NBA: Cavs’ Mitchell named as All-Star starter
BY: JASON MUSNI — SPORTS ON AIR — CORRESPONDENT CHICAGO — For the sixth year in a row, Donovan Mitchel is an All-Star. And according to an official NBA release he will be among the starters in the Eastern Conference. Joining the 28-year old guard in the East’s powerhouse starting unit is Giannis Antetokounmpo of the […]
NBA: Celtics survive Clippers in 117-113 OT thriller
BY: VENANCIO VALENCIA — SPORTS ON AIR — CORRESPONDENT INGLEWOOD — No Jrue Holiday. No Kristaps Porzingis. No problem for the Boston Celtics. Despite missing 40 percent of their starting unit, the defending champions eked out a 117-113 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night at the Intuit Dome. The minor upset needed an […]
NBA: Porzingis still a big weapon for the Celtics — when healthy
BY: LEO BATO — SPORTS ON AIR — CORRESPONDENT LOS ANGELES — Just like last season when he missed most of the Boston Celtics’ playoffs run that eventually led to a title, the narrative around Kristaps Porzingis hasn’t changed. Injuries. No thanks to an assortment of hurts — heel, calf, knee and toe — the […]
NBA: Clippers make short work of Wizards
BY: ROBERT ANTHONY MORALES — SPORTS ON AIR — CORRESPONDENT LOS ANGELES — Despite playing a brutal schedule of five games in eight days, the Los Angeles Clippers took off running against the Washington Wizards and pocketed 110-93 win Thursday night (Friday AM in Manila) at the Intuit Dome. The hosts set the tone early […]
NBA: Kings rally from 17 points down to stun Warriors
BY: MICHAEL SALES — SPORTS ON AIR — CORRESPONDENT SACRAMENTO — The Sacramento Kings used a 37-point third quarter burst to erase a 17-point halftime deficit and then outgunned the visiting Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter to take a 123-117 win on Wednesday night. DeMar DeRozan was the hot hand for the Kings, drilling […]
NBA: The Dream Lives On For Philadelphia 76ers Rookie Jared McCain
BY: LEO BATO – SPORTS ON AIR USA CORRESPONDENT 11-08-2024 LOS ANGELES — Without the suspended Joel Embidd and an injured Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 78ers put up a gallant fight led by a spirited effort from rookie Jared McCain. But in the end, the Los Angeles Lakers proved too much, too deep as the […]
NBA: Cavaliers ink Mitchell to a three year extension
BY: JASON MUSNI — SPORTS ON AIR — CORRESPONDENT CHICAGO — After a successful 2023-24 season where they finished No.4 in the Eastern Conference with a 48-34 record and a first round playoffs run, the Cleveland Cavaliers signed Donovan Mitchell to a lucrative three-year contract extension. Per NBA.com, the deal is worth $150.3 million and will […]
NBA: Bulls stumble out of the gates with 2-5 start
BY: JASON MUSNI — SPORTS ON AIR — CORRESPONDENT CHICAGO — Seven games into the 2023-24 NBA season, the Chicago Bulls still can’t find their footing. Shooting just 39 of 86 from the field and missing 19 of their 26 three-point attempts, the visiting Bulls were blown out of the Ball Arena by the Denver Nuggets on […]
2023 Australian Open Tennis Begins
ANKARA – The 2023 Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year in tennis, will begin Monday in Melbourne. The 111th edition of the tournament will feature Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic, who is still believed to be unvaccinated against Covid-19. Djokovic, the Australian Open’s record-holder in men’s singles with nine titles, is back to play […]
PSC leadership formally pass on to Dickie Bachmann
PRESS RELEASE The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) leadership will continue to move forward under newly-appointed Chairman Richard Bachmann. In a simple turnover ceremony held at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila today, previous PSC chief Jose Emmanuel “Noli” Eala formally passed on the PSC Chairmanship to Bachmann, as the latter fully accepted the challenge […]
