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Sainz, Leclerc would accept Singapore F1 team orders if in victory contention

Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc would be happy to accept team orders if they are in Formula 1 victory contention at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Ex-NFL player Sergio Brown missing after his mother is found dead

Cone: Abueva 'just broke down and cried'

While Gilas interim coach Tim Cone admitted the last few days has been a roller-coaster ride for the national squad due to the uncertainty concerning the status of some members of the team, Calvin Abueva seemed to be the most affected after turning emotional on Monday. Cone shared that the "Beast", who has been the "most energetic and most passionate" in team practice, broke down after being told he won't be able to play for Gilas in the...

Letran still the favorite, Perpetual seen as dark horse for NCAA Season 99

The NCAA coaches all know it's going to be a fun, tough, and competitive Season 99 men's basketball tournament as teams had the luxury of nine months to gear up for the new season. Given this longer preparation period, the coaches see a level playing field as they were able to compete in several preseason leagues where they polished their game plans. But while most of the mentors see it that way, some of them still look at Colegio de San Juan de...

Cone calls up 5 players for Asiad

(UPDATE) INTERIM Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone has named replacement players after four members of the pool have been excluded in the lineup for 19th Asian Games set to unfold on September 23 in Hangzhou, China. In a press briefing on Tuesday with officials of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), Cone has named Chris Ross, Kevin Alas, Arvin Tolentino, and CJ Perez as replacements for Calvin Abueva, Terrence Romeo, Moala Tautuaa, and...

Felipe Massa sues Formula 1, can Lewis Hamilton stay focused in Japan?

What happened to Emma Raducanu, winner of the 2018 US Open?

Hamilton: "Something's up" if Red Bull doesn't win F1 Japanese GP by 30 seconds

Lewis Hamilton expects Red Bull to resume its dominance at the Japanese Grand Prix, suggesting something would be amiss if it did not win Suzuka's Formula 1 race handsomely.

Gilas replacements to play in last tune-up for Asian Games

Tim Cone said last-minute additions Marcio Lassiter, Chris Ross and CJ Perez of San Miguel, Kevin Alas of NLEX and Arvin Tolentino of NorthPort will see action for Gilas Pilipinas when the national team tangles with Korean club LG Sakers in a tune-up game on Friday, September 22, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The tune-up match, scheduled at 4 p.m. will be the lone scrimmage game for the beleaguered Philippine men's basketball team which...

Romeo inks new deal with San Miguel Beer

(UPDATE) THREE-TIME PBA scoring champion Terrence Romeo has signed a new deal with San Miguel Beer. San Miguel team manager Gee Abanilla confirmed the news with The Manila Times on Wednesday, but declined to divulge the details of the new deal with the sweet-shooting guard out of Far Eastern University. "He just signed a contract with us," Abanilla said in a short reply to The Times. Romeo is coming off an injury-plagued 2022-23 PBA season as he...

Bambol not giving up on Abueva and Co.'s inclusion in Gilas 12 for Asiad

POC chief prays for fair sports

Rough start for Team Philippines

HANGZHOU – As the drums rolled heading to Saturday’s big event, which is the grand opening, Filipino athletes encountered some rough sailing Thursday in the 19th Asian Games here. It drizzled all day in this quiet capital of Zhejiang province as the Philippines vied in women’s windsurfing and men’s rowing in the morning then women’s beach volleyball and men’s volleyball in the evening. Surfer Arrianne Paz finished fifth and last in the first...

Simone Biles set for her sixth world gymnastics championships

Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles is set to compete at the upcoming world championships in Antwerp, Team USA announced on Wednesday. "Simone Biles - only U.S woman in history selected to compete at six world artistic gymnastics championships" Team USA posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. Biles has dazzled since returning to competition in August for the first time since pulling out of most of her events at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics...

LA Tenorio returns to basketball 'with a higher purpose' after cancer remission

A day after it was revealed that LA Tenorio has been cancer-free, the basketball star himself shared his journey as he confirmed his return to basketball 'with a higher purpose.' The Barangay Ginebra star said the past eight months has been challenging for him and his family. "Feb 2023, for me, marks one of the hardest period of my life," Tenorio wrote in his note posted on his social media account. "From not knowing the extent of cancer I have,...

