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Tacloban boxer realizes Olympic dream

Tacloban boxer realizes Olympic dream

March 18, 2024, 3:08 pm

TACLOBAN CITY – Aira Villegas is still on cloud nine a week after clinching a slot to this year’s Paris Olympics “It is my dream to compete and represent our country in the Olympics,” Villegas, 28, told reporters in an interview here Monday. She punched her way to Paris with a 5-0 win over… Read More

'Worshipful Master' rules Philracom 3YO Maiden Stakes

'Worshipful Master' rules Philracom 3YO Maiden Stakes

March 18, 2024, 12:55 pm

MANILA – Top favorite Worshipful Master of James Anthony Rabano ruled the 2024 Philracom 3YO Maiden Stakes at the Metroturf in Malvar, Batangas last Sunday. The low profile-Pinay Pharaoh progeny bred by Herminio "Hermie" Esguerra and trained by Ruben Tupas left Primavera (top billing out of… Read More

PH fencing group congratulates Esteban for clinching Olympics slot

PH fencing group congratulates Esteban for clinching Olympics slot

March 18, 2024, 12:02 pm

MANILA – The Philippine Fencing Association (PFA) welcomed the news of Maxine Isabel Esteban qualifying for the Paris Olympics this July, wishing her "all the best" in the Games, said president Rene Gacuma in an interview on Monday. "Good luck and all the best!" commented national coach Amatov… Read More

PH lawn bowlers shine in Asian Championships

PH lawn bowlers shine in Asian Championships

March 18, 2024, 11:38 am

MANILA – The Philippines had another successful campaign at the 15th Asian Lawn Bowls Championship which was held from March 3-10 in Pattaya, Thailand. The Filipinos were second overall with three gold, one silver, and three bronze medals, improving their three-gold and two-bronze finish in… Read More

PH's best gather for All-Women Sports Awards March 20

PH's best gather for All-Women Sports Awards March 20

March 17, 2024, 4:57 pm

MANILA – A slew of outstanding women athletic performers in the year just past will be in the spotlight during the inaugural All-Women Sports Awards on March 20 at Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila. Among the major awardees are national basketball team mainstay Jack Aminam, Asian 400-meter… Read More

Manalili leads Letran to lopsided victory in NCAA jrs finals opener

Manalili leads Letran to lopsided victory in NCAA jrs finals opener

March 16, 2024, 6:29 pm

MANILA – Moses Manalili sizzled with 35 points in leading defending champion Letran to a 97-80 victory over Perpetual Help in Game 1 of the NCAA Season 99 junior basketball best-of-three title series at Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Saturday. The Squires will try to wrap up the series… Read More

NU ends UAAP men's volleyball 1st round on top with six wins

NU ends UAAP men's volleyball 1st round on top with six wins

March 16, 2024, 5:00 pm

MANILA – Defending champion National University recovered from a third-set loss to beat De La Salle University, 25-20, 25-16, 23-25, 25-21, to secure the lead in the first round of eliminations in the UAAP Season 86 men's volleyball tournament at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on… Read More

UST eyes first-round sweep in UAAP women's volleyball

UST eyes first-round sweep in UAAP women's volleyball

March 15, 2024, 5:42 pm

MANILA – University of Santo Tomas (UST) aims a first-round sweep when it battles Adamson in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday. The Tigresses take on the Lady Falcons at 4 p.m. with the hope of repeating the feat they achieved in the… Read More

School leagues commended for helping PSC grassroots programs

School leagues commended for helping PSC grassroots programs

March 15, 2024, 4:41 pm

MANILA – Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann has commended the Private Schools Athletics Association (PRISAA), the State Colleges and Universities Athletics Association (SCUAA) and the Palarong Pambansa for bringing the platforms for young athletes nationwide.… Read More

Newcomers Criss Cross, Maverick clash in Spikers' Turf Open Conference

Newcomers Criss Cross, Maverick clash in Spikers' Turf Open Conference

March 14, 2024, 7:05 pm

MANILA – Newcomers Criss Cross and Maverick will make their debuts in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference on Friday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The King Crunchers will bank on veterans Ysay Marasigan, Kim Malabunga, and Vince Mangulabnan in the absence of ace spiker Marck Espejo in… Read More

