Djokovic, Nadal to play ‘Kings Slam’ in Saudi Arabia

BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE   RIYADH (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will headline a new exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia, organizers said, as debate swirls about tennis's push into…

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Veteran and rising US women gymnasts set to light up Paris Games

BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE   KATY (AFP) -- Superstar Simone Biles leads a list of veteran champions vying with a talented new generation aiming to make a US women's Olympic gymnastics…

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MVP Embiid out for at least a month after knee surgery

BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE   NEW YORK (AFP) -- Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, the NBA's reigning Most Valuable Player, has been ruled out for at least a month after knee…

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Kelce aiming to match Swift’s Grammy glut with Super Bowl win

BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE   LAS VEGAS (AFP) -- Travis Kelce says he wants to match girlfriend Taylor Swift's record-breaking Grammy exploits by bringing home some silverware of his own at…

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Lassiter joins elite company of three-point shooters

BY REYNALD MAGALLON   Marcio Lassiter continues to prove that he was one of the deadliest shooters the PBA has ever seen. The veteran  made sure to cement that status…

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No suspension for controversial Abueva, but gets P100,000 fine

By REYNALD MAGALLON   Calvin Abueva got away from a possible suspension but was still slapped with a hefty ₱100,000 fine over his antics during Game 2 of the 2023-'24…

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Gillian gets busy

The year is fast turning out to be hectic for Gillian Vicencio. She just wrapped up work on “Kumprontasyon,” a play that was staged at the Philippine Educational Theater Association…

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‘Black Rider’ accelerates on primetime

GMA Network’s action-packed Filipino drama series “Black Rider” further accelerates in primetime as viewers are treated with bigger scenes and more compelling drama unfolding every night. Headlined by Primetime Action…

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‘Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis’ Season 2: More action, laughter

Expect an even more action-packed second season, as the Kapuso comedy-action series “Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis” returns to TV screens. The much-anticipated series follows the adventures…

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Meralco out to close out EASL stint in blaze of glory

Meralco eyes to finish its East Asia Super League campaign on a winning note as it faces the Seoul SK Knights on Wednesday night, Feb. 7, for its final game…

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Shawn Umali transferring to CSB

By MARK REY MONTEJO Loyalty seems to be a thing of the past even in the country’s oldest collegiate league – the NCAA. Taking a cue from several rising stars…

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Justin Brownlee finally back in time for Gilas preparations

By REYNALD MAGALLON   Justin Brownlee is finally back. The Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player returned to the country on Tuesday, Feb. 6 after finally getting the green light to participate…

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PH shooters out bolster Olympic bids; SEA shooting tilt set

By MARK REY MONTEJO   The country’s top shooters are facing tall order in the face of superior rivals but the Philippine National Shooting Association (PNSA) is doing and pushing…

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Messi match organizers ‘deeply regret’ no-show, cancel funding bid

BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE   HONG KONG (AFP) -- Organizers of a Hong Kong football match which drew boos after star man Lionel Messi failed to play said on Monday, Feb.…

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San Beda alumni launch ‘B Red in Sports’

BY MARK REY MONTEJO   San Beda University Alumni Association continues to lend its hands and nurture its current and future athletes after launching  “B Red in Sports” as part of its…

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MPBL bans 47 players and officials for ‘game-fixing’

In line with the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League’s thrust to get rid of game-fixing, 47 players and team officials were issued red flags and were banned from the league. The…

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