LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- New Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka reiterated his apology and said on Wednesday, April 26, that he'd learned from the scandal that cost him his job as head coach of the Boston Celtics. *Ime Udoka (AFP)* "I released a statement months ago when everything happened and apologized...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Former Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka has agreed on a deal to be hired as coach of the NBA's Houston Rockets, according to multiple media reports on Monday, April 24. *Former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka has agreed to be hired as coach of the NBA's Houston Rockets,...
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...
