Naomi Osaka to boycott media at French Open, fines to go mental health charities

PARIS (AFP) ‒ Japan's Naomi Osaka said Wednesday that she will not take part in news conferences at the forthcoming French Open, believing that some post-match inquests are little more…

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Gilas 3×3 beaten badly by Qatar, Slovenia at Olympic qualifier

By JONAS TERRADO Pool C Standings W      L France                  2        0 Qatar                    2        0 Slovenia               1        1 Philippines           0        2 Dominican Rep.   0        2 Games Friday (Graz, Austria) 5:50 p.m.…

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PBA star Paul Lee tries luck with NBA cards

By CARLO ANOLINCollecting NBA cards has been one of the go-to activities for basketball fans and enthusiasts these days.The hobby of collecting such cards has always been there but it…

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Search for the ultimate Pinoy Pop idols on

By NEIL RAMOS There's a new talent show in town. Dubbed, "PoPinoy," it aims to prove that Filipino talents can give foreign acts a run for their money. In the…

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LeBron, AD, Lakers get even; Nets, Mavs up 2-0

Eastern Conference Brooklyn 130, Boston 108 (Brooklyn leads series 2-0) Western Conference LA Lakers 109, Phoenix 102 (Series tied 1-1) Dallas 127, LA Clippers 121 (Dallas leads 2-0) LOS ANGELES…

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Spence is one hell of a fighter, but Pacquiao is at different level – Fortune

By CARLO ANOLIN Justine Fortune has said it before and he said it again: Manny Pacquiao will stop Errol Spence Jr.Fortune, the strength and conditioning coach of Pacquiao, is still…

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June Mar, Cone, favorite utility man extol Marc Pingris

J By JONAS TERRADO Coach Tim Cone and former Gilas Pilipinas teammates June Mar Fajardo and beloved Magnolia utility man Jun Rillo were among the many who congratulated Marc Pingris…

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Fil-Am pole vaulter matches PH mark; finishes fifth in Texas

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Fil-American pole vaulter Natalie Uy finished only fifth but was able to match her national record in the USA Track & Field Invitational (USATF) in Prairie View,…

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Ai Ai Delas Alas serves sizzling single about siomai

By NEIL RAMOS Ai Ai Delas Alas is back with a new tune and it is about one of her favorite treats, siomai. Titled “Siomai (What?),” the song has Ai…

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Japan newspaper sponsoring Tokyo Olympics urges cancellation

TOKYO (AFP0 ‒ Japan's Asahi Shimbun newspaper, an official Tokyo Olympics sponsor, called for the Games to be cancelled on Wednesday, describing the event as "a threat to health". In…

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Tiger Woods seen without walking boot in Florida girl’s Instagram post

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Tiger Woods popped up on Instagram on Monday as a Florida girl who is fighting cancer posted a photo of herself with the golf superstar after…

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After 16 glorious years, Marc Pingris bids PBA goodbye

By WAYLON GALVEZ After 16 seasons, 9 championships that included a ‘Grand Slam,’ and numerous individual awards, Marc Jean Pingris has decided to close the chapter of his colorful basketball…

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D-Coy, Eich unite for ‘Marupok’

Revered hip-hop artist D-Coy and singer/producer Eich combine their electrifying energy in "Marupok," a brand track released under Music Colony Records – the Hip-Hop sub-label of Warner Music Philippines. D-Coy…

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Yassi Pressman to host ‘Rolling In It -PH’

By NEIL RAMOS Yassi Pressman is set to try her hand as game show host. She is doing so via "Rolling In It Philippines," TV5 and Cignal TV Inc's local…

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Gilas 3×3 starts Tokyo journey with double-header in Graz

By JONAS TERRADO Games Today (Graz, Austria) 7:55 p.m. — Qatar vs Philippines 9:35 p.m. — Slovenia vs Philippines Gilas Pilipinas hopes to hurdle the first phase of its quest…

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