Benefit concert set for Special Olympics athletes
MANILA – A benefit concert for the athletes of Special Olympics Pilipinas is set at the Hard Rock Café, Glorietta 3, Makati City on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. Organized by advocate Martin Lichauco, president of private equity firm Warburg Pincus Philippines, 100 percent of the net proceeds from the concert will go to Special Olympics […]
NBA sees highest opening-month viewership in more than decade, record social media engagement
National NBA games being shown on NBC/Peacock, Amazon Prime Video or ESPN have drawn more than 60 million viewers through the first month of the regular season, the league announced Thursday, noting that is the highest opening total in 15 years. That doesn’t include the 2011-12 season, which opened on Christmas Day — traditionally one […]
Lakers fire Joey Buss, Jesse Buss from front office positions after ownership change
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joey Buss and Jesse Buss are no longer working in the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office after the franchise’s recent ownership change, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the Lakers didn’t publicly announce the […]
Mavs guard Dante Exum needs 2nd knee surgery and will miss the 2025-26 season
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum will undergo season-ending surgery on his right knee after complications developed from an offseason procedure, the team said Thursday. Exum will end up missing the entire season after re-signing as a free agent on a one-year deal. The Mavericks were planning on the 30-year-old helping fill the […]
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 […]