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New York: NFL superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers made a brief debut with the New York Jets on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) against Buffalo but went out for the game in the opening minutes with a left ankle injury. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets is sacked by defensive …

After a disappointing finish at the FIBA World Cup, USA Basketball still thanked Manila for its love for the game, for hosting the event. “Thank you, Manila,” it said on X. “Your love for the game is unrivaled.” USA’s Austin Reaves (left) and Tyrese Haliburton react during the FIBA Basketball …

Magnolia coach Chito Victolero has no doubt that veteran forward Calvin Abueva will still be an impact player after being tapped by Gilas interim coach Tim Cone, five years since the “Beast” last saw action for the national team. Calvin Abueva (right) FIBA PHOTO Victolero mentioned that the long, 16-month …

Filipino Olympian pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena is the country's best bet to break a podium curse in the upcoming Asian Games, according to national coaches Isidro del Prado and Dario De Rosas. EJ Obiena PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO The 27-year-old, who had won medals in several events this …

BARCELONA: Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has resigned following fierce criticism for kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips at the Women's World Cup victory ceremony. The already suspended Rubiales sent his resignation to the federation's interim president, he said in an open letter, and also explained his decision to …

Anthony Edwards offered no excuses in Team USA's medal-less run in the just-concluded 2023 FIBA World Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena. After Mikal Bridges forced the overtime with his tough turnaround three-pointer from the corner, the United States failed to finish strong, allowing Canada to run away with …

Twelve days into the opening of the 19th Asian Games, the Gilas side under interim coach Tim Cone has tapped veterans Calvin Abueva, Terrence Romeo, along with Stanley Pringle and Moala Tautuaa during the national squad's first practice on Monday, September 11 at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. Abueva, at …

Top rookie prospect Stephen Holt, a Filipino-American guard is expected to skip the 2023 PBA Rookie Draft Combine scheduled this coming Tuesday and Wednesday, September 12-13 at the Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong. Stephen Holt FIBA PHOTO Player agent Marvin Espiritu, who represents the 31-year-old Holt, said the rookie applicant …

Dennis Schroder could not wrap his head around the fact that Germany is finally a champion in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, where he's also adjudged as the tournament MVP. “It's unbelievable,” said Schroeder following Germany's first-ever World Cup conquest through an 83-77 final win over Serbia on Sunday, September …

Arturs Zagars just etched his name in the annals of FIBA World Cup history, churning out a record 17 assists against Lithuania at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, September 9. Latvia’s Arturs Zagars AFP PHOTO The 6-foot-3 point guard also logged four points and six rebounds with zero …