https://www.scmp.com/rss/328650/feed Alejo worked at Now Sports for two years before joining the Post in 2018. His passions include video production and animation. He believes great story-telling can be done through camerawork and edits. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Alejo Rodriguez Lo Alejo Rodriguez Lo Eighteen-year-old Filipino basketball prodigy, Kai Sotto, firmly believes that he will be the first player from the Philippines to be drafted into the NBA. Since the annual Basketball Without Borders Global Camp held during the NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago in February, Kai has wooed NBA scouts and taken his training and development one step further. Kai, who opted out of the US college basketball system, decided to join G League Ignite, a development team for elite NBA draft prospects. During... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/sports/article/3101870/kai-sotto-hopes-his-g-league-stint-will-raise-his-ranking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/sports/article/3101870/kai-sotto-hopes-his-g-league-stint-will-raise-his-ranking?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Sep 2020 03:13:18 +0000 Alejo Rodriguez Lo Alejo Rodriguez Lo Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has taken the internet by storm since its release last month. It has achieved massive success due to its cute yet simple approach towards the battle royale game genre. With its easy-to-learn gameplay and whimsical set of mini-games, even non-gamers have flocked to try out the fun party offering by developers Mediatonic. With Season 2 just around the corner, here are some tips and tricks to master Fall Guys so you can grab that elusive crown. Dive, Dive and... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/tech-gaming/article/3101208/4-top-tips-and-tricks-fall-guys-ultimate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/tech-gaming/article/3101208/4-top-tips-and-tricks-fall-guys-ultimate?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Sep 2020 06:00:19 +0000 Alejo Rodriguez Lo Alejo Rodriguez Lo In this week’s Home Gym, we will be focusing on your abdominal muscles and core. Training your core will do wonders for your whole body. It is especially important because it strengthens and stabilises your base so you can move and balance better. This is key to any sport, whether you are racing your friends in the playground or climbing a mountain. Plus, it will help get you started on those washboard abs you’ve been dying for! The following workout consists only of body weight exercises and... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/health-fitness/article/3079727/7-best-body-weight-exercises-train-your-core?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/health-fitness/article/3079727/7-best-body-weight-exercises-train-your-core?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Apr 2020 07:35:50 +0000 Alejo Rodriguez Lo Alejo Rodriguez Lo The coronavirus has left many of us stuck at home, looking outside our windows and wondering what great experiences we could be having in the great outdoors. On the other hand, there are many vast and expansive virtual worlds just waiting for us to explore. Here are some of the best open-world games to play while we all stay at home. Grand Theft Auto V Grand Theft Auto or more commonly known as GTA has always been a staple of the open-world genre. In its fifth installment, the game is based on... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/tech-gaming/article/3079100/best-open-world-games-play-while-you-cant?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/tech-gaming/article/3079100/best-open-world-games-play-while-you-cant?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Apr 2020 06:50:24 +0000 Alejo Rodriguez Lo Alejo Rodriguez Lo In the summer of 2018, the world was captivated by the events of the Tham Luang cave rescue. The amazing recovery of a student football team and their coach was all over global media. Now, this story is retold through the lens of Thai-Irish filmmaker Tom Waller’s dramatic action film, The Cave. It closely follows real events, with some dramatisation and minor changes to a few characters. Some of the real people involved in the rescue (such as Belgian diver Jim Warny) play themselves, which makes... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/movies/article/3076610/cave-movie-review-daring-tham-luang-thailand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/movies/article/3076610/cave-movie-review-daring-tham-luang-thailand?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Mar 2020 08:39:42 +0000 Alejo Rodriguez Lo Alejo Rodriguez Lo Nowadays, it’s basically normal to see everyone playing with their phones when you’re taking public transport. Smartphones have pervasively integrated themselves into our daily routine, with addictive social media apps and always-listening AI assistants . Some might even say that these little black boxes have taken over our lives and have taken away our ability to truly live. Jexi explores this idea, does a good job of humourously reminding us that we shouldn’t be so dependent on our phones. The... