NCAA: San Beda beats San Sebastian for 2-2 record

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:19:08 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN James Kwekuteye scattered 20 points apart from providing the much-needed hustle down the stretch as San Beda outlasted San Sebastian, 78-71, in the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.Kwekuteye finished with a dismal 6-of-16 shooting from the field but showed […]

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UP Maroons get much-needed Converge assist

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:26:54 +0000

In the life of every UP student-athlete, there is much sacrifice involved — from grueling training to time management — in order to achieve their dreams both in sports and academics. For those who hail from the provinces and overseas, there is also the added layer of being away from their family and loved ones for most of the […]

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Zamboanga trips GenSan; Batangas, Sarangani win

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:51:39 +0000

ZAMBOANGA CITY ˗  Zamboanga Family’s Brand Sardines survived General Santos City’s final assault to prevail, 75-73, in the OKbet-MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Presented by Xtreme on Tuesday night at the people-filled Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum here.Ahead by eight points, 73-65, with less than 4 minutes left, Zamboanga watched GenSan charged right back at 75-73 […]

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Edwards fined $40,000 for homophobic abuse

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:22:59 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been fined $40,000 for using homophobic language in a post on social media, the NBA said Tuesday. NBA league operations chief Byron Spruell said Edwards was fined for using “offensive and derogatory language”. Edwards, 21, had mocked a group of men in a video posted […]

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NCAA: Blazers overpower Altas, stay perfect

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:58:46 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN College of St. Benilde drew big games from Will Gozum, Miguel Corteza, and Robi Nayve and blew past University of Perpetual Help, 81-64, to stay undefeated in the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.The Blazers pulled away for good in […]

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Pacquiao to face ex-sparring partner in Saudi exhibition

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:34:20 +0000

By Tempo sports staff The “itch” to box and the desire to help others in need have forced boxing icon Manny Pacquiao to make a sudden change of heart. French superstar Jaber Zayani said he’s set to face the former senator in a non-sanctioned 8-round bout tentatively set mid-February next year at the King Fahd […]

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UAAP returning to full calendar; UP vs La Salle in opener

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2022 06:31:21 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) has announced the return of its full sporting calendar of 21 sports for Season 85 which starts on Oct. 1 at the Mall of Asia Arena with its centerpiece event – the men’s basketball competition. Under the “better normal” as described by UAAP President […]

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Malonzo and Pessumal going to Ginebra, Chan and Tolentino to NorthPort

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2022 02:40:34 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON Barangay Ginebra is set to get its hands on one of the rising stars in the PBA in Jamie Malanzo as a complex three-team trade between the Kings and the NorthPort Batang Pier and San Miguel Beermen has already been sent to the Commissioner’s office for approval. Rumors about Malonzo going to […]

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Jordan Clarkson: Olympics, we’ll be there sooner or later

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:25:47 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER Jordan Clarkson is convinced Gilas Pilipinas has what it takes to return and play in the biggest sporting stage – the Olympics. For the uninitiated, the Philippines had not played in the quadrennial event for 50 years already. In his recent ‘Manila Man Ep. 4’ vlog, the Fil-Am who suited up for […]

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Ramos, Ravenas commit to Gilas for November window

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:08:19 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON Japan B.League imports Dwight Ramos and brothers Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena are set to join PBA players and collegiate stars in the Gilas Pilipinas pool for the fifth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas confirmed the commitment of the three players who also saw action […]

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