SEA Games: PH booters bow out
Philippines’ goalkeeper Ray Jaosep Joyel (top R) attempts to make a save against Thailand during their men’s football match at the 29th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Kuala Lumpur on August 22, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Adek BERRYThe Philippines will go home empty handed as both of its men’s and women’s football squads bowed out in their respective campaigns in the 2017 Southeast Asian Games on Tuesday.Thailand showed the Philippines under-22 squad the door with a 2-0 victory at Selayang Municipal Council Stadium in Selangor.ADVERTISEMENT View comments Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. Bishop Baylon encourages faithful in Albay to help Taal evacuees Montree Promsawat and Sittichok Kannoo scored the goals for the reigning gold medalists as the Thais rose to the top of Group B with their 10 points after three wins and a draw.The Philippines suffered its third straight defeat and remained in fourth place with three points.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSEnd of his agony? SC rules in favor of Espinosa, orders promoter heirs to pay boxing legendSPORTSRedemption is sweet for Ginebra, Scottie ThompsonSPORTSMayweather beats Pacquiao, Canelo for ‘Fighter of the Decade’Already out of contention for the top two slots, the Filipino booters will close out their campaign on Thursday against Timor Leste.Promsawat opened the scoring for the Thais as he beat Filipino goalkeeper RJ Joyel to the ball and scoredon a diving header off a cross from Sasalak Haiprakhon inside the penalty box in the 28th minute. National Historical team rescues Amorsolos, artifacts from Taal MOST READ LATEST STORIES Search on for 5 Indonesians snatched anew in Lahad Datu OSG plea to revoke ABS-CBN franchise ‘a duplicitous move’ – Lacson Police seize P68-M worth of ‘shabu’ in Pasay
787 earthquakes recorded in 24 hours due to restive Taal Volcano But just when the Filipinas thought that the match was over, Khin again fired two goals, her first in the 80th minute before capping off the victory with another strike in the 93rd minute to put the exclamation point in the dominant win. Trending Articles PLAY LIST 00:50Trending Articles02:11SEA GAMES 2019: PH’s Nesthy Petecio boxing featherweight final (HIGHLIGHTS)08:07Athletes treated to a spectacle as SEA Games 2019 officially ends06:27SEA Games 2019: No surprises as Gilas Pilipinas cruises to basketball gold05:02SEA Games 2019: Philippines clinches historic gold in women’s basketball05:21Drama in karate: Tsukii ‘very sad’ over coach’s bullying, cold shoulder03:24PH’s James Palicte boxing light welterweight final (HIGHLIGHTS) Marcosian mode: Duterte threatens to arrest water execs ‘one night’ Hotdog’s Dennis Garcia dies Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to give up royal titles Kannoo doubled the lead in extra time as he sent the ball to the back of the net after Kevin Deeromram sent the ball inside the penalty box.The Malditas also suffered the same fate as Myanmar waylaid the Philippines, 6-0, in a virtual battle for the bronze medal at UM Arena Stadium in Kuala Lumpur.The Filipinas is still in fourth place with their three points following a win and two losses, and will wrap up their schedule against Thailand, also on Thursday.Khin Moe Wai scored a hat-trick, firing her first goal in the fourth minute to ignite the shut out victory.Win Theingi Tun also did the same in the sixth minute, before Yee Yee Oo and Naw Arlo Wer Phaw quickly strung goals at the 18th and 19th minutes, respectively, as the Burmese booters quickly established the 4-0 lead within the first 20 minutes of the match.ADVERTISEMENT SEA Games: Paras makes highlight reel out of Gilas’ rout of Myanmar
Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to give up royal titles Bishop Baylon encourages faithful in Albay to help Taal evacuees Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award PLAY LIST 01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award05:02SEA Games 2019: Philippines clinches historic gold in women’s basketball02:43Philippines make clean sweep in Men’s and Women’s 3×3 Basketball01:40Filipinos turn Taal Volcano ash, plastic trash into bricks01:32Taal Volcano watch: Island fissures steaming, lake water receding02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite Search on for 5 Indonesians snatched anew in Lahad Datu The Country Wide Basketball League (CWBL) is a commercial league that aims to promote basketball at regional levels with nationwide exposure thru television and the use of live streaming thru CWBL web site and other digital platforms via internet.ADVERTISEMENT Team owners/sponsors View comments National Historical team rescues Amorsolos, artifacts from Taal Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next SEA Games: 16 Malaysian athletes hit by food poisoning MOST READ For the complete collegiate sports coverage including scores, schedules and stories, visit Inquirer Varsity. Police seize P68-M