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Football: Sterling shines as England blow Spain away

Thomas Allnutt, Agence France-Presse
Oct 16 05:29 AM

Raheem Sterling scored twice as England delivered one of their finest victories of the modern era by beating Spain 3-2 in Seville on Monday.  Read more »

PANOORIN: Pinoy racers at drifters, nagpasiklaban sa 'Wheelsfest'

ABS-CBN News
Oct 16 02:35 AM

Bilis at diskarte sa pagmamaneho. 'Yan ang ibinida sa drag race at drift competition sa Clark, Pampanga. Read more »

UAAP: FEU's Cani at a loss to explain letdown game against UST

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Oct 15 09:45 PM

For the second time in UAAP Season 81, Far Eastern University suffered a tough loss at the hands of its traditional rival, University of Santo Tomas.   Read more »

UAAP: Akhuetie won't be happy with MVP if UP misses Final 4

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Oct 15 09:37 PM

The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons did not exactly live up to expectations in the first round of the UAAP Season 81 men's basketball tournament.   Read more »

Magnolia's Jalalon named PBA Player of the Week

ABS-CBN News
Oct 15 08:16 PM

Magnolia playmaker Jiovani Jalalon's inspired efforts against Blackwater and Alaska did not go unnoticed, as he earned the Cignal-PBA Press Corps Player of the Week in the 2018 Governors' Cup for the period of October 8-14. Read more »

Rugby: PH Volcanoes secure spot in World Series qualifier

ABS-CBN News
Oct 15 08:07 PM

After seven intense weeks of competition, the Philippine Volcanoes have achieved their goal by qualifying to the 2019 Hong Kong Sevens, the premier tournament in the World Seven Series Competition. Read more »

UAAP: Nieto twins expected to be back soon for Ateneo

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Oct 15 08:04 PM

Twins Matt and Mike Nieto are expected to return to action soon for the Ateneo Blue Eagles, after they missed last Sunday's game against the University of the Philippines. Read more »

PBA: 'Dirty finger' costs Calvin Abueva P10K

ABS-CBN News
Oct 15 06:03 PM

Phoenix forward Calvin Abueva has been docked P10,000 after twice showing a "dirty finger" during their games in the PBA Governors' Cup, the league announced on Monday afternoon. Read more »

UAAP: Ayo hails coachable UST Tigers, but warns: 'Long way to go'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Oct 15 05:40 PM

Midway through the elimination round of the UAAP Season 81 men's basketball tournament, the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers have emerged as one of the league's pleasant surprises. Read more »

LOOK: NorthPort players support Mikee Romero's re-election bid

ABS-CBN News
Oct 15 04:41 PM

Several members of the NorthPort Batang Pier went to the Commission on Elections on Monday to show their support for the One Patriotic Coalation of Marginalized Nationals (1-Pacman) partylist. Read more »

Nurmagomedov challenges Mayweather to clash

Agence France-Presse
Oct 15 02:30 PM

Mixed martial arts fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov has taken a page out of Conor McGregor's playbook and issued a challenge to undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather. Read more »

Kiteboarder cops Youth Olympic silver for PH

ABS-CBN News
Oct 15 01:50 PM

Filipino-Norwegian Christian Tio saved the Philippines' campaign in the 2018 Youth Olympic Games by copping the silver medal in kiteboarding. Read more »

NU opens five-peat bid by beating La Salle-Zobel in UAAP girls' volleyball

ABS-CBN News
Oct 15 01:41 PM | Updated Oct 15 01:45 PM

National University set its five-peat bid in motion by hacking out a four-set victory over De La Salle-Zobel in their first game of the UAAP Season 81 high school volleyball tournament on Sunday at the Blue Eagle Gym. Read more »

Pinoy kiteboarder bags silver at Youth Olympics

Gabriel Heusi, OIS/IOC via AP
Oct 15 12:02 PM

Christian Tio of the Philippines competes in the Sailing Men's Kiteboarding IKA at Club Náutico San Isidro, during the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Saturday in this photo provided by the OIS/IOC. Read more »

UST rookie Cansino earns UAAP Player of the Week honors

ABS-CBN News
Oct 15 12:00 PM

University of Santo Tomas (UST) head coach Aldin Ayo always had a short and sweet answer whenever he was asked about their recruitment during the offseason. Read more »

Del Potro suffers fractured kneecap after fall

Reuters
Oct 15 10:54 AM

U.S. Open runner-up Juan Martin del Potro has suffered a fractured right kneecap following his fall during a match in Shanghai this week, his spokesman said in a statement on Sunday.  Read more »

US women headed back to World Cup after rout of Jamaica

Agence France-Presse
Oct 15 10:54 AM

The United States will defend their Women's World Cup title next year, securing their berth with a 6-0 rout of Jamaica in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF regional qualifier on Sunday. Read more »

Warriors seek more NBA glory as title-hungry rivals lurk

Jim SLATER, Agence France-Presse
Oct 15 10:26 AM | Updated Oct 15 12:19 PM

Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry will enjoy watching the Golden State Warriors hoist another championship banner Tuesday when they open the 2018-19 NBA campaign against Oklahoma City.  Read more »

76ers, Muscala apologize for offensive tweets by player's dad

Agence France-Presse
Oct 15 10:11 AM

The Philadelphia 76ers and forward Mike Muscala have apologized for racially offensive Twitter comments directed at Minnesota Timberwolves player Jimmy Butler by Muscala's father. Read more »

Report: NBA won't suspend Curry, Cousins

Field Level Media/Reuters
Oct 15 10:00 AM

Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and DeMarcus Cousins won't be punished for stepping on the court during a tense late-game situation against the Los Angeles Lakers in Friday's preseason finale. Read more »

Butler will play in Timberwolves' season opener

Field Level Media/Reuters
Oct 15 09:57 AM

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler practiced with the team on Sunday and is expected to play in Wednesday's season opener in San Antonio, according to coach Tom Thibodeau. Read more »

Jefferson retires from NBA, pays tribute to father

Field Level Media/Reuters
Oct 15 09:39 AM

Richard Jefferson, who played 17 years in the NBA, has officially retired.  Read more »

UAAP: Tyler Tio is next man up for Ateneo

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Oct 15 06:45 AM

Tyler Tio made the first start of his UAAP career against UP. Read more »

La Salle, NU look to retain UAAP table tennis titles

ABS-CBN News
Oct 15 06:43 AM

De La Salle University and National University will try to keep their women’s and men’s titles, respectively, when the finals of the UAAP Season 81 table tennis tournament starts on Monday at the UP CHK Gym. Read more »

UAAP: Coach Perasol believes all is not lost yet for UP

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Oct 15 12:27 AM

The situation appears dire for University of the Philippines (UP), midway through the UAAP Season 81 men’s basketball tournament.   Read more »