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Unknown to most Filipinos, floorball became the early source of pride for the country as the national women’s team tallied the first victory for the host nation with an 8-1 win over Indonesia in the 30th Southeast Asian Games on Monday. The Philippine women’s floorball team routs the Indonesian squad 8-1 to get the firstContinue reading “SEA Games: Jade Rivera powers floorball squad, routs Indonesia for first PH win”

By Betheena Unite A 1.12-kilometer interchange, which provides a new exit route from the Philippine Arena to the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in Bocaue, Bulacan, was opened Tuesday. A passerby walks in front of the Rizal Memorial Stadium. (MB Photo / Jansen Romero) Mounting traffic upon exiting Bocaue, Bulacan to NLEX is expected to beContinue reading “SEA Games: Philippine Arena Interchange opens in time for opening”

By the Associated Press Giannis Antetokounmpo had one of the most dominant games of his career and the Milwaukee Bucks needed every bit of it. Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 50 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for his 17th consecutive double-double to help the Bucks rally in the second half for their eighth straight victory, 122-118Continue reading “NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo fires 50 as Bucks beat Jazz”

By the Associated Press The Spurs were struggling to contain LeBron James in the fourth quarter and DeMar DeRozan knew firsthand San Antonio’s best chance against King James is to hope he misses. Keep hoping. James had 33 points and 13 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers won in San Antonio for the second timeContinue reading “NBA: LeBron James leads Lakers past struggling Spurs”

By the Associated Press Marcus Smart had the ball bounce right for him and the Boston Celtics this time. Jaylen Brown scored 24 points, Jayson Tatum had 20 and the Celtics held off the Sacramento Kings 103-102 despite a career-high 41 points from Buddy Hield on Monday night. Boston Celtics’ Marcus Smart shoots over SacramentoContinue reading “NBA: Celtics hold off Kings despite Buddy Hield’s 41 points”

By the Associated Press Spencer Dinwiddie keeps coming through in the clutch for the Brooklyn Nets. Dinwiddie’s fadeaway jumper with 1.9 seconds remaining gave Brooklyn its fourth straight victory, 108-106 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Brooklyn Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie (8) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers’ Cedi Osman (16) in the first half of anContinue reading “NBA: Spencer Dinwiddie’s jumper leads Nets over Cavaliers”

By the Associated Press Pascal Siakam scored 25 points, Fred VanVleet added 24 and the Toronto Raptors held Joel Embiid scoreless in a 101-96 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam protects the ball from Philadelphia 76ers’ Al Horford during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday,Continue reading “NBA: Joel Embiid held scoreless as Raptors beat 76ers”

By the Associated Press After waiting a year for an opportunity to return to the NBA, Carmelo Anthony proved he’s still capable of a big performance. Anthony scored 25 points in just his fourth game of the season, CJ McCollum added 21 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Chicago Bulls 117-94 on Monday night.Continue reading “NBA: Anthony scores 25, Trail Blazers beat Bulls”

By Jonas Terrado Afril Bernardino, Janine Pontejos, Jack Animam and Clare Castro will have double duties in the 30th Southeast Asian Games as they comprise the national women’s team roster in the 3×3 competitions slated Dec. 1 and 2 at The Arena in San Juan City. Clare Castro, Afril Bernardino, Janine Pontejos and Jack AnimamContinue reading “SEA Games: Top PH cagebelles aim for gold in maiden 3×3 tilt”

By Erma Edera Restored to its old, majestic glory, art deco aesthetics prevailed in the newly-restored Rizal Memorial Sports Complex down to lighting fixtures and urinal dividers– the first time in 66 years the sports facility got its ever major facelift. Inside the entrance of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (Phisgoc release) Although the openingContinue reading “SEA Games: Restoring the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex to its former glory”