New role for Pacquiao in Taiwan boxing
By MARK REY MONTEJO Before his exhibition match in Thailand, former eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao is up for another boxing task abroad after being named as honorary…
Ex-La Salle mentor, Martin joining UST coaching staff
University of Santo Tomas coach Pido Jarencio has added two veteran tacticians to his bench ahead of the UAAP Season 87 wars. Juno Sauler and Peter Martin have shored up…
Scribes to honor 2 national federations for Asian Games feats
In the year of many ‘firsts’ for Philippine sports, two national federations simply stood out. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) and the Jiu Jitsu Federation of the Philippines (JJFP)…
Pinoy imports banner Asian squad vs Rising Stars
By MARK REY MONTEJO Matthew Wright and eight other Filipino imports are set to banner the Asian squad in the upcoming 2024 Japan B. League All-Star weekend on Jan.…
Celtics hold off T’Wolves; Wembanyama nabs first NBA triple-double
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Jayson Tatum drained a go-ahead layup then drilled a dagger three-pointer as the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 127-120, in overtime…
Former PBA exec blasts collegiate recruitment practice: ‘Nasira na ang UAAP’
By REYNALD MAGALLON Former basketball executive and now a newspaper columnist JB Baylon weighed in on the current recruitment process of collegiate teams particularly in UAAP schools, stressing…
Strong Group not so ‘strong’ after a Mikey Williams no-show
By NIKOLE JAVIER Strong Group Athletics manager Jacob Lao couldn’t help but slam former TNT hotshot Mikey Williams for failing to ‘honor his word’ and come through…
Djokovic could face Murray in Australian Open third round
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Top seed Novak Djokovic was drawn on Thursday, Jan. 11, against a qualifier or lucky loser to begin his bid for an 11th…
After seizures and fear of death, Woodland returns to PGA
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Gary Woodland battled a brain lesion for months last year, suffering fear of death and night seizures before surgery eased his worries…
Leonard signs contract extension with Clippers
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Clippers have signed two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard to a new contract extension, the team said on Wednesday, Jan.…
Rybakina, Pegula dig deep to stay alive in Adelaide
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ADELAIDE (AFP) -- World number three Elena Rybakina and fifth-ranked Jessica Pegula ground out wins at the Adelaide International on Wednesday, Jan. 10, to book their spots…
McIlroy calls for ‘guarantees’ as golf debates future
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE DUBAI (AFP) -- Rory McIlroy feels that the days of golfers being independent contractors are changing as the PGA Tour and LIV Golf continue to negotiate…
Son set to light up Asian Cup as Qatar takes center stage again
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE DOHA (AFP) -- The Asian Cup begins on Friday, Jan. 12, with defending champions Qatar the hosts, Japan favorites and Son Heung-min's South Korea vowing to…
Swiatek to Raducanu: Five women to watch at the Australian Open
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek will be a hot favorite to win a first Australian Open when it begins on Sunday, Jan. 14, but could face…
Davis rallies Lakers in thriller over Raptors
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Anthony Davis scored a season-high 41 points as the Los Angeles Lakers edged past the Toronto Raptors 132-131 in a thrilling NBA…
Pops Fernandez gears up for major solo concert
By NEIL RAMOS Pops Fernandez is returning to the concert scene for her first major solo show in years, "Always Loved." According to Pops, she is doing it mainly to…