worth of ‘shabu’ in Pasay Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. OSG plea to revoke ABS-CBN franchise ‘a duplicitous move’ – Lacson Marcosian mode: Duterte threatens to arrest water execs ‘one night’ CWBL will develop a broad fan base nationwide by conducting actual games at various locations in cities and towns where participating teams are located. These games are then made available for viewing by fans anywhere thru television and live streaming thru CWBL web site and other social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook, etc.The league also aims to develop local players thru competitive games and provide them with much-needed exposure to assist their career progression. Only Filipinos and duly-recognized players holding valid Philippine Passport issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs or with complete certification(s) issued by Bureau of Immigration and Deportation are allowed to play in the League.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSEnd of his agony? SC rules in favor of Espinosa, orders promoter heirs to pay boxing legendSPORTSRedemption is sweet for Ginebra, Scottie ThompsonSPORTSMayweather beats Pacquiao, Canelo for ‘Fighter of the Decade’ CWBL is an “alternative league” that gives team owners and sponsors of teams an opportunity to obtain effective manner marketing and promotional benefits from exposure for games being played at various locations and viewed by fans anywhere. It provides reasonable terms for participation in two regular conferences every season. The top four teams after the two conferences – conference champions and teams with best cumulative win-loss records – advance to the Grand Finals at no additional participation fees to compete for the title of Overall Champion for the Season.Players and coachesThe Country Wide Basketball League can offer graduating collegiate players and aspiring coaches, who are products of basketball programs, opportunities for competitive development and playing/coaching career progression. Very few are chosen in the professional league, leaving several players and coaches with skills behind.CWBL with the support of participating teams has the potential to be the League where skills continue to develop and where playing/coaching career goals are achievable. ADVTADVERTISEMENT LATEST STORIES Hotdog’s Dennis Garcia dies What’s in store for your animal sign this year
The trade that has everyone up in arms is going to push through, and credit—or criticism—should go to the Kia Picanto, whose officials justified their decision to deal away a precious No. 1 pick for San Miguel Beer’s bench mob.ADVERTISEMENT Coco’s house rules on ‘Probinsyano’ set Margot Robbie talks about filming ‘Bombshell’s’ disturbing sexual harassment scene Jake says relationship with Shaina ‘goes beyond physical attraction’ View comments Coco’s house rules on ‘Probinsyano’ set Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next LATEST STORIES Jake says relationship with Shaina ‘goes beyond physical attraction’ OSG plea to revoke ABS-CBN franchise ‘a duplicitous move’ – Lacson Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award
Ateneo eyes semis bonus It’s too early to present Duterte’s ‘legacy’ – Lacson SPORTSFederer blasts lack of communication on Australian Open smog“We want to be competitive, but we have a different approach,” said Kia governor Bobby Rosales, whose team will get San Miguel reserves Jay-R Reyes, Ronald Tubid and Rashawn McCarthy, plus the Beermen’s 2019 first-round pick.“I think [Standhardinger] will be a great asset to any team, it just so happens that the philosophy of our basketball team is we like to play unconventional basketball,” said team manager Joe Lipa. Jo Koy: My brain always wants to think funny Kiss-and-tell matinee idol’s conquests: True stories or tall tales? “Give us a chance to prove this philosophy,” Rosales added.It was that philosophy that paved the way for Narvasa’s approval.“They said it’s in their philosophy that they want players who are hungry,” said Narvasa.ADVERTISEMENT The Beermen are expected to make 6-foot-7 Christian Standhardinger the No. 1 pick in Sunday’s PBA rookie draft.Commissioner Chito Narvasa approved the trade on the same day that Kia officials held a press conference to explain the “unconventional basketball philosophy” behind their decision to make the deal.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSRedemption is sweet for Ginebra, Scottie ThompsonSPORTSMayweather beats Pacquiao, Canelo for ‘Fighter of the Decade’ Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. MOST READ
Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.netFar Eastern University rounded out the Final Four cast of the UAAP Season 80 men’s basketball tournament after dragging Adamson University to the ground, 71-54, Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.The fourth-seeded Tamaraws ended their elimination campaign with a 7-7 record and ultimately ousted no. 5 University of the Philippines (6-8) from the semifinal race.ADVERTISEMENT For the complete collegiate sports coverage including scores, schedules and stories, visit Inquirer Varsity. Margot Robbie talks about filming ‘Bombshell’s’ disturbing sexual harassment scene Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next MOST READ Kiss-and-tell matinee idol’s conquests: True stories or tall tales? Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. Belingon looks forward to title rematch against Fernandes Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award Jo Koy: My brain always wants to think funny Coco’s house rules on ‘Probinsyano’ set
OSG plea to revoke ABS-CBN franchise ‘a duplicitous move’ – Lacson Jake says relationship with Shaina ‘goes beyond physical attraction’ View comments It’s too early to present Duterte’s ‘legacy’ – Lacson Although its lead wasn’t threatened in the fourth, FEU still made sure that Adamson didn’t put its Final Four aspirations at risk.The Tamaraws clamped down on the Falcons and mounted a 10-4 closing run with Prince Orizu capping it off with a three-point play 2:02 left in the game that gave FEU a 69-54 lead.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSRedemption is sweet for Ginebra, Scottie ThompsonSPORTSMayweather beats Pacquiao, Canelo for ‘Fighter of the Decade’SPORTSFederer blasts lack of communication on Australian Open smog“I have to hand it to them, they never gave up, they really had this immense fortitude that they wanted to go to the Final Four,” said FEU head coach Olsen Racela, who reminded his team not to be distracted by the implication of their game.UP needed Adamson to win get a playoff for the no. 4 spot against FEU, and Racela told his team not to think about the Fighting Maroons. LATEST STORIES Redemption is sweet for Ginebra, Scottie Thompson “I told them to don’t think about the first game, don’t event hink about the Final Four, just think about this game.”Arvin Tolentino led the Tamaraws 14 points while Prince Orizu had 10 points, 12 boards, and two blocks.Rob Manalang had 15 points to lead Adamson while Papi Sarr had 10 points and seven rebounds.Adamson lost two main players in Jerrick Ahanmisi and Jerie Pingoy, who got hurt during the duration of the game.Ahanmisi left the floor just before halftime and did not return to play for the remainder of the match while Pingoy sprained his left ankle with 5:22 left in the game after landing on Jasper Parker’s foot.ADVERTISEMENT Jake says relationship with Shaina ‘goes beyond physical attraction’
OSG plea to revoke ABS-CBN franchise ’a duplicitous move’ – Lacson The 21-year-old Martinez placed 8th in the Nebelhorn Trophy Competition in September of 2017. It was not enough to secure an outright ticket to PyeongChang, but it put Martinez first on the waiting list in case of withdrawals.Martinez placed 19th out of 24 skaters in Sochi, the first time a skater from Southeast Asia and from a tropical country competed in the Winter Games.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSTim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crownSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSAfter winning title, time for LA Tenorio to give back to Batangas folkAs for Majorov, there is petition at Change.org that seeks to reverse SOC’s decision and reinstate the skater back to the Olympic roster, but the Swedish skater has seemingly accepted his fate based on his tweets. Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award Nonito Donaire vs Naoya Inoue is BWAA 2019 Fight of the Year Jiro Manio arrested for stabbing man in Marikina Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. Newsome sets focus on helping Bolts open new PBA season on right track LATEST STORIES View comments Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next
Steam emission over Taal’s main crater ‘steady’ for past 24 hours Michael Porter Jr. stays patient as playing time increases OSG plea to revoke ABS-CBN franchise ’a duplicitous move’ – Lacson Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew MOST READ Michael Martinez competes in the men’s individual figure skating in the 2017 Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/SEA GAMES MEDIA POOLFilipino figure skater Michael Martinez is set to return for his second straight Winter Games.Martinez, who competed in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, got a slot at the last minute after Sweden’s Alexander Majorov withdrew from the PyeongChang Olympics following the decision by the Swedish Olympic Committee.ADVERTISEMENT Almazan vows to comeback stronger after finals heartbreak Kevin Durant says sorry for behavior toward official
