SPORTS

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?

UFC champ Ronda “Rowdy” Rousey and former Strikeforce champ Miesha Tate are set to meet in Sept 4 at a coaching gig on the first ever season of The Ultimate Fighter that features aspiring female UFC fighters. To be featured in Fox Sports 1, expect to witness the unexpected when two female coaches, who are also rivals in the fighting arena, meet inside The Ultimate Fighter house.

Sydney Swans rookie midfielder Dane Ramp is gearing up for the upcoming AFL finals but is mindful of his humble beginnings and uses it as a source of motivation.

Lamar Odom’s wife, Khloe Kardashian refuses to get bummed out with her marriage problems as she tried to have a bit of fun at Katy Perry’s Labor party Monday, Sept. 2.

Things are, indeed, turning for the worse for Lamar Odom. He is losing that tiny hope to be with Khloe Kardashian once again after a drug dealer came out and confirmed Lamar’s drug purchase: $16000 worth of cocaine in February 2013.

Rasual Butler will sign a non-guaranteed deal with the Indiana Pacers and is expected to battle for a training camp spot.

With shocking exit of five-time U.S. Open champion Roger Federer on Monday, men's tennis Big Four is down to formidable trio of Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic.

The FIBA Americas Championship is now starting to get a little more interesting, heading into its fifth day of competition. With continent superpower Brazil struggling to find their groove, Mexico and Puerto Rico stepped up their game to another level to take the top spot of their respective group.

Pirates is gearing up and hard to break twenty years of losing streak.

The former heavy weight champ of WBO and ‘Rocky V’ star, Tommy Morrison passed away at 44. Tony Holden, his promoter, did not want to say any comments on the reason behind the boxer’s death so as to not trigger the long time rumours that Morrison had HIV since 1996.

Patrick Mouratoglu instrumental for Serena Williams win.

After first three weeks of high-level basketball action, the PBA Governors' Cup is shaping up to be a very competitive tournament with all teams winning at least a game and suffering at least one setback in their record.

Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer struggled in key moments but did enough to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2013 U.S. Open as both players won in four sets against separate opponents.

Check out the slideshow for more interesting pictures that captured the highlights during the 2013 US Open Tennis Championships Day 7!

Puerto Rico beat Jamaica, 88-82 in the group stages of the 2013 FIBA Americas Championship to remain perfect in the tournament which serves as a qualifier for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain.

Tommy Morrison, a well-loved boxer and actor, died on Sunday night. He was only 44.

Manchester United has finally secured the signature of midfielder Marouane Fellaini from Everton.

Diana Nyad becomes the first to swim to the U.S. from Cuba with no shark cage.