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Floyd Mayweather Jr. steps away from “hard fights,” closes doors on a possible rematch with Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao
In a media conference with Frontrow bosses, Rep. Sam Versoza Jr. and RS Francisco on September 28, retired boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. expressed his fulfillment in his 26-year professional boxing career. He said that he is no longer interested in hard fights and he now only aims to entertain people around the world. “Now […] More
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Floyd Mayweather Jr’s Thoughts on Acting: Not His Lane?
What’s next for boxing legend and superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. who stepped away from the championship and competitive boxing to pursue a new entertainment? He has since indulged himself in exhibition matches and movie production but said he won’t be pursuing a career in acting at the moment. From being a full-time boxer to a […] More
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On rags-to-riches athlete stories, Floyd Mayweather Jr. reveals that he is one of those
Awe-inspired fans and enthusiasts alike were treated with a long interaction with the now-retired undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. as he participated in a five-day-long activity in the Philippines in partnership with FrontRow International. On September 28, Mayweather Jr. cut the ribbon to a three-story FrontRow building in honor of him. During this time, […] More
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Alex Eala reveals her goal of joining the Paris Olympics
Filipino junior tennis ace Alex Eala revealed her goal of joining the Paris Olympics in 2024 at the media conference for the 917 G-Day launch event on September 16, 2022. Eala talked about the significance of representing the Philippines at the 2024 Paris Olympics. “Definitely! Actually, I haven’t thought about it yet, but if my […] More
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Alex Eala, surprised by the support from Filipino fans while competing at the 2022 Girls US Open
Filipino junior tennis ace Alex Eala admitted she felt surprised by the support from Pinoy fans during the 2022 Girls US Open at the media conference for the 917 G-Day launch event on September 16, 2022. Eala expressed gratitude to the Filipinos who showed support to her during the 2022 Girls US Open despite Pinoys […] More
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NCAA Season ‘98: Star-studded production and the Return of a Live Audience
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season ’98 has finally kicked off on Saturday, September 10, at the Araneta Coliseum, where an ecstatic live audience is composed of students and sports enthusiasts. It is the first time in two years that the oldest non-professional collegiate tournament, held with a real-world audience. Miss Universe Philippines 2020 […] More
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NCAA-GMA Network’s partnership assures Season ’98 to be better
The collaboration between GMA Network and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) continues on Monday, September 5. It assured the latest season of the collegiate tournament would be better. The two entered a partnership in 2020, giving the Kapuso Network the rights to broadcast season ’96 of the tournament. It continued until season ’97, and […] More
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Catriona Gray, named as FIBA World Cup ambassador; draws parallels between her new duty as a beauty queen
Miss Universe 2018 hopes to inspire young audiences as she joins celebrated local basketball players in promoting the country’s campaign for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Catriona Gray, the country’s most recent Miss Universe titlist, could not hide her excitement as she takes on her new role as a FIBA World Cup ambassador. During a press […] More
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Chef Jose Sarasola considers himself lucky to be the first GMA NCAA All-Star Basketball Game Celebrity MVP
On June 5, Kapuso celebrity Chef Jose Sarasola considered himself lucky to be the first GMA-National Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball Game Celebrity MVP. During an after-game interview with Sarasola, he recounted how he landed the basketball shots thanks to his teammates and a little luck. “First off, super nice na I didn’t play basketball for […] More
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NCAA player to Kapuso, Prince Carlos expresses gratitude to GMA Network
On June 5, CSB Blazers’ Prince Carlos expressed his gratitude for the opportunities he received from the Kapuso Network. During an after-game interview at the GMA-National Collegiate Athletic Association(NCAA) All-Star Basketball Game, Carlos highlighted the trust and the blessings he got from being a Kapuso. “Masaya, very grateful lang talaga sa blessings, sa opportunity na binigay ng GMA sa […] More
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ABS-CBN Sports hints at a possible comeback, netizens express excitement
ABS-CBN shut down the unit in August 2020, in the wake of the Network’s non-renewal of its legislative franchise. A recent social media post by ABS-CBN’s now-dissolved sports division sparked speculations among netizens that a comeback may be around the corner. “Tuloy ang laro” reads the photo tweet made by ABS-CBN Sports. Its caption reads “PASSION IN […] More
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Edu Manzano, disappointed with Gilas Pilipinas’ performance, suggested to Pinoys to focus on other potential sports
Actor Edu Manzano expressed his opinion on Tuesday, July 19 that Filipinos should put some attention on other sports rather than focusing on a single sport like basketball. The national team exited the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup after suffering a humiliating loss against Japan, 102-81. This means that Gilas Pilipinas will not be able to […] More
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Celebrities, netizens reacted to Kai Sotto’s failed NBA draft bid
Several celebrities and netizens shared their reactions to Kai Sotto’s failed NBA draft bid. On Friday, June 24, the 7-foot-3 center Sotto was unsuccessful in his NBA dream as he was undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft. In his tweet, Sotto said while it was not the outcome that he wanted, it won’t either stop […] More
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‘ASICS Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series,’ set to be held in Manila, the first time in Asia!
On June 19, the world’s largest running series, Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series, takes place in Manila—the first time the said event has been held in Asia. The registration ended on Friday, and the event expects more than 5000 runners. The 10k category received the most entries with 1800, while 650 opted for the full […] More
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Kapuso stars, NCAA Star Athletes stand out at the GMA NCAA All-Star Basketball Game
The brightest Kapuso stars and NCAA cagers clashed in a sports special made for stars. The biggest and fastest-rising Kapuso stars, had the rare opportunity of showcasing their impressive skills in sports, during the GMA NCAA All-Star Basketball Game, on Sunday, June 5. GMA Network and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) both brought their […] More
