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Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid said Thursday that guard James Harden has not been a distraction so far at training camp.

Joel Embiid to play for US at Paris Olympics — ESPN

October 6, 2023

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will play for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics, ESPN reported.

LeBron James will sit out Lakers’ preseason opener

October 6, 2023

Coming off a season in which he missed 27 games due to injuries, including one to his right foot, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James won't play in the team's preseason opener Saturday against the host Golden State Warriors.

Saskatoon golf courses on final days before winter maintenance begins

October 5, 2023

Brody Langager

Saskatoon's golf courses are counting down the final days before maintenance begins before winter.

Marcial’s right hook needs a nickname

October 5, 2023

Manila Standard Sports

By Riera U. Mallari HANGZHOU – Michael Jordan kills the defense with his Fadeaway; Hakeem Olajuwon fools his man with his Dream Shake; while Muhammad Ali confuses his rivals with the Shuffle. Add Tokyo Olympics’ bronze medalist Eumir Marcial to the long list of athletes with a “go-to” move when his life depended on it […]
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Miracle in Hangzhou as Brownlee waxes hot to stun host China

October 4, 2023

BY REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – NBA Hall of Famer and Chinese basketball executive Yao Ming was flashed on a giant screen late in the first half, smiling broadly. But that smile disappeared and turned sour towards the end of the game as Gila...

NCAA: JRU goes back-to-back, Mapua sends CSB to 1-3 start

October 4, 2023

INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines---Jose Rizal University made it back-to-back wins after beating Emilio Aguinaldo College, 77-71, in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament on Wednesday at San Juan Arena.

The Heavy Bombers', who improved to 3-1 for th...

Marcial advances to gold medal round, gains Olympic berth

October 4, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China — A swashbuckling performance deserved another as Eumir Macial, the flamboyant southpaw from Zamboanga City, scored a second-straight knockout win in the semis of the at 80-kilogram class Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the As...

Australia-based Times Education partners with Manny Pacquiao

October 4, 2023

Times Education Group Australia has partnered with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in strengthening their presence in Southeast Asia and promoting the importance of education. “Manny is a proven winner in life, and we couldn’t be more enthusiastic to have...

Bulls’ Lonzo Ball plans to play again after surgeries

October 4, 2023

Don't close the book on Lonzo Ball just yet, the Chicago Bulls guard warned Tuesday.

Gymnast Aleah Finnegan qualifies to 2024 Paris Olympics

October 4, 2023

BY KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Aleah Finnegan became the latest Filipino athlete to qualify to the 2024 Paris Olympics following her all-around performance in the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium. The Fil-American pl...

James Harden expected to report to 76ers camp — ESPN

October 4, 2023

James Harden was a no-show for the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, missing media day. ESPN reported, however, that he is expected to join the team's training camp.

EAC looks to continue surge vs JRU; Benilde, Mapua eye bounce-back win

October 3, 2023

Surging Emilio Aguinaldo College will look to extend its hot start when it collides with Jose Rizal University while Mapua University and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde will eye to recover from losses on Wednesday in NCAA Season 99.

NCAA: John Barba’s explosion a testament to Lyceum’s ‘unpredictability’

October 3, 2023

INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines---In Lyceum's stellar opening run in the NCAA Season 98 men's basketball tournament, coach Gilbert Malabanan always emphasized that his team boasts of "unpredictability."

On Tuesday against San Sebastian, John Barba became a ...

Carlo Paalam bids Asian Games boxing medal hopes goodbye after QF loss

October 3, 2023

Carlo Paalam ended his campaign at the 19th Asian Games after falling prey to Uzbekistan's Abdumalik Khalokov in the men's 57kg quarterfinals on Tuesday in Hangzhou, China.

Sad goodbye as Paalam loses quarters showdown vs Uzbek champ

October 3, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – Carlo Paalam kissed his medal bid goodbye when he ran into a classy fighter from Uzbekistan on Tuesday, Oct. 3, in the quarterfinals of the men’s 57-kilogram class in the 19th Asian Games here. Being co...

NCAA: Lyceum zooms to 4-0 start but coach not satisfied with win

October 3, 2023

INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines---Lyceum may have kept its hold of the NCAA Season 98 men's basketball tournament's top spot but coach Gilbert Malabanan is not fully satisfied with the team's most recent victory.

On Tuesday at San Juan Arena, the Pirates ke...

