Romero looks to set up clash vs Pacquiao

(UPDATE) WORLD Boxing Association (WBA) champ Rolly Romero looks to skip mandatory challenger Shakhram Giyasov to set up a clash against Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao. Boxing Scene reported on Wednesday that Giyasov’s promoter Eddie Hearn learned that Romero (17-2) applied a special exemption to the WBA so he could face Pacquiao (62-8-3) instead of Giyasov (17-0). “We’ve been mandated to fight Rolly Romero, [Romero’s team] put in an...

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MANILA, Philippines—Coach Tim Cone wasn’t all too happy with Gilas Pilipinas’ performance against Guam in the 2027 Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Monday night. The Philippines notched a convincing win over Guam, 95-71, but the final score alone doesn’t exactly tell how the game transpired. READ: Justin Brownlee, Gilas ‘happy’ with 2-0 start, brace for what’s next “Happy about the win but certainly not happy about the WAY we won. Give Guam...

Business as usual? Norris, Verstappen and Piastri weigh in on F1 title decider

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Antonelli "started to doubt myself" during turbulent rookie F1 season

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Gilas faces tough NZ, Australia tests at home

(UPDATE) GILAS Pilipinas coach Tim Cone is glad the Philippines scored a two-game sweep of Guam in the first round of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. The two victories pushed the Philippines to a share of the early lead at Group A with world power Australia, which also scored its own two-game sweep in the first round against New Zealand. The Philippines scored two lopsided wins against Guam — an 87-46 rout in an away game last Friday,...

I'm an NFL WAG... I kept my job as a nurse despite my husband making millions

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As a kid who couldn’t get into scrimmages with the big boys when he was growing up in Cebu, Titing Manalili found a way to stay close to the game he loves. “I would buy water [for those who were playing] and just watch their games to see what I could learn from them,” Manalili said. Look where he is now. His pinpoint passing wizardry has made more than its regular rounds on social media platforms. He is a vital cog for a Letran squad that’s in...

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Max Verstappen reveals he could walk away from Formula One next year

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La Salle lives to fight another day after lighting up National U

Green Archers discard Bulldogs' twice-to-beat advantage

SEA Games tour of duty forces Bolick, three others to miss crucial PBA games

Berto joined by Dalph Panopio, Abu Tratter, and Von Pessumal as PBA players called up to Gilas Pilipinas

'Just what the doctor ordered': Millora-Brown proves he deserves Gilas spot

MANILA, Philippines — It seems Quentin Millora-Brown passed his first Gilas Pilipinas tour of duty with flying colors. Millora-Brown, who was a big part of the puzzle for Gilas in the first window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, earned praises from head coach Tim Cone and guard Dwight Ramos. The 6-foot-10 big man averaged 7.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per game in the two first window games against Guam, to go with 1.5 blocks a contest....

Former NBA champion and Clemson player Elden Campbell dies at 57

Elden Campbell, a center who played 15 seasons in the NBA — including nine with the Los Angeles Lakers — and later won a championship with the Detroit Pistons, has died. He was 57. Campbell's family informed the Pistons of the death, telling the team that he died on Monday. No cause was given. The 6-foot-11 Campbell was born in Los Angeles and excelled at Morningside High before heading to Clemson. He was a first-team ACC selection in the...

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Surada shoots Lady Bulldogs to finals face-off with Tigresses

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MANILA, Philippines — The UAAP Season 88 men's basketball Final Four unfurls at the Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday. De La Salle University entered the semifinals as the only team with winning momentum, with the other three semifinalists National University, University of the Philippines, and University of Santo Tomas losing their respective final games in the elimination round. Claiming the last semis berth as fourth seed after dispatching Ateneo...

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Farewell to the Honda Civic Type R

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MANILA, Philippines — Chery Tiggo isn’t crossing over to the next Premier Volleyball League season anymore. This as the Crossovers announced their disbandment after five memorable years in the league highlighted by their one and only championship in the Bacarra, Ilocos Norte bubble in 2020. “With heavy hearts, we announce the closing of the Chery Tiggo EV Crossovers’ chapter, after 11 unforgettable years in professional volleyball,” the...

