Sports NEWS

Filipino midlaner Abed “Abed” Yusop and North American powerhouse team Evil Geniuses secured themselves the first direct invite to The International 10 which boasts of the highest prize pool in esports history at $40 million (P1,9 billion).

Kairi “Kairi” Rayosdelsol came through with a monstrous performance on Selena as Onic PH pulled off a reverse 2-1 sweep against fierce rival Aura PH in the second El Clasico of the MPL Philippines Season 7 on Friday night, May 12.

The management of NLEX has already reached out to the Administrative Office of Quezon City Hall for approval of the Road Warriors to conduct practice sessions at the Epsilon Chi Center inside University of the Philippines campus in Diliman, Quezon City.

Leaning on star tank Joshua “Ch4knu” Mangilog’s Grock, Execration took a swift 2-0 sweep over Laus Playbook Esports to grab a spot in the MPL Philippines Season 7 Playoffs on Friday night, May 12.

Louie Sangalang almost joined ONE Championship when he was offered a contract for the ONE Warrior Series.

Arjan Bhullar is confident to showcase his boxing prowess to counter Brandon Vera’s kickboxing ahead of their world heavyweight title bout in ONE: Dangal at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Saturday, May 15.

PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said Friday, May 14, that teams are expected to start their training sessions beginning next week in Batangas City, Ilocos Norte, as well as in Angeles City in Pampanga.

Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 made its return to the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna Friday, May 14, for the second phase of preparation for this month’s FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

Mikey Garcia has been engaging in a tug of war as far as closing a deal to fight Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is concerned.

Jeff de Luna and Roberto Gomez crashed out of the World Cup of Pool after absorbing a 9-4 loss to Denis Grabe and Mark Magi of Estonia in their quarterfinal match held Thursday, May 13 local time (Friday, May 14 Manila time) in Milton Keynes, England.

Japan's government is expected to widen a virus state of emergency Friday, just 10 weeks before the Tokyo Olympics, as campaigners submitted a petition with more than 350,000 signatures urging the Games be scrapped.

Devin Booker drained two free throws with 2.4 seconds remaining to lift Phoenix to a 118-117 victory over Portland that kept the Suns in the hunt for the top seed in the NBA Western Conference playoffs.

Four national taekwondo jins left for Amman, Jordan on Thursday night, May 13, as they seek Tokyo Olympic berths in the Asian Qualification Tournament set May 21 to 22.

A new NBA award created to recognize the social justice efforts of players will be named for all-time scoring leader and long-time civil rights activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the league announced Thursday.

One week before playing for a career Grand Slam, hometown hero Jordan Spieth fired a bogey-free nine-under par 63 Thursday to share the lead at the US PGA Byron Nelson tournament.

New Balance partnered with local sports personalities in inspiring the young generation through the distribution of P2 million worth of new basketball shoes which the global brand hopes to translate into better outlook in life in these trying times.

Eumir Marcial once again voiced his frustration over the issue surrounding the government’s financial support for his Tokyo Olympics preparation.

Thirdy Ravena is determined to produce a better showing for the San-en Neophoenix after his maiden stint in Japan was marred by injuries.