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Japan privately concludes Tokyo Olympics should be canceled due to coronavirus: report

Reuters
Jan 22 10:36 AM

TOKYO - Japan's government has privately concluded the Tokyo Olympics will have to be cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, The Times reported, citing an unnamed senior member of the ruling coalition.  Read more »

THROWBACK: Kid's workout | Sports U

ABS-CBN News
Jan 22 01:01 AM

Narito ang ilang tips na puwedeng sundin para maengganyo ang mga bata na mag-exercise.  Read more »

Football: Ronaldo scores 760th career goal, but is it a world record?

Agence France-Presse
Jan 22 12:02 AM

Uncertainty arises from the totals of his rivals from previous eras, with the likes of Pele and Romario both claiming to have netted more than 1,000 goals. Read more »

IOC chief says 'no plan B' for Tokyo Olympics: Kyodo News

Agence France-Presse
Jan 21 09:38 PM

The virus-delayed Tokyo Olympics will go ahead this summer, and there is "no plan B", International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach said. Read more »

Global sport hails new Biden-Harris administration

Rory Carroll, Reuters
Jan 21 09:02 PM | Updated Jan 21 11:57 PM

Sports trailblazers were among those hailing the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday. Read more »

San Miguel coach Austria hopes more players from Quezon reach the PBA

ABS-CBN News
Jan 21 07:43 PM

San Miguel head coach Leo Austria is hopeful that his home province of Quezon will soon produce more basketball talents who can eventually make it to the PBA. Read more »

La Salle's Malonzo, Letran's Muyang officially join PBA Draft

ABS-CBN News
Jan 21 05:58 PM

De La Salle swingman Jamie Malonzo and Letran center Larry Muyang have officially submitted their applications for the upcoming Rookie Draft. Read more »

FIBA: Kobe Paras to miss February qualifiers

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jan 21 05:11 PM

Kobe Paras will not suit up for the Philippines in the third and final window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 qualifiers next month. Read more »

Coach Pat Aquino continues to scout Fil-Am talents for Gilas women's program

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jan 21 04:50 PM

Gilas Pilipinas women's head coach Pat Aquino has been criss-crossing the United States in search of Filipino-American players who can suit up for the country's national team program. Read more »

MMA: Team Lakay coach impressed with ONE's set-up to prevent COVID outbreaks

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jan 21 04:06 PM

After repeated trips to Singapore for ONE Championship events, the head coach of Team Lakay has been impressed with how the country and the promotion are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

With six months to go, cancellation fears cloud Tokyo Olympics

Andrew MCKIRDY, Agence France-Presse
Jan 21 03:11 PM

Six months before the rescheduled start of the Tokyo Olympics, victory over the virus remains distant. Read more »

Guinto heads to ROS after PBA approves of trade with NorthPort

ABS-CBN News
Jan 21 02:32 PM

Rain or Shine received a boost to its frontline when the PBA approved Wednesday of its acquisition of Bradwyn Guinto from NorthPort. Read more »

NBA: Rookie James Wiseman scores 20 as Warriors rout Spurs

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 21 02:06 PM

The Golden State Warriors ran away from the visiting San Antonio Spurs, 121-99, in San Francisco. Read more »

MMA: Japan's Kawahara guarantees impressive win over PH's Adiwang

ABS-CBN News
Jan 21 01:56 PM

Namiki Kawahara does not lack for confidence ahead of his debut in ONE Championship. Read more »

NBA: Kawhi Leonard scores 32 as Clippers clobber Kings

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 21 01:56 PM

The Los Angeles Clippers recorded their fifth consecutive victory, a 115-96 decision against the visiting Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.   Read more »

NBA: Deandre Ayton, Suns hold off Rockets

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 21 01:45 PM

The Phoenix Suns staved off a late rally from the Houston Rockets in their 109-103 victory on Wednesday at Toyota Center.   Read more »

PSC holds National Sports Summit on virtual platform

ABS-CBN News
Jan 21 01:15 PM

The Philippine Sports Commission will hold its National Sports Summit on a virtual platform, with the series of weekly online sessions starting on January 27. Read more »

NBA: Magic's buzzer-beater stuns struggling Timberwolves

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 21 12:12 PM

Cole Anthony's 3-pointer at the buzzer capped an Orlando Magic rally in their 97-96 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday. Read more »

NBA: Luka Doncic triple-double leads Mavs past Pacers

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 21 12:12 PM

Luka Doncic recorded his 30th career triple-double with 13 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists for the Mavericks. Read more »

NBA: Kendrick Nunn leads Heat past Raptors

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 21 12:00 PM

The visiting Miami Heat defeated the Toronto Raptors 111-102 Wednesday night at their temporary home at Tampa, Fla. Read more »

NBA: Joel Embiid pushes 76ers past Celtics

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 21 12:00 PM

Joel Embiid scored 42 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lift the host Philadelphia 76ers past the Boston Celtics 117-109 on Wednesday. Read more »

NBA: Clint Capela's 20-20 effort leads Hawks over Pistons

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 21 11:59 AM

Clint Capela helped the Atlanta Hawks erase a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit and beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 123-115 in overtime. Read more »

NBA: Cavs' double OT win spoils debut of Nets' Big Three

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 21 11:59 AM

The host Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Brooklyn Nets for a 147-135 victory on Wednesday night. Read more »

Football: Pogba fires Man Utd back to Premier League summit

John WEAVER, Agence France-Presse
Jan 21 11:59 AM

Manchester United came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 and reclaim the Premier League lead on Wednesday. Read more »

Golf: Thomas to undergo 'training program' after making homophobic slur

Reuters
Jan 21 11:25 AM

Justin Thomas has said he will undertake a training program to improve as a person after he used a homophobic slur during the Sentry Tournament of Champions. Read more »