THE Philippines retained its spot at number 31 in the world after International Basketball Federation (FIBA) updated its rankings following the second window of its Continental Cup Qualifiers.

BEYOND the physical acclimation of returning to the court on a daily basis, Kevin Durant plans to invest his time getting to know his role with the Brooklyn Nets.

THE scheduled ring return of Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire this month is not pushing through after he tested positive for the coronavirus.

MILAN — Inter Milan were knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage for the third season in a row on Wednesday after being held to a 0-0 draw at home by Shakhtar Donetsk, who were also eliminated.

ANXIETY in Milwaukee over Giannis Antetokounmpo staying with the Bucks beyond this season continues to rise.

Mass testing will clearly be the fulcrum of the National Basketball Association’s safety protocols moving forward. With training camp having already begun and other ancillary activities ramping up heading into the start of the 2020-21 season in two weeks, officials and players are being trusted to follow the league’s 134-page “guide” on navigating the new competitive environment. There will be no bubble protection, however — which is to say rules designed to maintain the schedule, already under pressure off a quick turnaround and compressed to address new realities, figure to be followed in the beach.

THE Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings are back as PBA Philippine Cup champions after closing out the TNT Tropang Giga in their best-of-seven final series with an 82-78 victory in Game Five on Wednesday at the Angeles University Foundation Sports Arena in Pampanga.

ONE with having the right set of players and system for the country’s basketball program to go far, national coaches Tab Baldwin and Jong Uichico welcome efforts to go in that direction.

HAD it momentous in 2019, the Philippine Obstacle Sports Federation (POSF) continued to thrive, despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic this year.

ALREADY a staple in the local cycling scene, Pru Life UK’s PRURide PH would not let the year 2020 be a total loss for the sport as it pushes to stage the yearly event albeit pivoting digitally.

BARCELONA — Cristiano Ronaldo netted two penalties as Juventus out-classed Barcelona 3-0 at the Camp Nou to claim top spot in Champions League Group G on Tuesday.

PHILADELPHIA 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey is apparently out of the James Harden sweepstakes if the Houston Rockets demand one of Philadelphia’s young All-Stars in return.