Steam emission over Taal’s main crater ‘steady’ for past 24 hours Michael Porter Jr. stays patient as playing time increases PBA IMAGESPBA commissioner Willie Marcial is set to meet with the players of Mila’s Lechon on Monday to shed more light on the team’s listless performance in the 2018 PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup.The Mighty Roasters were put in the hot seat following their humiliating 55-102 defeat to Zark’s Burger-Lyceum on Thursday where they showed little to no effort to play the game in the second half.ADVERTISEMENT “We saw in Mila’s game that they didn’t look like they wanted to play,” Marcial said Thursday in his guesting in SportsIQ, INQUIRER’s omni-platform radio show.READ: PBA summons Mila’s Lechon for dismal display in 47-point roastingFEATURED STORIESSPORTSTim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crownSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSAfter winning title, time for LA Tenorio to give back to Batangas folkThe pathetic display of basketball was in stark contrast to how the team performed in the first half, where Mila’s Lechon started the game at 11-3 and was in striking distance of Zark’s-Lyceum for the first two quarters.After the halftime break, the Mighty Roasters looked disinterested to even put the ball in the hoop, committing unforced turnovers, giving up open layups, and missing gimmes which led to a measly 16 second half points. Even Jawbreakers coach Topex Robinson related that the opposing players were egging his wards to continue shooting and run the score up, making it no surprise that Mila’s Lechon committed 30 turnovers and gave up 38 turnover points.READ: Zark’s-Lyceum crushes Mila’s Lechon by 47 for 5th straight winMarcial has already met with the team officials led by coach Jesse Ricardo and Mila’s Lechon team owners on Friday at the PBA Office in Libis, but wanted to get more insights from the players.The league will be releasing the final report early next week.ADVERTISEMENT MOST READ Miserable Christmas Day: ‘Ursula’ pummels Visayas; 10 dead PLAY LIST 01:05Miserable Christmas Day: ‘Ursula’ pummels Visayas; 10 dead03:11Analyst: Traffic woes, water shortage affect Duterte’s approval rating in NCR00:50Trending Articles02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award Newsome sets focus on helping Bolts open new PBA season on right track Almazan vows to comeback stronger after finals heartbreak Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. San Beda beats Perpetual, goes to NCAA volleyball Finals for first time Jiro Manio arrested for stabbing man in Marikina View comments OSG plea to revoke ABS-CBN franchise ’a duplicitous move’ – Lacson Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew LATEST STORIES Nonito Donaire vs Naoya Inoue is BWAA 2019 Fight of the Year OSG plea to revoke ABS-CBN franchise ’a duplicitous move’ – Lacson
LATEST STORIES P16.5-M worth of aid provided for Taal Volcano eruption victims — NDRRMC Jo Koy draws ire for cutting through Cebu City traffic with ‘wang-wang’ MOST READ Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award ‘Stop romanticizing Pinoy resilience’ FILE – In this April 1, 2018, file photo, Detroit Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy reacts during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, in New York. Van Gundy will not return to the Pistons as coach or president of basketball operations. The Pistons announced Van Gundy’s departure Monday, May 7, 2018, with owner Tom Gores saying in a statement that the team has not progressed over the past two seasons. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, FIle)DETROIT — Stan Van Gundy will not return to the Detroit Pistons as coach or president of basketball operations.The Pistons announced Van Gundy’s departure Monday, with owner Tom Gores saying it was a difficult decision. He said Van Gundy wanted to return for a fifth season with the team.ADVERTISEMENT “I am grateful to Stan for everything he’s done for the Pistons and for the city of Detroit,” Gore said. “He rebuilt the culture of our basketball team, re-instilled a winning attitude and work ethic, and took us to the playoffs two years ago. He went all-in from Day One to positively impact this franchise and this community.“But over the past two seasons our team has not progressed, and we decided that a change is necessary to regain our momentum,” Gores said.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSAfter winning title, time for LA Tenorio to give back to Batangas folkSPORTSTim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crownThe Pistons went 39-43 this season, missing the playoffs for the third time in four years under Van Gundy. They’ve made the postseason just once in the past nine seasons, and even a blockbuster trade for Blake Griffin wasn’t enough to salvage 2017-18.A decade ago, the Pistons were one of the game’s most respected organizations after reaching the Eastern Conference finals six straight years and winning the NBA title in 2004. They sank quickly into irrelevance after that. Detroit missed the playoffs the final five seasons of Joe Dumars’ tenure as team president, and Gores — who took over as owner in 2011 — eventually brought Van Gundy in, giving him authority in the front office in addition to his coaching duties. In fight vs corruption, Duterte now points to Ayala, MVP companies as ‘big fish’ Garcia on Ginebra loss to TNT: ‘I let my team down’ Truck driver killed in Davao del Sur road accident View comments The Pistons made the playoffs in Van Gundy’s second season at the helm, but they couldn’t build on that breakthrough. This past season was particularly disappointing because it may have been the most productive of center Andre Drummond’s career.With Drummond leading the way, Detroit started 19-14 and won on the road against the likes of Golden State, Oklahoma City and Boston. Then an ankle injury to point guard Reggie Jackson derailed the season, and not even the trade for Griffin in late January was enough to push the Pistons to the playoffs in their first season at downtown Detroit’s new Little Caesars Arena.