SEOUL (AFP) -- Shohei Ohtani said he felt "relaxed" after starting his Los Angeles Dodgers career with a 5-2 win over the San Diego Padres in their Major League Baseball season-opening clash in Seoul on Wednesday, March 20. Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani reacts during the first inning of the...
SEOUL (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers said on Thursday, March 21, they had fired Shohei Ohtani's interpreter after the Japanese baseball star's representatives claimed he had been the victim of "a massive theft" reported to involve millions of dollars. Shohei Ohtani (right) of the Los Angeles...
SEOUL (AFP) -- Japan's Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was the undisputed main attraction on Monday, March 18, as South Korean fans savored the chance to watch baseball royalty in their own backyard. Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (center) warms up during a baseball workout at...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Jalen Brunson scored 34 points as the New York Knicks completed a wire-to-wire 119-112 road victory over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Monday, March 18. Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks goes up for a shot on Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors in the...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Lt. Gen. Jaime S. de los Santos On March 22, 2023, the Philippine Army, the premier service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, celebrates its 127th anniversary. This year, the main event will be held at Camp O'Donell, Capas, Tarlac, breaking tradition from its...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Anthony Davis delivered a sensational game on the eve of his 31st birthday on Sunday, March 10, scoring 27 points with 25 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-109 NBA victory over Western Conference high-fliers Minnesota. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers is fouled by...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- D'Angelo Russell scored 26 points as the Los Angeles Lakers produced a dominant defensive display to upset the Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-104, on Monday, March 4. D'Angelo Russell of the Los Angeles Lakers (AFP) Russell and Anthony Davis (24) combined for 50 points while LeBron...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- NBA overall leader Boston delivered a devastating and historic performance in routing the Golden State Warriors, 140-88, on Sunday, March 3, stretching the Celtics' win streak to 11 games. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics takes a shot between Klay Thompson and Lester Quinones...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James became the first NBA player to reach 40,000 career regular-season points on Saturday, March 2, the 39-year-old superstar scoring nine against defending champion Denver to achieve the milestone. LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring his...
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...
TOKYO (AFP) -- Japanese baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani kept fans guessing Friday, March 1, on the identity of his new wife, saying only that they met "three to four years ago" and got engaged last year. Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers (AFP) The 29-year-old Ohtani, who signed a...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James staged the biggest fourth quarter comeback of his two-decade career on Wednesday, Feb. 28, as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a 21-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers, 116-112. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a shot against Kawhi...
