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PBA: Ross glad to repay teammates’ trust with crucial triples

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jul 17 12:03 AM

Still best known for his work on defense rather than his scoring ability, San Miguel point guard Chris Ross made the Alaska Aces pay on Monday for giving him too much space to shoot. Read more »

PBA: Fajardo apologetic after rare technical foul

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jul 17 12:02 AM

San Miguel star June Mar Fajardo was quick to offer his apologies after getting called for a rare technical foul in the second quarter of their PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinal game against Alaska on Monday evening. Read more »

Pacquiao eyes '2 or 3 fights' more after Matthysse win

Agence France-Presse
Jul 16 10:12 PM

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Manny Pacquiao said Monday he was good for "two or three" more fights, naming Terence Crawford, Vasyl Lomachenko or Floyd Mayweather as possible opponents a day after winning a new world title. Read more »

'Na-intimidate siya': Pacquiao kay Matthysse

ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 10:09 PM

Tingin ni Manny Pacquiao, naging susi sa kaniyang panalo kay Lucas Matthysse ang 'pagkatakot' ng boksingero sa lakas na ipinakita niya. Read more »

SMB on brink of finals after comeback win over Alaska

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 09:26 PM | Updated Jul 16 10:43 PM

(UPDATED) The San Miguel Beermen are one win away from returning to the Finals of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Read more »

Kilalanin ang Filipino-French goalkeeper na World Cup champion

ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 09:04 PM

May lahing Pinoy ang goalkeeper ng French national football team. Read more »

PVL: A win of 'firsts' for Creamline, Coach Tai

Rick Olivares
Jul 16 07:35 PM

The PVL triumph was Tai Bundit's first Philippine club title in several tries Read more »

Sino ang susunod na makakalaban ni Manny Pacquiao?

ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 07:11 PM

Matapos talunin si Lucas Matthysse, sino kaya ang susunod na makakalaban ni Pacquiao? Read more »

Jones Cup: Gallant Ateneo succumbs to hot-shooting Korea

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 07:08 PM | Updated Jul 16 07:29 PM

The Ateneo Blue Eagles put up an impressive effort, but still fell short against South Korea in the 2018 William Jones Cup on Monday at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in Taiwan. Read more »

World Cup celebrations rock France; victory parade set for Champs Elysees

Luke Baker, Reuters
Jul 16 06:04 PM

Newspapers and TV stations hailed France's World Cup victory on Monday, while clean-up crews worked against the clock to tidy up after a crazy night's partying in Paris ahead of a victory parade down the Champs Elysees. Read more »

PBA D-League: Marinero rallies to stun Batangas-EAC

ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 06:00 PM

Marinero has now won three games in a row. Read more »

Pacquiao back home after title win against Matthysse

ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 05:45 PM

Boxing champion Senator Manny Pacquiao returned home from Kuala Lumpur on Monday after his title win against Argentine Lucas Matthysse.  Read more »

PBA: Rain or Shine import unfazed by huge Ginebra crowd

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 05:27 PM

Rain or Shine's Reggie Johnson insists the huge crowd that showed up to support Barangay Ginebra on Sunday barely bothered him when they played the Gin Kings in the PBA Commissioner's Cup semifinals. Read more »

PBA D-League: Undermanned Go for Gold still too much for CEU

ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 04:09 PM

Despite missing four key players, Go for Gold still managed to claim a 75-60 triumph over Centro Escolar University in the 2018 PBA D-League Foundation Cup on Monday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Read more »

PBA: Frustration got the best of Rain or Shine, admits coach

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 04:06 PM

The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters were frustrated by their inability to get over the hump against Barangay Ginebra on Sunday, admitted head coach Caloy Garcia. Read more »

Hulk Hogan reinstated into WWE Hall of Fame

ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 02:35 PM

The WWE has announced that it has reinstated the legendary Hulk Hogan into its Hall of Fame, following a three-year suspension. Read more »

'Why bother him?': Pacquiao ready if retired Mayweather wants round 2

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 01:57 PM

New WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao has expressed readiness should Floyd Mayweather decide to return to the ring and face him for a second time. Read more »

Money matches: Five who could be next for Pacquiao

Daniel HICKS, Agence France-Presse
Jul 16 12:56 PM

AFP Sport looks at five boxers who could be money-spinning opponents for Manny Pacquiao's next fight. Read more »

Nearly-man Anderson takes another giant stride on major stage

Pritha Sarkar, Reuters
Jul 16 11:02 AM

It was a case of "Kevin who?" 10 months ago when South African beanpole Kevin Anderson made it all the way into his first major final at the U.S. Open last year. Read more »

Woods still working on $10-m Mickelson match

Agence France-Presse
Jul 16 10:57 AM

Tiger Woods said Sunday that he and longtime rival Phil Mickelson are "still working" on a $10 million 'winner-takes-all' match. Read more »

After turbulent times, Djokovic is flying high again

Martyn Herman, Reuters
Jul 16 10:54 AM

After two years of turbulence Novak Djokovic was flying high in clear blue skies again on Sunday after winning a fourth Wimbledon title he believes can act as a springboard to a glorious new chapter in his career. Read more »

With LeBron looking on, Lakers reach summer league semis

Agence France-Presse
Jul 16 10:21 AM | Updated Jul 16 11:02 AM

With their new superstar LeBron James looking on, the Los Angeles Lakers reached the semi-finals of the NBA summer league Sunday with a 101-78 win over the Detroit Pistons in Las Vegas. Read more »

LOOK: Filipino-French footballer celebrates World Cup win

ABS-CBN Sports
Jul 16 10:18 AM | Updated Jul 16 10:54 AM

The French National Men's Football team completed a month-long journey to the top of the football world, Sunday evening, Manila time after they defeated Croatia, 4-2 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final.  Read more »

Dissecting Data: Pacquiao vs Matthysse

ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 10:12 AM | Updated Jul 16 05:48 PM

How does Manny Pacquiao's recent victory against Argentine Lucas Matthysse stack up against his other fights? Read more »

France wins 2018 FIFA World Cup

Frank Fife, AFP
Jul 16 09:48 AM

France's players celebrate as they hold their FIFA World Cup trophy during the awarding ceremony at the end of the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match between France and Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Sunday. Read more »