Teofimo Lopez Tames Jamaine Cruz To Keep WBO belt
BY: MELISSA PORTILLO – SPORTS ON AIR USA CORRESPONDENT LAS VEGAS — Clad in a ringmaster’s robe, Teofimo Lopez had an elaborate ring walk that featured a sword and circus act that excited a robust crowd in attendance at the Mandalay Bay. Unfortunately for fight fans, it turned out to be the highlight of the […]
NBA: LA Clippers Eyeing Veteran PJ Washington Ahead Of Trade Deadline
BY: LEO L. BATO – SPORTS ON AIR USA CORRESPONDENT LOS ANGELES — With an already stacked line-up, one whose won-lost record is currently at 33-15 and third place in the loaded Western Conference, the Los Angeles Clippers are angling for more talent leading up to the February 8 trading deadline. Per multiple reports, the […]
NBA: Houston Rockets Blast LA Lakers, 135-119
BY: LEO BATO – SPORTS ON AIR USA CORRESPONDENT LOS ANGELES — The Houston Rockets kept their flickering playoffs hopes alive with a 135-119 romp over the visiting LA Lakers on Monday night at the Toyota Center. Jalen Green had the hot hand with 34 points on 12 -of 23 shooting from the field including […]
Boxing: Teofimo Lopez Not Taking Jamaine Ortiz Lightly
BY: MELISSA PORTILLO – SPORTS ON AIR JUNIOR CONTRIBUTOR Teofimo Lopez is bracing for a challenging face-off against Jamaine Ortiz on February 8 in Las Vegas, with their shared history dating back to their amateur days adding an extra layer of anticipation. The 26-year-old WBO junior welterweight champion is mindful of Ortiz’s motivation to seek […]
NBA: Detroit Pistons Flip Script, Stings Charlotte Hornets
BY: MARIA BULLARD – SPORTS ON AIR USA CORRESPONDENT DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons flipped the script on Tuesday night and came from behind to sting the Charlotte Hornets, 113-103, at the Little Caesars Arena. Winners of just five of their 44 games this season, it’s the Pistons who are usually on the losing end of close games. This time, […]
NBA: Brunson-Randle Combo Ease NY Knicks Past Brooklyn Nets
BY: ANDREW LAM – SPORTS ON AIR USA CORRESPONDENT BROOKLYN — The 1-2 punch of Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle proved too much for the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night when the crosstown rivals met at the Barclays Center. Brunson and Randle each had 30 points and combined for 12 rebounds and 11 assists to […]
NBA: Chicago Bulls overwhelm injury-depleted Memphis Grizzlies, 125-96
BY: MARIA BULLARD – SPORTS ON AIR USA CORRESPONDENT DETROIT — The Chicago Bulls made quick work out of a depleted Memphis crew on Saturday, running away with a 125-96 victory at the United Center. Ayo Dosunmu provided the spark the Bulls needed in the absence of Zach LaVine, scoring 20 points with 6 rebounds […]
NBA: Thunder ends 2023 with a bang
BY: ROBERT ANTHONY MORALES – Sports On Air USA Correspondent LOS ANGELES — The Thunder just keeps on rolling. Oklahoma City ended an already surprising season with even more flourish, beating the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, 124-108, in front of a capacity crowd of 18,203 at Paycom Center. Shae Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 points to lead a balanced attack […]
NBA: Pelicans Pounce On Weary-Legged Lakers, 129-109
BY: ROBERT ANTHONY MORALES – Sports On Air USA Correspondent LOS ANGELES – The New Orleans Pelicans pounced on a tired team playing their second straight game on the road, beating the Los Angeles Lakers, 129-109, on Sunday at the Smoothie King Center. Zion Williamson and former Laker Brandon Ingram led New Orleans’ 1-2 punch […]
NBA: A problem in Houston — 0-8 on the road
BY: WEI TANG – SPORTS ON AIR CORRESPONDENT The Houston Rockets remained win-less on the road this season, a streak that stretched to eight when they fell to the Los Angeles Lakers, 107-97, on Saturday. Anthony Davis and LeBron James provided the one-two punch at the Crypto.com Arena. Davis, whose play has been erratic this […]
