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LOOK: Champion boxer Jerwin Ancajas gets his Navy Tigerstripes uniform

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Sep 25 10:19 PM

The world junior bantamweight champion can now proudly declare himself a member of the elite Philippine Navy Seals. Read more »

2020 French Open: Simona Halep eyes second title, top ranking

Sudipto Ganguly, Reuters
Sep 25 09:37 PM

Since Serena Williams took a break in 2017 to give birth to her daughter, there has been no standout player who has dominated the women's game. Read more »

Football: AFF Suzuki Cup moved to April 2021

ABS-CBN News
Sep 25 09:10 PM

The biennial tournament was originally scheduled for November 23 to December 31 this year. Read more »

MMA: Why Edward Kelly would rather see idol Pacquiao hang up mitts

ABS-CBN News
Sep 25 09:08 PM

Team Lakay's Kelly said Manny Pacquiao would always be his sporting hero and that he holds him in the highest regard. Read more »

Commissioner Marcial maintains PBA support for Gilas program

ABS-CBN News
Sep 25 07:35 PM

Expect the PBA to support Gilas Pilipinas' games in the next two windows of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers in November and February 2021.    Read more »

Tennis: 'Tough blow' as French Open to allow just 1,000 fans a day

Dave James, Agence France-Presse
Sep 25 06:37 PM

French Open chief Guy Forget said Friday a government order to limit attendance at Roland Garros to a maximum of 1,000 spectators each day was a "tough blow" for the tournament.   Read more »

Baseball: Suddenly hot Angels begin final series, face Dodgers

Field Level Media/ Reuters
Sep 25 04:34 PM

Two of the hottest teams in baseball will meet during the final weekend of the season, and only one of them will have a desperate sense about them. Read more »

Baseball: Marlins salvage critical win against sloppy Braves

Field Level Media, Reuters
Sep 25 04:31 PM

Miami starter Pablo Lopez and the Miami bullpen slowed down the powerful Atlanta lineup, posting a 4-2 win on Thursday and trimming their magic number to two.   Read more »

Tennis: Nadal eyes Federer record, 15 years after first Roland Garros title

Martyn WOOD, Agence France-Presse
Sep 25 04:21 PM

The undisputed king of clay, Rafael Nadal is one title away from matching Roger Federer's all-time Grand Slam record, but 15 years on from the Spaniard's first French Open triumph he appears more vulnerable than ever at his beloved Roland Garros. Read more »

Lakers knocking on NBA Finals door after Game 4 victory

Field Level Media/Reuters
Sep 25 11:39 AM | Updated Sep 25 05:04 PM

Anthony Davis scored 34 points and LeBron James added 26, as the Lakers beat the Nuggets 114-108 Thursday (US time) to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. Read more »

NBA: New Chicago Bulls coach gets $24M over four years - report

Field Level Media/Reuters
Sep 25 09:43 AM

The Chicago Bulls gave new coach Billy Donovan a four-year contract with more than $24 million, The Athletic reported Thursday night. Read more »

NBA: 76ers owners want to hire D'Antoni - report

Field Level Media/Reuters
Sep 25 06:37 AM

Philadelphia owners want to hire Mike D'Antoni as the 76ers' next head coach, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Read more »

NBA: Miami Heat's Spoelstra says Adebayo will be ready for Game 5

Field Level Media/Reuters
Sep 25 06:24 AM

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is not in any danger of missing Game 5 against the Boston Celtics on Friday night. Read more »

NBA: Lakers look to retake control in Game 4 vs. Nuggets

Field Level Media/Reuters
Sep 24 11:00 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers seek to take another commanding lead while the Denver Nuggets attempt to avoid another huge hole when the clubs meet in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. Read more »

WWE: Legion of Doom's Road Warrior Animal passes away

ABS-CBN News
Sep 24 09:06 PM

Wrestling legend Road Warrior Animal, half of WWE tandem Legion of Doom fame, has passed away. He was 60. Read more »

Phoenix suffers setback, as PBA rejects Calvin Abueva inclusion in bubble

ABS-CBN News
Sep 24 08:51 PM

The Fuel Masters included the embattled power forward in their 25-man lineup for the PBA restart, but the league did not approve it due to Abueva's indefinite suspension. Read more »

UAAP: UST appoints new athletic director after 'Sorsogon bubble' debacle

ABS-CBN News
Sep 24 08:37 PM

According to The Varsitarian, UST appointed Fr. Rodel S. Cansancio as acting IPEA Athletics Director on Tuesday. Read more »

Motorsports: F1 champion Hamilton vows to boost diversity in motorsport

Agence France-Presse
Sep 24 06:07 PM

Lewis Hamilton pledged on Thursday to grow the number of black people in motor racing, announcing members of his Hamilton Commission that aims to tackle the lack of diversity at all levels of the sport.   Read more »

Taekwondo: Pinoy jin claims gold in international virtual tourney

ABS-CBN News
Sep 24 06:02 PM

Filipino jin Rodolfo Reyes Jr. copped a gold medal in the recent 2020 Lents Taekwondo Worldwide Online Poomsae Open. Read more »

LOOK: Casimero faces off with Micah ahead of title defense

ABS-CBN News
Sep 24 05:58 PM

Defending WBO bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero is all set for his 12-round title tiff with Ghana's Duke Micah. Read more »

Tennis: Simona Halep firm favorite for French Open after winning streak

Sudipto Ganguly, Reuters
Sep 24 05:50 PM

Simona Halep is heavily favored to add a second French Open title to her Grand Slam cabinet. Read more »

Clark bubble a go as PBA gets provisional approval

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Sep 24 05:02 PM | Updated Sep 24 05:51 PM

The Philippine Basketball Association has gotten provisional approval from the Inter-Agency Task Force to push through with its season in a bubble to be held in Clark. Read more »

Badminton federation develops outdoor variation of sport: air badminton

ABS-CBN News
Sep 24 04:37 PM

A new variation of badminton is set to hit the country. Read more »

NBA, WNBA react to charges in Breonna Taylor case

Reuters/ Field Level Media
Sep 24 04:24 PM

Though the attention of the NBA and WNBA remain on their respective bubbles in Florida, players and coaches of both leagues were like most of America on Wednesday, fixated on the news and subsequent fallout from the announcement of charges related to the shooting death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Ky. Read more »

PBA: Tributes pour in for PJ Simon after retirement

ABS-CBN News
Sep 24 03:42 PM

Teammates and rivals alike are showering PJ Simon with praise after the veteran guard announced his retirement from the PBA. Read more »