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…
PSG ‘best club for Mbappe’, says Al-Khelaifi
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PARIS (AFP) -- Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said on Tuesday, Jan. 9, that he wants Kylian Mbappe to stay in the French capital, claiming PSG…
Dan Palami steps down as Azkals manager after 15 years
By NIKOLE JAVIER Dan Palami on Tuesday, Jan. 9, announced that he has stepped down as team manager of the Philippine Azkals, a team largely responsible to football revival in…
Brodeth, Gomera lead PPS Masters Top 8 winners
Kimi Brodeth and Mcleen Gomera came away with a pair of emphatic victories to dominate the premier division of the Masters Top 8 Tennis Championships at the Iloilo Sports Complex…
PH to send 12 boxers to Australian for a 2-week training camp
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) is sending its 12 elite fighters to Australia this month as part of its massive preparations for the…
