Gilas Pilipinas remained at World No. 31 in the latest edition of the FIBA rankings John Bryan Ulanday (Philstar.com) – March 4, 2021 – 5:04pm MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas’ improvement in the world rankings will take care of itself as long as it continues to step on the gas …
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Palawan Queen’s Gambit opens women’s month with win over Lapu Lapu in PCAP
Rick Olivares (Philstar.com) – March 4, 2021 – 3:08pm MANILA, Philippines — The start of international women's month couldn't have come at a better time for the Palawan Queen’s Gambit as they defeated the Lapu Lapu Naki Warriors, 12-9, in the inaugural All-Filipino Conference of the Professional Chess Association of …
Read More »Lillard, Blazers outlast Warriors; Kings beat LeBron-less Lakers
Portland Trailblazers’ Carmelo Anthony (#00) high fives with Damian Lillard during their game against the Golden State Warriors at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Luisa Morales (Philstar.com) – March 4, 2021 – 1:54pm MANILA, Philippines — Damian Lillard came through in the final moments …
Read More »Australia-born Pinay Cabrera continues legacy of late dad in tennis career
Lizette Cabrera Luisa Morales (Philstar.com) – March 4, 2021 – 12:09pm MANILA, Philippines — Australia-born Filipina Lizette Cabrera keeps the memory of her late father alive through her tennis career. After losing her father Ronnie to cancer just last year, Cabrera has learned to transform her grief into inspiration to …
Read More »Jalen Green fourth quarter efforts fall short as Ignite loses to Clippers
Jalen Green #4 of Team Ignite looks on during the game against the Agua Caliente Clippers on March 3, 2021 at AdventHealth Arena in Orlando, Florida. Luisa Morales (Philstar.com) – March 4, 2021 – 10:17am MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American Jalen Green's scoring outburst in the fourth quarter wasn't enough as …
Read More »Didal named Asia’s Skater of the Year, pockets $1,500
Margielyn Didal Luisa Morales (Philstar.com) – March 4, 2021 – 9:47am MANILA, Philippines — Margielyn Didal received the highest honors in the first-ever Asia Skateboarding Awards after bagging the title of Asia's Skater of the Year. A two-time gold medalist in both the Asian Games and Southeast Asian Games, Didal …
Read More »Alex Eala fends off Swiss foe to open W25 Manacor pro tourney
Alex Eala Luisa Morales (Philstar.com) – March 3, 2021 – 6:56pm MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala is off to a winning start in the ITF W25 Manacor in Spain after besting Swiss foe Simona Waltert in the first round on Wednesday. Already her fifth pro tournament of the year, Eala …
Read More »PLDT, Cignal officially join Premier Volleyball League
PLDT and Cignal will thus join a field of Creamline, Choco Mucho, BanKo Perlas, Bali Pure/Chef’s Classic, Petro Gazz, Peak and guest teams Army and Air Force. Joey Villar (Philstar.com) – March 3, 2021 – 4:52pm MANILA, Philippines — The PLDT Home Fibr Hitters and the Cignal HD Spikers are …
Read More »Diversity, inclusivity take spotlight in adidas women’s month celebration
Yoga instructor Jessamyn Stanley (R) and adidas dancer Minh-Thu are among the faces of the brand’s campaign Luisa Morales (Philstar.com) – March 3, 2021 – 4:28pm MANILA, Philippines — Empowerment to all women in sport takes the spotlight in atletic brand adidas' campaign this women's month. In pursuit of inclusivity …
Read More »Parañaque ballers among prioritized to get COVID-19 vaccine, says mayor
Luisa Morales (Philstar.com) – March 3, 2021 – 3:47pm MANILA, Philippines — Members of Parañaque basketball teams in the National Basketball League (NBL) and the Women's NBL will be among those prioritized to get vaccines for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This was the statement from Parañaque mayor Edwin Olivarez on …
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