Can LPU match what CJ Perez-led Pirates did in 2017? Malabanan shares thoughts

October 3, 2023

At 4-0 in the ongoing NCAA Season 99, Lyceum of the Philippines University is spurring hopes that it could match what the 2017 Pirates squad led by CJ Perez achieved back in Season 93.

Jerwin Ancajas signs contract to face Takuma Inoue for November showdown

October 3, 2023

Former IBF world super flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas is headed to another world title shot after his camp said he has signed the dotted line to face WBA world bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue on November 15 in Tokyo, Japan.

Philippines cops first sepak takraw medal in Asian Games

October 3, 2023

The sepak takraw team bagged a bronze medal, its first for the Philippines in the Asian Games, after falling to Indonesia in the men's quadrant semifinals.

Streaking Lyceum pulls away late to escape gritty San Sebastian

October 3, 2023

Lyceum of the Philippines University needed a late-game run to survive San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 83-72, and keep its record untainted in the NCAA Season 99 on Tuesday.

Coach Myk Saguigiut on Perpetual’s maiden NCAA Season 99 win: ‘Buhay pala kami’

October 3, 2023

The Perpetual ALTAs needed to absorb two heartbreaking losses but finally got their act together as they barged into the win column of the NCAA Season 99 on Tuesday.

Gilas survives big Iranian scare, faces China in semis

October 3, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – Justin Brownlee was held to just two points in the payoff period but that difficult basket with only 44 seconds was enough to bail Gilas Pilipinas out of danger in a wild and enthralling contest with long time...

NCAA: Perpetual scores breakthrough win, sends Arellano to 0-3 hole

October 3, 2023

The Perpetual ALTAs finally broke through in NCAA Season 99 after crushing the Arellano Chiefs, 85-66, on Tuesday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre.

Jacob Cortez ‘a talent’, but needs to be consistent, says Coach Escueta

October 3, 2023

Jacob Cortez has been San Beda University's top player in their past three games, averaging 15 points, 4.33 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and a steal per game.

Spurs” Victor Wembanyama bulks up ahead of NBA debut season

October 3, 2023

Victor Wembanyama has bulked up significantly as he prepares for the physically demanding rigors of his debut NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs.

Gilas escapes Iran, enters Asian Games semis for first time since 2002

October 3, 2023

Gilas Pilipinas beat Iran, 84-83, to advance to the Asian Games semifinals for the first time since 2002.

Paalam seeks sure bronze against world champ

October 3, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – Coming off a close 4-1 win over Kyrgyztan’s Munarbek Uulu Seiitbek, Carlo Paalam goes for at least a bronze medal when he faces reigning world champion Abdulmalik Khalokov of Uzbekistan in the quarterfi...

In winning bronze, Ando hopes to own brand new house

October 3, 2023

REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – Weightlifter Elreen Ann Ando is getting closer to realizing her dream of owning a brand new house. That’s because the Tokyo Olympian assured herself a cash reward of P400,000 for nailing the 8th bronze med...

Aleah Finnegan books Paris Olympics ticket in gymnastics

October 3, 2023

Aleah Finnegan became the third Filipino to qualify to the 2024 Paris Olympics as she booked her Summer Games ticket through the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics World Championship in Belgium.

James, Durant, Curry among US NBA stars ready to play at Paris Olympics

October 3, 2023

Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Stephen Curry were among the NBA superstars who said on Monday they were interested in playing for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Vancouver Whitecaps seeking home relief as MLS playoffs near

October 1, 2023

Doyle Potenteau

The Whitecaps play three of their final four regular-season matches at home, where they are 7-3-4 and have secured the majority of their points.

San Sebastian enters win column with domination of Arellano

September 30, 2023

San Sebastian College-Recoletos notched its first win in NCAA Season 99 after trampling Arellano University, 111-86, on Saturday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.

Oliveira, Castillo lead Bombers past depleted Argos

September 30, 2023

Kevin Hirschfield

Brady Oliveira rushed for 169 yards and Sergio Castillo kicked six field goals as the Bombers defeated the Toronto Argonauts 31-21 in front of a sellout crowd at IG Field.

London Knights edge Niagara to begin 2023-24 regular season

September 30, 2023

Mike Stubbs

London goaltender Michael Simpson stopped 34 shots as the Knights earned an opening night victory.

Jets fall 3-1 in Ottawa, lose second straight preseason game

September 30, 2023

Kevin Hirschfield

With very few of their key players suiting up, the Winnipeg Jets dropped a 3-1 decision to the Ottawa Senators in the nation's capital Friday night.

Eduard Folayang snaps losing skid with a knockout over Khan

September 30, 2023