No kids, but millions in the bank - Sharapova has no regrets
MELBOURNE, Australia - A younger Maria Sharapova was convinced she would be retired from tennis and have children by now, but it hasn't quite turned out that way.Instead, she has 5 Grand Slam titles...
View ArticleAlaska comes from behind to take 3-0 PBA Finals lead over San Miguel
LUCENA CITY, Philippines — The Alaska Aces eked out a very crucial come-from-behind victory once again over the San Miguel Beermen, 82-75, in Game 3 of the 2016 PBA Philippine Cup Finals at the Quezon...
View ArticleCleveland Cavaliers fire Blatt, hire Lue as new coach
NEW YORK, USA - David Blatt was fired Friday as coach of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers and replaced by associate coach Tyronn Lue, the first coach axed with his team atop an NBA conference."I'm...
View ArticleAlaska expects nothing to be handed easily in Game 4
LUCENA CITY, Philippines — Alaska can already see the finish line. But as with all else, the final stretch is always the hardest.With a 3-0 series lead in the 2016 PBA Philippine Cup Finals, the Aces...
View ArticleWarriors welcome coach Steve Kerr back with win over Pacers
LOS ANGELES, USA - The Golden State Warriors welcomed head coach Steve Kerr back to the bench for the first time this season with a 122-110 NBA victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday.Kerr, who had...
View ArticleHIGHLIGHTS: Chris Banchero’s Rappler Sports Twitter Takeover
MANILA, Philippines – Alaska Aces second-year star Chris Banchero helped Rappler Sports launch its official Twitter account, @rapplersports, on Saturday, January 23, with the hashtag #BancheroTakeover...
View ArticleRoy Doliguez yields to Japanese foe on ONE FC card in China
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino fighter Roy Doliguez bowed down to Japanese stalwart Asuka “Riku Shibuya” Mikami on the undercard of ONE Championship’s “Dynasty of Champions” card on Saturday, January...
View ArticleBelingon loses ONE FC title fight, taps to Fernandes’ submission
MANILA, Philippines – Bibiano Fernandes derailed Kevin Belingon’s bid to become a world champion as Brazilian combatant submitted the Filipino fighter to successfully defend the ONE Championship...
View ArticleWATCH: Carmelo Anthony passes Gary Payton on NBA all-time scoring list
MANILA, Philippines – After leaping ahead of Larry Bird in his last game, New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony passed another NBA legend, Gary Payton, on the NBA’s all-time scoring list during his New...
View Article'Surprised' LeBron denies influence in Blatt firing
WASHINGTON, USA - NBA superstar LeBron James denied any involvement with the Cleveland Cavaliers' decision to fire coach David Blatt, saying Saturday he was "surprised and caught off guard" by the...
View ArticleRAW Deal: A 'Rumble' to remember awaits
COLUMBUS, OH—When all is said and done, the wrestling industry will be hard-pressed to top this month.We’re only halfway through it, but January of 2016 has proven to be a crazy, crazy month indeed....
View ArticleUnbeaten welterweight Thurman to defend against ex-champ Porter
LOS ANGELES, USA - Undefeated Keith Thurman will defend his World Boxing Association welterweight title against former world champion Shawn Porter in an all-American showdown next March, promoters...
View ArticleHIGHLIGHTS: Alaska vs San Miguel – 2016 PBA Philippine Cup Finals Game 4
MANILA, Philippines – The sweep was not to be.The San Miguel Beermen fought back hard to live another day, defeating the Alaska Aces in overtime of Game 4, 110-104, to extend the best-of-7 finals...
View ArticleCavs fall to Bulls in Lue's coaching debut
WASHINGTON, USA – Cleveland's Tyronn Lue era got off to a rocky start on Saturday as LeBron James and the Cavaliers were beaten 96-83 on their home floor by NBA Central Division rivals Chicago.Any...
View ArticleNietes to face Fuentes next, but eyes Estrada for October
MANILA, Philippines - All signs are pointing to a third meeting between WBO junior flyweight Donnie Nietes and Moises Fuentes, whom Nietes holds a draw and ninth round knockout win over.Nietes'...
View ArticleFajardo named 2016 PBA Philippine Cup Best Player
MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel Beermen center and reigning two-time PBA MVP June Mar Fajardo was recognized as the best performer for another conference after being named the Best Player of the...
View ArticleSerena says she's lonely, but loving Melbourne
MELBOURNE, Australia - Being the world's top tennis star can be a lonely business - just ask Serena Williams.The in-demand 21-time Grand Slam winner and top seed at the Australian Open said she had...
View ArticleDjokovic overcomes Simon in 5-set thriller to reach Australian Open quarters
MELBOURNE, Australia - World number one Novak Djokovic needed 5 sets before finally putting away Frenchman Gilles Simon to reach his 27th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final at the Australian Open on...
View Article'Goliath eliminates David': Israelis slam Cavs, LeBron over Blatt firing
JERUSALEM - Israelis on Sunday, January 24 harshly criticised the firing of local hero David Blatt as coach of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, calling him the victim of superstar LeBron James's...
View ArticleSan Miguel foils Alaska's PBA Finals sweep, wins Game 4 in OT to extend series
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The San Miguel Beermen lived to fight another day as they foiled the Alaska Aces' bid for a sweep with a Game 4 win in overtime, 110-104, in the 2016 PBA Philippine Cup...
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