Chiba repels Jeremy Lin-less New Taipei, forges EASL finals vs Seoul SK
Undefeated Chiba Jets took flight in the clutch to hold off the New Taipei Kings, 92-84, and arrange a championship showdown with Seoul SK Knights in the East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four Friday at the Hoops Dome here......»»
Chiba Jets outlasts Seoul SK Knights, lord EASL Final Four
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Japan B. League’s Chiba Jets reigned supreme in the recently concluded East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four after narrowly defeating the Seoul SK Knights, 72-69, in the championship match held Sunday night, March 10, at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City. The Jets pocketed a whopping $1 million for topping.....»»
Chiba Jets edge Seoul SK Knights in thriller to rule EASL
Japan B. League’s Chiba Jets stamped their class as the region’s best, capping a perfect campaign with an exciting 72-69 finale win over Seoul SK Knights of the Korean Basketball League to rule the East Asia Super League (EASL) Sunday at the jam-packed Hoops Dome here......»»
Seoul police chief indicted over Halloween crush
SEOUL — South Korean prosecutors have indicted the head of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency , charging him with contributing through negligence to the Halloween crowd crush in Seoul in 2022 that killed nearly 160 people, according to the Seoul Western District Prosecutors Office. The indictment of Seoul police chief Kim Kwang-ho came more than.....»»
Will Lin play against Gilas?
Nine-year NBA veteran Jeremy Lin is eligible to play for Chinese-Taipei against Gilas in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifying window game at the PhilSports Arena on Feb. 25. He could suit up as a naturalized “import,” having acquired a Taiwan passport in August 2020 or as a local if FIBA grants an exception like it did with Indonesian-American Brandon Jawato.....»»
Togashi leads Chiba Jets to EASL crown, $1M prize
Togashi leads Chiba Jets to EASL crown, $1M prize.....»»
Seoul SK reaches EASL final
Vengeful Seoul SK finally solved the puzzle of title holder Anyang led by Filipino import Rhenz Abando, scoring a convincing 94-79 win in the East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four yesterday at the Hoops Dome here......»»
Chiba s Togashi stands tall, wins the crowd with EASL campaign to remember
A thousand miles away from Japan, the Chiba Jets found a home in Cebu with captain Yuki Togashi leading the charge en route to a perfect championship run in the East Asia Super League......»»
No Linsanity for Taiwan
Nine-year NBA veteran Jeremy Lin and brother Joseph won’t suit up for Chinese-Taipei against Gilas in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifier at the PhilSports Arena tonight......»»
Linsanity rules in Taipei
It was a typical Jeremy Lin-esque clutch shot to ice the game......»»
Rhenz Abando might return into action for EASL Final Four in Cebu – EASL exec
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Gilas star and Korean Basketball League (KBL) champion Rhenz Abando might suit up for his team, the Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters, for the upcoming East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four that will see action at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City. It was officially announced by EASL Chief.....»»
Dose of SK medicine
Roles were reversed in the EASL Final Four showdown for the $1 million first prize as the Chiba Jets of Japan delivered a deadly dose of defensive medicine on the league’s No. 1 stopper Seoul SK Knights in fashioning a 72-69 win at the Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, here Sunday night......»»
China urges ROK to stay prudent on South China Sea issue: Chinese FM
BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Republic of Korea (ROK) to stay prudent when it comes to the South China Sea issue, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday. Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing when responding to a media query about ROK Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's biased and unfactual comments on the South China Sea issue over the past few days. "China.....»»
China s Lin keen to emulate Yuan at The American Express
Aspiring Chinese golfer Yuxin Lin hopes to eclipse the stars in The American Express in La Quinta, California starting on Thursday as he seeks to maintain his learning curve in the game after joining the professional ranks last year......»»
Red Boosters claim third place in EASL Final Four
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters of Korea claimed the third place honors of the East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four after a thrilling Battle-for-Third, 78-76, against the New Taipei Kings of Taiwan on Sunday, March 10, at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City. The Red Boosters banked on the.....»»
Abando health status uncertain for EASL Final Four
LAPU-LAPU CITY – Defending champion Anyang Jung Kwan Jang faces the possibility of not being able to play former Gilas Pilipinas standout Rhenz Abando for its East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four showdown against the Seoul SK Knights. The 25-year-old Abando said he’s not certain if he’ll be ready to suit up for the.....»»
Biado rules Taipei open
Flexing his world champion muscles, Carlo Biado ruled the 2nd Chinese Taipei Open 9-Ball Pool Championship before an animated crowd at the cavernous Hulk Billiards Hall in Taipei City Friday night......»»
Biado crowned champ in 2nd Chinese Taipei Open 9-Ball tilt
Flexing his world champion muscles, Carlo Biado ruled the 2nd Chinese Taipei Open 9-Ball Pool Championship before an animated crowd at the cavernous Hulk Billiards Hall in Taipei City Friday night......»»
TNT in do-or-die EASL tiff
There’s a slim chance that TNT could advance to the EASL Final Four where a $1 million prize awaits the champion but interim head coach Jojo Lastimosa said yesterday it’s a tough ride that will mean beating the Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters at the PhilSports Arena tonight and the Taipei Fubon Braves defeating the same Korean squad on Feb. 7 to forge a triple tie for second place......»»
EASL Final Four in Cebu promises to elevate basketball higher
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four that will be held at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City next month promises to further elevate the region’s basketball scene. This was according to one of EASL’s top honchos, Mark Fischer, in a Zoom press conference on Tuesday along with co-founder Henry.....»»
Seoul passes new law for aspiring K-pop idols
The Seoul Metropolitan Council has approved a new law that serves to better protect individuals in the South Korean capital looking to pursue a career in music, acknowledging the pressure involved in becoming a Korean idol......»»