NBA legend Kobe Bryant killed in California helicopter crash
LOS ANGELES — Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant was one of nine people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas of southern California on Sunday. “It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Kobe Bryant and four others in a helicopter crash in Calabasas,” the City of Calabasas confirmed on its […]
Mono Vampire drubs Alab Pilipinas to keep top spot in ABL
MANILA — Mono Vampire stayed on top of the Asean Basketball League (ABL) standings after mauling Alab Pilipinas, 102-89, at the Caloocan Sports Complex on Sunday night. Mono was solid for most of the first half, taking a 52-39 lead at halftime, and despite Alab closing in during the third quarter, Mono quickly restored order […]
Palace saddened by Kobe Bryant’s death
MANILA – Malacañang is saddened by the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash into a hillside in Calabasas, California on Monday (Manila time). “The Palace extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, loved ones and fans around the globe who Kobe left behind. We […]
PH hoops community mourns Kobe Bryant’s death
MANILA — Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League owner Manny Pacquiao said it right in his tweet when Kobe Bryant met a fatal helicopter crash early Monday (Philippine Time) in Calabasas, California. “The world lost a legend today,” the eight-division world boxing champion and former Philippine Basketball Association player said. The entire Philippine basketball community, in general, […]
Cebu waylays Imus to stay in MPBL playoff hunt
BIÑAN CITY, Laguna — Cebu kept its bid for a spot in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League playoffs alive after a 101-76 rout of Imus at the Alonte Sports Arena here on Saturday night. The Sharks used a 14-1 run late in the first quarter to pull away for good from the Bandera. “Nag-time out […]
Pasay ousts Biñan City; Zamboanga clobbers Muntinlupa
MANILA — Pasay slammed the door on Biñan City’s last gasp for a playoff spot in the MPBL Lakan Season after a 68-57 win at the Bataan People’s Center in Balanga on Friday night. The Voyagers stifled the Heroes in the third quarter, holding them to just nine points in the period, before breaking away […]
All systems go for CARAA weeks before games
BAGUIO CITY – Hosting of this year’s Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) is practically assured with all the stakeholders formalizing their support during a commitment signing on Friday at the Baguio City Hall and the assurance of the readiness of the facilities. “We are very much ready,” said Department of Education (DepEd) Baguio assistant […]
Bicol withstands QC to stay ahead in MPBL wildcard race
BIÑAN — Bicol inched closer to getting a Southern Division playoff spot in the MPBL Lakan Season after subduing Quezon City, 89-87, at the Alonte Sports Arena here on Saturday night. Ronjay Buenafe eventually won it for the Volcanoes after burying two free throws with 48.7 seconds left to break an 87-all tie. But the […]
40 SEAG medalists from CAR to get cash bonus
BAGUIO CITY – The 40 Cordillerans who won medals in the 30th South East Asian Games in December last year and their coaches will finally get their PHP25,000 Christmas bonus as promised by Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman William Ramirez. The money is available in their ATM cards on January 24, raising the morale of […]
Aldea to defend PH lightweight title vs. Laurente
DAVAO CITY — Philippine lightweight champion Roldan “The Cobra” Aldea of Negros Occidental will defend his title against Monico “Mekaniko” Laurente of Agusan del Sur on February 1 at The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex in Parañaque City. It will be the second title defense by Aldea, who first defended it against […]
