Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Jiro Manio arrested for stabbing man in Marikina View comments First night relay race in PH puts premium on ‘team spirit’ Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew LATEST STORIES Kevin Belingon. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOTeam Lakay’s Kevin Belingon looks to extend his winning streak inside the cage when he faces Andrew Leone in ONE: Heroes of Honor on April 20 at Mall of Asia Arena.Belingon (17-5) is on a four-fight winning streak and once challenged Bibiano Fernandes for the bantamweight belt in a fight that ended in a loss for the Filipino back in January 2016.ADVERTISEMENT Conor McGregor seeks to emerge from controversy in UFC comeback Tim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crown In Liverpool, Man United sees the pain and path to recovery Leone (8-3), meanwhile, will look to bounce back after losing also to Fernandes back in August 2017 when he challenged the Brazilian for the same title Belingon fought for.Belingon joins ONE heavyweight champion Brandon Vera, former ONE lightweight champion Eduard Folayang, Honorio Banario, and Geje Eustaquio as the Filipinos who headlined a card in Manila.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSTim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crownSPORTSAfter winning title, time for LA Tenorio to give back to Batangas folkAlso in the card is the inaugural bout of the ONE Super Series, a striker-exclusive event that is another brainchild of ONE Chairman Chatri Sityodtong.Italian Kickboxer Giorgio Petrosyan, regarded as one of the greatest kickboxers of his generation, will face Jo Nattawut of Thailand in the first match for ONE Super Series. Scarlett Johansson, Sterling K. Brown among SAG Awards presenters MOST READ Cabuyao City rising above the ashes through volunteerism Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award Nadine Lustre’s phone stolen in Brazil Petrosyan owns several titles across his storied career and sports a record of 85-2-2, with two no contests, and once went undefeated for six years across 42 fights.Among Petrosyan’s several championships are the two K-1 World Championships and the World Muaythai Intercontinental welterweight title.Nattawut, who now resides in Atlanta, sports a 60-11-2 record and is a two-division Lion Fight champion and World WMC champion.ADVERTISEMENT Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. Recto seeks to establish Taal rehab body to aid community, eruption victims read more
Rachel Robinson, left, widow of Jackie Robinson, and daughter Sharon pose for a photograph with a plaque honoring Jackie on Jackie Robinson Day, Sunday, April 15, 2018, in New York, before a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Milwaukee Brewers. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)NEW YORK — Jackie Robinson’s daughter thinks black baseball players are more reluctant to speak publicly about racial issues than their NFL and NBA colleagues because they constitute a lower percentage of rosters.She spoke at Citi Field on Sunday to mark Jackie Robinson Day, the 71st anniversary of her father breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers.ADVERTISEMENT Green group flags ‘overkill’ use of plastic banderitas in Manila Sto. Niño feast In fight vs corruption, Duterte now points to Ayala, MVP companies as ‘big fish’ “They do it around their involvement in community themselves, and talk about why that’s important,” she said.“Part of the protest with the NFL or the NBA is how do we funnel some of these proceeds from the games, where we’re helping to bring these proceeds, and funnel them into the African-American community? So some of the baseball players do that through their own charities or their own work within communities that they’re playing (in).”Edward Robinson, a son of Jackie’s brother Mack, attended the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against Arizona and wouldn’t address Sharon Robinson’s comments.“However, I will tell you that Jackie stood for strength and education. I’ve seen some progress,” he said. “It comes and goes. What we need to do is maintain the high levels of progress and continue to show unity.”Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Volcano watch: Island fissures steaming, lake water receding Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. Jo Koy draws ire for cutting through Cebu City traffic with ‘wang-wang’ LATEST STORIES MOST READ Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award Truck driver killed in Davao del Sur road accident Inquirer 7 top UAAP 80 women’s volleyball players: Week 10 ‘Stop romanticizing Pinoy resilience’ While more than 200 NFL players protested racial inequality last season by kneeling or sitting during “The Star-Spangled Banner,” Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell was the only baseball player to take a knee.