Arum eyes lining Pacquiao’s return with Crawford-Horn match
After suffering a controversial defeat in July last year, Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is likely to make a comeback this coming April. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum told the Las…
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Filipino boxer Romero Duno: From underdog to Golden Boy prospect
With reports from Victor Sy Despite being nicknamed “Ruthless”, there’s nothing heartless nor callous about Romero Duno. At first impression, Duno comes off as shy and rather humble despite gaining…
Jordan Clarkson on embracing basketball and his Filipino roots
IN just his third season with the National Basketball Association (NBA), Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson has already made a name for himself as a viable asset for the…
ONE Lightweight Champion Eduard ‘The Landslide’ Folayang: Success comes from persevering and hard work
Some doubters thought Eduard Folayang’s career as a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter had ended years before he won two consecutive victories in 2016 to earn a shot at the…
Dodger's Night
FILIPINO HERITAGE NIGHT. The Los Angeles Dodgers held its seventh annual Filipino Heritage Night on Friday, June 17 at Dodger Stadium. Apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas threw the ceremonial first pitch, while Broadway star Joan Almedilla sang the national anthem. U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Keith Guiang was honored as a Military Hero of the Game. Dodger Stadium also offered a Filipino Night t-shirt and a special Pinoy Dog — a quarter-pound all-beef hot dog with diced Spam, pineapple, onions and chicharrones. The Dodgers went up against the Milwaukee Brewers, winning 3-2. Photos by Andy Tecson
Kobe scores 60 points in farewell game
After an achievement-filled 20-year career, Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant stepped foot into the Staples Center on Wednesday, April 13 for the final basketball game of his professional…
Quick facts about Super Bowl 2016 advertising
Number of ads: 40+ Average cost of commercials in 2016: 30 seconds: $4.8 million Per second: $160,000 Total ad spending in 2016 (adjusted for inflation): $376.8 million Commercials to look…
Who’s on the field: Player positions explained
Offense Quarterback: The leader of the team who calls the plays, is the primary passer and ball handler, and receives the ball from the center. He then passes the ball…
Football 101
Before you head to a Super Bowl party on Sunday, learn/brush up on football lingo. Object of the game: To outscore the opposing team. TERMS Down: A period of action…
‘Kid Kulafu’ shows Pacquiao’s early years
BEFORE Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao became a world boxing champion, he was known as Kid Kulafu. In a film titled after Pacquiao’s childhood boxing nickname, the rags chapter of the people’s…
Philippine delegation wins 59 medals at 2015 Special Olympics World Games
AFTER a week of competition against more than 6,000 athletes from 165 countries, the 35 athletes representing the Philippines claimed 59 medals during the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in…
San Diego committee reveals plans for new $1.1-billion NFL stadium
Attempting to persuade the Chargers to stay in San Diego, a mayoral committee proposed a financial plan this week for building an approximately $1.1-billion new NFL stadium. The plan includes…
Pacquiao undergoes shoulder surgery, Mayweather rules out rematch
MANNY Pacquiao underwent surgery in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 6, for a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder and is expected to make a full recovery. Renowned orthopedic…
After weigh-in, Pacquiao, Mayweather, ready to fight
MANNY Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather on Friday, May 1, verified before an energetic crowd and credentialed media at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas that they did not exceed…
Filipino dentist creates PH-inspired mouthguard for Pacquiao
When Manny Pacquiao fights Floyd Mayweather, Jr. in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 2, he’ll be flashing a multicolored mouthguard with the colors of the Philippine flag. “[Manny] wanted me…
How the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight came to fruition
After nearly six years, the historical showdown between two of the world’s biggest boxing sensations is fast approaching. Come Saturday, eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and undefeated five-division world champion…
During media day workouts, Pacquiao, Mayweather show confidence in May 2 fight
With just two weeks until The Fight of the Century between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., both boxers this week held the only open media day workouts before the…
Mayweather feels ‘tremendous’ on media day workout, wears PH shirt
More than 200 accredited press members from across the globe visited Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas on Tuesday, April 14 to watch the undefeated champion during a 90-plus minute…
Pacquiao, Mayweather agree to drug testing
Ready For Fight Of The Century LEADING up to the May 2 bout, both Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have agreed to undergo rigorous drug testing. US Anti-Doping Agency…
Pacquiao, Mayweather stare down at LA red carpet press conference
With less than two months until the highly anticipated showdown between Manny Pacquiao Floyd Mayweather Jr., the two fighters came together at the only news conference to take place before…
Pacquiao-Mayweather fight a done deal
AFTER five years in the making, the long-awaited fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will finally come to fruition. On May 2, the two boxing sensations will meet…
Tackle Safety Before the Big Game
Sunday’s big game will draw millions of excited viewers, who should never lose sight of the electrical hazards that come with enjoying the day. Smart decisions and precautions are the…
What UAAP Cheer Dance Competition teaches us
22,000 people rocked the SMART-Araneta Coliseum as they wildly supported their University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Cheer Dance Competition teams, last September 14. In order, the National University…
Going for Gold
ELEVEN Pinoy athletes will try to achieve what no other Filipino Olympian has ever done before – bring the Philippines that elusive gold medal. All eyes will be in London…
Willy Santos, First Filipino-American Pioneer of Skateboarding
HE IS considered the Manny Pacquiao of the skateboarding industry, although Willy Santos has been doing it a lot longer in his sport than the Filipino boxing champ. Unfortunately, Santos…
Mataw Guro Louelle Lledo Jr., US President’s Volunteer Awardee and Founder of Amara Arkanis
Moving America Through Martial Arts For his extensive work preserving and promoting Filipino Martial Arts in the United States, Luis Rafael ‘Louelle’ Lledo, Jr. received an unexpected award from one…
Golf’s Next Superstar
Jason Day, Fil-Australian PGA Top Golfer and Number 8 in World Golf Rankings He’s 9th in the money leaders list in the Professional Golf Association (PGA) Tour with nearly $4…