All tickets for Muhammad Ali memorial service handed out in an hour
LOUISVILLE, USA - All of the roughly 15,000 tickets for Friday's public memorial service in Louisville honoring boxing legend Muhammad Ali, the city's most famous son, have been distributed, organizers...
View ArticleNike stands by Sharapova, resumes sponsorship after doping ban
LOS ANGELES, USA - Sportswear giant Nike said Wednesday, June 9 it will resume its sponsorship of Maria Sharapova, insisting the banned Russian star had not intentionally committed a doping offense.In...
View ArticleLeBron, Kyrie lead Cavs to Game 3 win over Warriors
MANILA, Philippines – Facing a must-win situation in Game 3 of the 2016 NBA Finals, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a dominant win over the Golden State Warriors, 120-90,...
View ArticleGretchel Soltones powers Bali Pure past Iriga in 4 sets
MANILA, Philippines – Gretchel Soltones was simply unstoppable.The power-hitting NCAA MVP once again, saved the day for the Water Defenders as she exploded with 22 points to carry Bali Pure to a 4-set...
View ArticleUP clinches first win in V-League at Baguio’s expense
MANILA, Philippines- The young University of the Philippines Lady Maroons finally barged into the win column as they extended the Baguio Summer Spikers’ losing skid via 4-set victory, 21-25, 27-25,...
View ArticleOdds favor Mark Hunt to win over Brock Lesnar at UFC 200
MANILA, Philippines – Mark Hunt has been pegged by betting odds as the early favorite to win in the heavyweight showdown against the returning Brock Lesnar at the UFC 200 pay-per-view event on July 9...
View ArticleWATCH: Kyrie crosses up Steph and Klay, dominates Warriors
MANILA, Philippines – Kyrie Irving had himself a performance in Cleveland’s Game 3 win over Golden State, finishing with 30 points and 8 assists while LeBron James also helped out by posting 32...
View ArticleNow healthy, Ryan Reyes eager to help Gilas in any way
MANILA, Philippines – After dealing with various injuries over the past few years that have limited his play in the PBA and chances to join Gilas Pilipinas in international competition, a now-healthier...
View ArticleWATCH: LeBron blocks Curry even after play ends
MANILA, Philippines – LeBron James meant serious business during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 3 win over the Golden State Warriors, even if that meant blocking shots while play wasn’t going on.During...
View ArticleAfter strong game vs Iran, Parks says ‘I still got more in the tank’
MANILA, Philippines – Former UAAP MVP and NBA D-League player Ray Parks was arguably the most impressive player on the court not named Andray Blatche during Gilas Pilipinas’ tune-up win against Iran on...
View ArticleWWE wants Ronda Rousey for next year's WrestleMania
MANILA, Philippines – World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is reportedly interested in having Ronda Rousey perform at WrestleMania 33 as part of the concession for allowing Brock Lesnar to compete at...
View ArticleThe impact of Muhammad Ali on Gabe Norwood
MANILA, Philippines – Someday in the future, Gabe Norwood’s eldest son, Cassius Norwood, is going to ask his father where his name comes from. Gabe, one of the best players in the PBA and for the...
View ArticleWesley So defeats reigning chess champ Magnus Carlsen in Paris
MANILA, Philippines (SECOND UPDATE) - Filipino chess grandmaster Wesley So kicked off the 2016 Grand Chess Tour in as grand a fashion imaginable, defeating reigning reigning World Chess Champion Magnus...
View ArticleFederer backs Sharapova suspension: 'It's about zero tolerance'
STUTTGART, Germany - Roger Federer had no sympathy for Maria Sharapova, saying on Thursday, June 9 he backs a "zero tolerance" stance against doping.Russian star Sharapova was handed a two-year doping...
View ArticleRafael Nadal will miss Wimbledon due to wrist injury
MADRID, Spain - Rafael Nadal will miss Wimbledon after failing to recover from the wrist injury which also forced his early withdrawal from the French Open, the Spanish star announced on his Facebook...
View ArticleFarewell to 'The Greatest': Ali funeral ceremonies begin in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, USA - Two days of funeral ceremonies bidding farewell to Muhammad Ali got underway Thursday, June 9 with a Muslim prayer service in the Kentucky hometown of the beloved boxing legend and...
View ArticleIt's official: Baron Geisler and Kiko Matos set for MMA fight
MANILA, Philippines - It's official: actors Baron Geisler and Kiko Matos will settle their beef inside the mixed martial arts cage at Universal Reality Combat Championship's June 25 event at Valkyrie...
View ArticleAssistant coach's tirade helps light Cavaliers' fire
CLEVELAND, USA – A profanity-laced tirade by assistant coach Phil Handy helped inspire the Cleveland Cavaliers to a rout of Golden State and provide a chance to level the NBA Finals on Friday, June 10...
View ArticleTicking time bombs: Grading the Golden State Warriors' Bench
MANILA, Philippines – It doesn’t take a basketball analyst to realize how vital bench players are in the game. If they play well, the spark that they provide while the stars are catching their breath...
View ArticleFour reasons Pinoy football fans should be excited for Euro 2016
UEFA Euro 2016June 11 to July 11LIVE on ABS-CBN Sports+Action, ABS-CBN Sports+Action HD,SkyOnDemand and IWanTV.See the full telecast schedule here.MANILA, Philippines – The Euros are finally upon us....
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