“I don’t think they have much choice,” Sharon Robinson said. “They are in the minority and where in football and basketball you have a group and therefore you can take a group action. So players if they speak out individually, they could be the only African-American player on their team and it could be a difficult spot for them to be in.”FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSAfter winning title, time for LA Tenorio to give back to Batangas folkSPORTSTim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crownThe percentage of black players from the United States and Canada on opening-day active rosters rose to 8.4 percent, up from 7.7 last year and its highest level since at least 2012.The percentage peaked at 19 in 1986, MLB said last week, citing Mark Armour of the Society of American Baseball Research. Scientists seek rare species survivors amid Australia flames P16.5-M worth of aid provided for Taal Volcano eruption victims — NDRRMC View comments Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew “It’s definitely a small representation at this level,” Pittsburgh All-Star second baseman Josh Harrison said. “For younger guys coming up, if guys with 10 years or so in this league haven’t really done much, you lean on those guys for advice. If you don’t have anybody telling you one way or the other, you’ll keep your mouth shut. You don’t want to ruffle any feathers. If you don’t have anybody to help you in that regard, you’ll see a lot of guys be quiet.”“Guys feel it’s a lose-lose situation for them,” Harrison said. “It sucks because you want to have a voice, but some people feel they can’t.”Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig retired Jackie Robinson’s No. 42 throughout the major leagues in 1997, made Jackie Robinson Day an annual event in 2004 and five years later started asking all players to wear No. 42 each April 15.An educational consultant to Major League Baseball, Sharon Robinson attended the first-pitch ceremony before the Mets-Milwaukee game with her mom, 95-year-old Rachel Robinson, and brother David. On a chilly afternoon, the game time temperature was 42.Sharon Robinson said action among African-American players is more an individual undertaking.ADVERTISEMENT read more
View comments Volcano watch: Island fissures steaming, lake water receding Wagner grew up in the Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood of Germany’s capital religiously watching NBA games and even American college hoops. He played in the youth system of German pro team ALBA Berlin before Michigan coach John Beilein traveled to Europe on a one-day recruiting trip and persuaded him to head for Ann Arbor.Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Celtics pick Texas A&M’s Robert Williams in NBA draft Taal victims get help from Kalayaan town In fight vs corruption, Duterte now points to Ayala, MVP companies as ‘big fish’ The Lakers are focused on the free-agent signing period next week as the way they could get back into championship contention after the worst half-decade stretch in franchise history.But before the Lakers find out whether Paul George, LeBron James or Kawhi Leonard will join, they added Wagner to their foundation of young talent including Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma and Josh Hart.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSAfter winning title, time for LA Tenorio to give back to Batangas folkSPORTSTim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crownThe Lakers traded away their own first-round pick in this draft, the 12th overall, in their deal with Phoenix six years ago to acquire Steve Nash in their disastrous attempt to build a superteam. Los Angeles acquired the 25th pick from Cleveland last February in the trade involving Isaiah Thomas, Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr.Wagner is already familiar with Staples Center after leading Michigan to two victories in the arena during the West Regional last March. He dropped 21 points on Texas A&M and fellow first-round pick Robert Williams at the Lakers’ home arena before cutting down the Staples nets after scoring 12 points in a victory over Florida State in the West Regional final. Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. LATEST STORIES Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew Jury of 7 men, 5 women selected for Harvey Weinstein rape trial Jiro Manio arrested for stabbing man in Marikina MOST READ Christopher Tolkien, son of Lord of the Rings author, dies aged 95 Bicol riders extend help to Taal evacuees Cloudy skies over Luzon due to amihan Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 21: Moritz Wagner reacts after being drafted 25th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mike Stobe/Getty Images/AFPEL SEGUNDO, California — The Los Angeles Lakers chose German center Moritz Wagner with the 25th pick in the NBA draft Thursday night.The 6-foot-11 Wagner entered the draft after leading the Wolverines to the NCAA Tournament championship game. The Berlin native led Michigan with 14.6 points and 7.1 rebounds per game last season, demonstrating versatility and a steady outside shot.ADVERTISEMENT read more
