WASHINGTON: First baseman Ryan Zimmerman is returning to the Washington Nationals after sitting out the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, agreeing in principle to a $1 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday (Saturday in Manila). The contract would include additional bonus provisions. A second person confirmed to the […]
Chiefs’ Mahomes cleared to play in AFC championship
KANSAS CITY: Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was cleared on Friday (Saturday in Manila) from the league’s concussion protocol after his third consecutive day of practice and will be under center when Kansas City plays the Buffalo Bills in the AFC championship game. Mahomes was hurt in the third quarter of the Chiefs’ divisional-round win over […]
Embiid dominates again in 76ers’ 122-110 win over Celtics
PHILADELPHIA: Joel Embiid dropped a step-back 3-pointer and stated the shot was ”nasty.” His game at MVP level, Embiid has avoided the flops that have dogged his career – putting up numbers as he dodged the claim he should be too big to flail. Embiid had 38 points and 11 rebounds, Tobias Harris scored 23 […]
Cavaliers ship Kevin Porter Jr. to Rockets for draft pick
CLEVELAND: Kevin Porter quickly went from being a future star with the Cavaliers to part of their past. Cleveland completed its trade with Houston on Friday (Saturday in Manila), sending Porter to the Rockets for a second-round draft pick, a deal the Cavs had no choice to make after running out of patience with a […]
Bong Go helps Bulacan fire victims
SEN. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on January 19 personally visited Sitio Bukid in Barangay Tabing Ilog, Marilao, Bulacan to assist and check the welfare of the victims of a major fire incident on January 14. “You know, life is harder these days. Last month, there was a typhoon, flooding, and now we have this fire […]
LGU mulls case vs UK balikbayan
BACOLOD CITY: Five Negrenses might face legal action from the provincial government for their failure to disclose that they returned from the United Kingdom, Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said on Wednesday. He bared that the five returning overseas Filipinos allegedly did not tell authorities that they came from the UK before going back […]
Jokic scores 27 in 3 quarters, Nuggets rout Thunder 119-101
DENVER: Nikola Jokic had 27 points and 12 rebounds before calling it an early night as the Denver Nuggets routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-101 on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila). Clean shaven and sporting a new buzz cut, Jokic also had six assists before taking a seat on the bench with the other starters for […]
Twins bolster rotation with $8M deal for Happ
MINNEAPOLIS: The Minnesota Twins and veteran starting pitcher J.A. Happ agreed Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) to an $8 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced it. The 38-year-old Happ spent […]
Colts QB Rivers, 39, retires from NFL after 17 seasons
INDIANAPOLIS: When Philip Rivers first started tossing footballs as a high-school ball boy, he heaved them any way he could. The throwing motion stuck — and success soon followed. Rivers used that strange, shot put-like style to land a college scholarship, become a first-round draft pick and eventually string together one of the greatest 17-year […]
Brantley signs $32M deal with Astros
HOUSTON: Outfielder Michael Brantley has agreed to a $32-million, two-year contract with the Houston Astros, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) because the contract, which is pending a successful physical, had not been announced. Brantley spent […]
Harden, Durant star as Nets edge Bucks
NEW YORK: James Harden missed a jumper with a chance for the lead, tracked down the rebound and fired it out to a wide-open Kevin Durant. Plays like that are why the Brooklyn Nets will be such tough opponents after reuniting the multitime scoring champions. Even when teams stop one superstar, another might be there […]
F1 pre-season testing to go ahead in Bahrain in March
PARIS: Formula One pre-season testing will take place at the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain from March 12-14, F1’s promoter and the International Automobile Federation (FIA) confirmed in a schedule released on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila). Testing was originally slated for Barcelona in early March but was moved following the postponement of what should have been […]
Mahomes other QBs in final 4 share affinity for deep throws
Just in case it matters, Chad Henne isn’t nearly as likely as Patrick Mahomes to chuck the ball deep down the field for the Kansas City Chiefs. The sample size is closer than people might think as well. If Mahomes can’t start the AFC championship game against Buffalo because of concussion protocols, Kansas City will […]
Blazers guard CJ McCollum has fracture in left foot
PORTLAND, Oregon: In the midst of one of his best seasons, Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum has suffered a hairline fracture in his left foot. McCollum will wear a walking boot and be evaluated in four weeks. McCollum was averaging a career-best 26.7 points, as well as five assists, per game when he was injured […]
Thomas 1st female to officiate at SB
NEW YORK: Sarah Thomas will cap her sixth NFL season by becoming the first female to officiate the Super Bowl in NFL history. Thomas, a down judge, is part of the officiating crew announced Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) by the NFL. “Sarah Thomas has made history again as the first female Super Bowl official,” said […]
Tawi-Tawi nickel island mined out
ZAMBOANGA CITY: A satellite photo of the southern Philippine island of Tumbagaan in Tawi-Tawi’s Languyan town shows the devastation caused by nickel mining there. The Google Maps photo accessed by The Manila Times shows about 90 percent of the island had been mined. But the different shades of colors of the island, which was once […]
Villar lauds ‘clean’ Region1 officials
URDANETA CITY, Pangasinan: Secretary Mark Villar on Monday commended officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Region 1, headed by Regional Director Ronnel Tan, for their outstanding performance in the implementation of various infrastructure projects within their respective jurisdictions. The DPWH chief made the statement during the inauguration and blessing of […]
Jon Lester, Nats agree to deal, pending physical
WASHINGTON: Left-hander Jon Lester and the Washington Nationals have an agreement in principle in place for a one-year contract, pending the successful completion of a physical exam, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed to The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) because […]
Padres acquiring SD native Musgrove from Pirates
SAN DIEGO: The San Diego Padres are adding yet another pitcher to their rotation, agreeing to bring right-hander Joe Musgrove to his hometown team in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to a person familiar with the deal. Another person confirmed the New York Mets were also involved in the trade, acquiring left-hander Joey […]
Irving sits out seventh straight game
NEW YORK: Kyrie Irving missed a seventh straight game on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) and could rejoin the Brooklyn Nets later this week in his original NBA home. The Nets hoped their point guard would be able to return for the showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks in a matchup of Eastern Conference powers, listing him […]