Betting odds against Pacquiao take a deep dive
LOS ANGELES — Oddsmakers are no longer so bullish about Manny Pacquiao being a steep underdog in his August 21 championship showdown versus Errol Spence at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pegged as a plus 350 underdog (meaning a $100 wager wins $350) just two weeks ago, the current odds against the Filipino ring icon has […]
Jordan Clarkson, Apl.De. Ap visit Wild Card Gym
LOS ANGELES — Like bees to a pollen, stars attract stars. Such was the case on Saturday afternoon here in the city of angels where NBA guard Jordan Clarkson and singer Apl.De Ap made the familiar beeline to the Wild Card gym to visit ring icon and current Philippine senator Manny Pacquiao. The 32-year old Clarkson plays for the Utah Jazz and […]
Casimero dares Rigondeaux: “Don’t run”
LOS ANGELES — For the sake of action-loving, blood-thirsty fight fans who will troop to the Dignity Sports Health Park in Carson, California or watch the bout on television, reigning WBO bantamweight champion Johnriel Casimero only has one wish when he fights Guillermo Rigondeaux this coming August 14. “I want this to be a fight. […]
PBA: Meralco holds off San Miguel to pick up their second straight win
PASIG – The Meralco Bolts won their second game of the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup against the San Miguel Beermen, 93-87, at the Ynares Center. Newly acquired Beerman CJ Perez made his presence felt early with 5 points and the returning six-time league MVP June Mar Fajardo came in the game at the 3:35 mark […]
PBA: Belo catches fire as Meralco dominates NorthPort by 22
The Meralco Bolts flexed their muscles early with a 22-point blowout victory over NorthPort Batang Pier, 85-63, in their first match of the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Pasig. The Bolts’ newcomer Mac Belo had a strong output leading the team with 27 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Allein Maliksi […]
PBA: Nambatac, Belga leads Rain or Shine in a nail-biter win over NLEX
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters escape the NLEX Road Warriors, 83-82, to pick up their first win of the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Pasig. Both teams came out firing from the let go and the game is tied at 26 points heading to the second quarter. Kevin Alas was […]
PBA: Alaska takes opening day blowout victory over Blackwater
The Alaska Aces open up the 46th PBA season with a victory over the Blackwater Elite, 103-77, at the Ynares Center in Pasig City. Simon Enciso came off the gates firing nine of Blackwater’s 15 points but Alaska’s total team effort gives them the one-point lead to end the first quarter. Both teams went neck-and-neck […]
Patrick Aquino honored, surprised to be in UP coaching shortlist
Just a few hours after Coach Bo Perasol’s resignation as the head tactician of the UP Fighting Maroons men’s basketball team, two names were popped out in the shortlist as the possible replacement for Perasol. Reports came out that multi-titled high school coach Goldwin Monteverde and Gilas Pilipinas Women’s head coach Patrick Aquino are part […]
A “Greek Freak” of nature
MILWAUKEE — With his team in danger of falling in an 0-3 hole that no NBA team in the history of the playoffs have ever dug out of. Giannis Antetokounmpo carried Milwaukee on his in Game 3 of the 2021 NBA Finals. And what a yeoman’s effort it was. He exploded for 41 points, 13 […]
Top hockey official expressed dismay on election issue, disbandment
Larong Hockey sa Pilipinas (LHP) former secretary-general Jing Arroyo couldn’t help but to express his dismay over the sudden disbandment of the national men’s and women’s indoor hockey teams during this ongoing pandemic without any due process by the leadership. Arroyo, and team captains Marvin Lianza and Denizelle Razing guested on the weekly TOPS Usapang […]
