Covering the week’s most noteworthy sports news impacting the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
The anticipated fight between Filipino boxer Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas and Mexican fighter Jonathan Javier Rodriguez on Saturday, November 2 has been canceled after Rodriguez did not get a U.S….
Junior Bantamweight Title Battle Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas, the 115-pound fighting pride of the Philippines, is all set for the eighth defense of his IBF junior bantamweight world title this…
Reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight champion Sen. Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao challenged Floyd Mayweather Jr. to a rematch in an Instagram video alongside China’s richest man, Jack Ma. In…
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) are both well-known basketball leagues, but they are worlds apart. One is the best in the world, a lucrative enterprise…
LAS VEGAS — The United States Professional Tennis Association held its Awards Lunch this past Wednesday during the 2019 USPTA World Conference presented by Havana Bob’s at the Westgate Las…
FILIPINO American hockey player Nick Robertson has entered a three-year, entry-level contract with the National Hockey League (NHL)’s Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, September 20, nearly a week after his…
Andre Alcantara, JAGMAC entertain fans THE US Open ended over the weekend with a bang and for both men’s and women’s championship matches, it was about youth versus experience. On…
Alexandra “Alex” Eala, the 14-year-old teen tennis star from the Philippines, made an impressive US Open Juniors Championship debut on Monday, dismissing her Australian opponent in straight sets with a…
A Filipina American singer sang the national anthem at the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team match against Ireland at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on Saturday, August 3. R&B…
FOLLOWING his win, Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao experienced blurry vision during the post-fight press conference at the MGM Grand Garden Arena last Saturday, July 20, according to trainer Freddie Roach….
CALIFORNIA boxing officials on Monday, July 22 lifted the suspension on Bulgarian heavyweight boxer Kubrat Pulev who kissed a Filipina American reporter on camera during a post-fight interview in March….
With less than 10 days to go until Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao’s fight with Keith “One Time” Thurman, Pacquiao assured that he was feeling good and finishing training camp strong. “They’re…
Welterweight world titlist Thurman vows to “retire” Pacquiao in Las Vegas AT the packed Crystal Ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, legendary Filipino boxer Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao…
Philippine Sen. Manny Pacquiao will be fighting against undefeated welterweight champion Keith Thurman who is promising to end Pacman’s boxing career when they meet on July 20 at the MGM…
Bulgarian heavyweight boxer Kubrat Pulev has been indefinitely suspended from fighting in California after he kissed a Filipina American reporter during an interview that was caught on camera. Jenny “SuShe”…
FWD Life Philippines, one of the fastest-growing insurers in the country, returns as title sponsor of the “FWD North Pole Marathon” for the third time. “FWD is extremely proud to…
The sports world is in an era in which aging stars are finding incredible ways to hold onto power. Roger Federer and Serena Williams remain near the top of the…
Fans talk of growing up with the Rams, its former Fil-Am player Roman Gabriel, and the team’s love for Filipino lumpia After breaking a two-decade run of Los Angeles not…
EDITOR’S Note: With Super Bowl LIII between the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots this upcoming Sunday, February 3, the Asian Journal is repurposing its handy guide to one…
THE World Boxing Association (WBA) Welterweight reigning champion Manny Pacquiao returned home to the Philippines on Thursday, January 24 after his fight against American boxer Adrien Broner. The Filipino boxer…
MANNY Pacquiao’s camp on Monday, January 21, assured the public that the veteran boxer “is fine” after acquiring a reported career-threatening eye injury following his win against Adrien Broner on…
Boxers Manny Pacquiao and Adrien “The Problem” Broner had their weigh-ins on Friday afternoon, January 18 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, a day before they face off on Saturday,…
LAS VEGAS — There is no sign that Manny Pacquiao’s fight on Saturday, January 19 will be his last. In a sideline interview with reporters on Wednesday, January 16, the…
Filipino boxer turned senator comes out of two-year hiatus to defend welterweight world title Ahead of his upcoming fight on Saturday, January 19, Manny Pacquiao said he’s still as passionate…
Apl.de.Ap, Manny Pacquiao among guests during celebration Filipino talent and the collective love for basketball were on full display yet again at the Staples Center on Tuesday, January 8, as…
LOS ANGELES — Past boxing opponents Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather had a chance encounter at the Staples Center on Tuesday night, January 8, as they sat across from each…
The fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight title on January 19, 2019 between Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao and American challenger Adrien Broner will still push through despite the…
A FIL-AM high school student in Seattle, Washington has been named the final recipient of the 2018 Seahawks Athlete of the Week award which is given to student-athletes that display…
REIGNING World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao on Sunday, October 7, said that he has no interest in fighting Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor in a boxing…
Ex-wife of Fil-Am shortstop opens up to MLB investigators, speaks publicly for the first time since divorce filing On Wednesday, October 3, the Major League Baseball league suspended Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison…
