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Pacquiao unretiring for Benn?

MANILA, Philippines — There’s a strong possibility that eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao will come out of retirement to face undefeated British welterweight Conor Benn sometime this year and the fight could be held before 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium in London. MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons said yesterday Pacquiao and Benn met each other during the recent weigh-in of the Anthony Joshua-Francis Ngannou fight in Saudi...


NASCAR and Goodyear baffled by Bristol tyre wear issues

NASCAR and Goodyear officials appeared equally baffled by the unexpected tyre wear issues which dominated Sunday’s Cup race at Bristol but varied in how they should react.


COLUMN: Jason Perkins unhappy at Phoenix? Baloney, say Jamike

Phoenix coach eases Perk fears


Victolero dismisses persistent online knocks at Hotshots

A certain refrain followed Magnolia and head coach Chito Victolero on Saturday night on the heels of a rousing debut in the 2024 Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup. Even after a 106-75 thrashing of Converge, fans on the internet were quick to poke at the win at Rizal Memorial Coliseum, reaching for a knock that many hurled at the Hotshots over and over in the past seasons—and even more fervently in the last Commissioner’s Cup....


Rappler’s highlights: Pasig River expressway, Vladimir Putin, Heart Evangelista | The wRap | March 18, 2024

Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:- Ramon Ang says controversial Pasig River expressway not pushing through- Ex-BuCor official, suspect in Percy Lapid killing, dies- Cebu journalists, lawyers call for sanctions vs broadcasters who interviewed minor- Putin wins Russia election in landslide with no serious competition- Heart Evangelista reveals she had miscarriage in Februaryhttps://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/march-18-2024/


Excellent matchmaker, competitive purse lure Japan’s Ishizawa to fight in PH

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bringing a Japanese boxer to the Philippines wasn’t as easy as it seemed. However, the PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions was able to pull off an excellent job after they reached a deal with ex-world title challenger Kai Ishizawa to fight in Tagbilaran City on April 30. PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions revealed that they have to come up with a generous offer to bring Ishizawa to the Philippines which rarely happens these days. READ:...


Japanese boxer Kanamu Sakama dies at 20

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Japanese up-and-comer Kanamu Sakama passed away on Sunday, March 17, according to the Japanese Boxing Commission (JBC) and Japanese media outlets. The 20-year-old Japanese boxing prospect was best known for his highly-entertaining showdown against Cebuano John Paul Gabunilas last December 26 in the undercard of Naoya Inoue-Marlon Tapales unification bout in Tokyo, Japan. Sakama won by a fifth-round technical knockout....


The best and worst sports for you based on your zodiac sign

Whether we like it or not, exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. It can help to control weight, prevent the development of certain diseases, and slow the process of aging. Luckily, there are all sorts of ways to make sure we get enough exercise, and what we enjoy often sports-wise often depends on our personality type. Check out this gallery to learn what astrology says about your sporting preferences. Click on!


After failing to land PBA job, Ed Daquioag signs with Pangasinan in MPBL

These former PBA players get new lease on life in MPBL


Everything you need to know about the pitwall in F1 - who sits there and what does it do?

The pitwall plays a key role in a team’s success during a grand prix weekend, from making key decisions on strategy to monitoring the car’s performance. Here’s everything you need to know about the pitwall and what it does.


Carlos Alcaraz repeats as Indian Wells champion, tops Medvedev

World number two Carlos Alcaraz cruised home in a 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 victory over Daniil Medvedev on Sunday to win a second straight Indian Wells ATP title, both coming at the Russian’s expense. Alcaraz captured his first title since Wimbledon last July and became the first repeat winner at Indian Wells since Novak Djokovic won three straight titles from 2014-16. For the 20-year-old Spaniard, 12 days in the California desert proved just what he...


UAAP volleyball: Oliver Almadro says UP has pieces to succeed

MANILA, Philippines — After tallying his first win as University of the Philippines coach, Oliver Almadro believes the Fighting Maroons have the right pieces to improve their record in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. UP finally ended a 17-game losing streak after overcoming Casiey Dongallo and the University of the East, 25-21, 25-20, 20-25, 25-17, to rise to a 1-6 record on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. With five Fighting...


