RAW Deal: Going back to Manila
MANILA, Philippines—Even though there are a million other things I could talk about right now with regard to the WWE, I'll be deeply remiss if I don't go straight to the heart of it. Yep, it's the...
View ArticleLeBron leads Cleveland past Toronto and to the NBA Finals
NEW YORK, USA (UPDATED) – LeBron James scored 33 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers booked their place in the NBA finals with a 113-87 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday, May 27 (Saturday...
View ArticleMessi taken to hospital after injury scare in Argentina-Honduras friendly
SAN JUAN, Argentina – Lionel Messi was taken to hospital after suffering an injury scare on Friday as Argentina defeated Honduras 1-0 in their only warm-up game before next month's Copa America...
View ArticleFrench Open: No Nadal but Djokovic back in action
PARIS, France – Top seed Novak Djokovic resumes his quest for tennis glory at Roland Garros on Saturday, May 28 with the job on the hand made all the easier by the bombshell withdrawal of Rafael...
View ArticleBoxing: Dela Torre wins US debut but fails to impress
MANILA, Philippines - It was hardly Manny Pacquiao blowing away Lehlo Ledwaba, but Filipino prospect Harmonito Dela Torre managed a win in his American debut.The 22-year-old junior lightweight from...
View ArticleLeBron has 'unbelievable respect' for Raptors fans
MANILA, Philippines – LeBron James was slightly speechless after the final buzzer of Game 6.It was not only because he and his Cleveland Cavaliers have reached the NBA Finals for the second straight...
View ArticleIN PHOTOS: New Gilas Pilipinas jerseys unveiled
MANILA, Philippines – The new Nike Vapor jerseys of Gilas Pilipinas which they will use in the upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifiers in Manila were unveiled on Saturday, May 28, at the Kerry Gym in...
View ArticleLOOK: Blatche is back, joins Gilas during Nike unveiling
MANILA, Philippines – Naturalized Filipino and Gilas Pilipinas big man Andray Blatche arrived in the Philippines on Friday, May 27, and joined his teammates during the unveiling of the Nike vapor...
View ArticleClarkson: Philippines has ‘really good chance’ at Olympic Qualifiers
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson believes that the Philippines has a “really good chance” to perform well at the FIBA Olympic Qualifiers that will take place in July in...
View ArticleLIVE BLOG: PWR Wrevolution X 2016
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Wrestling Revolution (PWR) hosts its annual grand spectacle dubbed "Wrevolution X" on Saturday, May 28 at the state-of-the-art iAcademy Auditorium in Makati City.This...
View ArticlePhilippines rips Thailand late to become 2016 SEABA Cup champs
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The Philippines banked on a crucial surge in the fourth quarter to pull away from the dangerous Thailand for good and win the 2016 SEABA Stankovic Cup championship,...
View ArticleSeven Blue Eagles face uncertain UAAP future due to academics
MANILA, Philippines – A source has told Rappler that 7 members of the Ateneo Blue Eagles face an uncertain future for the upcoming UAAP men’s basketball season due to academic issues.According to the...
View ArticleTennis legend McEnroe to coach Raonic at Wimbledon
PARIS, France – Seven-time major winner John McEnroe will join the coaching team of Milos Raonic at Wimbledon in an attempt to steer the big Canadian to a Grand Slam breakthrough.McEnroe, 57, who won...
View ArticleNietes batters Garcia into submission for ninth title defense
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines (UPDATED) - Donnie Nietes finally got the spectacular hometown title defense he had always wanted as he battered Mexico's Raul Garcia into submission after 5 rounds at the...
View ArticlePelicans guard Bryce Dejean-Jones dies from gunshot wound
MANILA, Philippines - New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce Dejean-Jones died Friday, May 27 after being shot in the abdomen and bleeding to death, according to multiple reports. He was 23 years old."Bryce...
View ArticleReal Madrid beats Atletico on penalties to win Champions League final
MILAN, Italy - Cristiano Ronaldo added the finishing touches as Real Madrid was crowned kings of Europe for an 11th time with a 5-3 penalties victory over Atletico Madrid, after a 1-1 draw in the...
View ArticleGameplan: Football clinic urges peace among different religions
Football for Peace, a program started by the Philippine Marines in 2011, aims to get children in war-torn areas in Mindanao to play football to keep them off the streets and develop friendships across...
View ArticleJordan Clarkson wants to stay in LA as Lakers rebuild
MANILA, Philippines – Fil-Am NBA guard Jordan Clarkson is set to become a restricted NBA free agent, and after his impressive season, it’s likely he’s about to receive a big pay day that comes with a...
View ArticleWarriors shock Thunder to force Game 7
WASHINGTON, USA (2nd UPDATE) – Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry saved the season for defending NBA champion Golden State, sparking a stunning fourth-quarter rally to beat host Oklahoma City 108-101 and...
View Article2012 Olympic boxer Mark Anthony Barriga to turn pro in June
MANILA, Philippines - Mark Anthony Barriga, who was the lone Filipino boxer to compete at the 2012 Olympics, will make his professional debut on Saturday, June 18 against Mark Anthony Florida (9-6, 7...
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