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Rhenz Abando suffers concussion, fractured lower back bones

December 29, 2023

Rhenz Abando will be out for a while for Anyang Jung Kwan Jang, the defending KBL champions. The Asian import suffered fractures to his 3rd and 4th lumbar vertebrae, a sprained wrist, and a concussion during the Red Boosters’ game against the Goyang Sono Skygunners. The injury occurred with 4:24 left in the second quarter […]
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Lopez, Cansino personally apologize to carnival worker

December 29, 2023

CJ Cansino and Francis Lopez personally extended their apologies to Jomari Aquino, the employee at the Horror Train of the Subic Fiesta Carnival. The apologies came in the wake of an unfortunate incident during the UP Fighting Maroons’ recent visit to the Subic Bay Freeport, where Lopez was captured on video attempting to remove Aquino’s […]
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Ivy Lacsina signs with Nxled

December 29, 2023

Ivy Lacsina is the second F2 Logistics Cargo Mover to find a new home after signing with Nxled, the team announced on Friday evening. Lacsina, who showcased her versatility over the past season after being converted from a middle blocker to a wing spiker, is set to reinforce a young Chameleons side that finished ninth […]
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Taka Minowa promoted to Akari, Nxled head of volleyball ops

December 28, 2023

Japanese head coach Taka Minowa is poised to assume a more significant role in the upcoming 2024 season of the Premier Volleyball League. Akari has announced that Minowa, who guided Nxled to an impressive debut in the Second All-Filipino Conference, has been appointed as the Director of Volleyball Operations for both the Chargers and the […]
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Mike Nieto scores big with engagement to long-time love

December 27, 2023

Wednesday evening marked a significant moment in the life of Mike Nieto, as he successfully proposed to his long-time girlfriend, Aimee Lontok, at their favorite restaurant, Fatseed in Uptown Center. Nieto left no room for doubt as he reserved the entire restaurant for the romantic occasion, creating an intimate and unforgettable atmosphere for the special […]
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EASL: Seoul SK makes great escape of Meralco for share of 2nd

December 27, 2023

Seoul SK averted a meltdown on Wednesday evening, escaping Meralco, 81-80, to rise for a share of second in the 2023-24 East Asia Super League season at Philsports Arena in Pasig. Up by as much as 12 points, 74-62, early in the final frame, the Bolts stormed back with a silent yet exhilarating rally to […]
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UP star Francis Lopez apologetic after mask-grabbing incident

December 26, 2023

Delfin Dioquino

'I am sorry for any harm that I have caused and I am committed to learning from this experience,' says UP star Francis Lopez, who has been in hot water after grabbing the mask of a carnival employee

Tapales concedes Inoue too fast, skillful after TKO loss in unification bout

December 26, 2023

Filipino Marlon Tapales yields his WBA and IBF titles as Japanese Naoya Inoue stays undefeated and becomes the undisputed super bantamweight world champion

Tapales falls in 10th as Inoue unifies super bantam with TKO win

December 26, 2023

Delfin Dioquino

Naoya Inoue proves why he is one of the best closers in boxing as he unifies the super bantamweight division with a technical knockout masterclass against Marlon Tapales

2023 showed how basketball should be played

December 26, 2023

Ariel Ian Clarito

The success of Gilas Women, the coronation of new UAAP men's and women's champions, and the country's hosting of the FIBA World Cup highlight a colorful year for Philippine basketball

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson done for conference as brother Rahlir takes TNT spot

December 26, 2023

Delfin Dioquino

TNT takes a conservative approach on 'fragile' import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson after he suffered a bad fall

Officials virtually monitoring Draymond Green’s progress amid suspension – report

December 26, 2023

Warriors veteran Draymond Green is serving an indefinite suspension after hitting Suns big man Jusuf Nurkic, marking the third time he got ejected this season

Luka Doncic lights up Suns with 50-15 line on Christmas to notch scoring milestone

December 26, 2023

Mavericks star Luka Doncic joins the NBA's 10,000-point club, matching Hall of Famer Bob McAdoo for seventh fastest in league history

Rookie Jaquez hits career-high on Christmas as Heat slow Embiid-less 76ers

December 26, 2023

The Heat improve to 9-0 on Christmas Day under coach Erik Spoelstra as they outlast the 76ers, who are 0-4 this season without reigning MVP Joel Embiid

Celtics handle Lakers to complete 3-1 road trip

December 26, 2023

The Celtics overcome a 40-point performance by Lakers star Anthony Davis as they beat the Lakers on Christmas

CJ Cansino sorry over UP teammate Francis Lopez’s mask grabbing at carnival

December 26, 2023

Delfin Dioquino

As seen in a vlog uploaded by CJ Cansino, UP players were riding a 'horror train' at a carnival when Francis Lopez yanked the mask of a man who served as part of the attraction

Hollis-Jefferson brothers show way as TNT rips Taipei Fubon for breakthrough EASL win

December 20, 2023

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and his older brother Rahlir combine for 57 points to lead the TNT Tropang Giga to their first win in the East Asia Super League after a 0-4 start

Tyler Bey drops dimes as Magnolia spreads ball in bounce-back win over Terrafirma

December 20, 2023

Delfin Dioquino

Tyler Bey dishes out a conference-high in assists as Magnolia reclaims the solo top spot after seeing its months-long winning streak snapped

Joshua Pacio preps early for Jarred Brooks rematch

December 20, 2023

Filipino MMA star Joshua Pacio gears up for a highly anticipated rematch against American Jarred Brooks in ONE Championship's first-ever event in Qatar

