Manny Pacquiao continues to lean toward a ring comeback

MARK GIONGCO 08/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines—It seems that the longer Manny Pacquiao stays retired, the more he wants to come back. In a recent interview, Pacquiao doubled down on the idea of making his official boxing return after announcing his retirement…

Nonito Donaire Jr. ‘hurt’ after dad predicted he would get knocked out by Santiago

MARK GIONGCO 08/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines—Nonito Donaire Jr. expressed his dismay over his estranged father’s prediction that he would get knocked out by Alexandro Santiago in their bantamweight world title fight last Sunday. A video of the elder Donaire’s comment has…

Floyd Mayweather exhibition vs John Gotti III ends in brawl

MARK GIONGCO 06/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines—Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s latest exhibition against boxer and MMA fighter John Gotti III ended in an ugly brawl on Monday (Manila time) at FLA Live Arena in Florida. Chaos ensued after Gotti, grandson of an infamous…

NBA: Warriors’ Draymond Green faces suspension after stamp on Domantas Sabonis

Agence France Presse, MARK GIONGCO 04/18/2023

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is facing possible suspension after getting ejected late in Game 2 of their first round series against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday (Manila time). Green was thrown out after stepping on…

Manny Pacquiao dominates DK Yoo in exhibition

MARK GIONGCO 12/12/2022

MANILA, Philippines-Manny Pacquiao expectedly outclassed South Korean YouTuber and martial artist DK Yoo on Saturday at KINTEX in Goyang, South Korea. Pacquiao, who could’ve easily stopped Yoo inside their six-round charity boxing match if he wanted to,…

Brandon Vera retires from MMA after loss at ONE 164

MARK GIONGCO 12/04/2022

MANILA, Philippines—Brandon Vera on Saturday announced his retirement after a 20-year career in mixed martial arts. Vera called it a career after losing to Amir Aliakbar by technical knockout in the first round of their heavyweight clash…

Mark Magsayo loses WBC featherweight belt to Mexico’s Rey Vargas

MARK GIONGCO 07/10/2022

MANILA, Philippines—Mark Magsayo lost his WBC featherweight title to Rey Vargas by split decision on Sunday (Manila time) at Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Magsayo scored a knockdown in the ninth round, decking Vargas with a right…

SEA Games: Chot Reyes takes blame for Gilas’ failed gold medal bid

MARK GIONGCO 05/23/2022

MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes took the fall for the national team’s botched gold medal bid in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam on Sunday. The Philippines, deemed as an immovable dynasty in…

James Yap, Charo Soriano lead election winners among sports personalities

MARK GIONGCO 05/11/2022

MANILA, Philippines—PBA star James Yap and former Ateneo standout Charo Soriano were among the many sports personalities who secured seats in the 2022 elections. Yap, who plays for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, claimed a council seat…

John Riel Casimero faces abuse, acts of lasciviousness complaints

MARK GIONGCO 02/22/2022

MANILA, Philippines—Filipino boxing champion John Riel Casimero is facing his biggest bout yet after a case of Acts of Lasciviousness and RA 7610 was filed against him by a minor. As per Southern Police District, through its…

Chot Reyes back as Gilas coach as Tab Baldwin resigns

MARK GIONGCO 02/01/2022

MANILA, Philippines—Chot Reyes is back at Gilas Pilipinas’ helm, replacing Tab Baldwin who resigned from his post, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas announced Monday night, January 31, 2022. Baldwin stepped down ahead of the World Cup qualifiers…

Yuka Saso now officially representing Japan in LPGA

MARK GIONGCO 01/18/2022

MANILA, Philippines—Star golfer Yuka Saso will officially represent Japan when she competes in the upcoming LPGA event in Orlando, Florida. The LPGA has already recognized Saso as a Japanese citizen with the 20-year-old rising star’s profile on…

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