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/movies/article/3076578/jexi-movie-review-adam-devine-stalked-clingy-ai?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/movies/article/3076578/jexi-movie-review-adam-devine-stalked-clingy-ai?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:26:37 +0000 Alejo Rodriguez Lo Alejo Rodriguez Lo In the wonderful world of online content consumption, video game streamers are amongst the most popular creators. Whether it’s their skilful gameplay, clever banter or flamboyant personalities, Twitch streamers entertain millions of gaming fans all around the world every day. Here are some of the best channels to watch in 2020. Tfue (Turner Tenner) Turner Tenner (better known as Tfue) is currently the top dog of Twitch, with more than 7.5 million followers and over 188 million channel views. He... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/tech-gaming/article/3072468/best-twitch-streamers-watch-2020?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/tech-gaming/article/3072468/best-twitch-streamers-watch-2020?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2020 23:00:52 +0000 Alejo Rodriguez Lo Alejo Rodriguez Lo You know what time it is: it’s time to break a sweat with one of Young Post’s Home Gym routines. This section will walk you through a workout routine that you can do in the comfort of your flat with minimal equipment. Last week, we gave you a routine that worked out your legs and lower body. This week, we’re going to move a little further north and focus on strengthening your upper body, particularly your arms, shoulders and chest. As always, you need to prioritise your safety and listen to your... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/sports/article/3071582/break-sweat-upper-body-workout?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/sports/article/3071582/break-sweat-upper-body-workout?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Jan 2020 07:33:39 +0000 Alejo Rodriguez Lo Alejo Rodriguez Lo We are once again on holiday, which means it’s time to get off our butts and work on our health with Young Post’s “Home Gym” routines. This section will guide you on a gym or workout routine that you can do at home with minimal equipment. Last time, we took a look at a beginner’s routine, with the prime focus on encouraging people to try working out for the first time or adopt a healthier lifestyle. This time, we are going to dive deeper and target a specific muscle group – our legs. As always,... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/health-fitness/article/3071294/build-muscle-and-get-energised-our-home-gym?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/health-fitness/article/3071294/build-muscle-and-get-energised-our-home-gym?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Jan 2020 23:00:00 +0000 Alejo Rodriguez Lo Alejo Rodriguez Lo Since the creation of YouTube in 2005, the online video sharing platform has grown immensely over the past 15 years, from its humble beginnings featuring amateur videos such as “Me at the zoo” and “tow chinese boys: i want it that way” to the epic battle for the most-subscribed title between PewDiePie and T-Series.  The platform has really evolved over the years, with newbie content creators rising to international stardom and YouTube veterans growing their personal channels into video... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3070629/2010s-top-5-youtubers-decade?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3070629/2010s-top-5-youtubers-decade?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Jan 2020 05:17:19 +0000 Alejo Rodriguez Lo Alejo Rodriguez Lo Did you eat way too much during your holiday gatherings? Or maybe getting into shape is one of your New Year’s resolutions. Whatever your motivation, improving your overall health is easier than you think with Young Post’s Home Gym column. This weekly section will focus on gym or exercise routines you can do at home with minimal equipment. Before we dive into the workout details, it is of utmost importance that you put safety above everything else. This means doing the exercises in the correct... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/health-fitness/article/3070173/best-no-equipment-home-workout-beginners?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/health-fitness/article/3070173/best-no-equipment-home-workout-beginners?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Dec 2019 07:04:34 +0000 Alejo Rodriguez Lo Alejo Rodriguez Lo It’s rare for sports dramas to make their way to the big screen in Hong Kong’s predictable movie industry (Another gritty cop thriller? Really?), but the inspirational true story of sport climber Lai Chi-wai deserves a spot on the silver screen. Lion Rock is a fictional treatment based on Lai’s story of success. He was an elite Hong Kong rock climber who unfortunately became a parapelgic after a traffic accident in 2011. However, he successfully climbs up Hong Kong’s famous Lion Rock mountain in... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/movies/article/3068780/lion-rock-movie-review-man-vs-mountain-sports?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/movies/article/3068780/lion-rock-movie-review-man-vs-mountain-sports?