Moralde, Duno dominate foes in GenSan to remain unbeaten
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines - John Vincent Moralde had to overcome a stubbornly tough opponent with an awkward southpaw style but maintained his unbeaten record. The 21-year-old featherweight from...
View ArticleWATCH: Klay Thompson beats Splash Brother Steph Curry in 3-point Shootout
MANILA, Philippines – The Splash Brothers of the Golden State Warriors came in as the favorites to win the 2016 NBA All-Star Saturday 3-point Shootout competition, and they didn’t disappoint.The duo...
View ArticleBanned import Johnson apologizes to PBA commissioner
MANILA, Philippines – Banned Tropang TNT import Ivan Johnson asked for forgiveness Sunday, February 14 from PBA commissioner Chito Narvasa for his behavior Saturday afternoon, February 13, in his first...
View ArticleDe Ocampo goes on Twitter to comment on Johnson ban
MANILA, Philippines — Tropang TNT veteran big man Ranidel De Ocampo went on Twitter in the wee hours of Sunday, February 14 to comment on import Ivan Johnson's sudden ban from the PBA.De Ocampo pointed...
View ArticleSilver eyes NBA All-Star Game in Europe but not soon
MONTREAL, USA - NBA commissioner Adam Silver likes the idea of playing a future NBA All-Star Game in Europe, but emphasized Saturday such a move was at least 5 years away.On the eve of the 65th NBA...
View ArticleWATCH: LaVine wins thrilling All-Star Slam Dunk contest
MONTREAL, Canada – Minnesota Timberwolves forward Zach LaVine earned a second straight NBA All-Star Slam Dunk title in Toronto on Saturday in a scintillating showdown with Orlando's Aaron...
View ArticleNU Lady Bulldogs make quick work of winless UE Lady Warriors
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Jaja Santiago scored 11 points off 9 attacks and two service aces as the NU Lady Bulldogs pummeled the hapless UE Lady Warriors, 25-12, 25-13, 25-16, in the women's...
View ArticleBlackwater gets first win at Mahindra’s expense
MANILA, Philippines – The Blackwater Elite earned its first win in the 2016 PBA Commissioner’s Cup after defeating the Mahindra Enforcers, 110-102, on Sunday, February 14, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum...
View ArticleAteneo Lady Eagles improve to 4-0 with sweep of UP Lady Maroons
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Alyssa Valdez posted 13 points and the Ateneo Lady Eagles swept the UP Lady Maroons, 25-19, 25-21, 25-21, in the women's volleyball tournament of UAAP Season 78 on...
View ArticleRomeo delivers late as GlobalPort beats Ginebra again
MANILA, Philippines – GlobalPort superstar Terrence Romeo hit a huge 3-pointer with 55 seconds to go to lead his Batang Pier past Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 89-85, on Sunday, February 14, at the...
View ArticleEast Timor makes debut in Winter Youth Olympics
LILLEHAMMER, Norway – East Timor made its debut in the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) on Saturday, February 13, with one young athlete competing in Alpine Skiing.Alexi Gonclaves Goutt, the Southeast...
View ArticleIll-tempered import Johnson a joker off-court, but also moody
MANILA, Philippines – Import Ivan Johnson fast developed a “bad boy” reputation when he debuted in the PBA last season. News of his return this 2016 PBA Commissioner’s Cup quickly sparked conversation...
View ArticleCebu City tops medal tally again at Central Visayas Meet
NAGA, Philippines – Student athletes from Cebu City will once again form the bulk of the Central Visayas delegation to this year's Palarong Pambansa in Albay as the Ninos clinched their 24th straight...
View ArticleConsistency is key for the streaking NU Lady Bulldogs
MANILA, Philippines - The National University Lady Bulldogs are starting to prove they are one of the strongest contenders in the league. The Lady Bulldogs are finally gaining momentum in the UAAP...
View ArticleRonda Rousey graces Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover
MANILA, Philippines – Ronda Rousey remains a media darling despite losing the UFC women’s bantamweight championship 3 months ago.The 29-year-old native of Santa Monica, California is one of 3 models on...
View ArticleWATCH: NBA pays tribute to Kobe Bryant at All-Star Game
MANILA, Philippines – The NBA honored retiring legend Kobe Bryant before he played his final All-Star Game on Sunday, February 14 in Toronto, Canada (Monday, February 15 in Manila).Bryant, who was the...
View ArticleCM Punk will make UFC debut, says teammate
MANILA, Philippines – Even though CM Punk’s much-awaited mixed martial arts (MMA) debut was pushed back once again due to an injury, his teammate Emmanuel Sanchez remains optimistic that the former...
View ArticleIN PHOTOS: Bryant's last NBA All-Star as West beats East
MANILA, Philippines – Kobe Bryant had a heart-warming and memorable final All-Star appearance and the West overcame the East, 196-173, in the 2016 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 14 in Toronto,...
View ArticleKobe Bryant feels the love in record-setting NBA All-Star Game
MONTREAL, Canada – The 65th NBA All-Star Game was a Valentine's Day love-fest for Kobe Bryant, who teamed with the Western Conference's best in a record-shattering 196-173 victory over the Eastern...
View ArticlePacquiao insists he's retiring
MANILA, Philippines – Even though many ringside observers cast their doubts that Manny Pacquiao will hang up the gloves after his rubber match against Timothy Bradley Jr on April 10 (April 9 in the...
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