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IN PHOTOS: Asian Games-bound Rain or Shine-plus in practice

ABS-CBN News
Aug 11 09:43 AM

MANILA -- Just days after his Finals stint with the San Miguel Beermen in the 2018 PBA Commissioner's Cup, Christian Standhardinger joined the practice of the Philippine men's basketball team bound for 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia this month.    Read more »

Neil Etheridge hopes Premier League presence can make impact in PH

Michael Church, Reuters
Aug 11 05:41 AM | Updated Aug 11 09:42 AM

Etheridge knows his presence in the Premier League may not do much to change the sporting landscape in Manila, but he is optimistic it can have a long-term impact on local football. Read more »

Bob Arum nakipagkita kay Pacquiao sa GenSan

ABS-CBN News
Aug 11 03:25 AM

Walang ibinigay na detalye si Pacquiao tungkol sa pinag-usapan nila ng dati niyang promoter. Read more »

Asian Games organizers have approved Clarkson joining Gilas: source

ABS-CBN News
Aug 10 11:23 PM | Updated Aug 11 02:42 AM

(UPDATED) Jordan Clarkson has been given the green light by Asian Games organizers and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to join the Philippine men's national basketball team, a source privy to the Games delegation registration meeting discussing player eligibility told ABS-CBN News late Friday night. Read more »

Asian Games: Final Gilas roster leaves spot for Clarkson pending approval

ABS-CBN News
Aug 10 10:02 PM | Updated Aug 10 10:31 PM

Christian Standhardinger and Gilas veteran Gabe Norwood made it to the final 12-man roster. Read more »

FIBA Asia Under 18: Batang Gilas bow to Australia, will play for bronze next

ABS-CBN News
Aug 10 08:22 PM | Updated Aug 10 08:36 PM

Australia has defeated the Philippines 77-43 in the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Asian Championship at Stadium 29 in Bangkok on Friday. Read more »

NCAA: San Beda edges Letran in OT to keep perfect record

ABS-CBN News
Aug 10 06:27 PM | Updated Aug 10 06:46 PM

San Beda beat Letran 80-76 in overtime in NCAA men's basketball on Friday. The Red Lions stretched their perfect start to 5-0. Read more »

WATCH (LIVE): Batang Gilas-Australia game (FIBA Under-18 Asian Championship)

ABS-CBN News
Aug 10 05:50 PM | Updated Aug 10 09:14 PM

The Philippines takes on Australia in the semifinals of FIBA Under-18 Asian Championship at Stadium 29 in Bangkok on Friday. Tipoff is at 6:45 p.m. Read more »

NCAA: Emilio Aguinaldo wins 2 in a row; Jose Rizal drops to 0-6

ABS-CBN News
Aug 10 04:09 PM | Updated Aug 10 06:31 PM

EAC downed Mapua 89-85, while Arellano topped JRU 79-70 to keep the Heavy Bombers winless in the tournament. Read more »

Pistons' Leuer sidelined by knee surgery

Reuters
Aug 10 11:37 AM

The Detroit Pistons announced Thursday that forward Jon Leuer had undergone surgery on his right knee after injuring his medial meniscus during an offseason workout. Read more »

Azkals' Etheridge on road to Premier League

Edward Lao, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau
Aug 10 10:37 AM | Updated Aug 11 07:59 AM

LONDON - Azkals goalkeeper Neil Etheridge could become the first Filipino to play in the English Premier League (EPL) – if he is chosen for Cardiff City’s season opener against AFC Bournemouth this Saturday, August 11.  Read more »

Tanauan LL grabs 2018 Senior League Softball World Series Championship

ABS-CBN Sports
Aug 10 08:27 AM

Tanauan Little League from Batangas were crowned the 2018 Senior League Softball World Series champions after shutting down Texas District 9 Little League of Waco, Texas, 7-0. Read more »

PBA: Rest is foremost on June Mar's mind after Commissioner's Cup heartbreak

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Aug 10 05:20 AM

After experiencing a loss in the PBA finals for the first time since 2013, San Miguel star June Mar Fajardo just wants a bit of a break.   Read more »

PBA: With perfect finals record gone, SMB needs to 'go back to basics'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Aug 10 05:20 AM

It was truly a "very unusual feeling" for coach Leo Austria and San Miguel Beer.   Read more »

Tennis: Tsitsipas stuns Djokovic in Toronto

Agence France-Presse
Aug 10 05:17 AM

Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated his second seed in as many days at the Toronto Masters on Thursday, stunning Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals. Read more »

NBA to shut down PH stores

ABS-CBN News
Aug 10 04:03 AM

MANILA - NBA Philippines said Thursday it will shut down stores this month after ending its agreement with its retail operator. Read more »

Hackers hit U.S. PGA computer servers, demand ransom: report

Agence France-Presse
Aug 10 02:01 AM

Computer hackers have struck PGA of America servers at this week's 100th PGA Championship, demanding a Bitcoin ransom to unlock files without risking data not easily replaced, Golfweek's website reported. Read more »

MMA: Honorio Banario shares secret to his recent resurgence

ABS-CBN News
Aug 09 11:41 PM

On September 8, the former champ is due to make his cage return when he faces Amir Khan in a ONE Championship card in Shanghai. Read more »

Boxing: No fireworks, just friendly gestures as Nietes, Aston Palicte ‘face off’

Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau
Aug 09 11:38 PM

On September 8, the two Negros Occidental natives will be fighting for the World Boxing Organization's vacant world super flyweight title at LA Forum. Read more »

Asian Games: Is Gilas making headway in its pursuit of Jordan Clarkson?

ABS-CBN News
Aug 09 10:35 PM | Updated Aug 09 11:36 PM

Philippine Star columnist Quinito Henson tweeted that Clarkson's name is on the 12-man lineup, and his chances of landing a roster spot appears bright. Read more »

PBA: Ross, SMB not dwelling on lost chance at Grand Slam

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Aug 09 09:46 PM

For the second consecutive season, San Miguel's hopes of winning a Grand Slam were dashed by Barangay Ginebra. Read more »

TINGNAN: Totoo na’to — LeBron, first time magsuot ng Lakers jersey

ABS-CBN News
Aug 09 09:23 PM | Updated Aug 10 12:52 AM

Para sa mga Lakers fan, nagkatotoo na sa wakas ang kanilang pangarap na makuha ang tinaguriang "The King." Read more »

Che'Lu rallies, downs Go for Gold in Game 1 of PBA D-League finals

ABS-CBN News
Aug 09 09:03 PM

Jeff Viernes took over in the second half as Che'Lu Bar & Grill stunned Go for Gold, 100-96, in Game 1 of the 2018 PBA D-League Foundation Cup Finals on Thursday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Read more »

Throwback Thursday: Balikan ang NCAA days ni Scottie Thompson sa Perpetual

ABS-CBN News
Aug 09 08:41 PM | Updated Aug 09 10:42 PM

Sa mga ngayon lang nakakapanood sa kaniya, matagal nang nagpapakita ng kaniyang gilas si Thompson, simula pa sa playing days niya sa Perpetual Help. Read more »

PBA finals: Cone insists San Miguel 'still the best team'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Aug 09 06:53 PM

Tim Cone, with all his accolades and achievements, could not quite believe what the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings pulled off on Wednesday, when they dethroned San Miguel Beer to rule the 2018 PBA Commissioner's Cup. Read more »