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Manila North upsets Doha, advances to FIBA 3X3 World Tour quarters
MANILA, Philippines – Team Manila North is on their way to the quarterfinals of the 2015 FIBA 3X3 World Tour after disposing of 4th-ranked Doha (Qatar), 16-14, in a physical and closely-fought closer...
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Six-month suspension sought for Neymar over Barca transfer
SAO PAOLO, Brazil - Brazilian club Santos demanded a 6-month suspension for superstar striker Neymar on Thursday, claiming he breached transfer conditions when he moved to Barcelona in...
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#PBA2016 Previews Part 1
MANILA, Philippines – Here's the first of two parts of Rappler's preview for the upcoming 41st season of the Philippine Basketball Association:Alaska AcesHead coach: Alex ComptonLast title: 2013...
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Asian football chief may run for FIFA presidency
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - The head of Asian football is poised to announce a bid for the FIFA presidency, a source told AFP on Friday, in a move that would dramatically reshape the election race.Shaikh...
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Viloria an underdog against 'Chocolatito,' and that's how he likes it
MANILA, Philippines - Despite being just hours away from his biggest fight, Brian Viloria was relaxed - even smiling - as he faced off against Roman Gonzalez at Thursday’s final press conference....
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Mapua beats JRU, secures No. 3 seed in NCAA Final Four
MANILA, Philippines - In its return to the semi-final round, Mapua Institute of Technology clinched the No. 3 seed in NCAA Season 91's Final Four by defeating Jose Rizal University, 81-76, on Friday,...
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CESAFI: UV's Manzo graduates from bench to unstoppable scorer
CEBU CITY, Philippines – There is no one who has followed the 15th CESAFI men's basketball tournament closely who has not noticed the hardcourt heroics of 18-year-old Jun Kent Manzo III, the University...
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Viloria, Gonzalez make weight for flyweight clash
MANILA, Philippines - World flyweight champion Roman Gonzalez and two-division champ Brian Viloria both weighed in at 111.4 pounds on Friday, October 16 for their 12-round clash Saturday at Madison...
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Manila North falls to NoviSad AlWahda, bows out of FIBA 3X3
MANILA, Philippines – Team Manila North fought valiantly but ultimately fell at the hands of defending champion NoviSad AlWahda, 21-13, in the quarterfinal round of the 2015 FIBA 3X3 World Tour on...
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#PBA2016 Previews Part 2
Check out Part 1 of Rappler’s PBA 2016 PreviewsMANILA, Philippines – This is the last of two parts of Rappler’s previews for the 41st season of the PBA.Talk ’N Text Tropang Texters:Head coach: Jong...
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Former UFC champ Lyoto Machida to visit PH in November
MANILA, Philippines – Another top Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) superstar will be visiting the country as former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida is scheduled to set foot on Philippine...
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Pinoy boxer Tesorio to challenge Japan's Higa for WBC Youth title
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine light flyweight champion Renren Tesorio is set to challenge Japanese pugilist Daigo Higa for the WBC Youth flyweight championship on November 7.The scheduled 10-round...
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Chicago Cubs could fulfill 'Back to the Future II' prophecy
CHICAGO, USA - In the neighborhood around Chicago's storied Wrigley Field, there is an aura of anticipation rarely sparked by the Cubs, baseball's long-time lovable losers who are trying to end a...
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Marc Marquez on pole for Australian MotoGP
PHILLIP ISLAND, Australia - Defending world champion Marc Marquez claimed pole position ahead of Andrea Iannone with Valentino Rossi seventh in Saturday qualifying for this weekend's Australian MotoGP...
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Ateneo soars past Adamson behind Ravena’s near triple-double
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Kiefer Ravena flirted with a triple-double while his teammates provided more than enough ample support as the Ateneo Blue Eagles avoided sliding further down with a...
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CESAFI: SWU men's, women's teams win volleyball finals openers
CEBU CITY, Philippines - The Southwestern University (SWU) Cobras are on the right track in defending their men's and women's titles in the seniors division of the CESAFI volleyball competition as they...
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Viloria vs Gonzalez: Reviewing their 3 best knockouts
MANILA, Philippines - Roman Gonzalez and Brian Viloria may fight in the 112-pound flyweight division, but their punching power far exceeds their weight class. The two fighters will meet on Sunday,...
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UST defeats NU to avenge first round loss
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – University of Santo Tomas made sure there would be no room for a stinging game-winner when they defeated National University, 65-57, in the second round of the men's...
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CESAFI: UV survives USC, forces winner-take-all fifth game
CEBU CITY, Philippines - The University of Visayas (UV) Green Lancers remained in contention for the seniors division title of the 15th CESAFI men's basketball tournament, defeating the University of...
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UAAP cancels games due to Typhoon Lando
MANILA, Philippines – The UAAP cancelled all scheduled games for Sunday, October 18, "due to inclement weather," according to an advisory from UAAP secretary-treasurer Ron Dizer. This came after the...
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