Category Archives: Sports

By the Associated Press BOSTON — Jayson Tatum was so disappointed in his last game that he went to the team’s practice facility later that night to work on his shooting. The Boston Celtics forward could go straight home on Wednesday. Washington Wizards’ Isaiah Thomas looks for a way to get the ball from BostonContinue reading “NBA: Celtics beat Wizards despite Bradley Beal’s 44-point effort”

By Waylon Galvez Gilas Pilipinas will face Singapore and not Malaysia for its first game after revisions were made on the groupings and schedules for the 30th Southeast Asian Games set Nov. 30 to Dec. 11 here. Gilas Pilipinas huddles during their practice at Meralco Gym in Ortigas, October 28, 2019.  (MB Photo /  Deluvio)Continue reading “SEA Games: Gilas Pilipinas to play Singapore in opener”

By Kristel Satumbaga University of Santo Tomas coach Aldin Ayo said his team hasn’t achieved anything yet despite barging into the UAAP Season 82 men’s basketball finals for the first time in four years. With Tiger-like gesture, UST coach Aldin Ayo reminds his wards to calm down after celebrating their win against UP during aContinue reading “UAAP: Nothing has been achieved yet, says UST coach Aldin Ayo”

By Nick Giongco Nine months ago in a Yokohama hospital, Filipino boxer Renerio Arizala was on the brink of death after suffering head injuries in the ring. Boxer Renerio Arizala, who now works at the GAB, receives financial assistance amounting to P1.4-million from the Japan Boxing Commission. (GAB photo) With Japanese medical experts performing theContinue reading “Pinoy boxer who suffered head injury inside the ring receives P1.4-M from JBC”

By the Associated Press HOUSTON — James Harden was pestered and harassed on defense by Patrick Beverley for most of Houston’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Houston Rockets’ James Harden (13) goes up for a shot as LA Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard (2) defends during the second half of an NBA basketballContinue reading “NBA: James Harden fires 47 points as Rockets beat Clippers”

By Nick Giongco Former Asia’s sprint queen Lydia de Vega-Mercado reminded the current crop of national athletes to believe in themselves in the final run-up to the country’s staging of the 30th Southeast Asian Games. PH sports leaders seated in front, led by Phisgoc chairman and House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, POC president Bambol TolentinoContinue reading “SEA Games: Sporting great Lydia de Vegas rallies PH athletes”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — No Anthony Davis for the first time this season, no problem for the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James (23) shoots between Golden State Warriors’ Eric Paschall, left, and Alec Burks (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, inContinue reading “NBA: Lakers beat Warriors, improve to best 9-2”

By Kristel Satumbaga Diliman College fended off Olivarez College 75-68 to retain the PG Flex Linoleum-Universities and Colleges Basketball League title on Thursday at the Olivarez gym in Parañaque City. The Diliman Blue Dragons pose and celebrate their victory over the Olivarez Sea Lions after defending the UCBL title on Thursday at the Olivarez gymContinue reading “UCBL Finals: Diliman fends off Olivarez, retains crown”

By Waylon Galvez Rep. Mikee Romero is still upbeat of competing in the 30th Southeast Asian Games despite suffering a bad fall during the national polo team’s training in Argentina. Mikee Romero Romero, who is seeing action for the first time in the biennial meet, said his physical therapist worked him up after he wasContinue reading “SEA Games: Mikee Romero upbeat despite training accident”

By Waylon Galvez Games Friday (Mall of Asia Arena Pasay City) 1 p.m. – Lyceum vs San Beda (Jrs) 3 p.m. – Awarding Ceremony 4 p.m. – Letran San Beda vs (Srs) After watching their immaculate record this season go up in flames in Game 1 of the NCAA Finals Tuesday, San Beda coach Boyet FernandezContinue reading “NCAA Finals: Red Lions face ‘test of character’”