Enes Kanter: Anyone against Erdogan is a target Agence France-Presse Jan 16 10:30 AM New York Knicks center Enes Kanter, staying home from an NBA game Thursday in London over safety fears, ripped Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a Washington Post column Tuesday. Read more »
NBA: Kings' Shumpert prevented from entering Blazers' lockerroom Field Level Media/Reuters Jan 16 10:18 AM Sacramento Kings guard Imam Shumpert was prevented from entering the Portland Trail Blazers locker room to confront Jusuf Nurkic after Monday night's game. Read more »
2019 Asian Cup: Azkals’ Sven not expecting easy match vs Kyrgyzstan ABS-CBN News Jan 16 09:48 AM The Azkals play Kyrgyzstan in Dubai on Wednesday, in both sides’ final group-stage assignment. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m., Manila time. Read more »
76ers sign veteran Brewer to 10-day contract Field Level Media/Reuters Jan 16 08:14 AM The Philadelphia 76ers signed veteran swingman Corey Brewer to a 10-day contract, the team announced Tuesday. Read more »
NBA: James takes part in shoot-around on eve of medical exam Agence France-Presse Jan 16 07:44 AM Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took part in the team's shoot-around on Tuesday, a day before he was due for another evaluation of the groin injury that has sidelined him since Christmas. Read more »
‘Now is the time’ to make football more popular in Philippines, says coach Sven ABS-CBN News Jan 16 01:01 AM Azkals head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson knows these past few months is a perfect jump-off point to kick football’s national profile up a notch. Read more »
Philippine swimming body rejects national tryouts by unaccredited group ABS-CBN News Jan 16 12:08 AM Philippine Swimming Inc. on Monday criticized attempts by another group calling for national-team open tryouts targeting this year’s SEA Games. Read more »
2019 Asian Cup: Late winner as Aussies down Syria to go through Talek Harris, Agence France-Presse Jan 16 12:03 AM Tom Rogic's injury-time thunderbolt settled an Asian Cup thriller Tuesday, as Australia beat Syria 3-2 to reach the last 16 and knock out their war-torn rivals. Read more »
Shaping up for Adrien Broner Val Cuenca, ABS-CBN News Jan 15 10:41 PM Pacquiao is defending his world welterweight title against Adrien Broner in Las Vegas on January 19, Saturday (January 20, Sunday, Manila time). Read more »
Turkey prosecutor seeks Interpol red notice for NBA player Enes Kanter Agence France-Presse Jan 15 10:09 PM Enes Kanter, an outspoken critic of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is accused of being a member of an armed terrorist organization. Read more »
Pacquiao sa pagdating sa Las Vegas: ‘Nice to be back here’ ABS-CBN News Jan 15 09:36 PM | Updated Jan 15 11:58 PM Nang makarating sa Las Vegas dalawang taon ang nakalipas matapos ang kaniyang huling laban sa Amerika, nadama raw ni Senador Manny Pacquiao na "na-miss" niya ito. Read more »
Ominous Serena, Djokovic make Australian Open statements Martin Parry, Agence France-Presse Jan 15 08:20 PM A focused Serena Williams sent an ominous warning with a 49-minute first-round demolition Tuesday, as world No. 1 Novak Djokovic cruised. Read more »
2019 Asian Cup: Land of smiles, as Thais go from rabble to round of 16 Talek Harris, Agence France-Presse Jan 15 07:54 PM | Updated Jan 15 07:55 PM Thailand looked in disarray when they sacked their coach one game into the Asian Cup, but the War Elephants are now dreaming of greater things. Read more »
UAAP players, particularly ex Blue Eagles, rule PBA opening-day rosters Rick Olivares Jan 15 07:41 PM When the PBA tipped off January 13 at Philippine Arena in Bulacan, the league paraded 77 alumni from UAAP schools and 47 from the NCAA. Read more »
NCAA: San Beda denies Arellano sweep in women’s volleyball Mark Escarlote, ABS-CBN Sports Jan 15 06:54 PM San Beda denied Arellano an outright finals berth, after the Lady Red Spikers beat the Lady Chiefs 16-25, 25-17, 25-19, 18-25, 16-14 on Tuesday. Read more »
Munzon, Santillan lead PBA D-League draftees ABS-CBN News Jan 15 06:49 PM AMA Online Education selected Joshua Munzon as its top pick in 2019 PBA D-League Draft on Tuesday at the PBA office in Libis. Read more »
NCAA: Arellano downs San Beda to lock No. 3 seed in men’s volleyball ABS-CBN News Jan 15 06:22 PM Arellano topped San Beda 25-17, 22-25, 25-16, 25-12 on Tuesday to finish at third place after the elimination round in NCAA men’s volleyball at FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan City. Read more »
2019 FIBA World Cup: SBP, Gilas 14-man pool ready for ‘must-win’ games ABS-CBN News Jan 15 06:03 PM The leadership of Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas believes the men’s national team has a strong chance of making it to the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Read more »
NBA: Dominant Davis propels Pelicans past Clippers Field Level Media via Reuters Jan 15 05:49 PM Anthony Davis overcame a slow start and finished with 46 points and 16 rebounds to lead the visiting New Orleans Pelicans to a 121-117 win against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. Read more »
NBA: Kings beat Blazers to extend hot home streak Field Level Media via Reuters Jan 15 05:18 PM Buddy Hield scored 19 points to pace six Sacramento players in double figures as the Kings earned a 115-107 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Read more »
Australian Open license sees launch of the ‘Serena-tard’ Sudipto Ganguly, Reuters Jan 15 04:16 PM Serena Williams wore a figure-hugging, bottle green one-piece costume paired with fish-net compression stockings at the Australian Open on Tuesday. Read more »
Australian Open: Ex-champ Victoria Azarenka dumped at first hurdle Agence France-Presse Jan 15 04:10 PM Azarenka, who has tumbled down the rankings since the birth of his son and a messy custody battle afterwards, lost 6-7 (7), 6-4, 6-2 to Laura Siegemund, Tuesday. Read more »
NBA: Mitchell, Jazz drive past Pistons Field Level Media via Reuters Jan 15 01:08 PM Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, and Rudy Gobert contributed 18 points and a career-high-tying 25 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 100-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night in Salt Lake City. Read more »
NBA: Walker, Lamb spur Hornets to road win at San Antonio Field Level Media via Reuters Jan 15 12:41 PM Kemba Walker poured in 33 points, and Jeremy Lamb added 19 as the visiting Charlotte Hornets walked past the San Antonio Spurs, 108-93, on Monday to snap a three-game losing streak. Read more »
Pasig Grindhouse Kings early favorites in Chooks 3x3 tourney ABS-CBN News Jan 15 12:39 PM The Pasig Grindhouse Kings sent a clear message to the rest of the playing field after ruling the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 Preseason tournament on Monday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. Read more »