Bradley beating Pacquiao wouldn't surprise WBO champ Vargas
MANILA, Philippines – Newly crowned WBO welterweight titleholder Jessie Vargas wouldn't be entirely shocked if Timothy Bradley Jr walked away with a points victory over Manny Pacquiao in their third...
View ArticleLa Salle beats Ateneo to end 13-year baseball title drought
MANILA, Philippines – De La Salle University brought a 13-year title drought to an end after defeating rivals Ateneo de Manila University, 11-9, in a 5-hour game to sweep the UAAP Season 78 baseball...
View ArticleInjured Romeo optimistic he'll be back in two weeks
MANILA, Philippines — Injured star guard Terrence Romeo is optimistic he can return for Globalport in two weeks as they push for a playoff spot in the 2016 PBA Commissioner's Cup. The 23-year-old...
View ArticleWATCH: Terrence Romeo gets birthday cake, song from Gilas Pilipinas
MANILA, Philippines — It's standard for Gilas Pilipinas practices to end with the familiar ring of "Laban Pilipinas, puso!" piercing through the gym. But on some nights, there will be a cake or...
View ArticleShaun Ildefonso, son of PBA great Danny I, commits to Ateneo Blue Eagles
MANILA, Philippines – Shaun Ildefonso, the son of PBA legend Danny Ildefonso has committed to play college basketball for the Ateneo Blue Eagles, he confirmed to Rappler on Monday, March 14.Ildefonso...
View ArticlePacquiao promises fireworks in third Bradley fight
MANILA, Philippines – Many ringside observers suggest that Manny Pacquiao chose Timothy Bradley Jr as his opponent for his farewell fight on April 9 to secure a sure win in his last fight.The third...
View ArticleNBA notes: Cousins at odds with Kings, Bosh wants to return
LOS ANGELES, USA - With a month remaining in the regular season, the Sacramento Kings find themselves having to cope with the antics of volatile center DeMarcus Cousins.General manager Vlade Divac told...
View ArticleAndy Murray crashes out of Indian Wells in third round
INDIAN WELLS, USA - World number two Andy Murray slumped to a shock 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7/3) defeat to Argentina's Federico Delbonis in the third round at Indian Wells on Monday.Murray was playing in his...
View ArticleAteneo Blue Eagles get services of Raffy Verano from California
MANILA, Philippines – The Ateneo Blue Eagles have secured a commitment from 6-foot-3 San Gabriel Academy standout Raffy Verano, team manager Epok Quimpo confirmed to Rappler on Tuesday, March 15.The...
View ArticleRoach happy with Pacquiao’s training in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Despite having a distraction-filled training camp in General Santos City, Manny Pacquiao’s longtime trainer Freddie Roach was all smiles when he arrived in Los Angeles, California...
View ArticleGeje Eustaquio prepares for Gianni Subba’s best version
MANILA, Philippines – Geje Eustaquio and Gianni Subba have yet to meet eye-to-eye inside the ONE Championship cage, but the two flyweight fighters have battled common opponents in the past.Both men are...
View ArticleEustaquio prefers the long road to another ONE FC title shot
MANILA, Philippines – If he secures an impressive victory over Malaysian fighter Gianni Subba on April 15, Geje Eustaquio might place himself on the verge of another shot at ONE Championship’s world...
View ArticleWATCH: Riley sings happy birthday to dad Steph Curry
MANILA, Philippines – If you're feeling blue right now, here's a dose of cuteness from Riley Curry.The 3-year-old was adorable once again as she sang Happy Birthday to her NBA MVP of a father Stephen...
View ArticleAlaska Aces vet Tony Dela Cruz admits he's battled stress, depression
MANILA, Philippines - You would think that Alaska Aces team captain Tony Dela Cruz has got it all — PBA titles, the respect of his peers for his gentlemanly approach to the game, a hefty player’s...
View ArticleGolden State Warriors celebrate Curry's birthday with 60th win
LOS ANGELES, USA - Golden State star Stephen Curry had plenty to celebrate on Monday, pouring in a game-high 27 points on his 28th birthday as the Warriors stayed perfect at home this season with a...
View ArticleBaldwin explains why Manuel, Yap aren’t fit for Gilas Pilipinas
MANILA, Philippines – Being good in the PBA does not necessarily equate to being fit for the national team.That’s one way head coach Tab Baldwin approaches picking players to make up Philippine...
View ArticleWATCH: Drake distracts Bulls into 5-second violation
MANILA, Philippines – Call Drake whenever you need the perfect break of the game.The Canadian rapper came to the Toronto Raptors' rescue on Tuesday, March 15 (Monday, March 14 in the US) as he trash...
View ArticleUN suspends Maria Sharapova as goodwill ambassador
UNITED NATIONS, USA - The United Nations has suspended Maria Sharapova as a goodwill ambassador after she failed a drug test at the Australian Open, the latest fall from grace for the Russian tennis...
View ArticleKaya 1, Balestier Khalsa 0: We belong
MANILA, Philippines - Kaya are the real deal. It was gamu-gamo night on Tuesday in Rizal Memorial, and thousands of the winged bugs, (termites, I hear), congregated around the lights on top of the...
View ArticleCarmelo Anthony scoffs at Phil Jackson coaching rumors
LOS ANGELES, USA - New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony on Tuesday poured cold water on the notion that club president Phil Jackson could return to coaching duties."Phil ain't coaching no more, man,"...
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