Viral mall crowds fake news – Lopez
By ELLSON QUISMORIO The viral images and videos depicting social distancing violations in the newly-reopened malls are fake news, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez told the…
DoLE issues work guidelines
The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) on Monday issued guidelines on how best employers can protect jobs, and prevent layoffs and retrenchments amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In Labor Advisory…
Michael Jordan’s trainers sell for record $560,000
A pair of Air Jordan sneakers worn in a game by Michael Jordan sold Sunday for $560,000 (P28,521,640) at Sotheby's auction house, an all-time record for basketball shoes. The white,…
Probe on spike in power bills sought
House Deputy Minority Leader Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate and Bayan Muna chairman Neri Colmenares have asked the Energy Regulatory Commission to investigate Meralco for the alleged surge in…
McIlroy, Johnson triumph as charity match offers ‘normalcy’
NEW YORK (Reuters) ‒ A tie-break win for world number one Rory McIlroy and teammate Dustin Johnson at the Driving Relief two-on-two charity skins match Sunday injected suspense…
Defeat, riots and recriminations: China football’s darkest day
It is known as the "May 19 Incident" and by some estimations it haunts China's national football team 35 years on. On May 19, 1985, China were stunned 2-1 at…
Harvick wins closed-door race in NASCAR return
Kevin Harvick shook off the rust of a two-month break in the NASCAR schedule by winning the closed-door Real Heroes 400 on Sunday at the Darlington Raceway in South Carolina.…
Wrestling, MMA enjoy huge online viewership
The year 2019 was a fantastic year for professional wrestling and mixed martial arts, particularly in the realm of online video viewership. The latest statistics released by leading independent global…
Game-worn Jordan sneakers sell for P28 million
A pair of Air Jordan sneakers worn in a game by Michael Jordan sold Sunday for $560,000 (roughly P28 million) at Sotheby's auction house, an all-time record for basketball shoes.…
Tuñacao recalls day he avenged Pacquiao’s loss
By NICK GIONGCO Exactly 20 years ago today (May 19) in Udonthani, a Thai city near the Laos border, the biggest vendetta in Philippine boxing history took…
Despite Rory’s insult, Trump says golf stars ‘are all great people’
Donald Trump doesn't expect to be teeing it up anytime soon with Rory McIlroy, who called out the US President earlier in the week for his controversial leadership. McIlroy, the…
Makati FC workouts going digital
Makati FC has its football workouts going digital in this challenging time. The effort to launch the Makati FC online training is for the club to address the need of…
Park triumphs in golf’s return to action in South Korea
SEOUL (Reuters) ‒ Park Hyun-kyung won the KLPGA Championship title on Sunday as women's golf in South Korea joined the country's professional baseball and soccer leagues to restart amid the…
Sky Germany attracts record audience for Bundesliga restart
The restart of the Bundesliga behind locked doors on Saturday attracted over six million viewers watching in Germany, a new record for broadcasters Sky, according to specialist website DWDL.de. When…
Courtside reporter thanks lawmaker for support
ABS-CBN Sports+Action courtside reporter and host-entrepreneur Roxanne “Rox” Chan Montealegre expressed elation as the fundraising she started recently to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline health workers has earned…
Losers and winners
SURELY, there are many, many losers in this unforgettable experience of our generation – families who lost loved ones, friends who lost associates, huge segments of our population who…
