Floyd ‘afraid’ of Pacquiao – Arum

Manny Pacquiao's desire to take on Floyd Mayweather Jr. may not be enough to persuade the American to climb into the ring for a dream fight against the Filipino.

Featured Sports Stories

Sports


Sidelights of Manny Pacquiao's arrival

Manny Pacquiao, fresh from an astounding victory over Miguel Cotto last weekend, returned to the country early Friday morning to the delight of his fans and the nation as a whole.

Burger turns back Barako

Burger King blew an 18-point lead in the first half but had enough firepower left to hand Barako Bull its fourth straight defeat in Friday's PBA action.

Arum wants Mayweather

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is ready to begin negotiations for a megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Arum.

Floyd ‘afraid’ of Pacquiao – Arum

Manny Pacquiao's desire to take on Floyd Mayweather Jr. may not be enough to persuade the American to climb into the ring for a dream fight against the Filipino.

Pacquiao to relax, bond with family

After his history-making victory over Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto, all Manny Pacquiao wants now is to have a full rest and enough time for his family.

No family feud, says Pacquiao

With his wife Jinkee by his side, Manny Pacquiao made it clear that all is well within his family. He kissed her on the lips, smiled and held her hand and the crowd loved it.

Gasol sizzles as Lakers beat Bulls

Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut as the Los Angeles Lakers downed the Chicago Bulls 108-93 in the NBA on Thursday.

RP bets eye redemption in URCC’s ‘Onslaught’

Mark  Sangiao and Caloy Baduria try to reclaim their titles when they tangle against equally dangerous foreign rivals this Saturday in the Colt 45-Universal Reality Combat Championship.

RP five wins in overtime

The Nokia U-16 Team Pilipinas escaped with a 64-59 overtime win over Japan in the opening game of the Fiba Asia U-16 Men’s Championship Thursday at the Bandaraya Stadium in Malaysia.

Reyes shocks Tierro, earns PCA finals berth

Mark Reyes continued his giant-killing run, ousting last year’s runner-up, Patrick John Tierro, in the semifinals of the Philippine Columbian Open Association (PCA) Open.

Patriots eye ABL lead

The Philippine Patriots gun for a fourth straight win and a piece of the lead when they collide with the Satria Muda BritAma of Indonesia this Saturday at The Arena in San Juan.

Chinese scores upset

Fifth seed Liu Shaozhuo of China stunned Week 1 runner-up Yoo Mi of South Korea on Friday to barge into the finals of the PLDT-Smart ITF Women’s Circuit Week 2 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.

Luzon teams hope to win first Liga crown

The Smart-Pampanga Buddies, Quezon Red Oilers, and Trace-Laguna Stallions enter the Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III Super Leg beginning this Monday at the New Cebu Coliseum.

Ikeda leads by 3

Chihiro Ikeda fired a one-under par 71 to seize a three-stroke lead in the second round of the 30th Indonesia Amateur Open in Jakarta late Thursday.

Mayor Lim 3-on-3 tilt gets underway this Saturday

The Mayor Alfredo S. Lim 1st Manila 3-on-3 Inter-Barangay and Inter-School Basketball Championship kicks off this Saturday at the San Andres Complex in Manila.

Chair’s Cup at Sherwood

A brand new Cherry car and a Texas Eagle golf cart are sure to spice up the 2009 Chairman’s Cup which will be held this Saturday at the Sherwood Hills Golf Club in Trece Martires, Cavite.

Rock star welcome as boxing king Pacquiao comes home

The Philippines rolled out the red carpet in a rock star reception Friday for pound-for-pound king and newly crowned World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao.

Former NBA all-star Iverson clears waivers

Former league MVP and 10-time all-star Allen Iverson is free to sign a contract with any NBA club after clearing waivers on Thursday.

Ochoa seizes LPGA Tour Championship lead

Lorena Ochoa fired a first-round 66 Thursday to hold a one-shot lead in the LPGA's season-ending Tour Championship.

Pacquiao in no rush for Mayweather clash

Newly-crowned WBO welterweight king Manny Pacquiao said Friday he was in no rush for a mega-buck fight with American Floyd Mayweather.