Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers scores career-high 71 points during the game against the Houston Rockets on February 26, 2023 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. (AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Damian Lillard erupted for a career-high 71 points as the Portland Trail Blazers...
National Basketball Association (NBA) star and future basketball hall of famer Carmelo Anthony enjoyed Filipino hospitality up until the wee hours of the morning at the home of 1-Pacman Party-list Rep. Mikee Romero last Saturday, Feb. 25. Carmelo Anthony (middle) visits the home of 1-Pacman...
Gilas Pilipinas guard Scottie Thompson looks to pass during their game against Lebanon on Friday, Feb. 24, at the Philippine Arena. (Ali Vicoy) By NIKOLE JAVIER NBA star Carmelo Anthony said on Friday, Feb. 24, that the Philippines’ co-hosting of the 2023 FIBA World Cup is a huge...
De'Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket on Terance Mann #14 of the LA Clippers during a 176-175 double overtime Kings win at Crypto.com Arena on February 24, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (AFP) LOSA ANGELES (AFP)—The Sacramento Kings edged the Los Angeles Clippers...
Jrue Holiday #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks goes to the basket during the game on Febuary 24, 2023 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP)--The Milwaukee Bucks shook off the first-quarter exit of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to beat the Miami Heat 128-99 on Friday...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Carmelo Anthony is the newest FIBA global ambassador. (Ali Vicoy) Carmelo Anthony was thrilled to be named the newest FIBA global ambassador and follow in the footsteps of his friend and former USA teammate, the late Kobe Bryant. The NBA star, who was formally introduced as...
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Washington Wizards on February 13, 2023 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. (AFP) SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) — Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is making "good progress" but will miss at least one...
SALT LAKE CITY (AFP) — NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Jayson Tatum is turning his attention to the Boston Celtics' bid for an NBA title after scoring an All-Star Game record 55 points. Jayson Tatum of Team Giannis celebrates with The Kobe Bryant All Star Game MVP Trophy after the NBA...
SALT LAKE CITY (AFP) -- Jayson Tatum scored an All-Star record 55 points and Team Giannis Antetokounmpo defeated Team LeBron James 184-175 to win Sunday's 72nd NBA All-Star Game, the first loss for James in six times as captain. Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum dunks the ball during the NBA All-Star...
SALT LAKE CITY (AFP) — Portland's Damian Lillard won the Three-Point Contest and unheralded Mac McClung captured the Slam Dunk Contest crown on Saturday, Feb. 18, at NBA All-Star Game weekend festivities. Mac McClung of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks the ball during the AT&T Slam Dunk...
By NIKOLE JAVIER (From left) Director, global marketing partnerships NBA Asia Mr. Hubert Ling, senior director, global marketing partnerships NBA Asia Ms. Mae Dichupa, Foodpanda’s head of strategic partnerships Mr. Amer Bakshi and Foodpanda’s head of integrated marketing...
WASHINGTON (AFP) — Former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce was ordered to pay more than $1.4 million in penalties after being charged with making false and misleading statements about crypto securities he was paid to promote, US regulators said Friday, Feb. 17. NBA great Paul Pierce (AFP file...
