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Another season of NBA begins, with a Golden State Warriors win
Oct 17, 2018After more than three months of waiting, finally basketball fans can rejoice with the return of the NBA — and to kick off the new season, new contenders arise in the Eastern Conference, while in the... -
South of Market neighborhood dedicates park batting cage to Filipino American community advocate
Oct 11, 2018Tim Figueras, a Filipino-American champion of youth sports in San Francisco, was honored over the weekend for his countless years of dedication of encouraging youth to participate in sports, as an alternative to negative influences. Figueras... -
Pinoy runners race to finish line at annual Chicago Marathon
Oct 9, 2018Around 45,000 runners participated in the 41st Bank of America Chicago Marathon last Sunday, including many Filipinos, who completed the 26.2-mile course around the Windy City’s 29 neighborhoods. 35-year old Mo Farah of Great Britain, won... -
BA Exclusive: Addison Russell speaks out about domestic abuse allegations, temporary MLB suspension
Oct 5, 2018CHICAGO — A day after the Chicago Cubs ended their championship aspiration with the wild-card loss to Colorado Rockies, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Wednesday that Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell has been suspended... -
Knockout victory for Romero Duno
Oct 1, 2018A big win in the desert for a Filipino lightweight contender. 22-year-old “Ruthless” Romero Duno of General Santos knocked down Mexican Ezequiel Avilez four times during their eight-rounds lightweight showdown at Golden Boys’ fight night on Saturday,... -
Jerwin Ancajas faces Alejandro Santiago in Oakland
Sep 27, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — IBF Junior Bantamweight champion Jerwin Ancajas comes face to face with his opponent, Alejandro Santiago of Mexico. The two are scheduled for 12 rounds for the title at the Oracle Arena in Oakland this Friday.... -
Fil-Am delivery driver lives out his dream as pro-wrestler
Sep 27, 2018DALY CITY — While life’s journey didn’t take John Redito to the wrestling ring, he never stopped believing. During the day, John Redito is pursuing a masters degree in physical therapy, while getting his side hustle on... -
Bob Arum on possible May-Pac rematch: “I will not be involved in that fight, period”
Sep 21, 2018Top Rank CEO’s Bob Arum and Manny Pacquiao’s promotional partnership split last weekend shocked fans of The People’s Champ, following the announcement of a possible Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch....Read More -
MMA fighter Eduard Folayang hope US training can help him regain world title
Sep 19, 2018For the past month, Eduard Folayang has been perfecting his craft in the US, training in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the famed Jackson Wink MMA Academy. “It was a good experience, I learned a lot of things.... -
Pacquiao-Mayweather rematch is likely in the works
Sep 17, 2018Two of the greatest fighters in boxing history are reportedly set to meet in the ring again. Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao posted similar videos on Instagram this past Saturday. In the video, Mayweather and...
