Yukien 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.
Read MoreCoach 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, […]
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