Sports

Lakers Rumors: Kobe Bryant Reunion With Shaquille O'Neal At 'NBA on TNT' Imminent?

Cristian Andal   | Nov 10, 2015 05:43 AM EST

Rumors are swirling that five-time NBA champion and Lakers legend Kobe Bryant might reunite with former teammate Shaquille O'Neal. But this time it would be as panelists on "NBA on TNT" instead of inside the basketball court. read more

Timothy Bradley Retires Brandon Rios in 9th Round

Cristian Andal   | Nov 10, 2015 05:34 AM EST

Two-division world champion Timothy Bradley (33-1-1, 13 KOs) knocked down former lightweight title holder Brandon Rios (33-3-1, 24 KOs) in the ninth round of their scheduled 12-round WBO welterweight title fight on Saturday. While Bradley answered questions regarding a third fight with Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao after the encounter, Rios announced his retirement from the sport. read more

Manny Pacquiao Prepares to Choose Between Timothy Bradley, Amir Khan and Terrence Crawford for Final Fight

Cristian Andal   | Nov 10, 2015 05:26 AM EST

Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao (57-6-2, 38 KOs) is reportedly set to choose between Timothy Bradley (33-1-1, 13 KOs), Amir Khan (31-3, 19 KOs), and Terrence Crawford (27-0, 19 KOs) for the potential opponent in the final fight of his legendary career in April 2016. read more

Football News: Guangzhou Evergrande Well Represented in China's National Team for 2018 World Cup Qualifiers

Cristian Andal   | Nov 10, 2015 05:16 AM EST

Nine players from the five-time Chinese Super League champions Guangzhou Evergrande is set to represent the squad in the China national football team ahead of its Asian Football Confederation 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying game with Bhutan at the Helong Stadium in Changsha on Thursday, Nov. 12th. read more

Football News: HKFA Wants World Cup Qualifying Match Against Maldives to be Moved to Mongkok Stadium Due to Security Issues

Cristian Andal   | Nov 10, 2015 05:03 AM EST

The Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) recently put forward its security concerns with regards to the national team’s scheduled World Cup qualifying match versus Maldives on Thursday at the National Football Stadium in Malé as there is a current civil unrest in the said area. read more

Chelsea Rumors Central: Chelsea Targets Chicharito Hernandez In January, Diego Simone to Replace Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge

Cristian Andal   | Nov 09, 2015 08:00 AM EST

Recent football transfer rumors indicate that Bayer Leverkusen striker Javier "Chicharito" Hernández is on his way to join the defending Premier League champions Chelsea when the winter transfer window opens in January. His presence is expected to help the Stamford Bridge team improve their goal-scoring ability. read more

FC Barcelona Rumors Central: Neymar Shows Barça In Good Hands Even Without Lionel Messi, Arsenal Set To Compete For PSG's Ezequiel Lavezzi

Cristian Andal   | Nov 09, 2015 07:18 AM EST

Brazilian sensation Neymar is recently showing that it is “no Messi, no problem” for Barcelona as the Seleção captain continues to be in top form for the La Liga giants both in domestic and continental competitions. read more

Bob Arum Denies Manny Pacquiao-Amir Khan Fight Contract Signing, Calls Khan A 'Lunatic'

Cristian Andal   | Nov 09, 2015 06:08 AM EST

Top Rank chief Bob Arum has vehemently denied recent reports that he signed a contract with Amir Khan's camp for a fight versus his top cash cow Manny Pacquiao. The alleged fight, scheduled for Las Vegas sometime in April next year, was supposed to be Pac-Man's final performance in the ring. read more

Boxing News & Rumors: Freddie Roach Admits Mistake in Allowing Manny Pacquiao to Fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. One-Handed

Cristian Andal   | Nov 09, 2015 02:35 AM EST

Seven-time Boxing Writers Association of America Trainer of the Year winner Freddie Roach recently admitted that he regrets allowing his top boxer Manny Pacquiao to face the retired pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. with a busted right shoulder in May at an event dubbed "The Fight of the Century." read more

Chinese Soccer Club Guangzhou Evergrande Becomes Asia's First Publicly-Listed Team

Cristian Andal   | Nov 09, 2015 02:17 AM EST

The winners of China's Super League for five seasons in a row Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao F.C. have become Asia's first publicly-listed soccer club after the National Equities Exchange and Quotations System, China's New Third Board, approved to list their shares on Friday, Nov. 6. read more

Football Fans Angry as Ticket Website Crashes Ahead of China vs Hong Kong World Cup Qualifier

Cristian Andal   | Nov 08, 2015 11:55 PM EST

Local football fans in China and Hong Kong went frenetic when a ticket website offering 2018 Russia World Cup and 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifying games crashed, as the much anticipated Nov. 17 meeting of both national teams approaches. read more

Cup of China Bagged by Japanese Skater Mao Asada in Grand Prix Series Comeback

Brooke Knightley   | Nov 08, 2015 05:46 AM EST

Japanese champion skater Mao Asada bagged the 2015 Audi Cup of China on Saturday, a year after she returned to the Grand Prix series. read more

Derrick Rose Powers Chicago Bulls to Victory Over Oklahoma City Thunder

Kwao Peppeh   | Nov 06, 2015 04:56 AM EST

Derrick Rose led the charge as Chicago Bulls bounced back from their loss to Charlotte Hornets earlier this week with a victory over Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. Many agree that this has been one of the best performances of the Bulls' point guard, who has suffered a series of injuries over the past few years. read more

United States Authorities Arrest 17 Suspects for Illegally Online Gambling

Benjie Batanes   | Oct 30, 2015 08:20 AM EDT

Security officers in three states have arrested at least 17 persons suspected of engaging in an illegal online gambling scheme. On Wednesday, authorities said that the suspects' operations catered to at least 2,000 American gamblers and bets reached up to several million dollars. read more

Prince Harry Launches Invictus Games 2016 With Michelle Obama

Desiree Sison   | Oct 29, 2015 04:00 AM EDT

Prince Harry has joined first lady Michelle Obama in his U.S. visit to promote and officially launch the 2016 Invictus Games that will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida in May. read more

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