Cycling: With 2020 Olympics in mind, PH body looks to form ‘super team’

ABS-CBN News
Jun 21 02:30 AM

Abraham Tolentino, president of cycling's national governing body, wants to see a Pinoy cyclist compete in the Tokyo Games in 2 years' time. Read more »

MPBL: Lights out, as visiting San Juan breezes past Pampanga

Roy Luarca
Jun 21 02:22 AM

Boasting of former PBA players, the Knights had little trouble defeating the Lanterns 93-70 in the MPBL Datu Cup on Wednesday. Read more »

PBA: More than skills, Jeff Chan praised for smarts in Ginebra debut

ABS-CBN News
Jun 21 01:16 AM

Coach Tim Cone liked what he saw in Ginebra's latest veteran acquisition. Read more »

FIFA World Cup: Uruguay makes knockout stage, ousts Saudi Arabia

Reuters
Jun 21 01:03 AM

Uruguay beat Saudi Arabia 1-0 on Wednesday thanks to a goal from striker Luis Suarez, propelling his side and host Russia into the knockout stage. Read more »

MPBL: Parañaque holds off late Valenzuela rally for first win under new coach

Roy Luarca
Jun 20 11:07 PM | Updated Jun 21 01:50 AM

Parañaque withstood Valenzuela’s final assault to prevail, 76-73, in the MPBL Datu Cup Wednesday night. Read more »

FIFA World Cup: Ronaldo goal earns Portugal 1-0 victory over Morocco

Mitch Phillips, Reuters
Jun 20 10:00 PM | Updated Jun 20 11:51 PM

Ronaldo took his tournament tally to 4 goals when he charged into the box, timing his run to perfection in the fourth minute to power in his header. Read more »

PBA: Ginebra dominates Columbian, as playoff race intensifies

ABS-CBN News
Jun 20 09:41 PM | Updated Jun 20 11:21 PM

Justin Brownlee scored 24 points to lead Ginebra to a 134-107 win over Columbian Dyip and boosts its chances of advancing in the Commissioner's Cup. Read more »

PVL: BanKo-Perlas stays unbeaten, one win away from reaching semis

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jun 20 09:22 PM | Updated Jun 20 09:53 PM

BanKo-Perlas downed Iriga-Navy 25-17, 23-25, 28-26, 22-25, 15-12 on Wednesday to close in on a last 4 berth in the PVL Reinforced Conference. Read more »

PVL: Pocari coach hails Myla Pablo for playing like an import

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jun 20 08:42 PM

With Pocari Sweat on the brink of defeat against BaliPure, the Lady Warriors turned to one player who has carried the team for several years now. Read more »

Creamline bars Valdez, Morado from playing in PSL Invitational Conference

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jun 20 08:04 PM | Updated Jun 20 08:39 PM

A source within the team cites scheduling conflict as the reason for prohibiting the national volleyball stars from playing in the rival league. Read more »

PVL: Pocari fuels semis bid with 5-set win over BaliPure

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jun 20 07:07 PM | Updated Jun 20 07:12 PM

The Lady Warriors rallied to win 29-27, 20-25, 19-25, 26-24, 15-13 in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Wednesday. Read more »

PBA: Phoenix torches GlobalPort to stay in hunt for playoffs berth

ABS-CBN News
Jun 20 07:06 PM | Updated Jun 20 08:56 PM

Phoenix kept its flickering playoff hopes alive by stunning GlobalPort with a 135-108 blowout loss in the PBA Commissioner's Cup at Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday. Read more »

Murray loses on return, Dimitrov sets up Djokovic clash

Martyn Herman, Reuters
Jun 20 02:50 PM

Andy Murray's long-awaited return to competitive tennis ended in defeat by Nick Kyrgios at Queen's Club on Tuesday but there were plenty of positives in his 2-6 7-6(4) 7-5 loss. Read more »

Federer marches past Bedene in Halle, Zverev exits

Reuters
Jun 20 02:48 PM

Defending champion Roger Federer continued his fine run on grass ahead of Wimbledon with a 6-3 6-4 win over Slovenia's Aljaz Bedene in the opening round of the Halle Open on Tuesday. Read more »

NBA player sues Milwaukee police, claiming excessive force

Bernie Woodall, Reuters
Jun 20 02:44 PM

A National Basketball Association player on Tuesday filed a civil lawsuit in federal court alleging Milwaukee police used excessive force in a January arrest that he claims officers unnecessarily escalated from a simple parking violation. Read more »