Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors is guarded by Kenyon Martin Jr. #6 of the Houston Rockets at Chase Center on December 03, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by EZRA SHAW / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Andrew Wiggins scored a...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Yordan Alvarez smashed a three-run homer and the Houston Astros captured their second World Series in six seasons on Saturday, Nov. 5, with a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia. Michael Brantley of the Houston Astros celebrates with the Commissioner's Trophy after defeating the...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Houston rookie Jeremy Pena had a home run and a run-scoring single and star pitcher Justin Verlander battled through five innings as the Astros edged the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Thursday, Nov. 3, to move to the brink of another World Series title. Jeremy Pena of the...
PHILADELPHIA (AFP) — The Philadelphia Phillies smashed five home runs to batter the Houston Astros 7-0 and take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven World Series on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Jean Segura and Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker says the first World Series since 1950 without a US-born Black player "looks bad" but is counting upon a new generation to restore baseball diversity. General view as Philadelphia Phillies participate in the World Series workout day at Minute...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Bryce Harper's game-winning home run on Sunday, Oct. 23, powered the Philadelphia Phillies into the World Series, where they will face Houston after the Astros swept the New York Yankees out of the Major League Baseball playoffs. Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies runs the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Alex Bregman belted a three-run home run and Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings Thursday, Oct. 20, as the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 3-2 to take a commanding lead in their Major League Baseball playoff series. Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros hits a...
Jalen Green felt nothing but love and appreciation for the Filipino fans after visiting the Philippines for his "JG4 Manila Tour" last week, expressing his excitement to return again soon. Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (adidas Philippines) Taking it to Instagram, the 20-year-old Green posted a...
Jalen Green wrapped up his "JG4 Manila Tour" by visiting Ilocos Sur, the home province of her mother Bree Purganan, which is just one of the many ways to reconnect with his Filipino roots. Giving back to his mother's hometown, Jalen Green spends time with kids and conducts a short basketball clinic...
After spending a year playing in the NBA, Houston Rockets rising star Jalen Green hopes to bring in the same "winning mentality" among his team heading into his sophomore year. Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (Carlo Anolin) The 20-year-old Green is slowly embracing a part of leadership roles as...
Jalen Green is back in town. The Houston Rockets guard arrived in Manila Wednesday morning, Aug. 10, for his exclusive "JG4 Manila Tour," which marks his third visit to the country and the first time as an NBA player. Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green arrives in the Philippines for the adidas JG4...
Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets exacted revenge against Jordan Clarkson and the Utah Jazz, 116-111, at the vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City Wednesday, Jan. 19 (Thurday in Manila) in their second meeting during NBA's Filipino Heritage Night. Jalen Green of the Houston Rockets shoots the...