Putin’s, Xi’s ruler-for-life moves pose challenges to West Marseille must pay a fine of 100,000 euros ($117,000) and compensate Lyon, which hosted the final, for damage caused by fans.In this season’s Europa League, Marseille must play its next home game in an empty stadium, and close both ends of the Velodrome for the second.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSAfter winning title, time for LA Tenorio to give back to Batangas folkSPORTSTim Cone still willing to coach Gilas but admits decision won’t be ‘simple yes or no’Marseille supporters misbehaved during the 3-0 loss against Atletico Madrid at near-neighbor Lyon.UEFA says incidents in previous rounds, when Marseille played Salzburg and Leipzig, plus other disciplinary charges were also taken into account. ‘High crimes and misdemeanors’: Trump impeachment trial begins Iran winger Jahanbakhsh joins Brighton for club record fee Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew Palace OKs total deployment ban on Kuwait OFWs Trump assembles a made-for-TV impeachment defense team Report: Disney dropping the ‘Fox’ from movie studio names DepEd’s Taal challenge: 30K students displaced Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next LATEST STORIES Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award In fight vs corruption, Duterte now points to Ayala, MVP companies as ‘big fish’ FILE – In this Wednesday, May 16, 2018 file photo, fans set off flares during the Europa League Final soccer match between Marseille and Atletico Madrid at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France. UEFA has on Wednesday, July 25 threatened Marseille with a one-season ban from European competition for persistent fan disorder including incidents at the Europa League final in May. UEFA says its disciplinary panel deferred the suspension for a two-year probationary period. Marseille must pay a fine of 100,000 euros ($117,000) and compensate final host Lyon. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, file)NYON, Switzerland — UEFA has threatened Marseille with a one-season ban from European competition for persistent fan disorder, including incidents at the Europa League final in May.European football’s ruling body says its disciplinary panel deferred the suspension for a two-year probationary period.ADVERTISEMENT MOST READ View comments Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. Lacson: Calamity fund cut; where did P4 billion go? read more
Clad in Barong Tagalog, Filipino athletes, led by basketball star Jordan Clarkson, paraded in front of thousands of spectators in the opening ceremony of the 2018 Asian Games Saturday night in Jakarta, Indonesia.Clarkson, the Cleveland Cavaliers guard in the NBA, carried the country’s flag in the spectacle that saw the two Koreas walk as one.ADVERTISEMENT View comments Will you be the first P16 Billion Powerball jackpot winner from the Philippines? Peza offers relief to ecozone firms Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. MOST READ ‘High crimes and misdemeanors’: Trump impeachment trial begins Gov’t in no rush to rescue animals in Taal Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award Judy Ann’s 1st project for 2020 is giving her a ‘stomachache’ Palace OKs total deployment ban on Kuwait OFWs Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew Nadine Lustre’s phone stolen in Brazil DepEd’s Taal challenge: 30K students displaced LATEST STORIES Asian Games: Thailand overwhelms returning Philippines in women’s volleyball Indonesian President Joko Widodo also shared the limelight after riding a motorcycle.The Philippines is looking to improve its 2014 Asian Games performance in Incheon, South Korea where it won just one gold medal.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSJapeth Aguilar wins 1st PBA Finals MVP award for GinebraSPORTSTim Cone still willing to coach Gilas but admits decision won’t be ‘simple yes or no’ read more