Video at liham nang umano'y pagsuko ng 2 aktibista, inilabas ng NTF-ELCAC | 24 Oras

24 Oras is GMA Network’s flagship newscast, anchored by Mel Tiangco, Vicky Morales and Emil Sumangil. It airs on GMA-7 Mondays to Fridays at 6:30 PM (PHL Time) and on weekends at 6:00 PM. For more videos from 24 Oras, visit http://www.gmanews.tv/24oras. #GMAIntegratedNews #KapusoStream Breaking news and stories from the Philippines and abroad: GMA Integrated News Portal: http://www.gmanews.tv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gmanews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gmanews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gmanews Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gmanews GMA Network Kapuso programs on GMA Pinoy TV: https://gmapinoytv.com/subscribe

Boxer Tagalog still in ICU after surgery on Wednesday

Amateur boxer Anselmo Tagalog Jr.'s condition is still being closely watched in the intensive care unit of a hospital in Davao City. According to the report on "24 Oras" by Rgil Relator of GMA Regional TV One Mindanao, the boxer had surgery on Wednesday after midnight. His mother Gina dela Cruz said the boxer already moved his hands and feet. He could also open and close his eyes. She said she was told by the doctor that her son would pull...

2023 Asian Games 'larger' than Olympics

THE Asian Games are an attention grabber. For starters, they involve more participants than the Summer Olympics. Organizers say more than 12,000 will be entered when the opening ceremony takes place Saturday in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou. This is more than the 10,500 expected for next year's Paris Olympics. The giant numbers are partly due to the staggering array of events with many regional specialties, sports, and games you won't...

Ten Hag 'disappointed' as Onana owns up for Man Utd's 4-3 defeat to Bayern Munich

Devastated goalkeeper Andre Onana said he let the team down with his costly mistake at the start of Manchester United's Champions League loss to Bayern Munich. Erik ten Hag's side suffered a fourth loss in five matches as a bright start in Bavaria went up in smoke with the summer signing somehow letting a Leroy Sane shot squirm home.

Phil Mickelson reveals he is in recovery following alleged $1bn gambling addiction

Harry Kane speaks to the media ahead of Bayern's Champions League opener with Manchester United

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane speaks ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League clash against Manchester United.

Ginebra signs Ahanmisi, ROS inks top picks

MANILA, Philippines — With the PBA’s Season 48 firing off in 45 days’ time, teams have started beefing up their respective rosters. Barangay Ginebra shored up its backcourt with the acquisition of free agent Maverick Ahanmisi even as Rain or Shine wasted little time locking in first-round draft picks Luis Villegas and Keith Datu. Over at San Miguel Beer, the Beermen made sure explosive guard Terrence Romeo will stay with the franchise until...

Guiao says No. 3 pick Luis Villegas 'a high-character guy, modern big'

Drafting Villegas after serious injury a risk worth taking, says Guiao

Balamban Fiesta Cup: Good Shepherd-Toledo City battles AC Troopers/Eversure Catmon for the crown

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The cast of the much-awaited championship of the Balamban Fiesta Cup 2023 Inter-Commercial Basketball Tournament is finally complete. This was after Good Shepherd-Toledo City eked out a hard-earned win against Tuburan 360 Coffee, 90-85, on Tuesday evening, September 19, 2023, at the Exasperanza Binghay Memorial Sports Complex in Balamban, midwest Cebu.

MMA star Angela Lee reveals 2017 car crash was a suicide attempt; sister Victoria also took her own life

ONE Championship atomweight champion Angela Lee who reportedly got into a car accident last 2017 revealed that it was a suicide attempt. In a self-written article published in The Players Tribune, the 27-year-old mixed martial artist said that six years ago she tried to end her life because of pressure and stress, adding that she "didn't want to be...

