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...
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers (right) drives to the basket against Daniel Theis of the Houston Rockets in the first half at the Wells Fargo Center on January 3, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Rockets 133-113. (AFP) Joel Embiid posted his third career...
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers (left) shoots ahead of David Nwaba of the Houston Rockets during the second half at Toyota Center on December 28, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (AFP) LeBron James notched a 32-point triple-double on Tuesday to help the Los Angeles Lakers snap a five-game NBA skid...
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets on December 10, 2021 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. (AFP) Giannis Antetokounmpo put on a one-man show, scoring 41 points and grabbing 17 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks cooled off the...
Will Smith (left) and Travis d'Arnaud of the Atlanta Braves celebrate the team's 7-0 victory against the Houston Astros in Game Six to win the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 02, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (AFP) Travis d’Arnaud, the Atlanta Braves catcher with Filipino roots,...