“Stan is a competitor and he wanted to finish the job,” Gores said. “He retooled a roster that we think can be very competitive in the East. I know he’s disappointed, and that he cares deeply about his players, his staff, this organization and this city. He’s also a professional who will make sure this is a seamless transition, and someone I hope will be a friend and adviser to me long after this transition is completed.”The Pistons went 152-176 over the past four seasons under Van Gundy, and his personnel decisions have come under more criticism than his coaching. Detroit hasn’t been able to make the most of its draft position, spending first-round picks on Stanley Johnson, Henry Ellenson and Luke Kennard. This past season, Kennard shot over 40 percent from 3-point range, but he was taken one spot ahead of Donovan Mitchell in last year’s draft. Mitchell blossomed into a Rookie of the Year candidate.The trade for Griffin was a bold one for the Pistons and gives them limited flexibility going forward. Not only did the team take on Griffin’s big contract, but Detroit also sent a protected first-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers in the deal.ADVERTISEMENT Green group flags ‘overkill’ use of plastic banderitas in Manila Sto. Niño feast Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Scientists seek rare species survivors amid Australia flames Volcano watch: Island fissures steaming, lake water receding Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew
Lacson: Calamity fund cut; where did P4 billion go? PVL: Creamline dumps BaliPure, earns outright semis spot LATEST STORIES Winfrey details her decision to withdraw from Simmons film “Everyone’s supporting him so we’re okay with all that has happened,” said Valdez, Ravena’s girlfriend, in Filipino Saturday after Creamline’s game in the Premier Volleyball League.When Ravena’s suspension’s was announced, the hashtag #IStandWithKiefer started trending on social media.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSAfter winning title, time for LA Tenorio to give back to Batangas folkSPORTSTim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crownValdez added Ravena’s suspension could be the silver lining for Filipino athletes in terms of anti-doping awareness and staying clean.“I think this is a blessing in disguise because everyone will be more careful because almost everything can be bought over the counter,” said Valdez. “We really don’t know what’s in those products.” MOST READ Dave Chappelle donates P1 million to Taal relief operations Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. View comments Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award
Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew China population now over 1.4 billion as birthrate falls Volcano watch: Island fissures steaming, lake water receding Steam emission over Taal’s main crater ‘steady’ for past 24 hours Jiro Manio arrested for stabbing man in Marikina Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.netWith Kiefer Ravena’s 18-month ban from basketball in force, Alyssa Valdez said the PBA rookie is coping with the challenge through the encouragement of his family, friends, and supporters.Ravena is suspended from all any Fiba-sanctioned activities after taking in banned substances under the World Anti-Doping Agency’s list through a pre-workout drink. He is also not allowed to even practice with NLEX.ADVERTISEMENT The Dust pre-workout drink contains 4-methylhexan-2-amine (methylhexaneamine), 1,3-dimethylbutylamine (DMBA), and higenamine, all of which are included in WADA’s list of banned substances.“We just want to perform well, be ready for our games, and with all these that has happened we will all be more careful,” said Valdez. “We know Kiefer will come back stronger for his basketball career.”Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Jury of 7 men, 5 women selected for Weinstein rape trial
