“They played really well, very organized and disciplined,” Ybañez said in Filipino, describing Egypt’s win. “What really stood out to me was their composure under pressure and how consistent they were with their execution. It was a big learning experience for us, because that’s the kind of standard we want to reach, too.” The Alas […]
Read MoreJapan’s Naoya Inoue gave a masterclass of technical boxing to beat Uzbekistan’s Murodjon Akhmadaliev by unanimous decision on Sunday and retain his undisputed super bantamweight world titles. The unbeaten Inoue gradually picked off a fighter who had been described as the most dangerous opponent of his career to finish the final round in Nagoya in […]
Read MoreLAS VEGAS — Canelo Alvarez hadn’t been beltless since 2015.But after being outclassed by Terence Crawford for the unified super middleweight championship on Saturday night, Alvarez (63-3-2) finds himself without a title for the first time in 10 years. LAS VEGAS — Canelo Alvarez hadn’t been beltless since 2015.While Crawford (42-0) was masterful in everything […]
Read MoreUndisputed super middleweight world champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and American challenger Terence Crawford faced off for one last time before their blockbuster bout at a raucous ceremonial weigh-in on Friday. Both were 167.5 pounds (75.9kg), half a pound under the super middleweight limit, at the closed-door official weigh-in on Friday morning. Mexico’s Alvarez, 35, and […]
Read MoreGuard Landry Shamet will return for his second season with the New York Knicks after agreeing to a one-year deal, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday. Shamet, 28, a first-round pick of the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2018 draft, averaged 5.7 points and 1.2 rebounds in 50 games as a reserve with New York last […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines —Fourteen men will carry the country’s pride in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as Alas Pilipinas tests itself against the world’s best in its debut at the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship. The Philippines, ranked No. 77, kicks off its solo hosting on Friday at Mall of Asia Arena, opening Pool A play against Tunisia […]
Read MoreChicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey signed a four-year, $100 million extension on Tuesday.Giddey, 22, averaged 14.6 points along with career highs of 8.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 70 games with the Bulls in 2024-25. He had seven triple-doubles and 30 double-doubles last season after being acquired from the Thunder in a trade […]
Read MoreYukien Andrada will play out his final year with San Beda University with renewed confidence, especially after being selected in the first round of the PBA Rookie Draft by Magnolia on Sunday. Andrada was picked sixth overall by the powerhouse franchise, marking the first selection made by new head coach LA Tenorio. “I was actually […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone said the addition of Norbert Torres will help alleviate some of the big burden Japeth Aguilar endured during the past PBA season. “We just like Japeth had to play every minute and he would wear down and he wouldn’t be efficient in the later stage, and we needed someone […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines—In his college days, La Salle’s CJ Austria made a name for himself as a serious offensive threat in the UAAP. In the 2025 PBA Draft, though, he’s just another kid hoping his name gets called up by one of the teams.
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