Nadine Lustre’s phone stolen in Brazil The Pirates went on a 15-0 run to establish a 70-56 lead in the third in response to Nico Galvelo’s three that gave Letran a 56-55 buffer.But that was just the beginning of the Knights’ misery.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSJapeth Aguilar wins 1st PBA Finals MVP award for GinebraSPORTSGolden State Warriors sign Lee to multiyear contract, bring back ChrissLyceum built a 30-point lead, 98-68, with 6:23 left after Enoch Valdez found the cutting CJ Perez for the layup, putting the game beyond reach.Helping the Pirates was the injury to Letran point guard JP Calvo, who left the game 16 seconds into the third quarter after an accidental collision with Mike Nzesseu. Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew Gretchen Barretto’s daughter Dominique graduates magna cum laude from California college Tatum, Celtics keep Thunder winless View comments Lyceum Pirates return to NCAA Finals. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.netThe Final Four looked to be a mere formality for Lyceum as it handily defeated Letran, 109-85, to book return trip to the finals of NCAA Season 94 men’s basketball tournament Friday at Filoil Flying V Center.Last year’s runners-up were merciless in the second half, blowing the game wide open after leading by just 51-47 at the half.ADVERTISEMENT Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Tim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crown Gov’t to employ 6,000 displaced by Taal Allen Durham still determined to help Meralco win 1st PBA title LATEST STORIES Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award For the complete collegiate sports coverage including scores, schedules and stories, visit Inquirer Varsity. Larry Muyang had 21 points and 12 rebounds for the Knights while Bong Quinto filled the stat sheets with 12 points, six rebounds, and seven assists. Pirates head coach Topex Robinson said he had to throw Letran off its comfort zone and one way of doing that was having Perez start from the bench.“We had to find ways to get them out of their comfort zone and having CJ in the bench, because other teams always know CJ will start,” said Robinson. “We just stuck to our purpose and agenda.”“The purpose is to inspire others and work together and the agenda is to win.”Nzeusseu was Lycuem’s great stabilizer with 23 points and 17 rebounds while Perez had 19 points, five rebounds, and four steals.Jaycee Marcelino and Spencer Pretta added 15 points apiece for the Pirates while MJ Ayaay pitched in 11 points.ADVERTISEMENT Japeth Aguilar embraces role, gets rewarded with Finals MVP plum MOST READ Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew Will you be the first P16 Billion Powerball jackpot winner from the Philippines? read more
Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew Columbian head coach Johnedel Cardel has been big on Perez’ skills as far back as late October.Perez was a one-time NCAA MVP and led Lyceum to back-to-back finals appearances including an 18-0 elimination round sweep in Season 93.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSJapeth Aguilar wins 1st PBA Finals MVP award for GinebraSPORTSGolden State Warriors sign Lee to multiyear contract, bring back Chriss“CJ is an energy guy and our team needs someone like him,” said Cardel. “He has a great attitude and work ethic. He’s also a great team player.”Perez’ contract details, however, were not shared publicly. Gretchen Barretto’s daughter Dominique graduates magna cum laude from California college Ginebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup title LATEST STORIES View comments MOST READ Nadine Lustre’s phone stolen in Brazil No.13 lucky for Orlando Bloom Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. CJ Perez and Columbian team governor Bobby Rosales after the top rookie’s contract signing. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOMANILA, Philippines—CJ Perez was immediately given the spoils of his newfound distinction four days after Columbian tapped him as the top overall pick of the 2018 PBA Rookie Draft.Perez on Thursday signed the maximum rookie contract good for three years.ADVERTISEMENT Robert Bolick, the third overall pick, also signed his rookie contract with NorthPort that stretches for two years.Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Japeth Aguilar embraces role, gets rewarded with Finals MVP plum ‘Mia’: Rom-com with a cause a career-boosting showcase for Coleen Garcia Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew Thunder rout Kings as Paul George scores 43, Russell Westbrook gets triple-double After winning title, time for LA Tenorio to give back to Batangas folk Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award read more
