Sports
Gilas Men lineup to FIBA ACQ game vs. Indonesia bared
February 19, 2020, 9:51 pm
MANILA -- The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Wednesday unveiled the Gilas Pilipinas Men lineup that will take on Indonesia at the start of their campaign in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. The SBP named CJ Perez, Poy Erram, Abu Tratter, Justin Chua, RR Pogoy, Dwight Ramos, Kiefer and… Read More
PSC eyes higher cash gift for Sports Hall of Fame inductees
February 19, 2020, 9:12 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Sports Committee (PSC) board is studying to double the current cash gift given to the inductees of the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame (PSHOF). “We will check if this is possible with the budget that we have,” PSC chairman Butch Ramirez said in a statement on Wednesday.… Read More
PH’s co-host Indonesia prepares for 2023 FIBA World Cup
February 19, 2020, 7:57 pm
JAKARTA -- Indonesia, one of the three countries to host the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, will make preparations for the international tournament, including constructing world-standard venues and other infrastructure facilities, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Tuesday. Indonesia has… Read More
Baguio to hike athletes’ incentives 10-fold for medal haul
February 19, 2020, 3:53 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Athletes here will be more eager to compete internationally as the city is expected to increase their financial rewards with the new sports code that will replace City Ordinance 20, series of 2016 or the sports incentive ordinance anytime this year. From the PHP30,000; PHP20,000;… Read More
SBP reveals PH Gilas lineup to FIBA 3x3 Olympic qualifiers
February 18, 2020, 3:37 pm
MANILA -- The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) named its Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 lineup for the FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Bengaluru, India next month. In a statement on Tuesday, the SBP named Joshua Munzon, Alvin Pasaol, Mo Tautuaa, and CJ Perez as the four men that will vie for… Read More
P513-M upgrade of Baguio athletic bowl complex to start soon
February 18, 2020, 1:34 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- Three major projects worth PHP513 million at the Baguio athletic bowl complex are set for construction within the year and expected to be finished by 2021. The projects include the extension of the big grandstand worth PHP49 million from the Department of Public Works and Highways;… Read More
FIBA 3x3 tourney to push through despite Covid-19 scare
February 17, 2020, 7:49 pm
MANILA -- The FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) will push through in India next month, an official of FIBA 3x3 announced on Monday. Ignacio Soriano, head for events and partnerships of FIBA 3x3, said the event that will take place in Bengaluru, India will continue despite the threat of… Read More
PSC begins Hall of Fame selection process
February 17, 2020, 3:22 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Sports Hall of Fame, the country’s premier award-giving body for sports, convened its initial meeting at the Philsports Complex in Pasig City on Tuesday. The Philippine Sports Hall of Fame (HOF) 2020 Committee, headed by PSC Chairman William Ramirez and vice-chaired by… Read More
Justin Brownlee to rejoin Alab Pilipinas
February 17, 2020, 7:43 am
MANILA -- Alab Pilipinas is set to reunite with Justin Brownlee. The Asean Basketball League side signed up the Ginebra resident import to replace Prince Williams as confirmed by team owner Charlie Dy to the Philippine News Agency on Sunday. Brownlee will be making his second stint with Alab. He… Read More
NBA stars show support for China in fight against virus
February 16, 2020, 5:03 pm
CHICAGO -- Star players attending the 2020 NBA All-Star weekend on Saturday voiced their support for China's fight against the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic said, "Stay Strong Wuhan [in Chinese]. Be Sound. There is going to be better days." Gordon added that he… Read More
Pampanga, San Juan draw first blood in MPBL playoffs
February 16, 2020, 1:32 pm
MANILA -- Pampanga and San Juan drew first blood against separate foes at the start of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Playoffs on Saturday night at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan City. The Giant Lanterns, seeded fourth in the Northern Division, turned back the fifth-seeded… Read More
San Beda beats UST to enter PCCL Final 4
February 16, 2020, 12:10 pm
MANILA -- San Beda barged its way to the Philippine Collegiate Champions League (PCCL) semifinals after ousting University of Santo Tomas, 77-68, in the final day of the PCCL NCAA-UAAP Challenge at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan City on Saturday. The Red Lions snuffed the Growling Tigers… Read More
FIBA postpones Gilas Men-Thailand game due to Covid-19
February 15, 2020, 10:15 am
MANILA -- The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has announced the postponement of three games in the first window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, one of which involves Gilas Pilipinas Men. On Friday, FIBA officially postponed Gilas Men's home game against Thailand, as well as the first… Read More
PH knocked out of Badminton Asia Team Championships
February 14, 2020, 8:14 pm
MANILA -- The Philippines was eliminated from the Badminton Asia Team Championships as Indonesia swept the host country in the quarterfinals, 3-0, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum here on Friday.Indonesia, ranked third in the world, made quick work of the Philippines in the Final 8 round, although… Read More
Ronda Pilipinas returns to Baguio
February 14, 2020, 8:15 am
BAGUIO CITY -- The country's premiere bikefest returns to this mountain city after nearly three years of absence, a city official said on Thursday. “We are very excited that this race is coming back,” city administrator Bonifacio dela Peña said, referring to the LBC-backed Ronda Pilipinas… Read More
Japan has no plans to postpone 2020 Olympics over Covid-19
February 13, 2020, 8:56 pm
TOKYO -- Japan is not considering cancellation or postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games over the outbreak of a new coronavirus, Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic organizing committee chief Yoshiro Mori said on Thursday. The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Tokyo from July 24 to August 9.… Read More
NCAA postpones senior games due to Covid-19
February 13, 2020, 8:14 pm
MANILA -- The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has postponed all senior games for the second semester calendar due to the threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). "The NCAA is temporarily suspending the games for Seniors Division starting February 14, 2020 as a… Read More
Singh to fight Gulpe for ABF middle title Feb. 15
February 13, 2020, 7:15 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Indian Prabhjot "Punjabi Lion" Singh, who now lives in Meycauayan City, Bulacan will fight Nelson "Mr. Fantastic" Gulpe of Surigao del Sur for the vacant Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) middleweight title on Feb. 15 at the Manila Arena in Sta. Ana, Manila.The 26-year-old Singh… Read More
5 championship bouts in Manila on Feb. 15
February 12, 2020, 9:25 pm
DAVAO CITY -- The Deadly Combination Boxing Promotion will have five championship bouts on Feb. 15 at the Manila Arena in Sta. Ana, Manila.The five title fights are between former World Boxing Organization world flyweight champion Sho Kimura (18W-3L-2D, 11KO) of Japan against WBO world… Read More
97 teams join PAL Seniors Interclub golf
February 12, 2020, 7:43 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Ninety-seven teams will see action in the 34th Philippine Airlines (PAL) Seniors Interclub golf team championships slated on Feb. 26-29 in Bacolod City.The field includes 45 clubs based in the United States, Canada, Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand.Defending champion Luisita… Read More
