LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 40 points from Anthony Davis and 31 from LeBron James, pulled off another NBA thriller on Thursday, Feb. 29, beating the Washington Wizards, 134-131, in overtime. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers scores a basket against Jordan Poole of...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Phoenix guard Bradley Beal unleashed a season-high 43-point barrage on Sunday, Feb. 4, against his former NBA club, hitting 16 of 21 shots in a 140-112 triumph at Washington. Bradley Beal of the Phoenix Suns (AFP) The 30-year-old American sank four of five shots from...
The Philippines is interested in exploring opportunities in critical minerals sectors with the United States, a Washington official said. Jose Fernandez, US Undersecretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, said he had with Philippine officials "long discussions" on such possible...
The United States and Canada have suspended their respective funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) amid allegations that a dozen of the agency's staff were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Top diplomats of both...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Wes Unseld Jr. was replaced as head coach of the NBA's struggling Washington Wizards on Thursday, Jan. 25, with assistant coach Brian Keefe taking charge for the rest of the season. Interim Head Coach Brian Keefe of the Washington Wizards (AFP) Unseld was moved to a front office...
The United States has launched the second iteration of its environmental justice program in the Philippines to provide P28 million fund to strengthen the persecution of environmental crimes in Palawan. The US Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs...
A United States government official will be coming to Manila to discuss possible ways to enhance the Philippines’ economic resilience, as part of Washington's commitment. Jose Fernandez, US Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment undersecretary, will travel to Asia from Jan. 22 to Feb. 1,...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 42 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to power the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets over Washington, 113-104, on Sunday, Jan. 21. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets shoots in front of Marvin Bagley III of the Washington Wizards during the second...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Italian forward Danilo Gallinari and US center Mike Muscala were traded from the Washington Wizards to the NBA-worst Detroit Pistons on Saturday, Jan. 13, for forwards Isaiah Livers and Marvin Bagley III. Italy's Danilo Gallinari (AFP) The Wizards, second-worst in the Eastern...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Undefeated Michigan and unbeaten Washington will meet next Monday in the US College Football Playoff championship game after capturing dramatic semifinal thrillers on Monday, Jan. 1. Blake Corum of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- The NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals plan on moving to a proposed new arena in suburban Virginia in 2028, ownership group chairman Ted Leonsis announced on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Monumental Sports & Entertainment CEO Ted Leonsis speaks during the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid shrugged off the lingering effects of illness to score 50 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Washington Wizards, 131-126, on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots over Daniel Gafford of the Washington Wizards. (AFP) Reigning NBA...
