Sepp Blatter says FIFA is not responsible for abuse of migrant workers in World Cup host Qatar

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka—The welfare of migrant workers involved in building facilities for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is the responsibility of the companies who hired...

After winning Muay Thai bronze, PHL team wants Cebuano in 2016 Olympics

CEBU CITY  — Seven months ago, Joel Zaspa was just a 25-year-old maritime student of the University of Cebu-METC campus, trying out Muay Thai in the...

Pacquiao’s Kia team gets axe in PBA Philippine Cup

MANILA – Manny Pacquiao suited up for Kia but it’s not enough to fire up the Sorento as they bowed to Meralco, 93-99, on Wednesday night...

PHL gymnast snatches two golds in 6th ASEAN School Games

MANILA -– Gymnast Carlos Yulo emerged as the first double-gold medalist for the Philippines as the host country increased its gold medal haul to eight in...

76ers snap 0-17 start with 85-77 win over Wolves

College basketball’s best performers to be feted on Thursday

MANILA  – The top performers in college basketball converge on Thursday as the UAAP-NCAA Press Corps and SMART hold the 2014 Collegiate Basketball Awards at the Saisaki-Kamayan...

Samboy Lim vital signs stable, but still confined in ICU

MANILA — Avelino “Samboy” Lim,  now-retired Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) player and hoops legend, is still confined in the intensive care unit (ICU) of The Medical...

Mayweather says Pacquaio “might bite the dust”

MANILA – Floyd Mayweather on Wednesday took to Facebook his answer to Manny Pacquaio’s challenge by posting a video of the Filipino boxer being knocked down...

PBA honored Pacquiao in his return

MANILA – The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) honored Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday. Pacquaio was back on the hard court for Kia Sorentos game...

Pacquaio resumes basketball career on Wednesday

MANILA – Following his recent win over Chris Algieri in Macau, Manny Pacquaio is set to return to the basketball arena for the KIA Soretos as...