SPORTS

Spain takes on Slovenia and Russia tackles Greece as FIBA Eurobasket 2013 goes on its second day of group play.

Great Britain takes on France as Lithuania locks horns with Macedonia on the second day of Eurobasket 2013.

After five days of preliminary round competition, the FIBA Americas championship enters the crucial stage on Thursday with all six remaining teams gunning for a place in the final four of the FIBA World Cup qualifier for North & South America in Caracas, Venezuela.

Real Madrid are all smiles for having secured the signature of Tottenham winger Gareth Bale. At 24, the young Welshman is entering the prime of his career and is one of the most promising faces in Europe. But, will he live up to expectations? Or is he just another “Kaka” in the making?

Eighth seed Richard Gasquet pulled off the upset over fourth seed David Ferrer from Spain in a thrilling 6-3, 6-1, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3 victory to advance to the semifinal round of the 2013 U.S. Open.

The very first day of the 2013 NFL season and the Denver Broncos have a chance to exact revenge over division rivals Baltimore Ravens, who are the defending Super Bowl Champions. The Peyton Manning-led Broncos lost to the Ravens, 35-38 (2OT) in the divisional playoffs in the 2013 NFL post-season.

Alaska head coach Tim Cone points the finger at referees for failing to manage the game, which escalated to a fist-fight between San Mig Coffee's Marc Pingris and Global Port's Kelly Nabong.

Lost in all the drama surrounding Mayweather-Canelo bout is the main undercard.

Coming into their match against Australia, the South Africa national team replaced three starters from their roster, and switched two players from their positions, which featured in against Argentina in the Rugby Championship on Aug 25, according to Springbok mentor Heyneke Meyer.

Australian rugby player Rory Arnold was banned for seven matches after biting Ethienne Reynecke in a Currie Cup match last Saturday. Nibble some of the crazy sports scenes involving athletes snacking on their opponents. Posted from bad to worst; from a chunk to a mouthful; and from mild to most disgusting:

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney revealed horrifying images of a cut sustained in practice.

James Horwill, Australia's captain, will not be suiting up for the Wallabies on Saturday after sustaining a hamstring injury.

Barangay Ginebra fans are willing to pay for Mark Caguioa’s 20,000 pesos fine from the PBA after Commissioner Chito Salud announced the penalty on Wednesday afternoon.

American football is a contact sport, and some trash-talking and (legalized) physical assault between players is always expected. In a high school game in Alabama on Monday, though, it was the coaches who did most of the fighting.

Before Lamar Odom has gone to drug binge and repeatedly went missing in recent weeks, he has had a promising career. His teammates at the NBA know what Khloe Kardashian’s husband can do with his hands in the court. They are the first to feel for the leftie during his “dark days.”

Aussie rugby player Rory Arnold faced a seven-match ban on Wednesday.

Indeed, Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez has all of Mexico on his side heading into his showdown with pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr on Sept 14 at MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. He's young, he's fly and he's certainly the biggest star for the boxing-crazy country, there's no doubt about it.

In the middle of the 3rd quarter of the Wednesday’s San Mig Coffee vs. Global Port game, a skirmish erupted when Kelly Nabong and Marc Pingris came to blows.

Heisman winner Johnny Manziel, who was suspended for the first half of Texas A&M's game against Rice, entered in the second half -- and started jawing at opponents.

In a rare Tuesday PBA double-header, the Petron Blaze Boosters manhandled Barako Bull Energy Cola, 112-87 and the Meralco Bolts pulled off the surprise win, 84-74 over the Alaska Aces.

Just when the action at the FIBA Americas Championship is about to rev up, the FIBA EuroBasket Championship takes the spotlight as 24 elite basketball teams engaged in a three-week battle for the right to play in next year's FIBA World Cup in Spain along with the crown as Europe's finest.

Nine-time NBA All-StarGary Payton again talked trash on NBA TV, while he also reminisced about the good old days.

If a panel formed by North Carolina would have its way, freshmen athletes granted special academic consideration would have to sit out their first year. The panel, formed in the wake of an academic fraud scandal that led to the resignation of UNC's chancellor, made the "redshirt freshman" recommendation on top of others, covering academic support and athletic expenses.

The Philippine Basketbal Association (PBA) slapped Barangay Ginebra supertar Mark Cagioua with a P20000 fine on Wednesday.

Novak Djokovic dominated Spaniard Marcell Granollers in straight sets, 6-3, 6-0, 6-2 in the fourth round of the 2013 U.S. Open. The Serbian has yet to lose a set in this tournament and will meet Mikhail Youzhny in the quarterfinals. Who has the best chance to beat the 6-time Grand Slam title winner?

The Phoenix Suns have officially released notorious forward Michael Beasley. After a mutual agreement to terminate the contract, the franchise is finally letting go of a player involved in many controversial acts and in the process, saved money to help their salary cap situation.

Cleveland hotshot point guard Kyrie Irving gave out four pairs of Nike Hyperdunk 2013 sneakers via Twitter on Tuesday.

As the final buzzer sounded on the FIBA Americas match between Brazil and Jamaica on Tuesday evening, one thing became certain: Brazil will be nowhere near the podium.

Novak Djokovic dispatched Marcell Granollers of Spain in straight sets, 6-3, 6-0, 6-2 in the fourth round of the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows, New York. The question in everyone’s mind is: can anyone stop the Serbian in his rally to another Grand Slam title?