Phoenix rises to 6th straight win, sinks NorthPort to share top spot

December 20, 2023

Delfin Dioquino

Johnathan Williams III falls just a dime short of a triple-double as Phoenix clinches a franchise record sixth straight win

Eldrew Yulo soars with 7 golds in Batang Pinoy gymnastics

December 20, 2023

Eldrew Yulo, younger brother of star Olympian Carlos, shows he is a man among boys in the 2023 Batang Pinoy with a seven-gold medal romp in all individual events

NBA fines Rockets’ Dillon Brooks, coach Ime Udoka

December 20, 2023

The NBA slaps a combined $60,000 fine on Houston Rockets scrapper Dillon Brooks and head coach Ime Udoka for 'inappropriate language toward a game official'

Maxine Esteban outlasts home bet, rules Germany fencing tiff

December 20, 2023

Now representing Ivory Coast, Filipina-born Maxine Esteban tops the International Handel Cup European U23 Circuit Championship in Germany

Night night: Stephen Curry, Warriors rally from 17 down, put Celtics to rest in OT

December 20, 2023

Stephen Curry and the reeling Golden State Warriors pull off a much-needed win over the NBA-leading Boston Celtics in an overtime comeback thriller

One champion coach to another: Tim Cone recalls encounter with Steve Kerr

December 20, 2023

Ginebra head coach Tim Cone fondly looks back on his conversation with Warriors tactician Steve Kerr about the triangle system

Damian Lillard scores 40 as Bucks streak past Wembanyama-less Spurs

December 20, 2023

Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks make light work of the Victor Wembanyama-less San Antonio Spurs, who dropped their 20th game in the last 21

Davao bags 1st gold in PH National Games; QC cyclist nails maiden mint in Batang Pinoy

December 18, 2023

Davao City's Lyka Labrica Catubig claims the first gold in the Philippine National Games, while Quezon City's Aristen Aricela Ardice Dormitorio emerges as the inaugural gold winner in the Batang Pinoy

Escamis hopes Mapua uses finals heartbreak as ‘fuel’ for next season

December 18, 2023

Rookie-MVP Clint Escamis sets his sights on NCAA Season 100 after the Mapua Cardinals failed to end their 32-year title drought

PBA veteran Alex Cabagnot joins Korean club

December 18, 2023

Delfin Dioquino

Alex Cabagnot, 41, signs with Korean Basketball League team Goyang Sono Skygunners

How the Filipinas enraptured a nation

December 18, 2023

Ariel Ian Clarito

The Philippine women's football team takes Filipinos on a wild ride throughout a remarkable year highlighted by a maiden appearance – and a stunning win – in the FIFA Women's World Cup

Tapales leaves for Tokyo unification bout vs Inoue, says fight won’t go 12 rounds

December 18, 2023

Marlon Tapales goes to Naoya Inoue's territory confident that he can pull off an upset in a bid to become the unified super bantamweight champion

Danny Kingad runs it back with Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE 165 in Japan

December 18, 2023

Lions Nation MMA will be sending its newest member to represent the Philippines in ONE Championship’s much-awaited return to Japan on January 28. Danny Kingad is set to step inside the ring for a flyweight rematch against hometown hero and arch-nemesis Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE 165. The event will emanate live from Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. […]
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Yuri on NCAA 100 roster: ‘Everyone needs to fight for a slot’

December 18, 2023

NCAA Season 99 saw the emergence of new pillars for San Beda University. Jacob Cortez rose to become the ‘King Lion’ while Yukien Andrade proved that he is an able rock for the team. Rookies Jomel Puno and Nygel Gonzales delivered in big games. Ditto for junior winger James Payosing. Only four Lions will leave […]
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Nico Almendras’ NU return remains uncertain: ‘Surprise na lang’

December 18, 2023

Justin Valencia

Nico Almendras was a latecomer in the 2023 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference but when National U-Sta. Elena needed him the most, he picked up the phone and answered the call. Aside from his leadership skills on and off the court, the 24-year-old spiker also made his presence felt by contributing in the offensive side especially […]
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Alex Eala surprised by ovation received from PVL fans

December 18, 2023

Justin Valencia

Alex Eala is still a superstar in “The Heart of Volleyball.” The 18-year-old Filipina tennis prodigy was part of the Philippine volleyball record crowd of 25,459 inside the SMART Araneta Coliseum for Game 2 of the 2023 Premier Volleyball League 2nd All-Filipino Conference Finals pitting Creamline and Choco Mucho on Saturday night. And although tennis […]
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Maxine Esteban emerges victorious in Euro U-23 tourney

December 18, 2023

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Filipino-Ivorian Maxine Esteban turned back Germany’s Luca Sarah Holland-Cunz, 15-13, in the final of the International Handel Cup European Under-23 Circuit Championship on Sunday in Halle, Germany. In a tense finale, Esteban seized control early, taking a 13-9 lead before holding off the challenge of the 19-year-old German to win the gold in the women’s […]
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Tiger Woods optimistic following family weekend at PNC Championship

December 18, 2023

'I know I can still do it,' says 15-time major champion Tiger Woods as he plans to compete in one tournament a month for 2024

Joshua Pacio gets rematch with Jarred Brooks at ONE 166 in Qatar

December 18, 2023

Joshua Pacio finds himself at the crossroads of destiny as he gears up to battle Jarred Brooks once again. The much-awaited rematch is set to take place at ONE 166, emanating live from the Lusail Sports Arena in Doha, Qatar on March 1. The echoes of their first encounter in December 2022 still resonate in […]
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