Filipina-Spanish Alexia Blanco Llacuno is thrilled to be called up and represent the Philippine women’s national football team in future competitions. The 23-year-old’s talent was on full display during the Filipinas’ identification camp led by head coach Mark Torcaso in Orange County,...
Coca-Cola Philippines continues its commitment in harnessing local football talents through various initiatives in the grassroots level following its all-out support to the Filipinas during the FIFA Women’s World Cup last July. The beverage giant organized a football exhibition on Saturday, Dec....
Phoenix sustained its fiery form and took down Barangay Ginebra, 81-77, in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the brand new Fernando Poe Jr. Arena in San Jose, Batangas on Saturday, Dec. 9. Ken Tuffin is on target from deep to help Phoenix sustain its strong start to the season. (PBA Images) The...
LONDON (AFP) -- Rory McIlroy said the European side will have to "rewrite the rules" for Ryder Cup eligibility after Spain's reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm jumped ship to LIV Golf. Northern Irish Rory McIlroy (AFP) Saudi-backed LIV pulled off a coup on Thursday, Dec. 7, when Rahm confirmed...
LONDON (AFP) -- Disgraced former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales behaved inappropriately towards England players after the Women's World Cup final, according to Football Association chairwoman Debbie Hewitt. Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales (AFP) World...
PARIS (AFP) -- Frenchman Victor Dubuisson, a former Ryder Cup winner, announced his retirement from professional golf at the age of only 33 in an interview published on Tuesday, Dec. 5. France's Victor Dubuisson (AFP) Dubuisson climbed to a career-best of 15th in the world rankings in 2015...
BUENOS AIRES (AFP) -- Lionel Messi is not ruling out another bid for World Cup glory with Argentina in 2026 despite acknowledging that time is working against him. Argentina's Lionel Messi (AFP) Messi, who recently won his eighth Ballon d'Or, raised the World Cup almost a year ago after starring...
LONDON (AFP) -- Luke Donald will remain Europe's Ryder Cup captain for the 2025 tournament at Bethpage Black in New York after masterminding this year's victory, team bosses announced on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Luke Donald of England (AFP) The Englishman has been reappointed after the 16.5-11.5 win...
MALAGA (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic's Serbia was drawn against Slovakia in 2024 Davis Cup finals qualifying on Sunday, Nov. 26, as organizers confirmed the last eight would be held in Malaga again. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP) As a result hosts Spain will automatically reach the finals, along with...
MALAGA (AFP) -- Italy won the Davis Cup for the first time since 1976 as Jannik Sinner crushed Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-0 to seal a 2-0 win over Australia on Sunday, Nov. 26, in Malaga. The members of team Italy pose with the trophy as they celebrate winning the Davis Cup tennis tournament at the...
For the second straight game, Barangay Ginebra barely survived another tough stand from a cellar dwelling team, pulling off a 90-87 squeaker against Blackwater in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Sunday, Nov. 26. Tony Bishop delivers in the crunch for...
Su Braimoh was back to his dominant ways while Chris Banchero made a resounding return from injury as Meralco zapped TNT, 109-95 in the 2023 PBA Commissioner's Cup at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Sunday, Nov. 26. Meralco Bolts’ Chris Banchero attempts a layup against two TNT Tropang Giga...
