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Asian Games: Gilas Pilipinas cruises to easy win vs Kazakhstan; China next

ABS-CBN News
Aug 16 12:49 PM | Updated Aug 16 09:19 PM

The Pinoys locked down on defense early and took advantage of their opponents' struggles in scoring to secure an emphatic opening-day win. Read more »

Team PH bags 103 medals in Skate Asia 2018

ABS-CBN News
Aug 16 05:36 AM

Team Philippines took home 103 medals from Skate Asia 2018 held in Bangkok, Thailand. Read more »

Asian Games: Young but experienced PH rowers up against tough field

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Aug 16 05:06 AM

The Philippine Canoe-Kayak Dragonboat Federation will be fielding a well-prepared, experienced team to the Asian Games in Palembang, Indonesia Read more »

NCAA: San Beda looks to stay undefeated, as champs face San Sebastian

ABS-CBN News
Aug 16 04:54 AM

The San Beda-San Sebastian game is at 4 p.m., after the Mapua-Perpetual Help tussle at 2 p.m. at FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan on Thursday. Read more »

Jordan Clarkson, excited nang maglaro sa Gilas

ABS-CBN News
Aug 16 03:03 AM | Updated Aug 16 05:31 AM

Excited na ang NBA star na si Jordan Clarkson na maglaro sa Asian Games sa Jakarta, Indonesia kasama ang Gilas team. Read more »

Japan heads to Asian Games with one eye on 2020 Olympics

Jack Tarrant, Reuters
Aug 16 01:36 AM

Despite their desire to see how their athletes are placed two years out from their own Games, the strength of the team varies on a sport-by-sport basis. Read more »

Jordan Clarkson, biyaheng Jakarta na para sa Asian Games

ABS-CBN News
Aug 16 01:26 AM

Matapos ang ilang araw ng pabalik-balik na negosasyon, sa wakas ay papunta na ng Indonesia ang Fil-Am NBA player na si Jordan Clarkson para sumali sa Gilas Pilipinas at lumahok sa Asian Games. Read more »

Asian Games: Without Jordan Clarkson, PH ready for Kazakhstan

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Aug 15 09:54 PM

Yeng Guiao will see whether a hastily assembled team without arguably its best talent can beat Kazakhstan in their 11 a.m. (Manila time) game Thursday. Read more »

TIMELINE: Gilas Pilipinas twists and turns from ‘withdrawal’ to the ‘arrival’

ABS-CBN News
Aug 15 09:48 PM | Updated Aug 15 10:21 PM

The plot twists in the Philippine men’s basketball team saga have led to the “Gilaserye” meme circulating on social media. Read more »

The better MMA stable — Team Lakay or Evolve? ONE boss answers

ABS-CBN News
Aug 15 08:13 PM | Updated Aug 15 10:58 PM

Two of Asia’s top MMA stables clash when champion Honorio Banario and Singapore’s Amir Khan fight in Shanghai, on September 8. Read more »

Asian Games: Chemistry with Clarkson won’t be a problem, say PH teammates

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Aug 15 07:18 PM

Coach Yeng Guiao has simplified his system to the point where, even though Clarkson comes in late, it'll be easy for him to adapt. Read more »

Asian Games: Stanley Pringle keeps focus amid praise from Tab Baldwin, Cone

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Aug 15 06:46 PM

The NorthPort (formerly GlobalPort) guard says his only concern is helping his team succeed. Read more »

House files bill seeking to make Justin Brownlee a Filipino citizen

ABS-CBN News
Aug 15 06:11 PM | Updated Aug 15 06:47 PM

The first step to make the Ginebra player a Filipino citizen was taken on Wednesday when Rep. Michael Romero filed a bill seeking to naturalize the American player. Read more »

PVL: UP sweeps CSB in first meeting with former coach

Mark Escarlote, ABS-CBN Sports
Aug 15 06:04 PM

University of the Philippines survived a tough challenge against a very game College of St. Benilde as the Lady Maroons got back on the winning track Wednesday in the Premier Volleyball League Season 2 Collegiate Conference. Read more »

Asian Games: After losing roster spot again, Don Trollano ready to go home

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Aug 15 05:14 PM | Updated Aug 15 06:43 PM

The TNT guard is ready to go back to the Philippines and help his mother team after a roller-coaster experience with the national squad. Read more »

Asian Games: Clarkson’s arrival is no ‘magic wand’ for PH, says Yeng Guiao

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Aug 15 04:11 PM | Updated Aug 15 05:26 PM

As relieved and excited as Guiao is to welcome an NBA-caliber player, the multi-titled PBA coach is also realistic when it comes to expectations. Read more »

Federer opens with win over Gojowczyk, Kvitova ousts Williams

Scott Williams, Agence France-Presse
Aug 15 03:15 PM

Roger Federer began his US Open preparation with a quick 6-4, 6-4 defeat of Peter Gojowczyk in his first ATP Cincinnati Masters appearance since 2015. Read more »

Singapore pin hopes on Schooling as David seeks fifth gold

John O'Brien, Reuters
Aug 15 03:13 PM

SINGAPORE - Singapore will be looking to make a splash in the pool at the Asian Games in neighbouring Indonesia this month as Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling leads a strong swim team aiming to surpass the six medals they claimed at Incheon four years ago. Read more »

'It's been a roller coaster': Clarkson excited to play for PH flag

ABS-CBN News
Aug 15 02:12 PM | Updated Aug 15 02:46 PM

Fil-American NBA player Jordan Clarkson is excited to join the Philippine team after being allowed by the NBA to suit up for national duty in the 2018 Asian Games. Read more »

KILALANIN: Pinoy roots ni Jordan Clarkson

ABS-CBN News
Aug 15 01:11 PM

MAYNILA - Malawak ang fan base ng Filipino-American NBA player na si Jordan Clarkson sa Pilipinas. Read more »

PH basketball body confirms NBA green light for Clarkson

ABS-CBN News
Aug 15 09:57 AM | Updated Aug 15 10:56 AM

The NBA has granted a 1-time exception for the Cavaliers guard to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the continental competition. Read more »

Jordan Clarkson posts Facebook message: ‘See you all very soon’

ABS-CBN News
Aug 15 03:19 AM | Updated Aug 15 03:25 AM

The NBA player is apparently ready to join his countrymen in the Asian Games. Read more »

Pacquiao, 3 laban na nga lang ba bago magretiro?

ABS-CBN News
Aug 15 01:15 AM

Ani Pacquiao kay Arum sa pagbisita ng Amerikanong promoter sa Pilipinas kamakailan, may natitira pa raw siyang tatlong laban bago magretiro. Read more »