San Antonio Spurs’ Stephon Castle has been unanimously chosen for the NBA All-Rookie first team for the 2024-25 season. Castle, who is 20 years old, also received the Rookie of the Year award, averaging 14.7 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game. Zaccharie Risacher and Jaylen Wells also made the All-Rookie team.
ASVEL Basket, owned by Tony Parker, faces financial instability deemed “not viable” by a public accounting body. Despite shareholder investments and state aid, the French basketball team reported losses in three of the last five periods. Parker seeks solutions amidst the fiscal challenge.
Manny Pacquiao returns to the boxing ring to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas, marking his first fight since retiring four years ago. Despite being an underdog, Pacquiao’s former rival, Juan Manuel Marquez, warns against underestimating the Filipino legend.
Kiefer Ravena signs a contract extension with Yokohama B-Corsairs for the Japan B.League’s upcoming season. Ravena aims to help make the team a championship contender.
Filipino tennis player Alex Eala reaches 69th in WTA rankings before competing in her first Roland Garros main draw. Eala’s ranking improved following her participation in the Italian Open despite an early exit, bolstered by her doubles performance with Coco Gauff.
Japanese man Nozomu Hagihara dribbled a soccer ball 2,000 km across India, from Kolkata to New Delhi, completing the journey on May 15. Hagihara plans to apply for a Guinness World Record, surpassing the previous record of 337 km. His journey highlighted cultural exchange and determination, overcoming challenges like heatstroke and knee pain.
Coach Tim Cone of Gilas Pilipinas expressed optimism about the team’s chances at the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers with the expected return of Kai Sotto. Cone emphasized that Sotto’s presence could significantly boost the team’s performance.
Mikko Espartero, player from Far Eastern University, reflects positively after their UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball finals loss against National University. Despite the defeat, Espartero contributed with 12 receptions in the decisive Game 3, held at the Mall of Asia Arena in front of 14,517 fans.
Chinese center Yang Hansen, a 7-foot-1 prospect, participates in the 2025 NBA draft combine in Chicago. Averaging 16.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game in the Chinese Basketball Association, Yang aims to showcase his skills to NBA teams following in Yao Ming’s footsteps.
Jerald “Truman” Into, a super lightweight boxer from the Philippines, has been named the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Boxer of the Month for April.
This recognition follows his victory over American opponent Ahmad Muhammad Jones during the WBC Grand Prix in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Learn more about Into’s winning performance and what earned him this prestigious title.