URCC finalizes rules for Baron Geisler vs Kiko Matos MMA bout
MANILA, Philippines – The Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) has finalized the rules for the much-publicized exhibition match between film actors Baron Geisler and Kiko Matos inside a mixed...
View ArticleOlympic boxer Barriga eyes fast track to pro title
MANILA, Philippines – In 2012, Mark Anthony Barriga fulfilled a dream by representing the Philippines at the London Olympics. Four years later, Barriga will chase another dream as he makes his...
View ArticleCarmelo Anthony will seek third gold at Rio: report
NEW YORK, USA - New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony is among 4 players who have committed to join the United States basketball team at the Rio Olympics, ESPN reported Thursday.Anthony averaged 21.8...
View ArticleArgentina star Messi to skip Rio Olympics
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Argentina coach Gerardo Martino on Thursday, June 23 named part of his squad for the Rio Olympics but superstar Lionel Messi was not included after being chosen for the Copa...
View ArticleJason Day uncertain about Rio Olympics over Zika concerns
NEW YORK, USA - World number one Jason Day said Thursday, June 23 he remains undecided about whether or not he will compete at the Rio Olympics because of worries about the mosquito-transmitted Zika...
View ArticleAussie Simmons taken first in NBA Draft
NEW YORK, USA – Philadelphia selected Ben Simmons with the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, making the Australian forward the first 76ers top pick since Allen Iverson 20 years ago.The...
View ArticlePFF to implement online registration for football players
CEBU CITY, Philippines - The Philippine Football Association (PFF) will soon be implementing an online players’ registration system for all football players in the country this year.This, after the PFF...
View ArticlePelicans pick Buddy Hield believes he’s the guy to help Anthony Davis
MANILA, Philippines – After missing the 2016 NBA Playoffs following a disappointing 30-52 regular season record, the New Orleans Pelicans are starting their climb back to postseason relevance by...
View ArticleCeltics draft pick Jaylen Brown has Boston inside him
MANILA, Philippines – The Boston Celtics used the third pick in the 2016 NBA Draft to take University of California, Berkeley product Jaylen Brown. What the franchise gets is a 6-foot-17, 19-year-old...
View ArticleJohn Dodson ready to represent Philippines in UFC
MANILA, Philippines – John Dodson may be half-Filipino, but he is wholeheartedly willing to don the colors of the Philippines inside and outside the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s famed Octagon.After...
View ArticleDjokovic, Federer drawn for Wimbledon semi-final clash
LONDON, England - Defending champion Novak Djokovic and 7-time winner Roger Federer were on Friday, June 24 drawn to meet in the semi-finals of this year's Wimbledon which starts on Monday, June...
View ArticleBaron Geisler admits Kiko Matos deserved victory in URCC fight
MANILA, Philippines - Those hoping for a definitive ending to the feud between actors Baron Geisler and Kiko Matos had to settle for an inconclusive draw in their Universal Reality Combat Championship...
View ArticleWATCH: Baron Geisler vs Kiko Matos full fight video
MANILA, Philippines - The Baron Geisler vs Kiko Matos fight was not televised, but luckily it doesn't exist solely in memories and photographs.The two actors laid it all on the line in their two-round...
View ArticleGilas suffers blowout loss to Italy in tuneup game
MANILA, Philippines - By the time the Philippine national basketball team's tuneup match against Italy had gotten started, it was almost over already.Gilas Pilipinas had a nightmarish start to its...
View ArticleWATCH: John Dodson treats Filipino UFC fans to open workout
MANILA, Philippines - Local mixed martial arts (MMA) fans were given a splendid treat by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) as Filipino-American fighter John Dodson hosted an open workout on...
View ArticleJohn Dodson open to third Demetrious Johnson fight at bantamweight
MANILA, Philippines – With buzzing rumors circulating that UFC flyweight titleholder Demetrious Johnson is planning to move up to bantamweight, Filipino-American fighter John Dodson has no reservations...
View ArticlePXC champ Jenel Lausa hopes to be in UFC after meeting John Dodson
MANILA, Philippines – Homegrown talent Jenel Lausa felt one step closer to his dream of becoming an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter when he met Filipino-American stalwart John...
View ArticleRAW Deal: Making sense of Roman Reigns' suspension
In a strange, shocking turn of events, Roman Reigns—WWE World Heavyweight Champion up until Sunday’s Money in the Bank PPV, superman of the children, and heir apparent to the mantles of John Cena and...
View ArticleThurman edges Porter to retain WBA title
NEW YORK, USA – Keith Thurman put his own stamp on the deeply talented welterweight division Saturday June 25, beating challenger Shawn Porter by a unanimous decision to retain his World Boxing...
View ArticleIrving, Barnes to complete US Olympic basketball team: report
WASHINGTON, USA – Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving and Golden State forward Harrison Barnes have agreed to play for the United States at the Rio Olympics, completing the American roster, ESPN...
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