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Kobe, Duncan, Garnett elected to Hall of Fame 2020
April 5, 2020, 11:21 am
ANKARA — NBA legends Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, and Kevin Garnett officially headlined Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 on Saturday. “He was one of the greatest competitors who stepped on the court and made sure his impact was felt on both sides of the ball. He is ranked 4th on the… Read More
PH Football League resets season anew to May
April 3, 2020, 2:26 pm
MANILA – The Philippines Football League (PFL) postponed anew the supposed start of its new season due to the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. In a statement on Friday, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), which operates the PFL, resolved to push the start of the 2020… Read More
Wimbledon 2020 cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic
April 2, 2020, 9:19 pm
LONDON – The 2020 Wimbledon has been cancelled due to the public health concerns related to the ongoing coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, the All England Club (AELTC) announced after an emergency meeting on Wednesday. This year's Wimbledon competition was scheduled for June 29 to July 12.… Read More
Pro boxers, trainers ask to be included in govt's SAP aid
April 2, 2020, 7:40 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Professional boxers and their trainers are appealing to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III that they be included in the social amelioration program (SAP) with all fights either canceled or postponed due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19)… Read More
Tokyo Olympic Games to start on July 23, 2021
March 30, 2020, 10:04 pm
ANKARA – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Monday that the Olympic Games will be held on July 23-Aug. 8, 2021, while the Paralympic Games between Aug. 24 and Sept. 5, 2021. "The leaderships of the key parties came together via telephone conference earlier today, joined by IOC… Read More
PSC venues to serve as temporary medical facilities
March 29, 2020, 7:28 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) facilities will soon be turned into temporary medical facilities to help decongest hospitals as the war against coronavirus disease (Covid-19) rages with infections reaching over 1,418 as of Sunday. PSC Chairman William Ramirez confirmed that the… Read More
Famed UST coach Aric del Rosario passes away
March 26, 2020, 7:16 pm
MANILA – Aric Del Rosario, the architect of the University of Santo Tomas' dominance in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men's basketball tournament during the '90s, passed away at the age of 80. The Del Rosario family has yet to release a statement as of posting… Read More
MMA star buys €1-M PPE for Ireland’s fight vs. Covid-19
March 26, 2020, 3:38 pm
ANKARA – Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star Conor McGregor on Wednesday said he bought €1 million (USD1.08 million) worth of protective gear for Ireland's fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Former featherweight and lightweight champion McGregor shared his personal message on Twitter as he… Read More
Federer donates $1M for Swiss families affected by Covid-19
March 26, 2020, 2:16 pm
ANKARA – Roger Federer and his wife Mirka donated one million Swiss francs (USD1,020,000) for families in Switzerland who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. "These are challenging times for everyone and nobody should be left behind. Mirka and I have personally decided to donate one… Read More
Sports authorities welcome postponing of Olympic Games
March 25, 2020, 8:38 pm
ANKARA – The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) on Tuesday welcomed the decision to postpone the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. “Continuing to pursue the dream of the Tokyo 2020 Games happening this year does not make… Read More
POC chief to propose pre-Christmas SEAG 2021
March 25, 2020, 3:49 pm
MANILA – Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino on Wednesday said the POC will plead to the Vietnam Olympic Committee (VOC) to hold next year's Southeast Asian Games just before Christmas. "We will recommend that Vietnam hosts the 31st SEA Games during the latter part of… Read More
POC, PSC welcome Olympics postponement
March 25, 2020, 3:03 pm
MANILA — Philippine Olympic Committee president Bambol Tolentino and Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez on Wednesday welcomed the official postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. "It’s the right decision—for athletes, officials, organizers and spectators. [This… Read More
Tokyo Olympics officially postponed to 2021
March 25, 2020, 8:46 am
MANILA -- The Summer Olympics originally scheduled this year in Tokyo was officially postponed on Tuesday night. The decision was agreed upon by the International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in a conference call with other officials of the IOC and… Read More
Sports world unites against coronavirus pandemic
March 24, 2020, 5:54 pm
ANKARA – The global sports community is playing an active part in efforts to overcome the coronavirus pandemic, with top teams and athletes trying to use their influence to convince fans to follow recommended guidelines. Many sports clubs and athletes are participating in social media campaigns… Read More
POC chief favors Tokyo Olympics postponement
March 24, 2020, 5:50 pm
MANILA – Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino on Tuesday said he is in favor of postponing the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. "I favor a postponement because the health and safety of everyone in sports — both in the… Read More
PBA extends break on practices due to Covid-19
March 24, 2020, 9:04 am
MANILA – The Philippine Basketball Association has extended the break it imposed on all teams regarding practices and other league-related activities due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) situation. "In light of the country's current situation, the Office of the Commissioner is… Read More
IOC tackles postponement of 2020 Tokyo Olympics
March 23, 2020, 2:05 pm
ANKARA – The executive board of the International Olympics Committee (IOC) met on Sunday to discuss a possible delay of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics amid a spreading coronavirus pandemic. The committee said in a statement that "the IOC is confident that it will have finalized these discussions within… Read More
Badminton Asia tourney in Manila postponed due to Covid-19
March 22, 2020, 5:44 pm
MANILA – The Badminton Asia Championships, which the Philippines will be hosting, has been postponed due to the coronavirus diseases (Covid-19). The development happened after the Badminton World Federation (BWF) suspended all the tournaments that are scheduled for the next two months. "The… Read More
NCAA Season 95 ended due to Covid-19
March 19, 2020, 8:45 pm
MANILA – The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced on Thursday that it is officially ending its current season, the 95th overall, due to the 2019 coronavirus disease (Covid-19). "The National Collegiate Athletic Association has announced through the Policy Board of Season 95… Read More
AFC Cup matches postponed due to Covid-19
March 18, 2020, 9:14 pm
MANILA – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has postponed the remainder of the group stages of the AFC Cup due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. "Following the imposition of further preventive measures and travel restrictions by several national governments due to the… Read More
