Rusev/Lana Former US Champion Rusev, who now goes by the name Miro, recently took to Twitter to defend his wife Lana after a fan had made some very vile insults towards her. The fan had made a Tweet tagging both Rusev and Lana saying ‘Ur just an annoying c*** we shud call u th***’. This … Continue reading Rusev hits back at fan for a derogatory insult against his wife Lana Continue Reading
He must speak up. The boxing world continues to wait for a firm word on the status of the anticipated triple world bantamweight unification championship between the sensational Japanese Naoya Inoue and hard-hitting Filipino world warrior John Riel Casimero. The big bout, originally scheduled in Las Vegas for April 25, had been postponed. Veteran … Continue reading Any word from Mr. Bob Arum? Continue Reading
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) gestures after a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Washington. The Grizzlies won 106-99. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Ja Morant tweeted and deleted an Instagram post suggesting he’d replace his … Continue reading Grizzlies’ Ja Morant apologizes for anti-police Instagram post Continue Reading
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The postponement of the 3×3 men’s basketball Olympic qualifier turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the Philippine team, Ryan Gregorio said. Gregorio, who serves as special assistant to Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio, said pushing back the qualifying date on May 26-30 next year in Austria provides … Continue reading Rescheduled Olympic qualifier gives Gilas 3×3 team more time to prepare Continue Reading
PBA chair and TNT board representative Ricky Vargas on Tuesday said that Tab Baldwin’s apology was a “bit insincere,” but the affable executive reiterated that wasn’t the reason why the Kiwi-American was given his walking papers as the KaTropa assistant. “We had that planned for a long time,” Vargas told the Inquirer over the phone … Continue reading Vargas on Baldwin apology: A bit insincere Continue Reading
Tab Baldwin will no longer serve as KaTropa assistant coach. —SHERWIN VARDELEON MANILA, Philippines — PBA chairman Ricky Vargas on Tuesday said he had accepted Tab Baldwin’s apology, although he found the Kiwi-American coach’s statement “a little bit insincere.” Baldwin was in hot water after he described local coaches “tactically immature” and criticized the PBA’s … Continue reading Vargas: Baldwin apology ‘a little bit insincere’ Continue Reading
An official UEFA Champions League football is pictured on the pitch prior to the UEFA Champions League Group F football match Inter Milan vs Slavia Prague on September 17, 2019 at the San Siro stadium in Milan. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP) UEFA insists there is “no reason to prepare a Plan B” for … Continue reading UEFA insists ‘no Plan B’ for Champions League amid Lisbon virus concerns Continue Reading
Kai Sotto. Photo from Fiba.com MANILA, Philippines — Expectations don’t come small for 7-foot-2 Kai Sotto. Not only is Sotto being deemed as the biggest shot in becoming the Philippines’ first full-blooded player to make the NBA, he is also expected to help bring the country back to the Olympics. “I think the Olympics … Continue reading Kai Sotto draws high praise from coach in US Continue Reading
It took Filipino-Swiss defender Michael Kempter almost two years to finally get his clearance to play for the Philippines, and when he finally got the green light to do so, his supposed debut against Guam in March did not push through as the coronavirus pandemic stopped the joint Fifa World Cup and the AFC Asian … Continue reading After long wait to suit up, Kempter wants to be Azkals’ leader Continue Reading
FILE – In this May 5, 2020, file photo, SK Wyverns’ cheerleaders cheer for their team during a baseball game against Hanwha Eagles in Incheon, South Korea. South Korea’s professional baseball league said on Tuesday, June 30, it will require fans to wear masks and to sit at least a seat apart as it prepares … Continue reading With restrictions, fans set to return to South Korean baseball Continue Reading