DepEd’s Taal challenge: 30K students displaced Gov’t in no rush to rescue animals in Taal Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. ‘Run TMC up there with all-time great trios,’ says Hardaway Palace OKs total deployment ban on Kuwait OFWs Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award That hardcourt victory stamped Djokovic a US Open favorite as he joins former champions Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray in returning to the tournament a year after injuries saw them all sit out the last major of the season.Djokovic pulled the plug on his 2017 season after Wimbledon, although a prolonged break eventually wasn’t enough to let him avoid surgery on his elbow.Wawrinka missed his US title defense last year, part of eight months on the sidelines with a left knee injury, and Murray will be playing his first Grand Slam in more than a year after a hip injury that finally required surgery in January.Their stories sound similar, but Federer, who at 37 has endured his share of injuries, said there’s no magic path back to the top after a significant spell on the sidelines.“I think it depends on what kind of injury you have had or what kind of process and road you have had to the comeback,” he said.ADVERTISEMENT Gretchen Barretto’s daughter Dominique graduates magna cum laude from California college MOST READ Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew
LATEST STORIES Judy Ann’s 1st project for 2020 is giving her a ‘stomachache’ Third-seeded Argentine Juan Martin del Potro also backed Djokovic to continue his rise back from a right elbow injury — all the way back to number one in the world.“I believe in him,” del Potro said. “I know he has everything to win the first position in the world again.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSJapeth Aguilar wins 1st PBA Finals MVP award for GinebraSPORTSTim Cone still willing to coach Gilas but admits decision won’t be ‘simple yes or no’“But I also know what he has been through to get into this position again. He had frustration with the injury. He leaves early in every tournament. It’s not normal for a player like him.”Federer got an up-close look at a rejuvenated Djokovic when the Serb beat him in the final at Cincinnati last week — a triumph that saw Djokovic complete his collection of all nine prestigious Masters 1000 events. Peza offers relief to ecozone firms “If you have an injury that always keeps on hurting and you’re always playing with fear of your next step or your next match, it can really rob you with your confidence in terms of movement and then you will never be the same player again.“I think Stan had a little bit of that. So with Novak it has not been the movement. It’s been more the arm. We could see that when he came back when he wasn’t quite ready yet. His serve wasn’t really working. He wasn’t hitting his spots. He wasn’t serving as well as he was in the past.“So I don’t know if it’s a mental thing there or actually the arm doesn’t allow you to do it. It really depends on where you come from.”Murray eyes return to topMurray, who hasn’t played a Grand Slam since losing in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon last year, agreed.“All injuries are completely different,” he said. “Some are more serious than others. Someone is out for a few weeks with a muscle injury, it’s very different to somebody recovering from a surgery on certain parts of the body.”Rather than look to other top players who have returned from injury to guide his comeback, Murray said he’s “trying to deal with the situation that I’ve been in as best as I can myself.”Under no illusions as to his chances of instant Grand Slam success in New York, the three-time major winner is nonetheless certain he can, eventually, return to the top.“I do feel that once my body is right again I’m sure that my level will be OK to get me competing at the top of the game again,” he said. Will you be the first P16 Billion Powerball jackpot winner from the Philippines? ‘High crimes and misdemeanors’: Trump impeachment trial begins (FILES) In this file photo taken on August 18, 2018 Roger Federer of Switzerland congratulates Novak Djokovic of Serbia after their match during the men’s final of the Western & Southern Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio.Five-time champion Roger Federer could find himself up against Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals of the US Open. AFP PHOTO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / MATTHEW STOCKMANNovak Djokovic, back from the wilderness with an unlikely Wimbledon triumph, has even better tennis in him, Swiss great Roger Federer says.“I think he probably still has more left in him. I think he’s playing well, but I think he can even play better,” Federer said in Flushing Meadows this week as he prepared for Monday’s start of the US Open.ADVERTISEMENT View comments
