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WATCH: Kobe Bryant on his new shoes
LOS ANGELES, USA – The Black Mamba sits down with Rappler.On Monday, December 14 (Tuesday, December 15 Manila time), future NBA Hall-of-Famer Kobe Bryant discussed the innovation behind his new Kobe 11...
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IN PHOTOS: Nike launches Kobe 11 sneakers in LA
LOS ANGELES, United States – The design of the last signature shoe that Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant will wear on an NBA court has been revealed.Called the Kobe 11, the new shoe is a...
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Shaq, Iverson, Yao could join Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016
NEW YORK, USA - Expected changes to the Basketball Hall of Fame election process could see Shaquille O'Neal, Allen Iverson and China's Yao Ming among those inducted in 2016, according to an NBA website...
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NBA ref reveals he's gay after Rajon Rondo slurs
NEW YORK - Bill Kennedy, an NBA referee for 18 seasons, revealed that he is gay after being the subject of homophobic insults from Sacramento guard Rajon Rondo, Yahoo Sports reported on Monday.Rondo...
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Serena Williams named Sportsperson of 2015 by Sports Illustrated
NEW YORK – Serena Williams, who owned the tennis world this year even as she battled illness and injury, was named sportsperson of 2015 on Monday, December 14 by Sports Illustrated.The magazine said it...
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Pinoy boxer’s manager accuses foe’s trainer of flashing gun before fight
MANILA, Philippines - Trash-talking among fighters and trainers are a common staple of boxing, but one Filipino manager feels that a line was crossed when a gun was introduced at a pre-fight rules...
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Kobe Bryant says ‘no question’ he'll visit the Philippines again
LOS ANGELES, USA – The Philippines has become a hotspot for National Basketball Association stars to visit in recent years for promotional tours and exhibition games.Kobe Bryant, one of the best...
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WATCH: Blake Griffin throws down nasty reverse dunk
LOS ANGELES, United States – Over the course of his NBA career, Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin has compiled a collection of impressive slam dunks. He added to that list on Monday, December...
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Curry sparks Warriors to title, historic win streak in 2015
WASHINGTON – Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors dominated the NBA in 2015, winning the team's first league title since 1975 and starting the 2015-16 campaign with a record-setting win...
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Rajon Rondo apologizes for slur about gay referee
LOS ANGELES – Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo apologized Tuesday, December 15 for using a homophobic slur during a game earlier this month to NBA referee Bill Kennedy, who came out in the wake of...
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Barcelona better than ever, says Messi
YOKOHAMA, Japan – Lionel Messi believes the current Barcelona side has more weapons than Pep Guardiola's 2009 world-beaters and wants to prove it by winning a record third Club World Cup.The Spanish...
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LeBron, Love lead Cavaliers over Celtics
LOS ANGELES – LeBron James scored 24 points and grabbed 7 rebounds while Kevin Love added 20 points and 8 rebounds as the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers ripped host Boston 89-77 Tuesday, December 15...
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WATCH: LeBron James doesn’t care about defense, leaves guy all day to shoot
LOS ANGELES, United States – LeBron James just pulled a James Harden.Known as a premier defender in the NBA, 4-time league MVP LeBron James played like the opposite when his Cleveland Cavaliers faced...
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Rain or Shine prevails, Meralco ends miserable PH Cup stint
MANILA, Philippines – The Meralco Bolts were within striking distance for a positive ending to their miserable conference. But in a manner that characterized at least their 9 other games, the Bolts...
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It's official: Aldin Ayo is new DLSU Green Archers coach
MANILA, Philippines – De La Salle University officially named Aldin Ayo as the new head coach of the Green Archers on Wednesday, December 16.News of Ayo’s appointment as La Salle coach was initially...
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WATCH: Filipino boxer Marlon Tapales KOs Japanese foe to earn world title shot
MANILA, Philippines - Marlon Tapales has punched his ticket to a world shot.The Lanao del Norte native scored 3 knockdowns of previously unbeaten Japanese fighter Shohei Omori in the first round before...
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Alaska survives Fajardo's career-high 43 points to beat Beermen
MANILA, Philippines – The Alaska Aces overcame a career game from reigning back-to-back MVP June Mar Fajardo, leaning on a balanced team effort for a hard-earned 103-97 win over the San Miguel Beermen...
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PWR concludes 2015 with title match, 'Path of Gold' brawl
MANILA, Philippines – Seeking a grand curtain call to conclude 2015, Philippine Wrestling Revolution (PWR) is set to cater a championship clash between current PWR champion “Classical” Bryan Leo and...
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How watching Manny Pacquiao spar inspired one of Kobe’s shoes
MANILA, Philippines – Since signing an endorsement deal with Nike in 2003, Kobe Bryant has partnered with the apparel brand to produce signature “Kobe” shoes that have been well-followed for over a...
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WNBA lashes out after Gilbert Arenas suggests they play in sexy outfits
LOS ANGELES, USA - The WNBA hit back at former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas on Wednesday after he suggested scanty uniforms would increase the appeal of the women's pro basketball league."Gilbert Arenas'...
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