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Kelly vs Jadambaa winner will get title shot, says ONE FC top brass
MANILA, Philippines – The stakes are much higher in the upcoming featherweight encounter between Filipino fighter Eric Kelly and Mongolia's Jadambaa Narantungalag as a world title shot awaits the...
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Unstoppable Slam machine Djokovic eyes fourth Wimbledon title
LONDON, United Kingdom – Having finally rid himself of his French Open curse, Novak Djokovic is chasing a third successive Wimbledon title to move one step closer to the first calendar Grand Slam in 47...
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Comments, reports say Aussie Simmons set for top NBA Draft pick
WASHINGTON, USA – Australia's Ben Simmons appears set to be chosen by the Philadelphia 76ers with the top selection in Thursday's, June 23 (Friday, June 24 in Manila) NBA Draft, based on reports and...
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Viewers, social media, sales add to NBA Finals records
NEW YORK, USA – The NBA announced Tuesday, June 21 (Wednesday, June 22 in Manila) that the epic 7-game series was America's most watched NBA championship final since 1998, when Michael Jordan won the...
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ONE FC chairman promises big names in next PH event
MANILA, Philippines – With ONE Championship being scheduled to have its year-end event on December 2 in the Philippines, Asia’s largest mixed martial arts (MMA) organization seeks to conclude its 2016...
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Arellano coach Codiñera explains why Jalalon is college ball's best PG
MANILA, Philippines – The Arellano Chiefs are the consensus favorite to win the NCAA Season 92 men's basketball championship, and their starting point guard, Jiovanni Jalalon, is arguably the biggest...
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Euro 2016: Croatia fightback condemns Spain to unwanted Italy clash
PARIS, France – Ivan Perisic's last gasp winner gave Croatia a 2-1 win over Spain that condemned the defending European champions to a heavyweight last 16 clash against Italy while Germany claimed...
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Fil-Am UFC fighter John Dodson arrives in Manila
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino-American fighter John Dodson has finally set foot on Philippine soil as he is scheduled to spearhead a 4-day promotional tour in the country.The 31-year-old native of New...
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WATCH: Live interview with UFC fighter John Dodson
MANILA, Philippines - Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter John Dodson will stop by Rappler for a live interview on Facebook, beginning at 2:30 pm on Thursday, June 23.The Fil-Am mixed martial...
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IN PHOTOS: Philippine Collegiate League debuts at RTU
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Collegiate League (PCL) officially kicked off last Sunday morning, June 19, at the Rizal Technological University (RTU) Gymnasium with 3 games collegiate women’s...
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Nike offers 24 golden basketballs for chance to see Kobe Bryant in Manila
MANILA, Philippines – Global apparel brand Nike is set to hand out 24 "Golden Nike Basketballs" in barangay basketball courts in Manila this week, with each one giving the recipient a chance to watch...
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V-League: Bali Pure books semis ticket at Baguio's expense
MANILA, Philippines – Early favorites Bali Pure Water Defenders sealed their Shakey's V-League Season 13 Open Conference semifinals bid after sweeping the winless Baguio Summer Spikers, 25-18, 25-14,...
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WATCH: Frustrated Ronaldo throws reporter's microphone in a lake
PARIS, France - Portugal's superstar captain Cristiano Ronaldo let the tension show as he prepared for his country's crunch Euro 2016 match on Wednesday, June 22 by throwing a reporter's microphone in...
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Ramirez to return as PSC chairman - report
MANILA, Philippines - William "Butch" Ramirez will return as chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), the government sports radio dzSR reported Wednesday, June 22.Ramirez told anchor Judith...
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UFC returns to Philippines for second 'Fight Night Manila' show
MANILA, Philippines – After a solid debut at the box office in its first venture on Philippine shores, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will return to the fight capital of Southeast Asia to...
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Bulls send former MVP Rose to Knicks in 6-man deal
NEW YORK, USA – Chicago Bulls playmaker Derrick Rose, a former NBA Most Valuable Player nagged by knee injuries for years, was traded to the New York Knicks on Wednesday in a 6-player deal.The move...
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Cleveland celebrates Cavs with huge NBA victory parade
CLEVELAND, USA – Downtown Cleveland was a sea of wine and gold Wednesday as hundreds of thousands of jubilant fans gave a hero's welcome to NBA superstar LeBron James and his Cavaliers teammates.The...
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Former Blue Eagle Jerie Pingoy transfers to Adamson
MANILA, Philippines – Former Ateneo Blue Eagle guard Jerie Pingoy has transferred to Adamson University where he will play for the Soaring Falcons in the UAAP men’s basketball tournament, head coach...
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Strict but fatherly: Gilas players on Baldwin’s mentorship
MANILA, Philippines – Right before practice, Tab Baldwin wears a stern, sometimes faintly pensive face as his Gilas Pilipinas players mill about, chatting, warming up, or getting some shots in. The...
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Incoming PSC commissioner Fernandez proposes 3-point plan to 'change the game'
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine basketball great Ramon Fernandez, who was appointed by President-elect Rodrigo Duterte as one of the commissioners for the Philippine Sports Commission last Tuesday,...
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