Japeth Aguilar wins 1st PBA Finals MVP award for Ginebra READ: Manny Pacquiao gets visit from MMA star Cris Cyborg “Enjoying a great meal with a great boxer and friend! Looking forward to a great partnership and bringing basketball to the Philippine community! Go @MannyPacquiao,” he said in a tweet.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSJapeth Aguilar wins 1st PBA Finals MVP award for GinebraSPORTSGolden State Warriors sign Lee to multiyear contract, bring back ChrissCooper won five NBA championships as a vital member of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 80s.Pacquiao is preparing for his welterweight title defense against American Adrien Broner on January 19 in Las Vegas, which is his first fight in the US since 2016. Nadine Lustre’s phone stolen in Brazil Ginebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup title MOST READ Tom Brady most dominant player in AFC championship history Philippine Army to acquire MANPADS, self-propelled howitzers Ginebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup title LATEST STORIES In fight vs corruption, Duterte now points to Ayala, MVP companies as ‘big fish’ The 40-year-old Pacquiao is coming off a seventh-round stoppage of Lucas Matthysse to win the WBA (regular) belt last July in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Ex-NBA G-League coach Jermaine Byrd joins La Salle camp Manny Pacquiao with Los Angeles Lakers’ legend Michael Cooper. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOAnother sporting legend paid Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao a visit in his Los Angeles home.Just days after welcoming decorated MMA star Cris Cyborg, Pacquiao rubbed elbows with basketball legend Michael Cooper.ADVERTISEMENT Manny Pacquiao part of 2019 SEA Games opening ceremony PLAY LIST 00:36Manny Pacquiao part of 2019 SEA Games opening ceremony00:50Trending Articles01:23Fans react to Pacquiao downing Thurman02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award View comments Will you be the first P16 Billion Powerball jackpot winner from the Philippines? Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. Gretchen Barretto’s daughter Dominique graduates magna cum laude from California college read more
Ginebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup title Nadine Lustre’s phone stolen in Brazil Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. PBA wants a big dynamic season LATEST STORIES In fight vs corruption, Duterte now points to Ayala, MVP companies as ‘big fish’ PH Azkals’ Daisuke Sato shields the ball from South Korea’s Lee Jae-sung during their AFC Asian Cup group C match –APABU DHABI—Philippines defender Daisuke Sato hardly looked daunted when the Azkals went toe-to-toe with South Korea in the AFC Asian Cup opener that ended in 1-0 defeat on Monday.But the Filipino-Japanese’s chance meeting with his idols left him awestruck as soon as the Azkals arrived in its hotel at the capital city of the United Arab Emirates.ADVERTISEMENT Japeth Aguilar wins 1st PBA Finals MVP award for Ginebra Ginebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup title Tom Brady most dominant player in AFC championship history On top of playing against continental heavyweights, moments like meeting his childhood heroes have made a first appearance in the quadrennial competition a memorable one for Sato—and the rest of the Azkals who were playing the China Dragons at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium at press time.Growing up, Sato idolized Yuto Nagatomo, the 32-year-old Japan star, who has played most of his career in Europe.Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Philippine Army to acquire MANPADS, self-propelled howitzers Will you be the first P16 Billion Powerball jackpot winner from the Philippines? Gretchen Barretto’s daughter Dominique graduates magna cum laude from California college MOST READ Four-time Asian Cup champion Japan is staying in the same hotel with the Azkals, near the Zayed Sports City Stadium.No other player from the Philippine team had looked forward to meeting the Japanese players than Sato, who was born in Davao City but grew up in Sendai, Japan.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSJapeth Aguilar wins 1st PBA Finals MVP award for GinebraSPORTSGolden State Warriors sign Lee to multiyear contract, bring back Chriss“When I was young I always looked up to them,” said Sato, whose mother Elma Caumanday was an English teacher in Japan, where he met his father, Toshiyuki Sato, an engineer.“It was kind of like my dream, to play with them, play against them and now we are here in the same competition.” Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award View comments read more
On Saturday night, she emerged from Suite 21 at the Spectrum Center beaming after spending the evening with family and watching sons Stephen and Seth and husband Dell participate in the NBA All-Star 3-point contest.