VJ Edgecombe: From No Electricity to $50M NBA Rookie VALDEZ “VJ” EDGECOMBE JR. – The young basketball player is making headlines not only for his talent but for his inspiring journey from hardship to NBA stardom. At just 19 years old, VJ was selected as the No. 3 overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in … Read more
Gilas Mourns the Loss of Ashlyn Abong The Philippine women’s basketball community is mourning the untimely passing of Ashlyn Abong, an 18-year-old standout from the Gilas Pilipinas Girls team and National University Nazareth School. Her death was confirmed on Saturday, June 28, 2025, through a heartfelt tribute shared by Gilas Pilipinas Women on social media. … Read more
Manny Pacquiao’s Comeback Begins Now MANNY PACQUIAO – Legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao has officially stepped away from politics to reignite his boxing career at age 46. Manny Pacquiao, one of boxing’s most iconic figures, has officially stepped away from the political arena to focus once again on his first love — boxing. After years of … Read more
Nephew of Hidilyn Diaz Takes Gold in Palarong Pambansa Weightlifting MATTHEW DIAZ — The nephew of the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medalist, Hidilyn Diaz, proudly followed in his aunt’s footsteps by winning the first-ever gold medal in weightlifting at the Palarong Pambansa on Monday, May 26, 2025. Competing in the secondary boys’ 48-kilogram category, Matthew … Read more
British Boxer Georgia O’Connor Dies After Cancer Battle GEORGIA O’CONNOR – A promising British professional boxer, has sadly passed away at the young age of 25. Her promoter, Boxxer, confirmed the heartbreaking news through an Instagram post on May 22, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of someone they described as a true warrior, both … Read more
Manny Pacquiao Returns to the Ring: Set to Face Barrios in High-Stakes Title Fight MANNY PACQUIAO – Proving age is just a number, Pacquiao prepares to reclaim glory as he takes on reigning champion Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight crown. Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is reportedly set to make a stunning return to the … Read more
NBA Fines Ja Morant $75,000 for Finger-Gun Gesture JA MORANT – The Memphis Grizzlies guard was fined $75,000 by the NBA for making a finger-gun gesture twice during a game against the Miami Heat. Morant is a professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. He gained attention during his college years at … Read more
Boxing Legend George Foreman Passes Away GEORGE FOREMAN – The legendary heavyweight boxing champion passed away at 76 on March 21, 2025. His family announced his peaceful passing, expressing gratitude for the support they received while requesting privacy to honor his life. Born on January 10, 1949, in Texas, Foreman grew up in a tough … Read more
595-Pound Barbell Crushes Neck of 17-Year-Old Powerlifting Champion, Leading to Her Death POWERLIFTER – A 17-year-old powerlifting champion tragically lost her life after a 595-pound (270 kg) barbell fell on her neck during a training session. Yashtika Acharya was practicing at a gym in Bikaner, Rajasthan, when the accident occurred. According to Vikram Tiwari, the … Read more
PBA Player Fran Yu Speaks Out on Altercation with Barangay Kagawad FRAN YU – The professional basketball player has denied accusations that he physically harmed a barangay official during an altercation in Barangay 350, Sta. Cruz, Manila. Yu, who plays for NorthPort Batang Pier, explained in an interview with ABS-CBN News that the dispute stemmed … Read more