Phivolcs: Slim probability of Taal Volcano caldera eruption Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award Gretchen Barretto’s daughter Dominique graduates magna cum laude from California college Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next ‘Ompong’ delays Team Pilipinas’ Manila flight ahead of Qatar game Allen Durham still determined to help Meralco win 1st PBA title Nadine Lustre’s phone stolen in Brazil MOST READ “It’s early in the season, but we’ve worked really hard this offseason to be ready to do everything that we want to do,” LeDuc said. “We want to be U.S. champions, we want to get the two spots back for Team USA at worlds. This is right where we need to be on that trajectory. We made some little mistakes, but this is the place to do that. Each time we perform we feel stronger and better connected.”Audrey Lu and Misha Mitrofanov, the national junior champions, were in second place after a strong senior international debut. The pair scored 57.25 points in their short program set to “Masquerade Waltz.” They gained early momentum with a throw triple loop and also landed their side-by-side triple salchows.The Australian duo of Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya and Harley Windsor rounded out the top three after earning 55.79 points.On Friday, the women’s and ice dance competitions featuring U.S. champs Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue, will begin, and will be followed by the pairs and men’s free skates.US Olympian Zhou struggles at International ClassicADVERTISEMENT Tim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crown Zhou fell on his opening quad jump.“It’s exciting to be competing again and showing new programs,” Zhou said. “I feel like my artistic development has been aided greatly by my new choreographer, Lori Nichol. I have been working hard on developing as a skater, not just as a jumper. The jumps weren’t really there today, but I think the performance was good and I gave it my best effort, as I always do. I’m just starting my season, so hopefully tomorrow goes better.”FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSJapeth Aguilar wins 1st PBA Finals MVP award for GinebraSPORTSGolden State Warriors sign Lee to multiyear contract, bring back ChrissAshley Cain and Timothy LeDuc of the United States led the pairs field after the first day of competition.The duo scored 59.10 points in their jive short program, in which they landed their side-by-side triple loops early in the program.
Japeth Aguilar embraces role, gets rewarded with Finals MVP plum LATEST STORIES Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew View comments Gov’t to employ 6,000 displaced by Taal Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Canada’s Nam Nguyen led after the short program Thursday night at the International Figure Skating Classic as the top Americans had disappointing showings.Nam scored 80.28 points and was followed by the Czech Republic’s Michal Brezina (79.57) and Yaroslav Paniotor of Ukraine (74.97). American Jimmy Ma was fourth and U.S. Olympian Vincent Zhou struggled to wind up sixth.Zhou fell on his opening quad jump.“It’s exciting to be competing again and showing new programs,” Zhou said. “I feel like my artistic development has been aided greatly by my new choreographer, Lori Nichol. I have been working hard on developing as a skater, not just as a jumper. The jumps weren’t really there today, but I think the performance was good and I gave it my best effort, as I always do. I’m just starting my season, so hopefully tomorrow goes better.”Ashley Cain and Timothy LeDuc of the United States led the pairs field after the first day of competition.The duo scored 59.10 points in their jive short program, in which they landed their side-by-side triple loops early in the program.“It’s early in the season, but we’ve worked really hard this offseason to be ready to do everything that we want to do,” LeDuc said. “We want to be U.S. champions, we want to get the two spots back for Team USA at worlds. This is right where we need to be on that trajectory. We made some little mistakes, but this is the place to do that. Each time we perform we feel stronger and better connected.”Audrey Lu and Misha Mitrofanov, the national junior champions, were in second place after a strong senior international debut. The pair scored 57.25 points in their short program set to “Masquerade Waltz.” They gained early momentum with a throw triple loop and also landed their side-by-side triple salchows.The Australian duo of Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya and Harley Windsor rounded out the top three after earning 55.79 points.On Friday, the women’s and ice dance competitions featuring U.S. champs Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue, will begin, and will be followed by the pairs and men’s free skates. Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue, of the of United States, skate during the ice dance practice at the U.S. International Figure Skating Classic, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)SALT LAKE CITY — Canada’s Nam Nguyen led after the short program Thursday night at the International Figure Skating Classic as the top Americans had disappointing showings.Nam scored 80.28 points and was followed by the Czech Republic’s Michal Brezina (79.57) and Yaroslav Paniotor of Ukraine (74.97). American Jimmy Ma was fourth and U.S. Olympian Vincent Zhou struggled to wind up sixth.ADVERTISEMENT Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew