If there’s ever going to be a fifth fight between Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao, the Philippine boxing champ made it a point that it could happen
CONTROVERSIAL slotman Japeth Aguilar is finally coming home as he looks forward to the fresh start that he longed for. The 6’9” big man, who plays at the
When the Wild brought 2012 first-round draft pick Matt Dumba to their abbreviated training camp, the 18-year-old figured he wouldn’t be staying in Minnesota much longer than a
An array of aspiring NBA athletes use the D-League as their bridge to The Association. Those who struggle to maintain a presence in the minors sometimes hope to
Filipino basketball fans are always eager to see who will be the first Filipino to make it to the NBA. Half-Filipino Raymond Townsend played in the NBA with
Boxing fans were treated to an amazing show Saturday night in Las Vegas, as Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao squared off for the fourth time. Unlike the
CEBUANO featherweight Dodie Boy Peñalosa Jr. knocked out American Jesus Lule Raya in the second of their eight-round fight to cruise to his 10th straight win as a
Mercito Gesta and team knew they were in for a potentially frustrating fight when they signed on to face IBF lightweight titleholder Miguel Vazquez on the undercard of
Las Vegas – Fight night here at the MGM Grand Garden Arena started auspiciously for the Filipinos. Ernie Sanchez, the first of five Filipino fighters who will be
Las Vegas, Nevada – Dennis Laurente suffered a close Split Decision defeat in the hands of American Kenny Abril. Laurente, 35, started strong in his scheduled eight round
In one of the best fights of 2012, Yuriorkis Gamboa won the interim WBA super featherweight title with a unanimous decision victory over filipino Michael Farenas (117-109, 118-108, 117-108)
An unprecedented number of Filipino boxers will be featured on the Top Rank Promotions fight card at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 8 (December 9 in Manila).
There’s always a lot of talk surrounding the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world. After Manny Pacquiao defeats Juan Manuel Marquez for a third time, Pac-Man will have
Japeth Aguilar’s dream of making it to the NBA through its Development League has hit a roadblock. After days of speculation and rumors, the Santa Cruz Warriors made
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HviFKf8IAcQ&feature=plcp] Overall I see four players who are on the fence when it comes to who the coaching staff wants to keep. Besides Japeth, the other three are:
Japeth Aguilar logged just 11 minutes of action during the Santa Cruz Warriors’ 129-126 triple-overtime win against the Texas Legends, Sunday (Monday, PHL time), as part of the
LOS ANGELES –The National Basketball Association (NBA) dream lives on for Filipino basketball player Japeth Aguilar. The NBA Golden State Warrior affiliate, Santa Cruz Warriors, selected the 25-year-old
MANILA, Philippines – Former Smart Gilas Pilipinas and Talk N’ Text mainstay Japeth Aguilar became the first Filipino to ever get drafted – and hopefully play – in
Another Fil-Am prospect While Japeth Aguilar sat out injured, another Fil-Am prospect showed his skills in front of the Energy coaching staff. Avery Scharer, a half-African American and
LOS ANGELES – Former Philippine Basketball Association player Japeth Aguilar suffered a slight set back in his NBA quest when he suffered a hamstring injury before a scheduled
How crazy is people in Philippines about basketball? Well, Manila, the capital of the country – 7,000 miles removed from the closest NBA action – is the sixth
LAS VEGAS — The deal is done: Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, already with a storied three-fight series against each other in the books, will fight for
LOS ANGELES – TO former Philippine Basketball Association No. 1 pick Japeth Aguilar, it’s now or never. There is an urgency in the 25-year-old Aguilar, who is in
Indelibly linked with the ‘Thrilla in Manila’, where Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier laid their bitter boxing rivalry to rest some 37 years ago, the Araneta Coliseum welcomed
There was a considerable gnashing of analytical teeth leading up to Chris Weidman’s midweek main event against Mark Munoz at UFC on Fuel TV. The general consensus among
The first player to make it to the final four was Shanelle Loraine, who made her way there by defeating Kelly Coyle, Mimi McAndrews, and Kelly Cavanaugh. Shanelle
PITTSBURGH – His hits are bone- jarring, his shot lights-out and his thoroughbred mentality is said to be special. Mathew Dumba might be only 17, but there’s a
Some of the Heat are offering high praise to coach Erik Spoelstra as he leads Miami in its second straight NBA Finals appearance. Veteran guard Juwan Howard lauded
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The NBA’s global reach is hitting new levels, but the country that ranks third in following the league through social media is near and dear
Two young singers of Filipino roots — rising Broadway star Kirby Asunto and “American Idol” runner-up Jessica Sanchez — impressed the crowd during the boxing fight of Saranggani
The legendary trainer of WBO world welterweight king Manny Pacquiao insists that the 33-year-old Filipino superstar will retire if he “looks bad” defending his belt against WBO light
Two asians have been a top-10 NHL draft pick. Paul Kariya was selected 4th overall in 1994 by the Anaheim Ducks and Devin Setoguchi was selected 8th overall
It’s more than 7,000 miles from his home in General Santos City, Philippines, yet international superstar Manny Pacquiao always feels at home the moment he touches down in