IN PHOTOS: Miss Cesafi 2023 contestants

Here’s a glimpse of this year’s bets for the Miss Cesafi 2023. The candidates were introduced in a press conference of the 23rd season of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the Cebu Country Club. READ: CESAFI 2023: Longer, more competitive season with new member schools joining the

Patrick Mahomes to earn $210M under new deal

LOS ANGELES: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be guaranteed $210 million over the next four seasons after restructuring his existing contract with the club, US reports said on Monday (Tuesday in Manila). Mahomes, 28, signed a 10-year contract extension in 2020 worth $450 million that ties him to the club until 2031. However the reigning Super Bowl champion Chiefs have reworked that deal in order to boost Mahomes' pay in the...

2023 PBA Draft: Grading The Teams

The 2023 PBA Draft had a record number of participants. It was also the most puzzling since players had now come from diverse sources like the NBA. Since Filipinos are the world's best migrants, whether for work or assimilation. The 2023 PBA draft is just one offshoot of generations of migrations. It might be surprising to some fans but Fil-foreigners have been around much longer than they think. Some of our immortal basketball legends like...

Cristiano Ronaldo debuts in Asian Champions League

TEHRAN: Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a winning debut in the Asian Champions League as he helped Al Nassr to a 2-0 victory against 10-man Persepolis in Iran on Tuesday night. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, who has five UEFA Champions League titles to his name, captained the Saudi Arabian side to an opening three points in Group E. Nassr's Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts lying on the field during the AFC Champions League group E...

Jeron Teng explores options in PBA free agency

Veteran forward Jeron Teng is now exploring his options in the PBA free agency market after being released by Converge. Teng's representative Danny Espiritu said the 6-foot-2 former De La Salle University standout is "now on his own." "Converge offered him two years, but then, previous to that, before the PBA Draft, Jeron felt like he was probably going to be traded because he was not being given an offer for a new contract since his old...

Asian Games: Cebu’s Didal shoots for another gold

Cebuana Margielyn Didal will work on building her confidence as she defends her title in the Asian Games, which begins this weekend in Hangzhou, China. Didal remains a work in progress as far as revitalizing her drive to keep the Asian Games title is concerned. The 24-year-old Didal, who arrived with the four-athlete skateboarding team on

Converge not signing Jeron Teng to a contract extension

FiberXers let go of second-leading scorer

Ricky Lee sa paghawi sa kanyang ng isang security sa MIBF 2023: gawin natin ang trabaho natin na may respeto and kindness | 24 Oras

24 Oras is GMA Network’s flagship newscast, anchored by Mel Tiangco, Vicky Morales and Emil Sumangil. It airs on GMA-7 Mondays to Fridays at 6:30 PM (PHL Time) and on weekends at 6:00 PM. For more videos from 24 Oras, visit http://www.gmanews.tv/24oras. #GMAIntegratedNews #KapusoStream Breaking news and stories from the Philippines and abroad: GMA Integrated News Portal: http://www.gmanews.tv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gmanews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gmanews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gmanews Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gmanews GMA Network Kapuso programs on GMA Pinoy TV: https://gmapinoytv.com/subscribe

Rain or Shine sends rookie Galinato, Ponferada to TNT

Rain or Shine formalized its trade with TNT after agreeing to send rookie big man Henry Galinato and veteran Jewel Ponferada in exchange for the Tropang Giga's future first round pick and Dave Marcelo. The proposed trade deal has been sent to the Office of the Commissioner for approval on Thursday, September 21. Rookie Henry Galinato was shipped by Rain or Shine to TNT in a multi-player trade. PBA IMAGE TNT coach Jojo Lastimosa confirmed the...

CJ, 3 others in backup plan

MANILA, Philippines — While hoping concerted lobbying efforts for the approval of Tim Cone’s original 12 en masse will be fruitful, Gilas Pilipinas devised a contingency plan that should enable it to field a competitive team in the Asian Games in China. With Calvin Abueva, Jason Perkins, Mo Tautuaa and Terrence Romeo’s participation up in the air because of technicality, Filipino basketball officials called up Chris Ross, Arvin Tolentino, Kevin...

LA Tenorio now cancer-free, will join Gilas Pilipinas practices as part of coaching staff

LA Tenorio has been declared free of cancer and is now cleared to join Gilas Pilipinas as part of the coaching staff for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China later this month. His coach at the Barangay Ginebra, Tim Cone, who is also calling the shots for the nationals, announced the good news on Tuesday on the sidelines of Gilas Pilipinas' press conference. "We just got really good news on LA, by the way. His last PET (positron emission...

