MANILA, Philippines—Poy Erram has shown some notable changes in his character inside the court. Little do onlookers know, the TNT big man has also undergone an immense change outside of basketball. READ: PBA: Poy Erram rues TNT loss, vows to stay ready for playoffs Before the Tropang 5G’s best-of-seven affair with San Miguel Beer in […]
MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Women face a tall order to begin their campaign in Group B of the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup in Shenzhen, China. The Philippines will open its bid against powerhouse Australia on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. before taking on another heavyweight in Japan on Monday. READ: Jack Animam banners Gilas Women at Fiba […]
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones has agreed to three-year, $68 million contract extension. Jones’ agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, confirmed the terms of the deal to The Associated Press on Thursday night. Jones is under contract through the 2028-29 season, with a player option for 2029-30. READ: NBA: Pelicans’ Herb […]
The Pacquiao Files: Pacquiao vs Barrios At 46, Manny Pacquiao returns to face WBC champion Mario Barrios. Does the Filipino boxing legend still have the speed, power, and heart to compete at the top level? Inquirer’s Francis Ochoa and Marc Anthony Reyes break it down in Part 1 of our special podcast series.
Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams, who has not played in a tournament since March of 2024, has accepted a wildcard entry into the WTA and ATP DC Open, organizers said Friday. The 45-year-old American, listed as inactive on the WTA Tour website, has not played a tour event since losing a first-round match […]
SCHEDULE: 2025 PBA Philippine Cup – San Miguel vs TNT MANILA, Philippines–San Miguel Beer’s “Adamson Boys” will look to win another PBA championship at the expense of Grand Slam-seeking TNT, this time with old mentor Leo Austria calling the shots. Jericho Cruz, Don Trollano and Rodney Brondial are seen as crucial pieces in the Beermen’s […]
SCHEDULE: 2025 PBA Philippine Cup Finals – San Miguel vs TNT MANILA, Philippines—Jordan Heading has some huge shoes to fill for TNT in the upcoming PBA Finals. The Tropang 5G will enter their third straight Finals appearance with different elements from their previous trips to the league’s grandest stage. READ: PBA: Jordan Heading savors first […]
MANILA, Philippines–If there’s one who can fully relate to Manny Pacquiao and fighting at an advanced age, it’s Bernard Hopkins. Hopkins is the oldest boxer to win a world title after he unified the light heavyweight belts at 49 years old with a split decision victory over Beibut Shumenov in April 2014. READ: Who is […]
Japan’s undisputed super bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue announced Thursday that he will defend his titles against Uzbekistan’s Murodjon Akhmadaliev in Nagoya in September. The unbeaten Inoue stopped American Ramon Cardenas in the eighth round in Las Vegas in his previous bout — the first time the boxer known as “Monster” had fought outside Japan […]
MIAMI BEACH, Florida — Professional boxer Gervonta “Tank” Davis was arrested early Friday morning in South Florida on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. Davis, 30, was picked up shortly after midnight near the popular Lincoln Road area of Miami Beach, officials said. READ: Gervonta Davis’ missed knockdown due to ‘technical issue’ The charge was connected […]
