SPORTS

After an $80M contract extension for John Wall, it’s now time to prove for the supposed elite point guard that he can carry the Washington Wizards to greater heights in the 2013-2014 NBA season.Can he prove that indeed he’s one of the best court generals in the league? Can a combination of veterans and youngsters be a good mix to at least challenge for a playoff spot in the tough Eastern Conference?

James Quizon Oct 11, 2013

Orlando Cruz will wear rainbow trunks and pink gloves on his Las Vegas bout on Oct 12 when he fights Orlando Salido for the vacant WBO featherweight championship title at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Rachelle Corpuz Oct 11, 2013

The Bucks have an interesting mix of young and not-so-young players. The first few games should be ugly to watch, but once this team gets more cohesive, they will reduce their turnovers and close the gaps on defense.

Jonar Sabilano Oct 11, 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo overtakes Eusebio in their country’s list of top goal scorers.

Rachelle Corpuz Oct 11, 2013

Hayden Panettiere is officially off the market

Rachelle Corpuz Oct 11, 2013

Aaron Hernandez, who used to play for New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL), pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to the murder case of Odin Lloyd.

Rachelle Corpuz Oct 11, 2013

Australian Test Cricket Player Ed Cowan's house was consumed by fire on Cook Road in Sydney, New South Wales (NSW) at around 4 p.m. on Oct. 10.

Janice Somosot Oct 11, 2013

Lamar Odom has been tested negative for drugs, on Tuesday, as reported by TMZ.

Rachelle Corpuz Oct 11, 2013

Major Wright, who plays as strong safety for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL), is facing major lawsuit. Wright is being sued over African diamonds, as reported by TMZ.

Rachelle Corpuz Oct 11, 2013

The preseason might look shaky, but the Blazers have put together a pretty scary lineup for 2013-14.

Jonar Sabilano Oct 11, 2013

When the Utah Jazz meet the Portland Trail Blazers in Boise, Idaho, Jazz fans can expect to see some familiar faces.

Jonar Sabilano Oct 11, 2013

New-look Detroit is off to a promising start after new additions Josh Smith and Brandon Jennings looked good in their pre-season debuts. The defending champions Miami Heat, meanwhile, looked like they didn’t miss a beat after the long offseason.

James Quizon Oct 11, 2013

Gael Monfils is the latest toast of the tournament after defeating the highly-favored and popular Roger Federer in the Round of 16 of the 2013 Shangai Masters APT event at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center in the Minhang Disctrict in Shanghai, China.

James Quizon Oct 11, 2013

NBA preseason continues Thursday night when the Minnesota Timberwolves face the Milwaukee Bucks Thursday night in an exhibition game in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

James Quizon Oct 11, 2013

Who would have thought that after five games in the regular season, the New York Giants will still be in the hunt for their first win in the 2013 NFL season. Winless at 0-5, the embattled team from New York takes on their NFC rivals, the Chicago Bears, which wants to snap a two-game slide and get back to the win column.

James Quizon Oct 11, 2013

Chandler Parsons, one of the sought-after players of Houston Rockets, admitted having a dinner date with Filipino actress KC Concepcion. Houston Rockets is currently in the Philippines for NBA Global Games 2013 as part of its NBA's pre-season games.

Riza Ornos Oct 10, 2013

Thursday's game serves as the Lakers' last before they fly off to China, where they will play a couple of exhibition games against the Warriors. The Kings will be home-bound, playing games against the Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns, and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Jonar Sabilano Oct 10, 2013

Sixteen-year-old Aussie teenager Jacob Willcox has defeated the 11-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater at the Rip Curl Pro Surf Event in Portugal.

Rachelle Corpuz Oct 10, 2013

The Louisville Cardinals and Rutgers Scarlet Knights are set to play their last football game together as members of the American Athletic Conference before they go on their separate ways. The Cardinals are set to leave for the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2014, while the Scarlet Knights will move to the Big Ten.

Jonar Sabilano Oct 10, 2013

Scheduled to be back in the Philippines today, Miss World Megan Young will take part in NBA's pre-season game ceremonial toss between Indiana Pacers and the Houston Rockets. She will do a press conference upon her arrival and will join the NBA players at the Mall of Asia Arena at 7:30 to open NBA's the pre-season game.

Riza Ornos Oct 10, 2013

On Thursday, all roads lead to the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, south of Manila, as the Indiana Pacers take on the Houston Rockets in the NBA Global Games.

Jonar Sabilano Oct 10, 2013

Olympic champion Sally Pearson publicly announced on Wednesday that she has officially cut her ties with coach of 14 years, Sharon Hannan.

Rachelle Corpuz Oct 10, 2013

Barely two years removed from their 2011 Super Bowl win, the New York Giants are in the doldrums. They finished the 2012 season 9-7 and missed the playoffs. The Chicago Bears are only slightly better, losing two straight after winning their first three games.

Jonar Sabilano Oct 10, 2013

Game 5 will be played in Oakland, and while they 52-29 at home, they are 1-2 against the Tigers at O.co Coliseum. In fact, they have a better record (1-4) against the Tigers in Detroit.

Jonar Sabilano Oct 10, 2013

Carlos Moya, former World No 1, cheerfully announces his wife’s pregnancy on popular social networking Web site Twitter on Wednesday.

Rachelle Corpuz Oct 10, 2013

R&B singer Usher is getting ready for his role in the forthcoming movie titled Hands of Stone.

Rachelle Corpuz Oct 10, 2013

Anna Kournikova has definitely had it with Enrique Iglesias.

Rachelle Corpuz Oct 10, 2013

It goes without saying that Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is having a great season thus far. The 37-year-old quarterback and his record-breaking exploits has led the squad from Mile High City to a 5-0 record, tied for the best mark in the NFL through Week 5 of the 2013 NFL regular season.

James Quizon Oct 10, 2013

World number one Rafael Nadal, top-seed Novak Djokovic and the still-very popular Roger Federer are all still in contention in the 2013 Shanghai Masters and are through to the round of 16 in the tournament held at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center in the Minhang Disctrict in Shanghai, China.

James Quizon Oct 10, 2013