“It’s been everything that I hoped it would be,” she said of her sons’ return to their hometown for All-Star weekend. “Seeing Dell out there on the court being able to share that moment with the boys was awesome. And having the family all here to watch — that’s hard to beat.”FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGolden State Warriors sign Lee to multiyear contract, bring back ChrissSPORTSCoronation night?SPORTSThirdy Ravena gets offers from Asia, Australian ball clubsWith remnants of half-eaten appetizers and drinks still sitting on the counter, some of the young ones were starting to fuss having grown restless after being up well past their bedtimes.Still, Sonya didn’t want the night to end. Ginebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup title Nadine Lustre’s phone stolen in Brazil Seth fulfilled a lifelong dream of participating in his first All-Star 3-point contest and his girlfriend Callie Rivers, son of NBA coach Doc Rivers, has been wearing a large diamond ring on her left hand — though Seth has declined to publicly comment on their reported engagement.Stephen got to cross off a bucket list item when he leaped into the student section at his alma mater Davidson College Friday night after the Wildcats rallied to beat St. Joseph’s. He posed for pictures with Davidson students who were wearing only Speedos and smiles, saying “I didn’t get to do that when I was playing there, so I wanted to get that experience.”Dell was honored at the NBA Legends brunch Sunday after spending 16 seasons in the league and retiring as the Hornets all-time leading scorer, a mark that has since been broken by All-Star Kemba Walker.And Sonya, well she made the biggest shot of the weekend, draining an underhand toss from half-court on Friday — and then launched into a wild celebration — after beating her three children’s teams at a Charlotte community center that the Curry family helped to refurbish.“A perfect ending to that event,” Stephen later said.And while Stephen may not have gotten the “fairytale ending” he wanted after finishing second to Joe Harris in the 3-point contest, he did beat younger brother Seth to win a friendly wager .Sonya said she wanted Seth to win in his first ever appearance as an NBA player in Charlotte, but joked the family tried to “keep it on the DL.”It really didn’t matter in the end.This weekend was about making family memories.“It’s rare that we all get in the same place at the same time,” said Seth, “but to have my dad recognized by the NBA in a city where he played for the Hornets and where us kids grew up in is pretty special. It’s been one of the best All-Star weekends I have been a part of.” Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next The only thing left now in this Curry family All-Star weekend is Stephen competing in his sixth All-Star game on Sunday night, giving the family one more night to share jokes, laugh and relentlessly tease each other as they like to do.For Dell and Sonya, the All-Star Weekend has taken them full circle.It was 27 years ago when Dell competed in the All-Star 3-point contest in Orlando, Florida — with 3-year-old Stephen at courtside with him.On Saturday night, Stephen simulated that moment by wearing the same multi-colored warmup jacket that he wore in 1992 sitting on his dad’s lap.“The league did a really nice thing with incorporating us with our kids being here,” said Dell, who moved his family to Charlotte in 1988 and never left. “We are blessed to be a part of this with our sons in the NBA. I can’t explain how happy and proud we are to be able to be on the court with them.”Dell said what he may remember the most about the weekend is seeing the family together.“We don’t get to see our grandkids enough,” he said after walking out of Suite 21 on Saturday night. “So to be able to spend some time with them is great. It’s late. It’s past their bedtime.But mom and dad let them stay up a little bit longer — because it was a special night.And a special weekend. Philippine Army to acquire MANPADS, self-propelled howitzers In fight vs corruption, Duterte now points to Ayala, MVP companies as ‘big fish’ LATEST STORIES Team LeBron rallies past Team Giannis in 2019 NBA All-Star game Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. 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That’s what it is all about — to give our family a chance to experience this and be a part of it.”The have been plenty of highlights and memories made during the Curry homecoming.ADVERTISEMENT Will you be the first P16 Billion Powerball jackpot winner from the Philippines? Tom Brady most dominant player in AFC championship history Japeth Aguilar wins 1st PBA Finals MVP award for Ginebra North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, second from left, and Charlotte Vi Lyles and members of the Curry family pose for a photo at the Carole Hoefener Community Center in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, where the Currys refurbished the center, including the indoor basketball court. (AP Photo/Steve Reed)CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sonya Curry hasn’t stopped smiling all weekend.She has had quality time with her grandchildren with the entire family in town for All-Star Weekend festivities. She even hit a half-court shot at a community center her family helped refurbish.ADVERTISEMENT View comments read more