Why RHJ chose Jordan over SBP offer to become Gilas naturalized player

Rondae was willing to play for Gilas. There was one problem

Holt's entry to ease burden on Dyip's top scorer Tiongson

Terrafirma's array of rookies led by top overall selection Stephen Holt injects the youth and dynamism the Dyip sorely need to become a playoff-contending team again. "We got younger with the big and wingmen we got from the draft," Terrafirma coach John Cardel said in Filipino. Stephen Holt FIBA PHOTO Holt, the Filipino-American combo guard heads this year's draft class, carrying with him an impressive pro basketball resume that includes stints...

Asian Games offer a few sports you may not recognize

If you're bored with day-in, day-out sports like basketball or swimming or volleyball, then check out the Asian Games when they open officially on Saturday in Hangzhou, China. Of course, the games will have the regular Olympic menu of events with some offering qualifying spot for next year's Paris Olympics. But much of the focus will be on sports that are popular in a region that represents 45 nations and territories. About 12,500 are...

News you need to know: Gilas vs LG Sakers preview; ROS on Villegas, Galinato deals

Here are the top sports news from Thursday you may have missed

Gilas gets taste of Korea

MANILA, Philippines — After 11 days of familiarizing with one another and coach Tim Cone’s system, it’s time for Gilas Pilipinas to hit the court for an actual game against an international opponent. The Nationals take on import-flavored Korean club Changwon LG Sakers today in a 4 p.m. open tuneup at the PhilSports Arena that serves as their only test before embarking on their Asian Games campaign. “We really don’t have much time to play a lot...

Ferrari brings new F1 car floor to Japan in bid to boost efficiency

Ferrari is chasing efficiency gains for its Formula 1 car thanks to a new floor update it has brought to the Japanese Grand Prix.

Perez sees cause of Red Bull problems in Singapore: 'Let's move on'

The whole weekend did not seem perfect for Red Bull Racing. Drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez could not make their mark at the Grand Prix in the Singapore city-state. Perez was driving his 250th Formula One race of his career. The Red Bull driver's race was nothing to write home about. He himself knows where the problem lies.

Dwight Ramos reaffirms commitment to Gilas Pilipinas

MANILA, Philippines --- National team mainstay Dwight Ramos reiterated his long-term commitment to the Gilas Pilipinas program. The 25-year-old Filipino-American guard, who is set to play his third season in Japan B.League, may be away from the country for the next several months, but his desire to play for Gilas remains. "At 25, I can't say for sure what's going to happen in the future but as long as I'm still playing at a high level and my...

Villegas, Datu ink 3-year deals with Elasto Painters

(UPDATE) FIRST-ROUND picks Luis Villegas and Keith Datu inked separate three-year rookie deals with Rain or Shine, just three days after being selected by the team during the 2023 PBA Rookie Draft held at the Market! Market! in Taguig. The two young big men were selected third and fourth overall, respectively, and are seen as key building blocks for coach Yeng Guiao, who is trying to put together a team that will try to end a seven-year PBA...

How did this famous 'Game of Thrones' actor lose 120 pounds?

Patriots fan dies at Gillette Stadium following fight with Dolphins fan

Gilas Pilipinas moves up in FIBA ranking

Gilas Pilipinas may have failed to come up with an impressive showing in the 2023 FIBA World Cup right at its home floor, but the good news is, the Philippines managed to climb up from 40th to 38th place in the latest ranking released by the international governing basketball body. The Philippines placed 24th overall in the just-concluded world basketball showpiece, punctuated by a 21-point hammering of China to end a nine-game losing skid in...

Batang Gilas drubs Korea by 24 to reach Fiba Asia U16 quarterfinal

Gilas U16 a win away from outright ticket to 2024 Fiba U17 World Cup

Freddie Mills, the British boxing icon who "murdered eight women"

Hulk Hogan’s surprising 'big regret' from his iconic wrestling career