Pouille stuns Nadal to lead French charge into US Open quarterfinals
NEW YORK, USA – Lucas Pouille outlasted 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal in a 5-set classic on Sunday, September 4 (Monday, September 5 in Manila) to lead a trio of French men into the...
View ArticleDefending champ Djokovic into US Open quarterfinals
NEW YORK, USA – Novak Djokovic steamed into the quarterfinals of the US Open with a 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 victory against 84th-ranked Briton Kyle Edmund.Edmund, playing in a Grand Slam fourth round for the...
View ArticleWith coaching future in mind, Alex Cabagnot joins UP Maroons staff
MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel Beermen veteran Alex Cabagnot has a future coaching career in mind, and one of the steps he’s taken to get closer to that goal is joining the UP Fighting Maroons’ staff...
View ArticleKerber puts Serena back under world top spot pressure
NEW YORK, USA – Angelique Kerber reached the US Open quarterfinals on Sunday, September 4 (Monday, September 5 in Manila) which left Serena Williams needing to reach the final to have a chance of...
View ArticleUST sticking to zone defense vs Ateneo ‘a big mistake’ - Baldwin
MANILA, Philippines – Ateneo Blue Eagles consultant Tab Baldwin felt that the UST Growling Tigers’ use of a zone defense scheme against his team for most of their season-opening game on Sunday,...
View ArticleLIVE: Rappler Q and A with FEU coach Nash Racela
MANILA, Philippines – The FEU Tamaraws are set to begin their title defense on Wednesday, September 7, when they take on heavy favorite and budding rival DLSU Green Archers in the UAAP Season 79 men's...
View ArticleMax Holloway visits PH in September to promote UFC Manila 2
MANILA, Philippines - The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will bring featherweight fighter Max Holloway to Manila from September 15 to 18 to promote the organization’s second live event in the...
View ArticleAfter stirring UAAP debut, Ahanmisi, Manalang now marked men – Pumaren
MANILA, Philippines – When rookies Jerrick Ahanmisi and Robbie Manalang entered the court Sunday, September 4, they had the element of surprise on their side. But after the final buzzer sounded, they...
View ArticleEric Kelly shows no signs of quitting after two straight losses
MANILA, Philippines – Renowned homegrown talent Eric Kelly is not stepping away from the combat limelight as he remains driven to continue his prizefighting career even after suffering two straight...
View ArticleUS Open: Serena sails into last 8 as teen topples Radwanska
NEW YORK, USA – Serena Williams broke through another barrier on Monday, September 5 (Tuesday, September 6 in Manila), her 308th Grand Slam match win taking her past Roger Federer for the most in major...
View ArticleEric Kelly proud of brother Edward's success in ONE Championship
MANILA, Philippines – As Edward Kelly marvelously came out on top of his two 2016 assignments in ONE Championship, renowned Filipino fighter Eric Kelly can't help but feel impressed with his younger...
View ArticleEric Kelly wants to be part of ONE Championship's December card in PH
MANILA, Philippines – ONE Championship has yet to announce bouts for its 9th trip to the Philippines on December 2, but Filipino fighter Eric Kelly is throwing his name into the mix. Kelly wants to be...
View ArticleSpeed king Murray storms into US Open quarterfinals
NEW YORK, USA – Second seed and 2012 champion Andy Murray crushed Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 to reach a sixth US Open quarterfinal Monday, September 5 (Tuesday, September 6 in Manila),...
View ArticlePFF one step closer to launching nationwide pro football league
MANILA, Philippines – A nationwide professional football league is in the works.The Philippine Football Federation (PFF), led by general secretary Ed Gastanes and president Nonong Araneta, gave a...
View ArticleManny Pacquiao denies report that he's broke
MANILA, Philippines – There are many speculations as to why Manny Pacquiao decided to end his brief retirement from boxing and wear his 8-ounce gloves again, including a report that he is encountering...
View ArticleFolayang: Winning MMA world title will be perfect birthday gift
MANILA, Philippines – In November, the same month of his championship clash with longtime lightweight kingpin Shinya Aoki, Filipino fighter Eduard Folayang will be celebrating his 33rd...
View ArticleWATCH: Batang Gilas' Gian Mamuyac blocks Steph Curry's 3-pointer
MANILA, Philippines – Gian Mamuyac did something not many people can do: he blocked a 3-point attempt from two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry.In videos posted on Twitter by ABS-CBN's TJ Manotoc as well as...
View ArticleOpportunistic Azkals stun Kyrgyzstan 2-1
MANILA, Philippines – Another daunting assignment. Another sensational upset victory.On Tuesday night, the Philippine Azkals downed Kyrgyzstan 2-1 in a FIFA international friendly in front of 11,000...
View ArticleNike, LeBron James cancel Manila trip
MANILA, Philippines — LeBron James cancelled what would have been his third visit to Manila a day before he was scheduled to arrive.Shoe brand Nike issued a statement Wednesday, September 7 that the...
View ArticleAroga delivers late as NU beats UE in opener
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Led by the clutch play of veteran big man Alfred Aroga, the NU Bulldogs won their opener in UAAP Season 79 following a closely-fought game against the UE Red Warriors,...
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