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Blatter, ousted for corruption, 'astonished' that FIFA sacked Kattner for...
GENEVA, Switzerland - FIFA's disgraced ex-president Sepp Blatter told AFP Tuesday, May 24 he was "astonished" by the sacking of the body's deputy general secretary Markus Kattner over millions of...
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Playing in Champions League final like losing virginity, says Madrid's Ramos
MADRID, Spain - Hero of Real Madrid's Champions League triumph two years ago, defender Sergio Ramos compared his first final experience to losing his virginity ahead of Saturday's clash with Atletico...
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Thunder takes commanding 3-1 series lead over Warriors
MANILA, Philippines – Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and company are one win away from sending the greatest regular season team in NBA history to an early vacation.Playing with more energy and...
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Love him or hate him, Mourinho set to take over Manchester United
LONDON, England - Jose Mourinho will be faced with a litany of problems once the polarizing Portuguese manager finally starts his Manchester United reign later this week.Mourinho could be confirmed as...
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Djokovic, Serena cruise as Kerber, Azarenka exit in French Open
PARIS, France – Top seed Novak Djokovic launched his bid for a first French Open title with a routine victory while Serena Williams began the defense of her crown, but Australian Open champion...
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WATCH: Highlights of Gilas practice; June Mar the 3-point threat?
MANILA, Philippines – The road to the FIBA Olympic Qualifiers in Manila from July 4-10 continued on Wednesday, May 25, when the Philippine men’s national basketball team held a 3-hour training session...
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Murray, Wawrinka target last 32 in French Open
PARIS, France – Second seed Andy Murray and defending champion Stan Wawrinka target places in the French Open third round on Wednesday, May 25 after both men needed marathon 5-setters to get through...
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SEABA Cup: Philippines trounces Indonesia to remain undefeated
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The Philippine team continues its onslaught in the 2016 SEABA Stankovic Cup with Indonesia as its latest victim, 83-52, for a third straight victory on Wednesday, May 25...
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June Mar Fajardo to use outside shot for Gilas Pilipinas
MANILA, Philippines – June Mar Fajardo, a two-time reigning PBA MVP, is undisputedly the best inside threat in Philippine basketball today.Standing at a towering 6-foot-11 with advanced fundamentals,...
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Boxing: Nietes set for Garcia defense but wants 'big name' fights
MANILA, Philippines - Donnie Nietes may think he’s experiencing déjà vu when he steps into the ring against Raul Garcia for the ninth defense of his WBO junior flyweight on Saturday, May 28.Nietes will...
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Sablan on UST head coaching job: No comment
MANILA, Philippines - Blackwater Elite assistant coach Rodil “Boy” Sablan declined to confirm whether or not he would be taking over as head coach of the University of Santo Tomas men's basketball...
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Casimero knocks out Ruenroeng in 4, wins IBF flyweight crown
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) - Johnriel Casimero got the revenge he sought in his rematch with Amnat Ruenroeng, knocking out the previously unbeaten Amnat Ruenroeng to win the IBF flyweight...
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French Open: Murray survives second straight 5-set battle
PARIS, France - Second seed Andy Murray survived his second successive 5-set French Open battle to reach the third round Wednesday, May 25 avoiding what would have been his worst Grand Slam loss in 8...
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Dominant Cavs one win away from NBA Finals return
MANILA, Philippines – The Cleveland Cavaliers are now one win away from making it to a second straight NBA Finals after a dominant Game 5 victory over the Toronto Raptors, 116-78, on Wednesday, May 25...
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Stipe Miocic defends UFC heavyweight title vs Alistair Overeem
MANILA, Philippines – Stipe Miocic gets his first assignment as the newly-crowned kingpin of the heavyweight division as he is set to defend his gold-plated strap against No. 3-ranked contender...
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Ex-NBA player famous for punching Rudy T indicted for fraud
WASHINGTON, USA - Former NBA player Kermit Washington, best known for a 1977 on-court punch that nearly killed opponent Rudy Tomjanovich, has been indicted for fraud, a federal grand jury unsealed...
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Is there a resemblance in the games of Ray Parks and Gabe Norwood?
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tab Baldwin sees a similarity in the games of Ray Parks Jr and Gabe Norwood, arguably his two most versatile forwards in the national team’s pool for...
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UAAP may replace ‘Athlete of the Year’ award with ‘Outstanding Players'
MANILA, Philippines - The UAAP is considering a move to replace the “Athlete of the Year” award with an 8-person “Outstanding Players of the Year” laurel honoring an athlete from each member school by...
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Kiefer Ravena trained in US with career ‘longevity’ in mind
MANILA, Philippines – Kiefer Ravena just finished a 3-and-a-half week training-centered trip to Las Vegas, United States and has since been practicing with Gilas Pilipinas as part of the national...
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Nate Diaz brands Mayweather vs McGregor rumors as ‘publicity stunt’
MANILA, Philippines – Nate Diaz is not buying the rumored crossover showdown between unbeaten American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr and UFC featherweight titleholder Conor McGregor.Fervent buzz of pitting...
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