IN VINES: Terrence Romeo catches fire in another Gilas comeback
MANILA, Philippines — Terrence Romeo once again provided the heroics and the highlights for Philippine national men's basketball team Gilas Pilipinas. The nationals defeated New Zealand's Wellington...
View ArticleRomeo to be named Scoring Champion in 2015 PBA Press Corps Awards
MANILA, Philippines – Terrence Romeo’s offensive explosion and Alex Cabagnot’s return to his old deadly form will be aptly recognized in the annual PBA Press Corps (PBAPC) Awards Night on Wednesday,...
View ArticleAustralian boxer Browne on life support after KO loss to Filipino
MANILA, Philippines - Australian boxer Davey Browne Jr. is fighting for his life after being knocked out by Filipino fighter Carlo Magali on Friday night in the Sydney suburb of Ingleburn,...
View ArticleJoshua Torralba to make UAAP debut vs FEU
MANILA, Philippines – The De La Salle University Green Archers will receive a boost when rookie Joshua Torralba makes his UAAP debut against the FEU Tamaraws on Sunday, September 13, at the Mall of...
View ArticleTaconing retains OPBF belt in slugfest vs Fajardo
MANILA, Philippines – World-rated boxer Jonathan Taconing kept the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) junior flyweight championship around his waist by defeating compatriot Jomar Fajardo on...
View ArticlePennetta wins US Open women's title, then announces retirement
NEW YORK - Flavia Pennetta won her first Grand Slam singles title Saturday, defeating Italian compatriot Roberta Vinci 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 in the US Open women's final, then promptly retired.Pennetta...
View ArticleLIVE BLOG: FEU Tamaraws vs DLSU Green Archers (UAAP Season 78)
MANILA, Philippines - The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons look to prove they are for real when they meet fellow undefeated school University of Sto. Tomas in season 78 of UAAP Men's...
View ArticleFil-Canadian boxer Stan Ahumada has heavyweight championship dreams
MANILA, Philippines - Forty-eight seconds.Stan Surmacz-Ahumada had waited years to make the transition from amateur boxing to the pro ranks, only to have it all end in less than a minute. Standing...
View ArticleGameplan: Exploring Salvador Benedicto
Traveling doesn't end in exploring different cities. Some of the most beautiful gems can be found in the area that surrounds it. About an hour and a half away from Bacolod City is the mountainous...
View ArticleThe Champions League - a prize only for the precious few
PARIS, FRANCE - If it's genuine suspense and drama you are looking for in the Champions League, it may be better to wait until the knockout stages in the spring.European competition in the autumn is...
View ArticleMayweather retires after defeating Berto
LAS VEGAS, USA (2nd UPDATE) – Floyd Mayweather earned a unanimous decision over Andre Berto on Saturday to claim his 49th and he says final victim in a glittering unbeaten ring career spanning two...
View ArticleBaldwin declares faith in Gilas: ‘I believe in my players’
MANILA, Philippines – He may not be Filipino, but Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tab Baldwin has pure faith in his players no matter what.“As a coach you believe in your players,” Baldwin said, “and I do,...
View ArticleWATCH: 'Bored' Pacquiao plays with phone during Mayweather fight
MANILA, Philippines - Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao lazily fiddled with his phone saying he was "bored" while his unbeaten rival, American Floyd Mayweather wrapped up his career on Sunday,...
View ArticleUndefeated UST takes down UP behind Daquioag’s heroics
MANILA, Philippines – The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons fought valiantly, but had no answer for Ed Daquioag in the end.In a battle between the remaining undefeated teams in the UAAP...
View ArticleMVP Cup: Wellington Saints claim 2nd place with rout of Texters
MANILA, Philippines – The Wellington Saints of New Zealand finished the 2015 MVP Cup in second place after routing the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters, 101-78, on Sunday, September 13 at the Smart Araneta...
View ArticleNU ousts defending champion FEU, advances to V-League finals
MANILA, Philippines – National University eliminated defending champion Far Eastern University in two semifinal games, 20-25, 25-13, 25-21, 25-16, in the Shakey's V-League 12 Collegiate Conference on...
View ArticleUST stays alive, ends Ateneo's 10-game V-League win streak
MANILA, Philippines – The University of Santo Tomas bucked a first set loss and went on to sweep a previously undefeated Ateneo de Manila University, 18-25, 25-16, 25-23, 25-22, to stay alive in the...
View ArticleGilas Pilipinas sweeps MVP Cup after turning back Chinese Taipei
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Andray Blatche posted 18 points and 12 rebounds and Gilas Pilipinas dispatched Chinese Taipei, 90-77, to become champion of the 2015 MVP Cup on Sunday, September 13 at...
View ArticleFEU Tamaraws clobber Green Archers, improve to 2-1
MANILA, Philippines – Behind a game-deciding 20-0 run in the third quarter, the FEU Tamaraws displayed their full strength and clobbered the De La Salle University Green Archers, 93-75, to improve to...
View ArticleBlatche on soup and salad diet to quickly get in shape
MANILA, Philippines – There’s a reason naturalized big man Andray Blatche was low on energy in the 2015 MVP Cup, and it’s not solely because he is out of shape. “He literally is on a soup and salad...
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