FIBA World Cup: Gilas nearly in full force as third window of qualifiers approaches

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jun 18 09:16 PM

Gilas Pilipinas was nearly at full strength on Monday when they practiced at the Meralco Gym ahead of the third window of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers. Read more »

Pinoy superfan ni Kevin Durant

ABS-CBN News
Jun 18 08:01 PM

Kilalanin ang Pinoy superfan ng basketball superstar na si Kevin Durant.  Read more »

PBA D-League: CEU spoils Andre Paras' return, keeps AMA winless

ABS-CBN News
Jun 18 06:13 PM

Centro Escolar University’s (CEU) 24-point lead was big enough to hold off AMA Online Education, 96-85, Monday in the 2018 PBA D-League Foundation Cup at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. Read more »

San Beda's Tankoua, Ateneo's Go to be hailed as 'Pivotal Players'

ABS-CBN News
Jun 18 06:10 PM

Ateneo de Manila University’s Isaac Go and San Beda University’s Donald Tankoua will be feted in the 2018 Chooks-to-Go Collegiate Basketball Awards on Thursday night at The Bayleaf Hotel in Intramuros. Read more »

PBA D-League: Manalang, Jackson spark Marinero's rout of Batangas

ABS-CBN News
Jun 18 05:21 PM

Marinerong Pilipino demolished Batangas by 42 points, 106-64, to bounce back in the 2018 PBA D-League Foundation Cup on Monday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Read more »

Ricci, Kobe join TNT core in Gilas team for Asian Games

ABS-CBN News
Jun 18 04:57 PM

Gilas Pilipinas cadets Kobe Paras and Ricci Rivero will join the core of the TNT KaTropa in the Philippine team that will compete in the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia. Read more »

Lucas Matthysse trainer expects champ to hurt Pacquiao

Roy Luarca
Jun 18 03:58 PM

Joel Diaz, the same trainer who prepared Timothy Bradley in two fights against Pacquiao, wants Matthysse to go for the knockout. Read more »

Wesley So tops Grand Chess Tour opening leg in Belgium

Roy Luarca
Jun 18 03:25 PM

After a strong stint in the blitz event, So faltered in the rapid competition, but still wound up placing first overall in Belgium based on aggregate scores. Read more »

PBA: Plenty of work to be done for streaking Meralco

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jun 18 01:07 PM

Despite having won four consecutive games, the Meralco Bolts know they still have quite a long way to go before they achieve their goal in the 2018 PBA Commissioner's Cup. Read more »

PBA: Phoenix trades Jeff Chan to Barangay Ginebra

ABS-CBN News
Jun 18 11:16 AM

The Phoenix Fuel Masters have traded veteran shooting guard Jeff Chan to the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings, the PBA announced on Monday. Read more »

Mexicans jubilant over World Cup win trigger earthquake sensors

Berengere Sim, Reuters
Jun 18 09:50 AM

Mexicans jumping in jubilation on Sunday shook the ground hard enough to set off earthquake detectors and throngs danced in the streets after their team scored a surprise victory over World Cup defending champion Germany. Read more »

Mickelson silent after final round at U.S. Open

Andrew Both, Reuters
Jun 18 09:37 AM

Phil Mickelson theatrically parred the 13th hole in the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday - a day after drawing a storm of criticism by hitting a moving ball on the same green. Read more »

Koepka survives Fleetwood challenge, wins 2nd straight US Open

Rebecca BRYAN, Agence France-Presse
Jun 18 09:33 AM

Brooks Koepka became the first player in three decades to repeat as US Open Champion here Sunday, firing a gritty final round 68 at Shinnecock Hills to beat Tommy Fleetwood by one stroke.  Read more »

Former NBA player Hickson facing armed robbery charge

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jun 18 09:18 AM

Former NBA player J.J. Hickson was arrested on a charge of armed robbery and is being held in Coweta County Jail in Georgia. Read more »

Tom Brady: 'End coming, sooner rather than later'

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jun 18 09:16 AM

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said he intends to play football "as long as I'm still loving it," but added he sees his retirement getting closer, in an interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired Sunday.  Read more »