NBA game-fixers charged
US authorities have charged three individuals with conspiring with an NBA player to rig basketball games, New York prosecutors said Thursday......»»
Capitol warns public against fixers, agents
Capitol warns public against fixers, agents.....»»
NBA: James triple-double pulls Lakers past Grizzlies
LeBron James returned from a one-game absence to post a 23-point triple-double on Wednesday and lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 136-124 NBA victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. James sat out the Lakers’ come-from-behind double-overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday with a sore left ankle. READ: NBA: Giannis tows Bucks over Thunder .....»»
Rethinking All-Star Game
There has to be some serious rethinking if the NBA hopes to bring back fan interest in the annual All-Star Game. It’s not as if the NBA isn’t doing anything to make the contest more enticing......»»
NBA: Hawks hold off Celtics in NBA overtime thriller
Dejounte Murray drilled the go-ahead jump shot in the final second of overtime to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a 123-122 victory over Boston Thursday, their second win over the NBA-best Celtics in four days. Murray scored all 11 of the Hawks points in overtime, posting a career-high of 44 to help the Hawks maintain.....»»
Durant passes Shaq for 8th place in all-time NBA scoring list
Phoenix superstar Kevin Durant has officially hurdled NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal for eighth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring leaders list on Thursday (Manila time)......»»
NBA: Denver back on top as Porter shines in Miami win
Michael Porter Jr. scored 25 points as reigning NBA champions the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 100-88 on Wednesday to reclaim top spot in the Western Conference standings. A low-scoring clash between last year’s NBA Finals rivals saw Denver lead for most of the first half before the Heat edge ahead with a third-quarter.....»»
NBA: Tucker, Clippers forward, fined for public trade demand
Los Angeles Clippers forward P.J. Tucker was fined $75,000 by the NBA on Thursday for making public comments earlier this month about wanting to be traded to another team. The 38-year-old American made remarks to several reporters about his desire to be sent to another club before the NBA’s trade deadline a week ago. READ:.....»»
NBA: Embiid returns, scores 41 as Sixers dump Rockets
Joel Embiid scored 41 points in a dazzling return from injury on Monday as the Philadelphia 76ers romped past the Houston Rockets 124-115. Kicking off a packed slate of NBA fixtures as the US marked the Martin Luther King Jr. public holiday, the Sixers were always in control as they cruised to victory. READ: NBA:.....»»
NBA: Davis makes history in Lakers win over Timberwolves
Anthony Davis delivered a sensational game on the eve of his 31st birthday Sunday, scoring 27 points with 25 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-109 NBA victory over Western Conference high-fliers Minnesota. Davis added five assists, a career-high seven steals and three blocked shots for the Lakers, who are locked in a battle for.....»»
NBA fines T-Wolves center Gobert $100,000 for payoff gesture
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was fined $100,000 by the NBA on Sunday (Monday Manila time) for criticizing officiating and making an inappropriate gesture at a game referee......»»
LOOKBACK: NBA stars who scored 70 or more
After Joel Embiid’s historic 70-point explosion, here’s a look at the eight other players who unleashed 70 points or more in a single NBA game.....»»
Brad Pitt, George Clooney pasiklaban sa aksyon, bibida sa ‘Wolfs’ movie
MAGSASAMA sa isang bagong pelikula ang Hollywood veterans na sina Brad Pitt at George Clooney! Ito ang action comedy film na pinamagatang “Wolfs” na nakatakdang ipalabas sa mga sinehan sa Setyembre. Ang role ng dalawang bida ay bilang “fixers,” isang trabaho na kung saan may misyon silang solusyunan ang problema ng ibang tao. Baka Bet.....»»
OCD warns: Do not transact with brokers, fixers
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) cautioned the public against some groups and individuals who are using the name of the agency and its officers for government transactions......»»
South Africa s sports, arts, culture minister resigns over bribery allegations
JOHANNESBURG, June 5 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa on Wednesday resigned from the post with immediate effect after he was charged with receiving about 1.7 million rand (about 89,700 U.S. dollars) in bribes. Kodwa, who was 54 and a member of the ruling African National Congress, was charged with receiving direct payments and luxury accommodation paid by and/or facilita.....»»
South Africa s sports, arts, culture minister resigns over bribery allegations
JOHANNESBURG, June 5 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa on Wednesday resigned from the post with immediate effect after he was charged with receiving about 1.7 million rand (about 89,700 U.S. dollars) in bribes. Kodwa, who was 54 and a member of the ruling African National Congress, was charged with receiving direct payments and luxury accommodation paid by and/or facilita.....»»
4 more cops, civilian charged over theft in ex-prof’s house
Four more police officers and a civilian have been charged in connection with a robbery incident that occurred at the house of a retired professor in Imus, Cavite last year......»»
Activists, church, dev’t workers charged with violation of anti-terrorism law
"At the outset, I must put on record that I am a development worker. I am not hiding in the mountains of the Sierra Madre and I was not, in any way, involved in the alleged encounter between the alleged members of the NPA and the complainants," her counter affidavit read. The post Activists, church, dev’t workers charged with violation of anti-terrorism law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Meet the 4 activists charged with anti-terror law
At least 98 activists, humanitarian and church workers are facing Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 and Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012 charges according to Karapatan. They described these laws as “twin terror laws” that are being used against activists, humanitarian workers and those who serve the welfare of the marginalized. The post Meet the 4 activists charged with anti-terror law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Quezon rights defenders charged with terrorism financing
This news comes as a shock, as both individuals were unaware that complaints had been filed against them until a preliminary investigation resolution was released on April 8, recommending criminal charges." The post Quezon rights defenders charged with terrorism financing appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
2 Korean nationals charged for robbing businessman in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police here have filed charges against the two Korean nationals who allegedly robbed a businessman in Barangay Banilad, Cebu City last Tuesday, April 2, 2024. According to police, the suspects were charged for robbery with homicide, frustrated homicide, and direct assault. The arrested persons were identified as Yong Hee Kim, 45;.....»»