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By Jonas Terrado The Philippines ruled the inaugural men’s and women’s 3×3 competitions with convincing victories Monday in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at The Arena in San Juan. The Men’s team for the 3v3 Men’s basketball of the 30th SEA Games pose for photos as they are awarded their gold medals after defeating IndonesiaContinue reading “SEA Games: Twin victories for Gilas 3×3 teams”

By Kristel Satumbaga Olympic Council of Asia vice president Wei Jizhong of China yesterday suggested the Philippines should consider bidding for “bigger events” like the 2030 Asian Games after his first-hand experience with the ongoing 30th Southeast Asian Games. SEA Games Federation chairman Cito Dayrit, left, Olympic Council of Asia VP Wei Jizhong, POC presidentContinue reading “OCA vice president urges PH: Bid for Asian Games”

By Jonas Terrado John Derick Farr and Lea Denise Belgira claimed gold in the men’s and women’s downhill mountain bike competitions of the 30th Southeast Asian Games held Monday morning at Barangay Niyugan in Laurel, Batangas. John Derick Farr and Lea Denise Belgira after winning gold in the downhill mountain bike event of the 30thContinue reading “SEA Games: Farr, Belgira give PH sweep of downhill events”

By the Associated Press Evan Fournier’s turnaround season is helping the Orlando Magic in the win column. Fournier matched a career high with 32 points that included the game-deciding basket, lifting the Magic over the Golden State Warriors 100-96 on Sunday night. Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) dribbles toward the basket on Golden StateContinue reading “NBA: Fournier scores 32, leads Magic over Warriors”

By the Associated Press Chris Paul has seen just about everything in his 15-plus season. So, when it was a matter of who would take control of a tight game down the stretch against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, the 34-year-old Oklahoma City point guard simply drew on his deep memory bank and putContinue reading “NBA: Chris Paul leads Thunder past Pelicans”

By the Associated Press Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 27 points in a dynamic second half, Kristaps Porzingis added 15 points and the Dallas Mavericks snapped the Los Angeles Lakers’ 10-game winning streak with a 114-100 victory Sunday. Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James (23) recovers a loose ball under Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic (77)Continue reading “NBA: Luka Doncic has big 2nd half, Mavericks rout Lakers”

By Jonas Terrado Members of the women’s billiards team led by Chezka Centeno and Rubilen Amit are setting their sights on forging an all-Filipino finals in all three events of the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Rubilen Amit and Chezka Centeno during the 2017 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games. (MB photo | Ali Vicoy) Multi-time gold medalistsContinue reading “SEA Games: Women’s pool team eyeing all-PH finals in three events”

By Waylon Galvez Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz and two other weightlifters take the spotlight in the 30th Southeast Asian Games Monday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Hidilyn Diaz of Philippines (MONEY SHARMA / AFP, File) Fresh from her training in Taiwan, Diaz said she’s prepared for the competition, an Olympic Qualifying Tournament toContinue reading “Olympian Hidilyn Diaz sets sight on first SEA Games gold medal”

By Rey Lachica Draw in the 0-2 goals division in polo competition will be held today at the Iñigo Zobel Polo Field with the Nationals looking to figure well in the four-nation tournament. The Philippine polo team, from left, Coco Garcia, Nicole Eusebio, Jam, Eusebio, Santi Juban, coach Anthony Garcia, Rep. Mikee Romero and AntonioContinue reading “SEA Games: Action shifts to Romero Field”

By Kristel Satumbaga Games Today (Philsports Arena) 1 p.m. – Singapore vs Thailand (M) 3 p.m. – Vietnam vs Indonesia (M) 6 p.m. – Philippines vs Cambodia (M) The Philippine men’s volleyball team begins its medal quest in the 30th Southeast Asian Games when competition fires off today at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.Continue reading “SEA Games: PH spikers debut against Cambodia at Philsports Arena”