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Bernie Ecclestone slams over-confident Lando Norris as he backs Max Verstappen for 2025 title

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Baclaan didn't quit after injury - and so La Salle followed suit vs NU

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Gilas PH takes care of business vs Guam–now for the hard part

There was very little doubt that Gilas Pilipinas would handle things properly at home and finish with a sweep against Guam in their two-game series in the 2027 Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers. But after the Filipinos struggled to sustain a fast start and needed a strong finish to ice a 95-71 victory at Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym on Monday night, it was clear there was a lot more to be done before big matches against infinitely better squads early...

England will face Wales in the 2027 Rugby World Cup group stages

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Pido on UST's earlier-than-hoped exit: 'Yung patay, binuhay namin, 'di ba?'

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Road gets tougher for Gilas

MANILA, Philippines — There were some rough patches in Gilas’ 95-71 win over Guam in the FIBA World Cup Asia qualifiers at the Blue Eagle Gym last Monday. Gilas blew a 27-point second quarter lead that was razed to nine twice, gave up five more offensive rebounds, had three more turnovers, yielded five more triples and allowed Jericho Cruz and Takumi Simon a combined 50 points. But the bright spots were Gilas’ interior defense, balanced offense,...

UP marches on to fifth straight finals after gutsy win vs UST

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NU gets wake-up call to keep proving itself now in Final Four

Good thing the Bulldogs had a twice-to-beat advantage

WBA champ Romero eyes Pacquiao showdown, seeks to skip mandatory challenger

MANILA, Philippines — World Boxing Association (WBA) champ Rolly Romero looks to skip mandatory challenger Shakhram Giyasov to set up a clash against Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao. Boxing Scene reported on Wednesday that Giyasov's promoter Eddie Hearn learned that Romero (17-2) applied a special exemption to the WBA so he could face Pacquiao (62-8-3) instead of Giyasov (17-0). “We’ve been mandated to fight Rolly Romero, [Romero’s team]...

Gilas bares SEA Games roster after 'tedious back and forth' amid changing eligibility rules

MANILA, Philippines -- It took several revisions, but Gilas Pilipinas’ Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) roster has been finalized. A mixture of youngsters and veterans will be carrying the flag for the men’s 5-on-5 basketball matchup in Thailand, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas said. The SBP said that professional players Jamie Malonzo, Dalph Panopio, Thirdy Ravena, Matthew Wright, Ray Parks, Justin Chua, Robert Bolick, Abu Tratter and Von...

Tragedy as hunter drowns while saving his dog

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Wes Brown identifies the signing Man Utd should make

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Townsend has unfinished business with Irish after World Cup draw

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Evel Knievel: Remembering the motorcycle stunt legend

Evel Knievel was one of the world's greatest motorcycle stunt performers. Celebrated for a series of highly publicized ramp-to-ramp motorbike jumps, his risky lifestyle and flirtation with danger endeared him to a public eager for thrills, spills, and over-the-top showmanship. Regarded by many as the father of extreme sports, the seemingly indestructible daredevil managed to walk away from numerous and spectacular crashes. Eventually, however, his health declined and Knievel passed away in November 30, 2007, aged 69. Browse the following gallery for an appreciation of the life and career of a stunt legend.

Amorim reveals his talks with downcast Yoro after nightmare game

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Olympics chaos deepens as furious coach claims delayed arena isn't even the correct size

It was revealed last month that construction on the arena - which is set to welcome NHL players back to the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade - is behind schedule.

Brazil. Vinicius sidelined like Neymar? Ancelotti Says Maybe !

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Man United's first black goalscorer in death hoax: Wife tells ex-club he's died - but he's alive

Former Manchester United midfielder Remi Moses is alive, contrary to reports that the Red Devils' first black goalscorer has died.

San Beda asserts mastery over CSB with Game 1 blowout win

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