Jinkee Pacquiao happy with husband's decision to retire
MANILA, Philippines – If there is anyone who is ecstatic over Manny Pacquiao’s decision to call it a day from boxing, it is his wife Jinkee. Pacquiao said he will retire regardless of the outcome of...
View Article'I'm back!': Pacquiao reunites with Roach for Bradley training camp
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines - “I’m back!”That’s the proclamation Manny Pacquiao made after the first round of padwork with trainer Freddie Roach on the first official day of training camp at the Pacman...
View ArticleGilas Pilipinas resumes practice after two-month break
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine national basketball team Gilas Pilipinas on Monday, February 15 resumed once-a-week practices after a two-month break. There were 13 players present for the late-night...
View ArticleUP Lady Maroons show grit, flaws in tough fight against Ateneo
MANILA, Philippines - There was no sign of intimidation in the rookies as they faced the two-time defending champions. The heart was there. Their desire was unquestionable.But the battle of Katipunan...
View ArticleWATCH: Comparing the 2016 and 1988 NBA Dunk Contests
MANILA, Philippines - It was inevitable that the epic duel that was the 2016 NBA Slam Dunk Contest would draw parallels to the stand-bearer of all dunk competition showdowns.The Zach LaVine vs Aaron...
View ArticleWATCH: Pacquiao's repaired shoulder looks strong in training
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines - Whether or not Freddie Roach was asking questions of Manny Pacquiao's surgically repaired right shoulder, he got his answer quickly.Pacquiao (57-6-2, 38 knockouts) used...
View ArticleTough X Rough brings obstacle course racing to PH
MANILA, Philippines – With fitness and performance centers sprouting all over the archipelago, many Filipinos have turned into adrenaline junkies. Lifting rusty barbells and running on a monotonous...
View ArticleCayetano's Pinay In Action: Inspiring girls one goal at a time
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Pia Cayetano has been pushing her Pinay In Action (PIA) advocacy for 10 years now, in her belief that sports could be an avenue to encourage and empower women. PIA,...
View ArticleJohnson, PBA commish reconcile; TNT to appeal fine
MANILA, Philippines – Banned PBA import Ivan Johnson and league commissioner Chito Narvasa have reconciled after a meeting at the commissioner’s office Tuesday afternoon, February 16 in Eastwood City,...
View ArticleUFC's Stephen Thompson to visit PH in February
MANILA, Philippines – Another fast-rising Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) sensation will be visiting the country as American fighter Stephen Thompson is scheduled to set foot on Philippine soil...
View ArticlePBA commissioner to Johnson's fans: ‘I hope they’ll understand’
MANILA, Philippines – PBA commissioner Chito Narvasa addressed fans who felt he made a hasty decision in banning Tropang TNT import Ivan Johnson last Saturday, February 13. “I hope the fans will also...
View ArticleRoach: ‘The better Pacquiao looks, the more votes he’ll get’
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines – The magic about the gym is that it’s the one place where a fighter can check his worries at the door. The gym was just the place that Manny Pacquiao needed to be on...
View ArticleFilipino taekwondo jins face daunting Olympic qualifying challenge
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Taekwondo Association is hoping that lightning can strike twice when the Philippines hosts the Asian Taekwondo Continental Qualifying Games for Rio de Janeiro at...
View ArticleSpurs coach Popovich admits Warriors are 'unsolvable'
MANILA, Philippines - San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich admits that he has the Golden State Warriors on his mind. Often.Popovich's Spurs are playing outstanding ball with a 45-8 record but are...
View ArticleEx-PBA player Jondan Salvador charged in carnapping conspiracy
MANILA, Philippines - A former Philippine Basketball Association player has been named in a complaint by the National Bureau of Investigation for his alleged involvement in a “rent-a-car” carnapping...
View ArticleRonda Rousey contemplated suicide after knockout loss
MANILA, Philippines – Former UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey admitted that she had thoughts of taking her own life after suffering an excruciating defeat at the hands of Holly Holm 3...
View ArticlePBA reduces ban, fine on TNT import Johnson
MANILA, Philippines – Import Ivan Johnson's lifetime ban from the PBA has been reduced to just this 2015-16 season, the league announced Wednesday, February 17. The Tropang TNT reinforcement's P250,000...
View ArticleEugene Toquero faces ex-ONE FC champ in Myanmar
MANILA, Philippines – A tough test awaits Filipino fighter Eugene Toquero as he squares off with former flyweight titleholder Adriano Moraes in the co-headliner of ONE Championship’s “Union of...
View ArticleHeat All-Star Chris Bosh facing another blood clot scare
MANILA, Philippines – Miami Heat All-Star big man Chris Bosh is in jeopardy of not playing for the remainder of the NBA regular season and beyond after being placed back on medication to treat a new...
View ArticleUST Tigresses get first win, keep UE Lady Warriors winless
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The UST Tigresses finally entered the win column of the UAAP Season 78 women's volleyball tournament after defeating the UE Lady Warriors in straight sets, 25-18, 25-8,...
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