Chot Reyes satisfied with how TNT gave SMB a big scare

Chot says TNT showed it can compete with the big boys


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PVL: Creamline loss a ‘wake-up call’ says Alyssa Valdez

MANILA, Philippines — After Chery Tiggo ended Creamline’s 19-game winning streak, the Cool Smashers are taking their first loss in stride as they look to do better in their title-retention bid in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference. Creamline’s eight-month unbeaten run, built by its 15-game sweep of last year’s second All-Filipino, was snapped by Chery Tiggo, 25-18, 26-24, 25-23, on Saturday at Sta. Rosa Sports Complex. Team captain Alyssa...


Big men, bad contracts

Basketball was always seen as a game for tall players. Height is might, and you can't teach height. We have all these adages, and it has taken us forever to outgrow the mindset. With the recent evaluation of the bad contracts in the NBA, it may seem like the league's decision makers have yet to get over the stigma. New Class of Big Men Don't get me wrong, height is not a liability. The basketball world continues to be in awe of Victor...


Sean Chambers is the new FEU Tamaraws head coach

FEU taps former Alaska Aces star to replace Denok Miranda


San Miguel’s quest to sweep PBA season gets off the ground

June Mar Fajardo is aware of the unusual trend in the PBA Philippine Cup, where the traditional lower-tier teams are sitting atop the standings at this point of the eliminations. And that should keep Fajardo and the Beermen, who opened their quest to sweep the two-conference season with a 109-97 win over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters on Friday at Smart Araneta Coliseum, on their toes. “The games are competitive right now,” Fajardo told the...


Loss gives Reyes hope TNT can compete vs ‘big boys’

TNT fell short of beating rival San Miguel in Sunday night’s PBA Philippine Cup double-header in Antipolo City. But head coach Chot Reyes feels that his charges still gave a good account of themselves in the 91-89 loss that had them dropping to 2-2 (win-loss) in the race. “Pretty satisfied,” he said shortly after the clash at Ynares Center. “We caught San Miguel [in ] a very hot shooting night … and we still came within a possession from beating...


Magis Eagles lose to 1San Rafael in NBTC natl. finals seeding round opener

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles started their National Basketball Training Camp (NBTC) with a, 64-76, defeat in the hands of the unheralded 1San Rafael-Bulacan in the seeding round on Monday, March 18, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The Magis Eagles, one of the favorite teams in the NBTC National Finals, had to endure the sloppy start of their redemption campaign after they were bogged down...


Alpine: "Shock" of having slowest F1 car triggered tech revamp

Alpine team boss Bruno Famin says the "shock" of having the slowest Formula 1 car in 2024 further confirmed that changing its technical structure was the right thing to do.


Vargas hopeful of more Olympics spots

MANILA, Philippines — ABAP chairman Ricky Vargas said yesterday he’s hoping for at least two more Olympic slots from boxing to add to the list of Paris entries Eumir Marcial, Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas with Rogen Ladon, Carlo Paalam and Hergie Bacyadan tipped to vie for tickets at the final qualifiers in Bangkok on May 23-June 3. The lineup of fighters for Bangkok will be finalized next week with Mark Ashley Fajardo, Ronald Chavez Jr.,...


UAAP: Poyos sees need for better performance from UST despite unbeaten mark

Those two wins University of Santo Tomas (UST) hammered out over the past week proved crucial for the school’s run in the UAAP Season 86 volleyball tournament—both in the men’s and women’s division. For rookie Angeline Poyos, however, there is much to work on now that the Tigresses have put the target on their backs by sweeping the first round of the preliminaries in the women’s stint. “I know that we need to work on a lot of things and we need...


NBA: Sam Hauser has 10 triples, Celtics blast Wizards

WASHINGTON — Sam Hauser had career highs of 30 points and 10 3-pointers to help the short-handed Boston Celtics beat the Washington Wizards 130-104 on Sunday night. Jayson Tatum also scored 30 points with six 3-pointers as the NBA-leading Celtics hit 24 shots from beyond the arc in a game in which they never trailed despite missing three starters. Payton Pritchard had 14 points and 13 assists. “That’s why we have that stay-ready group, frankly,...


