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Lim Jin Liang, a Singaporean citizen, has been accused for paying officials to rig basketball games in Thailand and the Philippines. Lim, a former general manager of the Singapore Slingers basketball club, was charged with eight charges of wrongdoing by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) on Tuesday, April 18. Lim is suspected of proposing bribes to two basketball referees …

The Sacramento Kings’ head coach, Mike Brown, has been getting a lot of praise for his recent success. There are even calls for him to be honored as the 2022-2023 NBA Coach of the Year. With Brown at the helm, the Kings have reached unprecedented heights of success and solidified their position as a legitimate title contender in the NBA. …

With the NBA playoffs quickly approaching, both fans and teams are preparing for an exciting postseason. ESPN commentator Jalen Rose has voiced reservations about the Philadelphia 76ers’ potential to make the playoffs. He notably emphasized their most recent star player, James Harden, and his previous postseason performances. Harden was a key player for the Houston Rockets for many years until …

A pair of sneakers worn by great basketball player Michael Jordan sold at auction for a whopping $22 million, setting a new record for the highest price ever paid for a pair of footwear. Jordan wore the sneakers, nicknamed as the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1s, during an exhibition game in 1985. They have a one-of-a-kind design inspired by a …

Paris Saint-Germain’s terrible season took a turn for the worse on Sunday, as the squad suffered a second consecutive home loss, 1-0 to Lyon. Several PSG fans jeered when Lionel Messi’s name flashed on the big screen during the announcement of the starting lineup, even before the game had begun. When Alexadre Lacazette missed a penalty in the first half, …

As Formula One prepares for a new season, the balance between safety and entertainment is under investigation. Opponents question whether the latest regulation revisions that have boosted speeds and decreased downforce have made the sport more hazardous. Following a succession of high-profile incidents, the safety discussion in Formula One has increased over the past few months. As a result, the …

After posting her charges on social media earlier this month, Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has not been spotted or heard from in public. According to a story on BBC.com, Peng’s disappearance has prompted international calls for a thorough inquiry and safety concerns. Peng, a former world number one in doubles, accused former vice-premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault in …

By combining sports with politics and religion, Indonesia is in grave danger of losing its privilege to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup in May and June due to mounting requests to remove Israel from the competition. From here, things may get Messi-like. The majority-Muslim nation has traditionally held hostility against the Jewish nation, especially because of their occupation of …

The ‘Ironman’ of the PBA is facing the greatest challenge of his life. Barangay Ginebra guard LA Tenorio, 38, has been diagnosed with stage three colon cancer, according to a statement posted on the PBA website. The former Ateneo star issued the statement on Tuesday, apologizing to the public for keeping his first diagnosis a secret for three weeks as …

Friday, the Japanese government donated around PHP7 million worth of gymnastics equipment to the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) through its Grant Aid for Cultural Grassroots Programme. Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko and GAP President Cynthia Carrion conducted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the GAP Training Center at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila. World …