TNT rookie Rosario shines in first PBA playoff despite jitters, sprain
MANILA, Philippines – Jitters and a mild sprain could not stop rookie Troy Rosario from leaving a mark in his PBA playoff debut with the Talk ’N Text Tropang Texters. This year’s second overall draft...
View ArticleGlobalport knocks out Ginebra in OT for first-ever semifinals seat
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) — Stanley Pringle and Terrence Romeo combined for 48 points and the Globalport Batang Pier survived Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in overtime, 84-83, in the knockout...
View ArticleGinebra-Globalport PBA quarterfinals game marred by controversial end
MANILA, Philippines – The knockout quarterfinals match between Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and the Globalport Batang Pier ended in controversy on Sunday, December 27 at the Mall of Asia Arena.As the...
View ArticleFans throw coins at Washington after controversial Ginebra-Globalport game –...
MANILA, Philippines – Fueled by frustration, PBA fans reportedly resorted to throwing coins at Globalport forward Jay Washington Sunday, December 27 outside the Mall of Asia Arena.According to Marisse...
View ArticlePanthers' quest for perfect NFL season spoiled by Falcons
LOS ANGELES, USA - The Carolina Panthers' pursuit of a perfect NFL season ended Sunday, December 27 with a stunning 20-13 loss to the Falcons in Atlanta.In the penultimate week of the regular season...
View ArticleFormer El Salvador international footballer Pacheco shot dead
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador - Former El Salvador international defender Alfredo Pacheco, who was banned for life for match-fixing in 2013, was shot and killed on Sunday, December 27 as he left a gas...
View ArticleNBA: Westbrook keys Thunder rally past Nuggets
LOS ANGELES – Russell Westbrook poured in 30 points with 12 assists and 9 rebounds on Sunday, December 27 (Monday, December 28 in Manila) as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied for a 122-112 NBA victory...
View ArticleWATCH: Vince Carter can still get up and dunk
MANILA, Philippines – Vince Carter will always go down as one of the best dunkers the game of basketball has ever seen, and even at age 38, the former All-Star can still get up in the air and provide a...
View ArticleNarvasa to meet with PBA refs, Ginebra foregoes protest
MANILA, Philippines – PBA Commissioner Chito Narvasa called for a technical committee meeting together with PBA referees to assess the controversial end to the quarterfinals knockout match between...
View ArticleHIGHLIGHTS: Rain or Shine vs Talk 'N Text – Philippine Cup quarterfinals
MANILA, Philippines – The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters pummeled the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters, 104-89, to advance to the semifinals of the 2016 PBA Philippine Cup on Monday, December 28 at the Mall...
View ArticleTop 10 Philippine MMA moments of 2015
MANILA, Philippines - From glorious triumphs inside the cage to heartbreaking turn of events, it can be said that 2015 is one for the books, with the Philippines shining in the world of mixed martial...
View ArticleJerrick Ahanmisi, brother of Rain or Shine's Maverick, wants to play college...
MANILA, Philippines – The brother of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters rookie guard Maverick Ahanmisi, Jerrick, is currently staying in the Philippines and is seeking to play college basketball in the...
View ArticleRain or Shine eliminates Talk ’N Text, will face San Miguel in semis
MANILA, Philippines – The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters established a double-digit lead early and held on late to defeat and eliminate the Talk ’N Text Tropang Texters, 104-89, during phase two of the...
View Article‘Aching to play’ Paul Lee to suit up in PH Cup semis
MANILA, Philippines – The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters expect superstar guard Paul Lee to see action when they face the defending PBA Philippine Cup champion San Miguel Beermen in the conference...
View ArticleSCHEDULE: 2016 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals
MANILA, Philippines – Only 4 teams remain in the hunt for the 2015-2016 PBA Philippine Cup title.Thanks to clinching the top two seeds during the elimination round, the San Miguel Beermen and Alaska...
View ArticleFilipino boxer Harmonito Dela Torre makes US debut January 22
MANILA, Philippines - Unbeaten Filipino prospect Harmonito Dela Torre will make his American debut on January 22 when he faces Mexican Rafael Guzman in an 8-round junior lightweight fight at Casino Del...
View ArticleHarlem Globetrotters legend Meadowlark Lemon dead at 83
WASHINGTON, USA - Meadowlark Lemon, the lithe showman, jester and trick-shot genius who entertained audiences worldwide as the heart and soul of the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team, has died at...
View ArticleWATCH: Michael Jordan’s tribute to Kobe Bryant
MANILA, Philippines – Prior to the game between the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, December 29, NBA legend Michael Jordan paid tribute to the retiring Kobe Bryant through a...
View ArticleSnell, Rose, Gasol lead Bulls to win over Raptors
CHICAGO, USA - Tony Snell scored 16 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter as the Chicago Bulls improved to 12-5 at home with a 104-97 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday.Pau Gasol, Derrick Rose and...
View ArticleTalk ’N Text return for former NBA player Ivan Johnson still in play
MANILA, Philippines – A second go with the Talk ’N Text Tropang Texters in the 2016 PBA Commissioner’s Cup for import and former NBA player Ivan Johnson is still possible, according to team head coach...
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