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Warriors finish off sputtering Rockets in Game 5
LOS ANGELES, USA - The Golden State Warriors brushed off the unsettling absence of injured star Stephen Curry on Wednesday, April 27 (US time) to demolish the Houston Rockets and advance to the next...
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WATCH: Dwyane Wade throws down power dunk
MANILA, Philippines - Dwyane Wade turned back the clock on Thursday, April 28 (Manila time), throwing down a power dunk in Game 5 between his Miami Heat and the Charlotte Hornets.Wade, 34, threw the...
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Jones-Cormier rematch headlines UFC 200
MANILA, Philippines – After winning his comeback bout over the weekend, Jon Jones will finally have his rematch against Daniel Cormier in the main event of the UFC 200 pay-per-view card on July 9.Both...
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Marestella Torres Sunang falls short of Rio 2016 qualification
The Philippines won two golds at the start of the 78th Singapore Open Track and Field Championship on Thursday, April 28 but long jumper Marestella Torres Sunang failed to qualify for the Rio Olympics...
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Roger Gracie battles Michal Pasternak for first ONE FC light heavyweight title
MANILA, Philippines – ONE Championship stakes another of its vacant titles at its “Ascent to Power” event on May 6 as Brazil’s Roger Gracie faces Russian prospect Michal Pasternak for the promotion’s...
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WATCH: 'Harry Potter' actor Herdman wins MMA debut
The actor who portrayed Gregory Goyle in the Harry Potter films showed he didn't need wands or magic to get the job done in the cage.Josh Herdman, 28, made a successful debut in the mixed martial arts...
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Alyssa Valdez's performance for the ages keeps Ateneo alive
MANILA, Philippines – Alyssa Valdez stood in the middle of the Mall of Asia Arena playing court with a bouquet of flowers on her right hand, and a golden trophy on her left. After smiling and posing...
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Pacquiao shocked by Abu Sayyaf kidnap plot claim
LAGUNA, Philippines – Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao expressed shock Thursday, April 28, at President Benigno Aquino III's claim that the Abu Sayyaf group planned to kidnap him.Talking to...
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All-Filipino Beermen hold off Elasto Painters to avoid semis sweep
MANILA, Philippines – They sent their import packing, and now the chance for another championship doesn’t seem so slim.Despite fielding an All-Filipino line-up, the San Miguel Beermen defeated the Rain...
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Jho Maraguinot, rest of Lady Eagles offer Game 2 win to seniors
MANILA, Philippines – The Ateneo Lady Eagles dedicated their Game 2 victory over the De La Salle Lady Spikers to their two graduating seniors - Alyssa Valdez and Amy Ahomiro - as they force a deciding...
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Warriors approve Lakers request to approach Walton for coaching job
OAKLAND, USA – The Golden State Warriors have given the Los Angeles Lakers permission to approach assistant coach Luke Walton for their vacant top job.Warriors coach Steve Kerr confirmed that the...
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Batang Gilas dominates Thailand to win 5th straight SEABA U-18 title
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine national youth basketball team, better known as Batang Gilas, defeated Thailand by 37, 86-49, to sweep the 2016 SEABA Under-18 tournament and win the championship...
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NBA: Hawks eliminate Celtics in 6 games
LOS ANGELES, USA – Paul Millsap had 17 points and 8 rebounds as the Atlanta Hawks eliminated the Boston Celtics with a 104-92 win in game 6 of the first round playoff series Thursday.Al Horford and...
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UAAP football semis: UP's inspiration and Ateneo's improbable run
MANILA, Philippines – In the UAAP Season 78 men's football semifinals, UP waylaid UST and Ateneo edged DLSU on Thursday, April 28 to set up a Battle of Katipunan final. Here are the backstories of a...
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Pacquiao parlays rags-to-riches story into political punch
SAN PABLO CITY, Philippines - Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao smiles as he soaks up the sounds of adoring fans screaming his name, their cheers heralding a new career as one of the Philippines' most...
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LIVE BLOG: UAAP Season 78 volleyball finals Game 3 - Ateneo vs La Salle
MANILA, Philippines – In Game 1, La Salle drew first blood in dominating fashion. In Game 2, Ateneo pulled out a comeback for the ages.Now, all previous battles, statistics, and other storylines go out...
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Tropang TNT signs ABL star Kris Rosales
MANILA, Philippines – Tropang TNT added even more depth to its loaded roster with the signing of Asean Basketball League star Kris Rosales.Rappler learned on Friday, April 29, that Rosales signed with...
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Releasing Wilkerson releases San Miguel's championship form
MANILA, Philippines – The San Miguel Beermen finally looked liked themselves again. Marcio Lassiter was hitting 3-pointers with ease, something like a creation from a laboratory modelled after great...
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Defense leads Alaska past Meralco in critical Game 3 win
MANILA, Philippines – The Alaska Aces leaned on solid defense and a stellar performance by their import Rob Dozier to defeat the Meralco Bolts, 92-72, in Game 3 of their best-of-5 semifinal series on...
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Luke Walton announced as new Lakers coach
MANILA, Philippines – The Los Angeles Lakers hired Golden State Warriors assistant Luke Walton as new head coach for the 2016-17 NBA season, the team announced Saturday, April 30 (Friday, April 29 in...
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