PAGCOR backs WSL Challenger Series to boost PH sports tourism
MANILA – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has expressed full support for the ongoing World Surf League (WSL) Challenger Series in Baler, Aurora to boost sports tourism and the country’s position as a premier surfing destination. PAGCOR chairman and chief executive officer Alejandro Tengco said the agency is proud to sponsor a global league […]
Museum, upgraded facilities unveiled at PhilSports reopening
MANILA – The unveiling of the modernized National Sports Museum was a highlight of the reopening of the newly refurbished facilities of PhilSports Complex in Pasig City on Wednesday. The reopening was led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and their youngest son, Philippine Ambassador for Sports Vinny Marcos. The museum serves […]
Stephen Curry passes Vince Carter on NBA’s all-time scoring list, moves into 22nd place
Stephen Curry still remembers playing one-on-one games as a kid against Vince Carter. And that’s what made Curry’s latest accomplishment even more special. The league’s career 3-point king passed Carter on the NBA’s all-time scoring list Tuesday night, moving into 22nd place all-time. The milestone came in a 34-point effort, albeit in Golden State’s 121-113 loss […]
Bucks face a challenging stretch as they play without injured Giannis Antetokounmpo
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The knock on the Milwaukee Bucks heading into the season was that they didn’t have enough star power supporting Giannis Antetokounmpo. Now they’re going to have to find a way to win without the two-time league MVP. Bucks coach Doc Rivers says Antetokounmpo will miss about two weeks after straining his left groin Monday in a 118-106 […]
Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg out with an illness, misses his first NBA game
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg was listed out with an illness for Wednesday night’s game against the New York Knicks, missing his first NBA game. The top pick in this year’s NBA draft has averaged 15.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 34 minutes per game. He has had three 20-point […]
Sixers Fall Again in Abu Dhabi, Knicks Take 112-104 Win
By: Rechelle Tuares – Sports On Air Correspondent The Philadelphia 76ers ended their Abu Dhabi preseason trip with a 112–104 loss to the New York Knicks, dropping both games of the series. Philadelphia was without several key players, including Joel Embiid, Paul George, Kyle Lowry, Quentin Grimes, Jared McCain, and Trendon Watford, leaving younger contributors […]
Josh Hart Injured and Ejected as Knicks Top 76ers in Abu Dhabi Preseason Opener
By: Balt Chavez – Sports On Air Correspondent In a dramatic turn during the Knicks’ preseason game in Abu Dhabi, Josh Hart was both injured and ejected in the same play — yet New York still came away with a 99-84 victory over the 76ers. Hart, who had recently been recovering from surgery on his […]
Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks Open Doors to Media: A Preview of the NBA Abu Dhabi 2025 Games
By Balt Chavez – Sports On Air Correspondent Abu Dhabi, UAE – As the anticipation builds up for the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025, the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks treated the both local and international media alike to an exclusive look at their preparations. With the games set to take place on […]
Terence Crawford Conquers Canelo Álvarez to Become Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion
BY: SHANNON SHIN – SPORTS ON AIR USA CONTRIBUTOR In a defining moment at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Terence Crawford defeated Saul “Canelo” Álvarez by unanimous decision on Saturday to become the undisputed super middleweight champion. The three judges scored the bout 116-112, 115-113, 115-113 in favor of Crawford after 12 rounds of high […]
Bears Coach Ben Johnson Blasts Caleb Williams’ Woeful First Half vs. Chiefs
By: David Carbajal Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson didn’t hold back after watching his first-team offense, led by Caleb Williams, limp through a sluggish first half in their preseason finale. Despite ultimately securing a 29–27 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, Johnson issued a sharp rebuke of the team’s performance. “Offensively, the first two […]
