Sports
Astrolabio to defend WBO Oriental bantam title
August 19, 2019, 12:49 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Vincent "Asero" Astrolabio of Gen. Santos City is set to step into the ring again for first defense of his World Boxing Organization Oriental (WBO) bantamweight title against Kevin "The Bull" Aseniero of Zamboanga City at the San Andres Sports Complex in Malate, Manila on Aug. 24… Read More
Gabuco bids for 2020 Tokyo Olympics slot
August 18, 2019, 3:27 pm
MANILA -- For four-time Southeast Asian Games gold medalist Josie Gabuco, the best is yet to come. Winning another SEAG gold -- her fifth in as many appearances in the biennial event -- and a crack at the Tokyo Olympics are foremost on her mind. Despite a recent hand injury, Gabuco believes she… Read More
2 Mindoro cops hailed for winning golds in China tourney
August 18, 2019, 12:52 pm
MANILA -- Two lady cops were lauded by the provincial government of Oriental Mindoro for winning taekwondo gold medals in an international competition in China. Cpl. Katleen Joy A. Dilay and Pat. Zayra Q. Acosta from Mindoro captured golds in the women’s team poomsae event of the 18th World… Read More
SMB claims PBA Commissioner's Cup title after ousting TNT
August 17, 2019, 8:08 am
MANILA -- San Miguel claimed the PBA Commissioner's Cup title after eliminating TNT, 102-90, in Game 6 of the finals series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Friday night. The Beermen shut down the KaTropa in the first half, holding them to just 35 points while staying consistently… Read More
PH Muaythai athletes eye at least 4 golds in SEA Games
August 16, 2019, 9:14 pm
MANILA – The Muaythai Association of the Philippines (MAP) hopes to do well and contribute to the success of the country in the coming 30th Southeast Asian Games in Manila. By doing well, MAP means “winning at least four of the nine gold medals at stake in the biennial competition scheduled… Read More
Alaska gets Ahanmisi in trade with ROS for Exciminiano
August 16, 2019, 6:32 pm
MANILA -- Alaska scored another explosive guard in a trade that was approved by Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner Willie Marcial on Friday. The Aces took the services of Maverick Ahanmisi from the Rain Or Shine Elasto Painters for Ping Exciminiano. ROS also got one of Alaska's… Read More
Salva to fight Taduran for vacant IBF world minimumweight title
August 15, 2019, 9:28 pm
DAVAO CITY--Undefeated Samuel "Silent Assassin" Salva of Iligan City will fight against dangerous Pedro "Rattle Snake" Taduran of Valenzuela City for the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) World minimumweight title on September 7 in Taguig City.The 22-year old Salva (17W-0L, 10KO) scored… Read More
Arwind Santos fined P200-K for racist slur on Terrence Jones
August 15, 2019, 9:24 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Basketball Association slapped Arwind Santos with a PHP200,000 fine for his racial remark on Terrence Jones in Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals between San Miguel and TNT. The Beerman was seen flashing a monkey gesture on the KaTropa's import, which according to… Read More
Ilocos Norte gov’t allots PHP2.8M for Batang Pinoy athletes
August 15, 2019, 1:57 pm
LAOAG CITY -- The provincial government of Ilocos Norte has allocated around PHP2.8 million for the official delegates to represent the province in the 2019 Batang Pinoy national championship in Puerto Princesa, Palawan on August 25-31. Faivo Bartolome, Ilocos Norte Sports Development Council… Read More
Ceres Negros mauls Stallion Laguna in PFL nightcap
August 15, 2019, 9:49 am
MANILA -- Ceres Negros waylaid Stallion Laguna, with a 5-0 win in the nightcap of the Philippines Football League matches at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa, Batangas on Wednesday. Ceres Negros used a three-goal barrage in a span of six minutes to romp away from the Stallions. Bienve Maranon scored… Read More
SMB huge comeback steals Finals Game 5 from TNT
August 15, 2019, 9:48 am
MANILA -- San Miguel Beermen went on a tear to steal a 99-94 win and close out Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals against TNT KaTropa at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Wednesday night. The Beermen finished the game with a 30-9 rally capped by an 8-0 run highlighted by Chris… Read More
Late goals lift Kaya Iloilo, Air Force
August 14, 2019, 10:06 pm
LIPA -- Kaya Iloilo and Air Force banked on late goals to win their respective Philippines Football League matches on Wednesday. Jordan Mintah won it for Kaya Iloilo as the club subdued Green Archers United, 1-0, at the Aboitiz Pitch here. Mintah converted an 86th minute goal off the feed from… Read More
Ibgos to challenge Kiram for WBA Asia super welterweight title
August 14, 2019, 9:38 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Junjesie "Tornado" Ibgos of Zamboanga del Sur will challenge Tewa Kiram of Thailand for his World Boxing Association Asia super welterweight title at the Suamlum Night Bazaar in Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok on September 7.The 25-year-old Ibgos (13W-4L-0D, 11KO) TKO'd Butuan's Roldan… Read More
Tripartite agreement for hosting of 30th SEA Games signed
August 14, 2019, 8:57 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and Philippine SEA Games Organizational Committee Foundation, Inc. (Phisgoc) on Wednesday signed a tripartite agreement to assure hassle-free and successful hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games from Nov. 30… Read More
Caitom to fight for vacant WBC-ABC minimumweight title
August 14, 2019, 6:55 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Undefeated Rey "The Future" Caitom Jr. of Mandaue, Cebu will fight a still-unnamed fighter for the World Boxing Council - Asian Boxing Council (WBC-ABC) at the Foochow Building in Singapore on September 28.The 33-year Caitom (8W-0L-1D, 3KO) now a resident of Singapore, made his… Read More
Bakunawa, SAG-1 rule Kadayawan dragon boatfest
August 13, 2019, 4:01 pm
DAVAO CITY – Bakunawa and SAG-1 dragon boat teams ruled the two-day 34th Kadayawan Dragon Boat Festival held on August 10 and 11 at the Sta. Ana Pier in this city.Bakunawa DBT of Iligan City, Lanao del Sur clinched the three golds by topping in the Open Standard, Open Small Boat and Open Small… Read More
CDO's Ladrada to face Rama
August 13, 2019, 3:46 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Undefeated Lorenz Ladrada of Cagayan de Oro City will fight the dangerous Rimon "Rapido" Rama of Cebu on Aug. 17 at the Superdome in Ormoc City.The 22-year old Ladrada (6W-0L-1D, 2KO) beat Audie Dacua of Cebu by unanimous decision in Cebu last Nov. 24.He settled a split decision over… Read More
Saludar to defend WBO world minimumweight title anew
August 13, 2019, 8:20 am
DAVAO CITY -- Reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) World minimumweight champion Vic "Vicious" Saludar of Polomolok, South Cotabato will defend his title against Wilfredo "Bimbito" Mendez of Puerto Rico on Aug. 24 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The promoter of… Read More
Asis to face Australian foe on August 23
August 12, 2019, 6:36 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Australian-based Jack "The Assassin" Asis will fight undefeated Youssef Dib of Australia on August 23 at the Emporium Function Centre in Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia.Asis (38W-22L-5D, 19KO), who is a former resident of this city and now a resident of Toowoomba, Queensland,… Read More
Castro best player, Jones best import in PBA Cup
August 12, 2019, 8:46 am
MANILA — Jayson Castro and Terrence Jones took home the individual awards for the PBA Commissioner's Cup as announced on Sunday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Castro was named Best Player of the Conference with a total of 1,077 points, way ahead of runner-up Junemar Fajardo,… Read More
