Coach Norman Black admitted that forming the Gilas Pilipinas roster for the Thailand Southeast Asian Games remains a difficult process even after he has secured commitments from eight players. “We’re hoping to be able to add some big men because the names I gave to you lack big men,” Black told reporters during the PBA […]
Read MoreBoxing legends Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mike Tyson are set to square off in an exhibition boxing match next spring, it was announced Thursday. The exhibition will be put on by CSI Sports / Fight Sports, with exact dates and locations still unclear. “Iron” Mike Tyson (50-7, 44 KOs) hasn’t secured a professional win since […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — From being at the forefront of the University of Santo Tomas’ offense in the UAAP, Josh Ybañez has embraced the libero role since representing the country at Alas Pilipinas. The culmination of his versatile game could come in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship when he defends the floor for the Philippines […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Poland opens its redemption tour in Pool B against fellow European squads, the Netherlands and Romania, as well as Qatar in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship starting September 13. All games in Pool B will be held at Smart Araneta Coliseum, with Poland facing Romania on their campaign opener, while the […]
Read MoreNEW YORK – Four-times major champion Naomi Osaka powered into the US Open fourth round on Saturday with a 6-0 4-6 6-3 win over 15th seed Daria Kasatkina to continue her best Grand Slam run since 2021. Osaka lit up Louis Armstrong Stadium in broad daylight, turning her third-round clash into a showcase of power and composure.
Read MoreBefore chasing his professional hoops dreams — wherever that may be — Clint Escamis is out to pursue a diploma and another NCAA title first. The well-rounded senior guard said he opted to skip this year’s PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft to focus on his studies and Mapua University’s rare title defense in the upcoming […]
Read MoreThe league will close its door to applicants for the annual selection party at the end of office hours on Friday, with its current roster of potential rookies needing more big names for the event that will take place on Sept. 7 at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. Juan Gomez de Liano, Jason Brickman, […]
Read MoreNEW YORK – Novak Djokovic cleaned up his game after early mistakes to outlast ailing American qualifier Zachary Svajda 6-7(5) 6-3 6-3 6-1 in the second round of the US Open on Wednesday. The maestro of Arthur Ashe Stadium held his racket up like a violin after closing out his 92nd win at the US Open with a […]
Read MoreAfter a historic first round win, Alex Eala looks to make a deeper run in the US Open 2025 as she faces Cristina Bucșa from Spain in the second round of the women’s singles tournament in Flushing Meadows. “I don’t have a home tournament so to be able to have this community here at the […]
Read MoreNEW YORK – Novak Djokovic delivered a lesson in Grand Slam tenacity to Learner Tien in the first round of the U.S. Open on Sunday as hebattled past the American teenager 6-1 7-6(3) 6-2 and launched his latest quest for a record 25th major title. Competing in his first singles match since reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals last month, and swapping the whites […]
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