Colts quarterback Luck signs richest deal in NFL history
CHICAGO, USA – Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck signed a 6-year contract extension through the 2021 season for $140 million, the richest contract in NFL history, Colts owner Jim Irsay said...
View ArticleYour guide to the FIBA OQT in Manila
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines will once again play host to a major international basketball tournament when it mounts the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The tournament will see a...
View ArticleWATCH: John Cena pranks fans with real-life 'unexpected Cena' meme
MANILA, Philippines - Surely you've browsed Facebook and come across a video that you think is a trailer for an upcoming film, only to get trolled with the explosive proclamation: "And his name is John...
View ArticleTimberwolves new Chinese stakeholder on sports team buying spree
SHANGHAI, CHINA – A Chinese businessman has bought a minority stake in the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves, his company and the league said, after taking over Spanish La Liga football team Granada in a 37...
View ArticleLIVE BLOG: Gilas Pilipinas vs Turkey
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine men’s national basketball team will play in its final tune-up game before the FIBA Olympic Qualifying tournament in Manila when it takes on Turkey on Friday, July...
View ArticleBoxing: Jonathan Taconing aims to be 4th Filipino champion
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines could have a 4th world boxing champion this weekend as Jonathan Taconing faces off with WBC strawweight titleholder Ganigan Lopez on Saturday, July 2 (Sunday...
View ArticleJoakim Noah eyed by the Knicks as Thunder consider signing Horford
NEW YORK, USA – In Thursday's final hours before the NBA's free agency period began, Joakim Noah was reportedly being eyed by the New York Knicks while Oklahoma City looked at Al Horford to help keep...
View ArticleWhy has chess fallen in popularity in the Philippines?
At the first Battle of Grandmasters in 2006, Wesley So won the first prize of P200,000. But as sponsorships dried up, so did prize money. On Tuesday, June 28 Joey Antonio won and took home a first...
View ArticleIN PHOTOS: Tony Parker, Team France arrive in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Led by NBA star Tony Parker, the French national basketball team is in Manila to compete against Gilas Pilipinas and 4 other nations at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament from July...
View ArticlePacquiao gets October 15 reserved as date for ring return
MANILA, Philippines – Top Rank Promotions chief Bob Arum is not giving up on a ring return of Manny Pacquiao as he made a reservation at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 15 for what could...
View ArticleRonaldo's 'dream' still alive after shootout win
MARSEILLE, France – Cristiano Ronaldo took his "dream" of an international title another step closer when Portugal beat Poland in a penalty shootout to reach the European Championship...
View ArticleFil-Am free agent Jordan Clarkson returning to Lakers - report
MANILA, Philippines – The Los Angeles Lakers and restricted free agent Jordan Clarkson have agreed on a 4-year, $50 million deal that will keep the Filipino-American standout with the only team he’s...
View ArticleFilipino runner Eric Cray nabs IAAF gold in Sweden
MANILA, Philippines – Eric Cray is heading to the 2016 Rio Olympics with a morale boost after winning the gold at the International Association of Athletics Federations World Challenge Series...
View ArticleGilas drops to Turkey again ahead of FIBA OQT
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine men’s national basketball team fell to Turkey in a second straight tune-up game, 84-76, ahead of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying tournament in Manila on Friday, July 1,...
View ArticleRyan Giggs to leave Manchester United - reports
LONDON, England - Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs will leave Old Trafford after rejecting Jose Mourinho's offer of a reduced backroom role, according to British media reports on Friday.Giggs is the...
View ArticleWATCH: Pingris scuffles with Asik, waves him good-bye
MANILA, Philippines – The action intensified during the opening minutes of the fourth quarter between Gilas Pilipinas and Turkey on Friday, July 1.Following a physical play, Gilas big man Marc Pingris...
View Article'Linsanity' returns to New York as free agency opens
NEW YORK, USA – Jeremy Lin is heading back to New York while Australian Matthew Dellavedova and Russian Timofey Mozgov will leave the champion Cleveland Cavaliers for big-money deals as NBA free agency...
View ArticleWales fights back against Belgium to reach historic Euro 2016 semi-final
LILLE, France - Wales and unsung hero Hal Robson-Kanu completed a stunning fightback to beat Belgium 3-1 in Euro 2016 on Friday, July 1 and reach their first major tournament semi-final.The victory in...
View ArticleLOOK: NBA champion Tristan Thompson arrives in Manila
MANILA, Philippines – NBA champion and Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson arrived in Manila on Saturday, July 2, for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying tournament set to take place at the Mall of...
View ArticlePro boxers vie in last-bid Olympic qualifier in Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela – Boxers from around the world will compete in crisis-stricken Venezuela next week to grab the remaining 26 berths for next month's Olympics, with professionals taking part for the...
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