Love Boracay 2024 Sports Festival slated April 26-30

Love Boracay 2024 Sports Festival slated April 26-30

March 14, 2024, 3:56 pm

MANILA – Preparations are ongoing for the Love Boracay 2024 Sports Festival scheduled from April 26-30. The event features eight sports, namely: beach tennis, beach volleyball, beach soccer, football, dragon boat, ultimate frisbee, pickle ball and round net, and non-sport paraw race and… Read More

Albay's swimming prodigy on what it takes to succeed at young age

Albay's swimming prodigy on what it takes to succeed at young age

March 14, 2024, 3:16 pm

DARAGA, Albay – At first glance, eight-year-old Mattea Xaria Madrid Gonzales might seem like any ordinary kid. As a Grade 3 student at Tabaco Northwest Central School in Albay, her usual routine often involves waking up early to attend her classes, playing with friends during break time, and… Read More

UST conquers Ateneo, nears twice-to-beat semis incentive

UST conquers Ateneo, nears twice-to-beat semis incentive

March 13, 2024, 4:08 pm

MANILA – University of Santo Tomas drubbed Ateneo de Manila University, 4-1, on Wednesday, moving closer to a twice-to-beat semifinal incentive in the UAAP Season 86 men's tennis tournament at the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila. The Tigers… Read More

UST beats UP to end 3-game skid

UST beats UP to end 3-game skid

March 13, 2024, 2:27 pm

MANILA – University of Sto. Tomas bounced back from a three-game skid on Wednesday, beating University of the Philippines, 25-23, 25-14, 25-16, in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Josh Ybañez finished with 18 attacks, two blocks and… Read More

125th-ranked Nardi shocks world no.1 Djokovic in Indian Wells

125th-ranked Nardi shocks world no.1 Djokovic in Indian Wells

March 12, 2024, 9:23 pm

ANKARA – Italian tennis player Luca Nardi shocked Serbian legend Novak Djokovic in the Indian Wells men's round 3 on Monday. The 125th-ranked Italian, who upset the world No. 1 with 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 sets became the lowest-ranked player to ever beat Djokovic at a Masters 1000 or Grand Slam event.… Read More

POC Golf Cup legislators’ edition tees off March 13

POC Golf Cup legislators’ edition tees off March 13

March 12, 2024, 5:25 pm

MANILA – At least 40 legislators from the House of Representatives are joining the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Golf Cup II on Wednesday at the Valley Golf and Country Club in Cainta, Rizal. “We’re very happy that this POC Golf Cup legislators’ edition will be attended by… Read More

Petecio, Villegas jab their way to Paris Olympics

Petecio, Villegas jab their way to Paris Olympics

March 12, 2024, 2:52 pm Updated on March 12, 2024, 6:10 pm

MANILA – Boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas will be going to Paris this July following their impressive performances at the 1st World Qualification Tournament in Busto Arsizio, Italy, on Tuesday. Petecio beat Turkiye's Esra Yildiz, 4-1, in the semifinal of the women’s 57kg category to… Read More

'High Roller' wins Philracom Road to Triple Crown race

'High Roller' wins Philracom Road to Triple Crown race

March 11, 2024, 2:03 pm

MANILA – High Roller topped the 2024 Philracom Road to the Triple Crown race by a close margin at Metro Manila Turf Club in Malvar, Batangas on Sunday. The three-year-old Minsk out of Lucky Nine bay filly, ridden by jockey Pablito Cabalejo and owned by Lamberto Almeda Jr., laid down big strides… Read More

IM Concio rules Marinduque chess tourney

IM Concio rules Marinduque chess tourney

March 11, 2024, 1:30 pm

MANILA – International Master (IM) Michael Concio Jr. won the open division of the 1st Marinduque National Chess Championship at the Marinduque Convention Center in Boac on Sunday. Concio tallied 6.5 points to claim the PHP50,000 champion's purse and a trophy in the seven-round Swiss system… Read More

Japan bags men's water polo gold in Asian Age Group tourney

Japan bags men's water polo gold in Asian Age Group tourney

March 10, 2024, 6:13 pm

CAPAS, TARLAC – Japan defeated Iran, 17-13, in the final of the 11th Asian Age Group Championships men's water polo competition at New Clark City Aquatics Center here Saturday night. Skipper Kai Inoue, who earned the Most Valuable Player award, and Sota Hombe scored four goals each for the… Read More