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Boxing: Aston Palicte suffers TKO loss, as Japanese claims world super-fly title

Dennis Principe
Jun 19 10:07 PM

Kazuto Ioka became the first Japanese fighter to win world titles in 4 weight divisions by stopping Palicte in the 10th round of their bout Japan Wednesday. Read more »

PBA: NLEX survives Meralco to halt 6-game losing streak

ABS-CBN News
Jun 19 09:48 PM | Updated Jun 19 10:21 PM

Tony Mitchell registered 32 points and 20 rebounds, as NLEX beat Meralco 100-91 in the 2019 Commissioner's Cup on Wednesday.  Read more »

PVL: ‘Kulang pa,’ admits Motolite’s Myla Pablo as she comes back from injury

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jun 19 09:29 PM

Motolite spiker Myla Pablo acknowledged that she is still groping for form, having only practiced with her team for a week. Read more »

Pacquiao puspusan ang training sa Amerika para sa laban vs Thurman

ABS-CBN News
Jun 19 09:11 PM

Tiwala ang kampo ni Manny Pacquiao na makakapaghanda ito nang husto para sa laban kontra Keith Thurman.  Read more »

Softball: PH Blu Boys fall short vs host Czechs at world championship

ABS-CBN News
Jun 19 09:01 PM

The Filipinos came close to scoring a breakthrough win, but they surrendered 2 runs in the seventh and last inning to lose 4-1 to the hosts Wednesday. Read more »

PBA: Sol Mercado, nakikita ang ‘never say die’ spirit sa NorthPort

ABS-CBN News
Jun 19 08:58 PM

Nasaksihan nitong Miyerkoles ni Sol Mercado kung paanong lumaro ang NorthPort at tila nakita niya ang tatak-"NSD" sa kaniyang mga bagong teammate. Read more »

Boxing: Aston Palicte vows to be better, as he chases world super-fly title again

Dennis Principe
Jun 19 07:36 PM

Negros Occidental native Aston Palicte battles Kazuto Ioka of Japan for the super-flyweight title in Chiba city on Wednesday night. Read more »

PBA: NorthPort survives 1st test in post-Pringle era, tops Rain Or Shine in OT

ABS-CBN News
Jun 19 06:58 PM | Updated Jun 19 07:29 PM

Mo Tautuaa scored 34 points, and Robert Bolick chipped in 22 points, as NorthPort beat Rain Or Shine 107-105 in overtime in the 2019 Commissioner's Cup Wednesday. Read more »

PVL: Creamline assured of semis spot after beating Motolite

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jun 19 06:41 PM | Updated Jun 19 06:55 PM

(UPDATE) Creamline became the second team to secure a spot in the semifinals of the 2019 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference. Read more »

Bust a move

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Jun 19 06:30 PM | Updated Jun 19 08:34 PM

Yer Lord Ilvym “Dudut” Gabriel of the Philippine breakdance team performs as teammates watch during practice in Quezon City in preparation for the World Breaking Championship in Nanjing, China on June 23. Read more »

Tolentino calls for POC elections after Vargas' resignation

ABS-CBN News
Jun 19 05:53 PM

POC chairman Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino announced that he intends to call for a special election for the vacated post. Read more »

PVL: Army returns to winning ways by sweeping BaliPure

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jun 19 05:00 PM

PacificTown-Army regained its winning ways in style, downing BaliPure in straight sets to bounce back in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference on Wednesday at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan. Read more »

New POC president looks to get SEA Games preps back on track

ABS-CBN News
Jun 19 04:34 PM

Joey Romasanta vowed that no second would be wasted in making sure that the country's hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games will get back on track. Read more »

WWE returns to Manila in September

ABS-CBN News
Jun 19 03:12 PM

WWE will return to Manila for the first time in three years, with a show scheduled on September 20 at the Araneta Coliseum.   Read more »

PBA: For Chris Ross, loss to Ginebra 'a good stepping stone' for SMB

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jun 19 02:10 PM

The San Miguel Beermen's heartbreaking loss to Barangay Ginebra last Sunday can serve as a stepping stone for the team, after they got off to a slow start in the 2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup. Read more »

FIBA: One game at a time for Gilas Youth in U-19 World Cup

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jun 19 02:05 PM

The Gilas Pilipinas Youth team will prepare as well as they can for the upcoming FIBA Under-19 World Cup, but they still remain the underdogs in their group. Read more »

Football: Marta dedicates World Cup record to 'anyone fighting for equality'

Agence France-Presse
Jun 19 11:03 AM

Marta secured her place among the legends of football on Tuesday after the Brazilian become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer in the 1-0 win against Italy in Valenciennes. Read more »

Tennis: Federer opens grass season with victory over Millman in Halle

Agence France-Presse
Jun 19 10:28 AM

Roger Federer began his run-up to Wimbledon with a win as he beat Australian John Millman in straight sets to reach the second round of the ATP tournament in Halle on Tuesday. Read more »

Tennis: Sharapova to face Kerber as both win in Mallorca

Martyn Herman, Reuters
Jun 19 10:24 AM

After two weeks enjoying the delights of Mallorca it was time for business for Maria Sharapova on Tuesday as she launched her comeback from a six-month injury lay-off in style. Read more »

Tennis: Murray's comeback delayed until Thursday after Queen's washout

Agence France-Presse
Jun 19 10:09 AM

Andy Murray's comeback from hip surgery has been delayed until Thursday after rain washed out the day's play at Queen's Club on Tuesday. Read more »

Pelicans eye Williamson, future in NBA Draft

Agence France-Presse
Jun 19 09:59 AM

Teenage star Zion Williamson is set to be chosen with the top pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday as the New Orleans Pelicans launch their quest to build a team of championship contenders. Read more »

NBA: Paging Kyrie: Celtics in dark on Irving's plans

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jun 19 09:53 AM

Kyrie Irving has reportedly gone silent and given president Danny Ainge and head coach Brad Stevens no choice but to assume he will move on to another team. Read more »

NBA: Rockets' Paul reportedly demanded trade

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jun 19 09:48 AM

Rockets All-Star point guard Chris Paul wants out of Houston, and his relationship with MVP candidate James Harden is "unsalvageable."   Read more »

NBA: Horford to decline option, leave Celtics -- report

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jun 19 09:43 AM

Boston forward Al Horford will turn down his 2018-19 option of $30.1 million and no longer intends to re-sign with the Celtics, multiple media outlets reported late Tuesday. Read more »

NBA: Lakers seek salary-cap space to add 3rd star -- report

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jun 19 09:39 AM

The Los Angeles Lakers, with LeBron James in place and Anthony Davis on the way, reportedly are attempting to clear enough salary-cap space to make a run at a third star player this summer. Read more »