PH suffers quick loss to Iran, drops to battle for 7th – rezal404

The Philippines huddles up during a game against Iran in the AVC Challenge Cup. STROKE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine women’s volleyball team’s downward spiral in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup continues as it got swept by Iran, 20-25, 13-25, 16-25, in the classification round on Saturday at Tri Dharma Petrokimia Gresik…

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Reden Celda punishes Terrafirma but remains grateful to former team – rezal404

Phoenix Fuel Masters’ Rede Celda. -PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines — Reden Celda haunted his former team Terrafirma to help end Phoenix Super LPG’s three-game losing streak in the PBA on Tour with a convincing victory on Friday at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. The 31-year-old guard played his best preseason game so far with…

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Hong Kong’s international dragon boat races return after 4-year hiatus – rezal404

Dragon boats compete during the annual Tuen Ng or Dragon Boat Festival at Aberdeen fishing port in Hong Kong, China June 22, 2023. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu HONG KONG– Thousands of paddlers descended on Hong Kong on Saturday to take part in the financial hub’s International Dragon Boat competition, held for the first time in more than…

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Jimmy Alapag thrilled as Harvey Carey’s jersey set to be retired by TNT – rezal404

FILE – Jimmy Alapag, left, and Harvey Carey during a PBA game. PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines-Jimmy Alapag is glad that a fellow member of the 2003 PBA Draft class will join him as the only players who had their numbers retired by TNT. “A Hall of Fame career built on hard work, dedication, and selfless…

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Tony Parker says San Antonio is ‘perfect place’ for Victor Wembanyama – rezal404

Onlookers wait for French basketball player Victor Wembanyama to arrive at San Antonio International Airport in San Antonio, Texas, on June 23, 2023. Wembanyama will be officially presented by the San Antonio Spurs on June 24, 2023, following the NBA draft. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) PARIS—Tony Parker surely knows what he’s talking…

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Leeds 54 – 0 Huddersfield – rezal404

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights of the Betfred Super League match between Leeds Rhinos and Huddersfield Giants. Highlights of the Betfred Super League match between Leeds Rhinos and Huddersfield Giants. Rhyse Martin contributed 26 points as Leeds shrugged off their recent frustrations with a dazzling 54-0 demolition of desperate…

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medalists get bonuses; nat’l road races up in Tagaytay – rezal404

The first wave of Philippine athletes who medaled in the Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia last month received their cash bonuses from the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Friday to mark the festivities of Olympic Day at the University of the Philippines track and field oval. Individual gold medalists got P100,000 each as the POC drew…

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Turning pro means Tubu can attend to dad’s medical needs – rezal404

Trisha Tubu will be flying high in the PVL for her ailing father. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Trisha Tubu made the jump to the professional Premier Volleyball League (PVL) to support her ailing dad, saying that it was her time to give back. “My decision is not about me or whoever you think. This is for my…

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Gilas goes to Europe for most vital element of World Cup prep – rezal404

With NBA contract hanging, Jordan Clarkson is still questionable for Gilas.— FIBA.COM National coach Chot Reyes tempered expectations as Gilas Pilipinas left for Europe Thursday night to continue preparing for the Fiba World Cup (International Basketball Federation) that the Philippines will be cohosting in August. “We have low expectations. We’re going to get our butts…

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Kai Sotto invited to play for Orlando Magic in NBA Summer League – rezal404

FILE–Hiroshima Dragonflies’ Kai Sotto. Photo from B.League MANILA, Philippines—After attending several NBA training camps the past few weeks, Kai Sotto has been called up to play in the NBA Summer League. As confirmed by NBA Philippines on Friday evening, Sotto received an invitation to play for the Orlando Magic in the league’s preseason from July…

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