Letran embraces underdog mentality in NCAA Finals series vs. Perpetual

Colegio de San Juan de Letran head coach Allen Ricardo believes they are the underdogs against the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA in their NCAA Season 99 juniors basketball finals series. And though they didn't look like it in their 97-80 Game 1 victory last Saturday, the Squires knew they had to embrace this mentality as they went up against the top team in the league. "Isa rin ‘yun (sa mindsets namin) kasi nga hindi lang naman si...


NBA: Bucks defeat Suns without Giannis Antetokounmpo

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard had 31 points and 16 assists and Bobby Portis had 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead Milwaukee past the Phoenix Suns 140-129 as the Bucks hit 24 3-pointers to win without star Giannis Antetokounmpo on Sunday in the NBA. Antetokounmpo, averaging 30.8 points and 11.2 rebounds, was out with left hamstring soreness. He missed just his fourth game of the season and first since March 4, when he was out with Achilles...


UE fencers stretch dominance, sweep overall titles

University of the East (UE) remains the gold standard in UAAP fencing. The Red Warriors swept the event for the third straight season by ruling Season 86 on Sunday at UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. Count the tallies: That’s 10 straight for the UE men’s team and third in a row for the women’s squad. And that’s not even counting the high school division. UE’s boys’ squad won the overall crown for the 12th time while the girls’ team annexed a 10th...


PVL: Nierva’s defense leads Chery Tiggo upset of Creamline

MANILA, Philippines — Jen Nierva shone the brightest in Chery Tiggo’s huge upset of Creamline in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. It was Nierva’s steady outing protecting the floor that keyed in the Crossovers’ 25-18, 26-24, 25-23 victory over the defending champions on Saturday at Sta. Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna. The National University product was all over the floor for Chery Tiggo and tallied 20 digs and 10...


Hulkenberg: Smaller F1 teams need “unorthodox” strategies to score points

Haas Formula 1 driver Nico Hulkenberg reckons half the grid must now turn to “unorthodox” strategies and away from “common sense” if they are to score points.


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WRC and Dakar winner Kenjiro Shinozuka dies aged 75

Dakar Rally and World Rally Championship event winner Kenjiro Shinozuka has died aged 75 after a battle with illness.


CEU Scorpions sweep Diliman College, complete UCAL title treble

Scorpions make history


Pogoy back as PBA All-Star player

MANILA, Philippines — After getting a new lease on basketball life, TNT star RR Pogoy has regained his “All Star” status in the PBA. Pogoy has been tapped to play in the 2024 PBA All Star Game in Bacolod City on Sunday, marking a high point for what he described as a “miraculous” speedy recovery from myocarditis and hoops comeback. The Cebuano sniper, who has successfully returned to competitive ball last January after being diagnosed with the...


Boxing great Roberto Duran receiving medical care for heart problem

PANAMA CITY, Panama — Boxing great Roberto Duran was receiving medical care for a heart problem, the family of the 72-year-old Panamanian said Saturday. Duran, who was a champion in four different weight classes, “has suffered a health complication due to an atrioventricular blockade,” his family said in a statement on Duran’s Instagram account. READ: Boxing legend Roberto Duran leaves hospital after COVID-19 scare “We are waiting for results so...


Peter Alfaro to play for hometown Zamboanga Valientes in new Asia league

Fomer San Beda captain looking at newly founded The Asian Tournament as his best pathway to the PBA


Rey Remogat insists 'championship aspirations' motivated his move to UP

Former UE ace reveals he feels a UAAP title more attainable with UP


Four weightlifters on track for Paris stints

In three weeks time, weightlifting could achieve something for Team Philippines that no other sport has done so far: Book four tickets to the Paris Olympics. Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo leads the list of contenders for qualification and is on track for a record fifth straight appearance in the Summer Games. And this time she won’t be alone. Asian youth and junior standout Rosegie Ramos, who has been training with the Tokyo...


