PBA D-League: Phoenix-FEU gains share of lead, BDO-NU gets first win
MANILA, Philippines – Phoenix-FEU placed itself in a 3-way tie for the top spot in the 2016 PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup, hammering UP-QRS/JAM Liner, 98-84, Tuesday, February 9 at FilOil Flying V Arena...
View Article2016 PBA Commissioner's Cup eliminations schedule
MANILA, Philippines – We're midway into the 2016 season of the PBA with the Commissioner's Cup set to tip off on Wednesday, February 10.Starting the import-laden conference off are defending champion...
View ArticleNot being eyed as NBA MVP? I understand, says Paul George
MANILA, Philippines – Paul George, the sixth-year superstar of the Indiana Pacers, has had his most impressive campaign in the 2015-2016 NBA season.After missing 76 games last season due to a...
View ArticleINFOGRAPHIC: Meet the 2016 PBA Commissioner’s Cup imports
MANILA, Philippines – The 2016 PBA Commissioner’s Cup begins Wednesday, February 10, with both familiar and new faces coming to town as part of the conference’s batch of imports.Talk ’N Text, last...
View ArticleBradley vacates WBO title ahead of third Pacquiao fight
MANILA, Philippines – The third fight between Timothy Bradley Jr and Manny Pacquiao will be a non-title fight as Bradley has vacated his WBO welterweight title, it was announced on Wednesday, February...
View ArticleArum still doubts Pacquiao’s retirement, prepares Crawford as potential foe
MANILA, Philippines – Top Rank Promotions chief Bob Arum remains doubtful that Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will hang up the gloves for good after his third meeting against Timothy Bradley Jr....
View ArticleKnicks slump continues in first game after Fisher firing
LOS ANGELES, USA - Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points but it was not enough to prevent the New York Knicks from sliding to defeat against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday in their first match since the...
View ArticleIn Syria, young boys box to drown out bombs
ALEPPO, Syria - Bathed in the fluorescent light of a sparse basement in Syria's war-torn Aleppo city, young boys pummel red punching bags under the close supervision of a former national boxing...
View ArticleGrizzlies' Marc Gasol sidelined after fracturing foot
LOS ANGELES, USA - Memphis Grizzlies star Marc Gasol faces a lengthy layoff after suffering a fracture in his right foot, the team confirmed Tuesday.The towering center exited early from Monday's...
View ArticlePATAFA bares Olympic hopefuls and challenges of regaining lost glory
MANILA, Philippines - Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association president Philip Ella Juico stated that sprinter Eric Shaun Cray is the lone track and field athlete to qualify for the 2016...
View ArticleAteneo races to 3rd win after sweeping FEU
MANILA, Philippines – The Ateneo Lady Eagles improved to 3-0 in the UAAP Season 78 women’s volleyball tournament after sweeping the FEU Lady Tamaraws in 3 sets, 25-22, 25-19, 25-15, on Wednesday,...
View ArticleCurry cooks up 35 points as Warriors beat Rockets
OAKLAND, USA - Steph Curry turned on the style as the Golden State Warriors overcame a brave Houston Rockets fightback to triumph 123-110 and stretch their winning streak to 10 games on Tuesday,...
View ArticlePhoenix, formerly Barako Bull, thrilled with new PBA beginning
MANILA, Philippines – New name, new uniform, new look, and a clean slate. It was like the first day of school for the Phoenix Fuel Masters when they officially announced their entry into the PBA after...
View ArticleWATCH: Pacquiao waves to fans while working speed bag
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao was all smiles as the early phase of his training continues in Manila on Wednesday, February 10.The 8-division boxing champion, who fights Timothy Bradley Jr for a...
View ArticleTNT survives Lastimosa's 39 to clip Blackwater in Comms Cup opener
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Tropang TNT were down two key men yet they survived the relentless Carlo Lastimosa and the Blackwater Elite, 108-102, to open the 2016 PBA Commissioner's Cup on...
View ArticleNU holds off La Salle in 4 sets
MANILA, Philippines – The National University Lady Bulldogs scored an impressive victory by taking down the DLSU Lady Spikers in 4 sets, 25-16, 26-24, 14-25, 25-23, on Wednesday, February 10, at the...
View ArticleWATCH: Alyssa Valdez speaks on Ateneo's win over FEU
MANILA, Philippines – The Ateneo Lady Eagles improved to 3-0 in the UAAP Season 78 women’s volleyball tournament after dispatching the FEU Lady Tamaraws in 3 sets, 25-22, 25-19, 25-15, on Wednesday,...
View ArticleMissing basketball bad, De Ocampo comes back strong for TNT
MANILA, Philippines – There was a sparkle in Ranidel De Ocampo’s eyes when he expressed how much he missed the game, complete with a broad grin.The 34-year-old forward was gone from basketball for...
View ArticleMeralco prevails as Star melts down to start PBA Comms Cup
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The Meralco Bolts outplayed the Star Hotshots in the fourth quarter to buck a cold start and come away with a 90-86 victory for their first win in the 2016 PBA...
View ArticleLastimosa’s career game spoiled after Blackwater loss to TNT
MANILA, Philippines – A career game of 39 points from Carlo Lastimosa proved insufficient for Blackwater Elite to escape with what could have been the franchise’s first opening day victory in its young...
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