Sports
Lady Pirates turn back Lady Altas, stretch unbeaten NCAA run
April 20, 2024, 4:47 pm
MANILA – Lyceum of the Philippines University rallied past Perpetual Help, 25-21, 24-26, 18-25, 25-22, 15-11, to gain a share of the lead in the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball tournament at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Saturday. Janeth Tulang delivered 18 attacks and two aces… Read More
Tamaraws sweep Maroons, nail men's volleyball semis bonus
April 20, 2024, 2:57 pm
MANILA – Far Eastern University secured the twice-to-beat semifinal edge after a 25-17, 25-22, 25-22 victory over University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday. The Tamaraws rolled to their eighth straight win to… Read More
PH's Agra ranks No. 6 in Asia Pacific Padel Tour
April 20, 2024, 2:11 pm
MANILA – The Philippines' Jessica Agra made it to the Top 10 based on the latest Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT) women's rankings. For reaching the semifinal round in both women's and mixed Pro doubles at the APPT Hong Kong Grand Slam on April 11-14, Agra secured the No. 6 spot with 1380.00… Read More
Letran spikers roll to fourth victory
April 19, 2024, 4:23 pm
MANILA – Letran downed Jose Rizal University, 25-16, 25-19, 25-19, to gain a share of the lead in the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Arena in San Juan on Friday. Marie Judiel Nitura had 16 attacks as the Lady Knights rolled to their fourth win to join… Read More
Lady Bulldogs hopes to keep winning form
April 19, 2024, 3:30 pm
MANILA – The National University hopes to keep its winning form when it plays Adamson University on Saturday in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The Lady Bulldogs will meet the Lady Falcons at 4 p.m., aiming for a victory that would assure… Read More
Cignal TV to provide coverage for PH athletes leading to Paris 2024
April 18, 2024, 8:06 pm
MANILA – Cignal TV and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) are joining forces for the official launch of "Isang Daang Taon Laban Para sa Bayan: Celebrating 100 Years of Filipino Excellence in the Olympics," which will kick off the country’s campaign for the 2024 Paris Olympics. “Cignal TV… Read More
Fil-Am runner 2nd best American finisher in Paris Marathon
April 18, 2024, 5:43 pm
MANILA – Tommy Ros Cuenca, a Filipino-American fashion model and athlete, improved his personal record after emerging second-best American finisher in the men’s division of the Paris Marathon 2024 on April 7, 2024. The 26-year-old former US National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)… Read More
USA basketball unveils men's nat’l team roster for Paris 2024
April 18, 2024, 5:04 pm
ISTANBUL – USA Basketball revealed on Wednesday that the men's national team roster for Paris 2024 will include LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant. The team unveiled the 12 basketball stars, including three-time Olympic champion Durant from the Phoenix Suns and the NBA’s all-time… Read More
Nadal's return from injury ends in 2nd round defeat in Barcelona
April 18, 2024, 5:01 pm
BARCELONA – Rafael Nadal's return from injury at the Barcelona Open ended in the second round on Wednesday when he was beaten 7-5, 6-1 by Australian 4th seed Alex de Minaur in an hour and 50 minutes. The 37-year-old Spaniard competed well with the world number 10 in the first set, before his… Read More
Former champions to join Ironman 70.3 in Cebu
April 18, 2024, 4:17 pm
MANILA – Former champions Czech Petr Lukosz and Dutch Eric van der Linden are eyeing success in the Ironman (IM) 70.3 Lapu-Lapu which will kick off on Sunday in Mactan, Cebu. Lukosz, winner of the full Ironman Subic in Zambales two years ago, will see action in the 40-44 age category, while Van… Read More
NBA bans Toronto Raptor’s Porter over gambling rules violation
April 18, 2024, 2:08 pm
ISTANBUL – The National Basketball Association on Wednesday issued a lifetime ban against Toronto Raptors' Jontay Porter for violating the league's rules on gambling, including bets against his own team. "The league’s investigation found that prior to the Raptors’ March 20 game, Porter… Read More
Ateneo Midgets D Born-2013 bags RIFA Cup crown
April 18, 2024, 1:52 pm
MANILA – The Ateneo de Manila Grade School’s Midget D Born-2013 Football Varsity Team outscored the Claret School of Quezon City, 7-2, to clinch the Rizal Football Association (RIFA) tournament title. Ateneo leaned on Most Valuable Player Jacob Navarro and goalkeeper Nick Alexander “Niall”… Read More
Paris Olympics’ 100-day countdown begins
April 17, 2024, 7:51 pm
PARIS – With the Olympic flame lit on Tuesday in ancient Olympia, the countdown to the Paris Olympic Games hit the 100-day mark, ushering in a period of intense preparation and growing expectations. This year marks a century since Paris last hosted the Olympics, positioning it to become the… Read More
Lady Blazers roll to fourth win in NCAA volleyball
April 17, 2024, 6:39 pm
MANILA – Defending champion College of Saint Benilde pulled off a 25-13, 23-25, 25-13, 25-14 victory over San Sebastian College to regain the lead in the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Arena in San Juan on Wednesday. Wielyn Estoque delivered 11 attacks, while… Read More
IOC launches Paris 2024 official mobile game
April 17, 2024, 6:02 pm
GENEVA – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Tuesday that the official mobile game for the Paris 2024 Olympics - Olympics Go! Paris 2024 - was launched to provide a truly Olympic gaming experience to the fans. Sports like breaking, fencing, archery, golf, and swimming are… Read More
La Salle earns semis ticket in UAAP men's volleyball
April 17, 2024, 4:44 pm
MANILA – De La Salle University defeated Adamson University, 26-24, 25-17, 25-23, to secure a semifinal berth in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament at the SMART Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday. The Green Spikers also boosted their hopes of earning the twice-to-beat incentive for… Read More
Villarreal FC to hold open clinic for young Pinoy booters
April 16, 2024, 4:48 pm
MANILA – Villarreal Philippines, the newest academy partner of the Spanish professional football club Villarreal CF, will hold an open clinic to select players for international events and tournaments. The clinic will be held at Alabang Country Club in Muntinlupa City on April 28 and 29 and… Read More
Things you need to know about Paris 2024 Olympic flame lighting rite
April 16, 2024, 3:44 pm
BEIJING – With 100-day countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games around the corner, the Olympic flame that will burn throughout the Paris Olympics will be lit during a ceremony on Tuesday in Ancient Olympia, Greece. The lighting of the Olympic flame is a symbolic moment that has been a tradition… Read More
Nadal confirms return to action in Barcelona Open
April 16, 2024, 3:42 pm
MADRID – Rafael Nadal confirmed on Monday that he would return to action in the Barcelona Open on Tuesday. Nadal called a press conference on the first day of the event he has won 12 times to say he would compete for the first time in almost three months, after another injury setback had… Read More
Dagoon, Davila rule Cainta junior tennis
April 16, 2024, 12:10 am
MANILA – Cadee Jan Dagoon bagged her second girls' U-14 title while Samuel Davila ruled the boys' U-18 division in the Palawan Pawnshop-Palawan Express Pera Padala (PPS-PEPP) National Tennis Championship at Village East Tennis Club in Cainta, Rizal on Sunday. Dagoon defeated doubles partner Ayl… Read More
