Azkals vs North Korea postgame: The sweetest of victories
The Azkals defeated a North Korean side that had played in the World Cup just 6 years ago, 3-2, on a last minute score by Iain Ramsay on Tuesday, March 29 at Rizal Memorial Stadium. Here are some...
View ArticleFrance’s Nicolas Batum could miss Olympic Qualifiers in Manila
MANILA, Philippines – One of the stronger teams coming to Manila for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in July may be without its most versatile player.According to international basketball...
View ArticleRockets and Pelicans to play in China next October
NEW YORK, USA - The Houston Rockets, the former club of Chinese star Yao Ming, will make their first visit to China in 12 years when they face the New Orleans Pelicans next October in two NBA...
View ArticleKyrgios unleashes mid-match rant, says favoritism has 'ruined' tennis
MIAMI, USA - Australian Nick Kyrgios unleashed a tirade on tennis as a "biased" and "ruined" sport Tuesday during his fourth-round triumph at the ATP and WTA Miami Open.The 20-year-old from Canberra...
View Article4 Pinoy boxers advance to Olympics Qualifying semis; Petecio out
The road to Rio is paved with smashing wins and casualties.The temperature in Qian’An, China isn’t the only thing that is dropping. With frigid temperatures that plummeted to as low as 3 degrees...
View ArticleWATCH: Steph Curry throws down fastbreak jam
MANILA, Philippines - If at first you don't succeed, throw it down hard the next time.That's the lesson Stephen Curry learned during Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Curry, who turned...
View ArticleHope for new records in 2016 Palarong Pambansa
MANILA, Philippines – A couple of new records were made during the 2015 Palarong Pambansa held in Davao del Norte, and there is hope that more records will fall when the games take place in Albay from...
View ArticleRockets take advantage of LeBron's absence to beat Cavs
LOS ANGELES, USA - James Harden took full advantage of the absence of LeBron James to lead the Houston Rockets to a come-from-behind victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, March 29 (Wednesday...
View ArticleWhy Golden State will break Chicago’s record and what it means
MANILA, Philippines – The Golden State Warriors are 67-7 with 8 games to go in their NBA schedule as of this article's publication. If the team wins at least 6 of its remaining matches, they will break...
View ArticleGritty Lady Tamaraws edge UST Tigresses in 4 sets
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) - The Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws tightened their grip on their Final Four berth and dispatched the UST Tigresses, 20-25, 25-20, 25-15, 25-20, as the UAAP Season...
View ArticleNesthy Petecio holds her head high despite Olympic Qualifying loss
MANILA, Philippines - Rappler spoke with Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio a few hours after her painful loss to India’s Mery Kom Hmangte in the quarterfinals of the Asian-Oceanian Olympic Qualifiers at...
View ArticlePhoenix survives in OT, sends Blackwater to 4th straight loss
MANILA, Philippines – The Phoenix Fuel Masters avoided a heartbreaking loss at the end of the regulation and took care of business in overtime to hand the Blackwater Elite its fourth straight loss,...
View ArticleUFC fighter Jon Jones arrested for violating probation
MANILA, Philippines – After being cited for 5 traffic infractions in Albuquerque, New Mexico, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was arrested for violating his probation.Online arrest...
View ArticleSingh delivers in clutch as NU Lady Bulldogs sweep UP Lady Maroons
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) — Jorelle Singh came up with 10 points and Myla Pablo led with 14 as the NU Lady Bulldogs regained some of their gritty bite with a straight-sets victory over the UP Lady...
View ArticleIN PHOTOS: PH boxing's best at the 16th Elorde Awards
MANILA, Philippines - The best and brightest of Philippine boxing were honored at the 16th Gabriel "Flash" Elorde Boxing Awards Banquet of Champions on Tuesday, March 29 at Sofitel in Manila,...
View ArticleSimon, Rosario lift Tropang TNT past Ginebra
MANILA, Philippines – Import David Simon posted 30 points and 14 rebounds while rookie Troy Rosario finished with 22 points and 5 triples as Tropang TNT defeated Barangay Ginebra, 107-92, on Wednesday,...
View ArticleArt Dela Cruz still transitioning from winning in San Beda to new scene in...
MANILA, Philippines – During his 4-year college career with San Beda in the NCAA, Art Dela Cruz’s Red Lions lost only 20 games. Since joining the Blackwater Elite this PBA as the team’s 9th pick in the...
View ArticlePacquiao leaves door open to boxing comeback
LOS ANGELES, USA - Manny Pacquiao said Wednesday he intends to stick to his plan to retire after a farewell fight against Timothy Bradley next week - but admits he could be tempted into a rethink once...
View ArticleRoach offers to train Pacquiao's Olympic bid for free
LOS ANGELES, USA - Veteran trainer Freddie Roach has vowed to back Manny Pacquiao if the boxer decides to take advantage of rule changes which could see professional fighters allowed to take part in...
View ArticleYoung-Russell 'bro code' violation causes Lakers rift
LOS ANGELES, USA - Los Angeles Lakers rookie D'Angelo Russell apologized on Wednesday, March 30, for secretly recording teammate Nick Young talking about women other than Young's fiancée Iggy...
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