘groufie’ with his navy unit as they man a checkpoint in Cavitex as part of the Enhanced Community QuarantineContinue reading “From athletes to frontliners: PH Navy’s water polo members now in COVID-19 fight”

By Agence France-Presse Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, who tested positive for the new coronavirus (COVID-19) 10 days ago, has been cleared by American health officials, he announced Sunday on Twitter. Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics  (Ron Hoskins / NBAE via Getty Images / AFP) “Corona Free as of two days ago. Cleared by MassContinue reading “NBA: Celtics guard Marcus Smart cleared of COVID-19”

By Jonas Terrado Reaching the 10,000-point club this season is something to look forward to for San Miguel Beer’s Arwind Santos even as he tries to bounce back from the lowest offensive production of his PBA career. San Miguel Beer’s Arwind Santos shoots over Magnolia’s Paul Lee during their PBA Philippine Cup game last MarchContinue reading “PBA: San Miguel’s Arwind Santos to reel in 10,000 points”

By Kristel Satumbaga Jerome Angelo Aragones. (Photo from his Facebook account) Jerome Angelo Aragones turned back FIDE Master Alekhine Nouri in the 20th and final round to capture the second leg of the 1st Philippine National Bullet Championship held online over the weekend. Aragones, 16, finished with 15.5 points for the crown, earning as wellContinue reading “Chess: Jerome Aragones wins second leg of PH Bullet Championship”

By Nick Giongco Around this same time last year, Filipino boxer Renerio Arizala was on the brink of death in a Yokohama hospital, strapped to a ventilator, his head wrapped in bandage. Filipino Renerio Arizala, left, absorbs severe blows at the hand of Japanese Tsuyoshi Tameda during last year’s fight in Japan. (Boxing Mobile Japan)Continue reading “One year after, Pinoy boxer Renerio Arizala recalls miraculous experience”

By Agence France-Presse Former NBA star Stephon Marbury, now coaching in China, says he has a deal with a Chinese manufacturer to provide 10 million coronavirus (COVID-19) protective masks to his hometown of New York. Stephon Marbury (AP File Photos) The New York Post reported Sunday that Marbury, whose 13 NBA seasons included five withContinue reading “Ex-Knicks star Stephon Marbury makes huge China mask deal — report”

By Agence France-Presse The towel that Kobe Bryant wore over his shoulders during his farewell speech after his final NBA game has fetched over $33,000 at auction, the US media said on Sunday. Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) acknowledges the fans as he leaves the court after the game between the Rockets and the Lakers atContinue reading “NBA: Kobe Bryant’s towel fetches $33,000 at auction — report”

By Agence France-Presse Tokyo Olympics organizers are eyeing next July as a start date for the postponed Games, Japanese media reported Sunday, following the historic decision to delay the event due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). A picture taken on February 26, 2020 shows the Olympics rings next to the IOC headquarters in Lausanne.  (Photo byContinue reading “Tokyo organizers eye July 2021 for delayed Olympics — reports”

By Nick Giongco Sen. Manny Pacquiao made the assurance to everyone at Dasmariñas Village of his family’s utmost cooperation in the observance of strict quarantine procedures amid concerns over the rapid spread of COVID-19. Sen. Manny Pacquiao (Senate of the Philippines / Facebook page) In a letter dated March 28 and addressed to Punong BarangayContinue reading “Manny Pacquiao assures ‘Dasma’ of his 100 percent cooperation”