Andy Gemao keen to apply what he learned in US in Manila homecoming games

High-flyer is back home


Sulaiman to grace Awards Night

World Boxing Council (WBC) president Mauricio Sulaiman arrives here tomorrow in a sentimental visit to the country where the governing body traces a lot of its roots. It was a Filipino who crafted the WBC Constitution and Manila hosted the historic convention that laid the foundations of the organization in 1967. Manila has since hosted the annual WBC Convention twice more, in 1970 and 2007. The city also hosted the WBC Women’s Convention in...


Canino lives up to lofty billing

MANILA, Philippines — When Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna was asked early this year who she thinks would be the future of Philippine women’s chess, she named Ruelle Canino without batting an eyelash. She was proven right at least at the start of the Philippine National Chess Championships at the City Hall of Malolos, Bulacan as the 15-year-old wunderkind from Cagayan de Oro caught two big fishes in battle-scarred Olympiad veterans Marie...


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BIZ BUZZ: Done deal: BPI backs UP Maroons

After another heartbreak last season, the UP Fighting Maroons are hoping to finally clinch another championship this coming UAAP season—now with another big-time backer. Zobel family-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) on Monday formalized its support for the UP Men’s Basketball Team through a partnership with NowheretogobutUP Foundation, an organization established by UP alumni a decade ago to support athletes of the premier state...


Nullified LeBron 3, shot clock glitch in ending of Warriors-Lakers

LOS ANGELES — Steve Kerr has been part of plenty of exciting finishes between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. On Saturday night, the teams played a game that simply wouldn’t finish. The final 2 minutes, 7 seconds of the Warriors’ 128-121 victory over the Lakers took about 22 minutes to play, bogged down due to a pair of lengthy replay reviews — one that overturned an apparent 3-pointer by LeBron James — and then a...


Hidilyn, Alyssa, Rubilen feted in Women in Sports rites

MANILA, Philippines — For their dedication, discipline, passion and commitment to excellence in their respective sports, Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo leads four others who will be recognized during the 1st Women in Sports Awards tomorrow at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Diaz-Naranjo will be cited as a Flame Awardee along with volleyball ace Alyssa Valdez, skateboarder Margielyn Diaz, billiards icon Rubilen Amit, and mountain...


UAAP: Final Four hopeful FEU knows improvement is a must in 2nd round

Christine Ubaldo felt relieved that Far Eastern University (FEU) has inched toward its ultimate goal with another win. But the Lady Tamaraws’ ace setter is likewise skeptical with four other teams breathing down their necks. “We have to think of ways to level up our performance in the second round,’’ said Ubaldo after helping the Lady Tamaraws subdue the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 25-22, 22-25, 25-13, 25-21, on Sunday night in the UAAP Season 86...


Former Pinay fencer na si Maxine Esteban, pasok sa Paris Olympics bilang pambato ng Ivory Coast | BT

Nag-qualify sa 2024 Paris Olympics ang former Pinay fencer na si Maxine Esteban! Balitanghali is the daily noontime newscast of GTV anchored by Raffy Tima and Connie Sison. It airs Mondays to Fridays at 10:30 AM (PHL Time). For more videos from Balitanghali, visit http://www.gmanews.tv/balitanghali. #GMAIntegratedNews #KapusoStream Breaking news and stories from the Philippines and abroad: GMA Integrated News Portal: http://www.gmanews.tv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gmanews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gmanews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gmanews Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gmanews GMA Network Kapuso programs on GMA Pinoy TV: https://gmapinoytv.com/subscribe


UAAP: UST Tigresses wary of complacency after perfect first round

MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas came into the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament with little to no expectations. On Saturday, the Golden Tigresses swept through the first round following a 25-18, 22-25, 25-15, 28-26 victory over the skidding Adamson Lady Falcons. Setter Cassie Carballo and libero Detdet Pepito, who played crucial roles in UST’s seventh win, were thrilled to see the Tigresses exceed expectations as they...


Red Bull says RB20 F1 design was “last big roll of the dice”

Red Bull says the bold design revamp with its RB20 was the “last big roll of the dice” for the current ground effect rules in Formula 1.


Carla Abellana is one of eight women we put the spotlight on as part of our #CosmoWomenOfInfluence2024 campaign.

Carla Abellana is one of eight women we put the spotlight on as part of our #CosmoWomenOfInfluence2024 campaign.