SPORTS
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NBA Playoffs kick off with Clarkson, Spoelstra in the mix
Apr 16, 2018The NBA Playoffs tipped off over the weekend, with Filipino American history in the making — the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Jordan Clarkson scored six points in his Playoffs debut against the Indiana Pacers. Fil-Am Coach Erik Spoelstra also... -
Nonito Donaire to square off with Ireland’s Carl Frampton
Apr 11, 2018LAS VEGAS — After months of intense training, and weeks of sparring sessions at this local Vegas gym, there is no stopping Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire from going after another world title. “Merun pakong isang week,... -
This record-breaking Pinoy runs half marathons barefoot
Apr 8, 2018LIBERTYVILLE, IL — Most people wouldn’t run a mile without shoes, but for Sonny Molina, it’s his life’s passion — so much so that he’s bagged three Guinness World Records from it. In 2016, the 45-year... -
Jordan Clarkson’s dunk lands in NBA’s Top 5 plays of the day
Apr 7, 2018In Cleveland, the Cavalier’s Fil-Am player Jordan Clarkson may have had to spin in circles — but he landed in the NBA’s Top 5 plays of the day. In the second quarter of Thursday night’s... -
Fil-Am point guard leads Utah to NIT championship game
Mar 29, 2018Filipino-American Sedrick Barefield and the University of Utah Runnin’ Utes play in the National Invitation Tournament championship game tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Barefield and the second-seeded Utes face number four-seed Penn State. The junior point... -
A celebration of Filipino Heritage Night at Oracle Arena
Mar 26, 2018OAKLAND, CA — The Golden State Warriors front office says that every night could be Filipino heritage night at Oracle Arena — but Sunday night’s game against the Utah Jazz was the second official one of the... -
Donaire vs. Frampton fight in Ireland
Mar 15, 2018It’s a dream come true for “The Filipino Flash” to fight in Europe, for the first time in his boxing history. What makes this fight different from the rest of his matches in the past? Nonito... -
Jordan Clarkson returns to LA for Cavaliers and Clippers games
Mar 12, 2018LOS ANGELES — Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. returned to their old stomping grounds when the Cleveland Cavaliers visited the Los Angeles Lakers. As Clarkson greeted some old friends in between his pregame warmups, the... -
Toronto Raptor’s all-star DeMar Derozan and his Pinoy ties
Mar 6, 2018The basketball-loving Philippines has been getting a roster of all-star visitors the past few seasons through the NBA’s global outreach events or the player’s personal endorsement deals. And their visits have often left lasting impressions. For... -
No rift between Pacquiao camp and Top Rank, says CEO Bob Arum
Mar 6, 2018Top Rank CEO Bob Arum confirms exclusively to Balitang America that there is no rift between Top Rank and the Pacquiao camp. “Yeah, it couldnt be better.. Manny is a great friend of ours. We both...