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Nov 2019 04:46:07 +0000 Alejo Rodriguez Lo Alejo Rodriguez Lo It’s been 10 years since we’ve seen a horror comedy quite like Zombieland (2009), which made waves by cleverly combining gore with humor. A decade later, the zombie apocalypse is back, with more zombie kills and survival rules than ever with its sequel, Zombieland: Double Tap (2019). The original cast returns as Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) joins forces with Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Wichita (Emma Stone) and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin) to embark on another adventure in zombie-littered... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/movies/article/3067999/zombieland-double-tap-review-hilarious-horror?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/movies/article/3067999/zombieland-double-tap-review-hilarious-horror?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Oct 2019 10:13:52 +0000 Alejo Rodriguez Lo Alejo Rodriguez Lo Pokemon Masters is the latest mobile game in the incredibly popular monster catching franchise. Though it has climbed into the Top 10 charts for both Android and iOS free mobile game categories in its first week of release, the lacklustre gameplay and lack of innovation mean that only hardcore Pokemon fans will enjoy this offering. You take on the role of a new Pokemon trainer just starting out with your Pikachu. Your dream is to climb the ranks of the Pokemon Master League; the twist is that... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/tech-gaming/article/3066395/pokemon-masters-game-review-pikachu-idont?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/tech-gaming/article/3066395/pokemon-masters-game-review-pikachu-idont?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Sep 2019 03:38:20 +0000 Alejo Rodriguez Lo Alejo Rodriguez Lo Hit mobile game Angry Birds is back with the second instalment of their movie franchise; The Angry Birds Movie 2. The sequel returns with a larger cast of characters and is filled to the brim with plenty of gags. However the slapstick humour is targeted at a much younger audience and the jokes aren’t very original.  The plot follows Red (Jason Sudeikis) teaming up with his former nemesis, the pig chieftain Leonard (Bill Hader) in taking down their mutual enemy Zeta (Leslie Jones), the leader of... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/movies/article/3065862/angry-birds-movie-2-review-star-power-awkwafina?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/movies/article/3065862/angry-birds-movie-2-review-star-power-awkwafina?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Aug 2019 09:44:58 +0000 Alejo Rodriguez Lo Alejo Rodriguez Lo Godzilla’s iconic, unique roar will once again echo through cinemas in Godzilla II: King of the Monsters. But don’t get your hopes up: as loud as this latest creation is, you will be almost certainly be disappointed by the predictable plot and unbelievably dumb movie mistakes. The third instalment of production house Legendary’s “MonsterVerse” and sequel to 2014’s Godzilla, the story continues where its predecessor left off, after the destruction of San Francisco. The crypto-zoological agency... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/movies/article/3054548/godzilla-ii-king-monsters-movie-review-fan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/movies/article/3054548/godzilla-ii-king-monsters-movie-review-fan?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 May 2019 05:23:15 +0000 Alejo Rodriguez Lo Alejo Rodriguez Lo The Pokémon franchise is well-known for their spectacular role-playing games, with deep storytelling and stellar gameplay. These games have evolved into many animated TV shows and movies, captivating Pokémon fans of all ages.  Many fans were worried and pessimistic about the first live-action film, Pokémon Detective Pikachu. Surprisingly, the movie displays great humour and a workable plot that does justice to the Pokémon world. Set in Ryme City, where Pokémon and humans live in harmony. Tim... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/movies/article/3062520/pokemon-detective-pikachu-movie-review-ryan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/movies/article/3062520/pokemon-detective-pikachu-movie-review-ryan?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 May 2019 05:24:13 +0000 In 1996, one of basketball’s greatest stories unfolded on screen through the help of legendary basketball superstar Michael Jordan and animation’s hall of fame star, Bugs Bunny. Space Jam (1996) follows MJ as he teams up with Bugs and the other Looney Tunes to stop the Monstars, terrifying aliens intent on enslaving them for all eternity. Fast-forward 22 years: it’s just been announced that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is going to be playing for the Tune Squad in Space Jam 2. With... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/movies/article/3056374/5-nba-stars-we-think-should-appear-lebron-james?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/movies/article/3056374/5-nba-stars-we-think-should-appear-lebron-james?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:10:34 +0000