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Philsports, Rizal Memorial will be used as temporary medical facilities: PSC

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 30 09:06 AM

PSC chairman Butch Ramirez confirmed on Sunday that some of their buildings will be converted to temporary medical facilities, to help with the government's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

ABS-CBN S+A to show classic games, new workout show in April

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 29 04:29 PM

ABS-CBN Sports will launch a special programming on S+A this April, offering Filipinos a mix of classic games, breaking news, and a celebrity workout show. Read more »

Remembering Aric Del Rosario, a grand slam coach who taught humility and compassion

Updated as of Mar 29 01:48 PM

The multi-titled coach, who has won almost every local championship imaginable, is lovingly remembered by both colleagues and former players. BY NISSI ICASIANO Read more »

Pros take pay cuts as Australians face weekend sporting void

Nick Mulvenney, Reuters
Posted at Mar 28 09:20 PM

SYDNEY - As Australians embarked on the unprecedented novelty of a weekend without sport on Saturday, negotiations continued between professional leagues and players over wage cuts to ensure they survive the coronavirus shutdown. Read more »

Japan, IOC agree to postpone Tokyo Olympics: Abe

Kyodo News
Posted at Mar 24 08:57 PM

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach agreed Tuesday to postpone this summer's Tokyo Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Japanese leader said. Read more »

10 videos for sports fans to binge-watch

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 23 05:56 PM

ABS-CBN Sports continues to deliver a wide variety of sports content to the Kapamilya sports fan, even as major events -- including the UAAP -- remain in limbo because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

WATCH: Alyssa, Risa Sato open up in 'Kalye Confessions'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 22 04:14 PM

Volleyball stars have a new platform to share their thoughts and feelings in "Kalye Confessions," a new segment on ABS-CBN S+A's "The Score," hosted by Cherry Nunag. Read more »

As the sporting world stops for COVID-19, Filipino MMA fighters work hard behind closed doors

Updated as of Mar 22 08:07 PM

Local fighters have to find creative ways to stay battle-ready in the middle of the COVID-19 crisis. By NISSI ICASIANO Read more »

F1: World champion Hamilton self-isolating as precaution

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 22 10:09 AM

Six-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton says he is self-isolating but will not get tested for coronavirus as others need attention more than him. Read more »

MPBL: Basilan Steel look to continue winning tradition next season

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 20 08:28 PM

Basilan Steel-Jumbo Plastic was one of the surprises in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League-Lakan Cup. Read more »

Sports events still happening despite coronavirus pandemic

Reuters
Posted at Mar 19 08:27 PM

Check out the list of sports events around the world that have not been suspended, postponed or cancelled despite the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

Math professor and MMA fighter Angelie Sabanal inspires in and out of the classroom

Posted at Mar 19 11:28 AM

The educator from Cagayan de Oro didn't seek a life under the spotlight but, after stepping on to the ONE Championship stage, it found her. By NISSI ICASIANO Read more »

Former nanny Jomary Torres found her calling in the MMA cage

Updated as of Mar 18 02:26 PM

The young woman from Sindangan survived many challenges in her life to find her way into the cage. By NISSI ICASIANO Read more »

Workout from home: This coach’s AMRAP routine is your best option away from the gym

Updated as of Mar 20 11:00 AM

Since we're back to good ol' 'anytime fitness.' By BAM ABELLON Read more »

Nike to close all stores in US and several other countries

Maria Ponnezhath, Reuters
Posted at Mar 15 11:50 PM

US sportswear giant Nike Inc said on Sunday it is closing all of its stores in the United States and several other countries to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Read more »

PAGCOR suspends casino, gaming operations during Metro Manila quarantine

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 15 02:58 PM

The Philippines' gaming regulatory body on Sunday said it suspended all gaming operations until the end of Metro Manila's community quarantine against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on April 14. Read more »

NCAA to grant one more year of eligibility to affected athletes

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 15 02:48 PM

Student-athletes whose events were affected by the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak will be granted one more year of eligibility, says NCAA Management Committee chairman Peter Cayco. Read more »

NCAA: Fate of Season 95 up to Policy Board -- Cayco

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 15 02:39 PM

The decision to cancel the rest of the NCAA's 95th season is squarely in the hands of the Policy Board, says NCAA Management Committee Chairman Peter Cayco of Arellano University.   Read more »

LIST: Sports events around the world hit by coronavirus pandemic

Reuters
Posted at Mar 15 08:32 AM

As governments scrambled to contain the coronavirus pandemic, several sporting events around the world were either canceled, postponed, or required to implement adjustments to avoid further contamination. Read more »

Schools, sports, entertainment: Coronavirus sparks global shutdown

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 13 08:36 AM

Disneyland and Broadway are going dark, several European countries are shutting schools and stock markets cratered Thursday as fears over the spread of the coronavirus ricochet around the globe.  Read more »