Medvedev joins qualifier Yastremska in Australian Open semifinals
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev battled past big-serving Hubert Hurkacz on Wednesday, Jan. 24, to set up a potential Australian Open semifinal against Carlos…
ROS re-signs Santillan, Asistio, keeps young core intact
By REYNALD MAGALLON Rain or Shine is making sure to keep its young core intact after re-signing players that played key roles to its promising run in the 2023-'24 PBA…
Palestine reaches Asian Cup last 16 for first time as China goes out
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE DOHA (AFP) -- Palestine reached the Asian Cup knockout rounds for the first time on Tuesday, Jan. 23, with its maiden win in the history of…
Clippers down Lakers in ‘Battle of LA’; Nuggets sink Pacers
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Clippers took full advantage of the injury absence of LeBron James on Tuesday, Jan. 23, to score a 127-116…
Koronadal footballers out to seize spotlight in Singapore tilt
Young footballers from Koronadal City are out to seize the biggest moment yet in their budding careers as they see action in the JSSL 7’s 2024 Tournament slated March 28…
Rhenz Abando has soft spot to OFWs
BY MARK REY MONTEJO Having played away from home and far from his family, Rhenz Abando naturally has a soft spot for Overseas Filipino Workers. The 25-year-old Abando, himself…
Pinoy MTB rider Aguja moves up to world No. 7
BY MARK REY MONTEJO Teenage sensation John Andre Aguja is now the highest-ranked Asian rider after moving up from 11th to seventh in the Union Cycliste International (UCI) MTB World…
Cavaliers’ Thompson suspended 25 games for doping: NBA
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson has been given a 25-game suspension after testing positive for banned drugs, the NBA said on Tuesday,…
Bucks fire head coach Griffin
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Milwaukee Bucks sacked head coach Adrian Griffin on Tuesday, Jan. 23, in a shock dismissal that comes with the team ranked…
Ronaldo ‘health reason’ spurs sudden delay of two China matches
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BEIJING (AFP) -- A rare chance for Chinese football fans to see Cristiano Ronaldo play in their country was spoiled on Tuesday, Jan. 23, as organizers…
A great start for Rhen Escaño
Actress Rhen Escaño is starting the year on the right note. Busy as she is with ABS-CBN's "Can't Buy Me Love" among other projects, she is now also the main…
Djokovic, Sabalenka make Australian Open semis in title defense
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Top seed Novak Djokovic battled into an 11th Australian Open semifinal and a record-extending 48th at Grand Slams on Tuesday, Jan. 23, but…
James, Embiid, Curry headline star-studded US Olympic squad
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James, Stephen Curry and reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid were named among a 41-strong player pool for the USA's…
Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival finalists named
Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival, the much-awaited event that is set to hail a new generation of outstanding Filipino films, officially introduced the recipients of its coveted film grants during a…
‘Congress TV’ launched on PTV’s channel 14
The People's Television Network (PTV) proudly announces the launch of "Congress TV” - a dedicated free-to-air digital channel that will broadcast the sessions and regular legislative work and public service…
Harvey Bautista, Criza topbill ABS-CBN’s ‘Zoomers’
Former "Goin Bulilit" star Harvey Bautista and ex-"PBB" housemate Criza are to lead ABS-CBN Studios’ new youth-reality series “Zoomers.” Harvey and Criza were selected among 18 Gen Z artists by…
