Sports

Donaire lauds Frampton, plans to move down in weight

ABS-CBN News
Apr 22 11:52 AM

Former world champion Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire was the picture of class following his unanimous decision loss to Carl Frampton in their featherweight showdown in Belfast on Saturday (early Sunday in Manila). Read more »

Undermanned FEU stays unbeaten in SMART City Hoops

ABS-CBN News
Apr 22 11:49 AM

Despite playing without three key players, Far Eastern University managed to stay undefeated in the 2018 SMART City Hoops 25-Under Summer Classic on Saturday. Read more »

Wolves blow out Rockets in Game 3

Field Level Media/Reuters
Apr 22 10:43 AM

The Minnesota Timberwolves finally produced a terrific offensive performance to blow past the Houston Rockets 121-105 in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series. Read more »

Barcelona thrash Sevilla to win King's Cup again

Reuters
Apr 22 10:36 AM

Unstoppable duo Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi helped Barcelona thrash Sevilla 5-0 to win the King's Cup final for the fourth consecutive season on Saturday as they close in on a likely domestic double. Read more »

Ruthless Rafa sets up Nishikori final, eyes 11th Monte Carlo title

Jed Court, Agence France-Presse
Apr 22 10:23 AM

World number one Rafael Nadal insisted he's not an automatic favorite on clay, after easing into his 12th Monte Carlo Masters final with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Grigor Dimitrov on Saturday. Read more »

Mladenovic ends Coco's 13-match Fed Cup run, Czechs dominate in Germany

Agence France-Presse
Apr 22 10:18 AM

Kristina Mladenovic ended Coco Vandeweghe's 13-match Fed Cup win streak to pull France level at 1-1 against 18-time champions the United States in a gruelling semi-final on Saturday. Read more »

Filipino sensation KO's Frenchman for IBO world title

Agence France-Presse
Apr 22 10:05 AM | Updated Apr 22 06:00 PM

Rising Filipino sensation Michael Dasmarinas knocked out his French opponent Karim Guerfi just seconds into the fourth round Friday to win the vacant International Boxing Organization bantamweight world title in Singapore. Read more »

Report: Real Madrid's Doncic files draft paperwork

Field Level Media/Reuters
Apr 22 09:53 AM

Luka Doncic, currently leading Real Madrid in the EuroLeague playoffs, has filed paperwork to enter the NBA draft, according to Yahoo Sports. Read more »

Grieving Popovich will not return for Spurs' playoff game four

Agence France-Presse
Apr 22 09:51 AM

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich will not return for Sunday's NBA playoff game against Golden State as he continues to mourn his wife's death, the team announced Saturday. Read more »

Redick, Simmons star as 76ers take 3-1 series lead

Field Level Media/Reuters
Apr 22 09:48 AM

JJ Redick scored 24 points and Ben Simmons added a triple-double consisting of 17 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to carry the Philadelphia 76ers past the Miami Heat 106-102 Saturday at American Airlines Arena. Read more »

Davis, Holiday combine for 88 points, lead sweep of Blazers

Field Level Media/Reuters
Apr 22 09:45 AM

Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday each achieved career playoff scoring highs as the New Orleans Pelicans held off the Portland Trail Blazers 131-123 Saturday at Smoothie King Center. Read more »

DLSU out to clinch 10th straight Finals appearance

Mark Escarlote, ABS-CBN Sports
Apr 22 08:57 AM

De La Salle University hunts for its 10th straight Finals appearance on Sunday when the Lady Spikers face National University in the 80th UAAP women’s volleyball tournament Final Four at the MOA Arena. Read more »

MMA: Ancajas thrilled to witness MMA action in ONE Championship

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Apr 22 07:31 AM

Jerwin Ancajas was in attendance at Mall of Asia Arena where Kevin Belingon destroyed American grappler Andrew Leone on Friday night. Read more »

MMA: Talagang hindi ko tinigilan, says Belingon on Leone

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Apr 22 07:30 AM | Updated Apr 22 07:49 AM

Victorious Kevin Belingon admitted he didn’t give Andrew Leone enough time to breathe when he saw an opening in the second round of their bantamweight fight in ONE: Heroes of Honor last Friday. Read more »

ABL: Alab fired up for all-Southeast Asian finals vs Thailand's Mono

Norman Lee Benjamin Riego, ABS-CBN Sports
Apr 22 07:16 AM | Updated Apr 22 10:30 AM

The 2 winningest countries in the 8-year history of the ASEAN Basketball League will be going at it in the finals of the 2017-2018 season. Read more »

Donaire falls short in Northern Ireland bout

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Apr 22 07:10 AM | Updated Apr 22 07:36 AM

(1st UPDATE) Nonito Donaire Jr. got outclassed by Irishman Carl Frampton in their WBO featherweight interim title fight in front of a hostile crowd at SSE Arena in Belftast, Northern Ireland early Sunday morning, Manila time. Read more »

MMA: Banario says he needed to fight smart vs Pang

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Apr 22 05:15 AM

Team Lakay’s Honorio Banario said he only did what he had to in order to defeat Australian bruiser Adrian Pang in their lightweight bout in ONE: Heroes of Honor on Friday night. Read more »

Defending champs upbeat as XTERRA Danao unwraps

ABS-CBN News
Apr 22 01:15 AM

Bradley Weiss and Carina Wasle are ready to defend their titles in the XTERRA Danao Asia-Pacific Championship that starts Sunday in Cebu. Read more »

UAAP: Ateneo's Bea de Leon proud of Lady Eagles, uncertain of future with team

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Apr 21 10:20 PM | Updated Apr 22 01:38 AM

The Ateneo middle blocker says the Lady Eagles gave their all against FEU on Saturday — ‘Walang regrets.’ Read more »

Patience will be key for ‘underdog’ Donaire in Northern Ireland bout

ABS-CBN News
Apr 21 10:09 PM | Updated Apr 22 07:47 AM

Donaire has had a more storied career, but the wear and tear accrued over time by the 35-year-old former world champion could play a factor. Read more »

PBA: New era begins for San Miguel, as Standhardinger joins team practice

ABS-CBN News
Apr 21 09:37 PM | Updated Apr 22 12:18 AM

Standhardinger joined San Miguel at practice Saturday, a day after he arrived in the country following a stint for Hong Kong Eastern in the ABL. Read more »

Filoil Flying V Cup: Gilas cadets no match for UAAP champion Blue Eagles

Norman Lee Benjamin Riego, ABS-CBN Sports
Apr 21 09:25 PM

Thirdy Ravena showed the way, but it was a team effort for the Blue Eagles, who beat the Kobe Paras-led Philippine national team, 75-69, Saturday. Read more »