Sports
Davao's Azarcon to fight undefeated Shigeoka July 27
July 20, 2019, 10:09 pm
DAVAO CITY--Local pride Clyde Azarcon will fight undefeated Ginjiro Shigeoka of Japan at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo on July 27.The 24-year old Azarcon (15W-2L-1D, 5KO) scored a unanimous decision over Ernesto Alera of Negros Occidental last June 5 in Cebu. Azacon also settled for a majority draw… Read More
Mighty Sports zaps Indonesia in Jones Cup
July 20, 2019, 9:11 am
MANILA -- Mighty Sports continued its dominance in the William Jones Cup, romping Indonesia, 94-66, in its return to play at the Xinzhuang Stadium in New Taipei City on Friday.Mighty Sports quickly opened a double-digit lead against the Indons and never looked back from there. The club is now… Read More
Guiao eyes more than twice-a-week Gilas practice
July 20, 2019, 9:04 am
MANILA -- Coach Yeng Guiao has expressed his intent to hold more practice sessions for the Gilas Pilipinas Men, saying the team’s twice-a-week practice has become too short for being together. "We're going to need more than twice a week to be able to make the players run the system by heart and… Read More
PRRD to inaugurate New Clark City sports complex in November
July 20, 2019, 1:29 am
CAPAS, Tarlac -- Officials of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said Friday the world-class New Clark City sports complex will be finished in 43 days with no less than President Rodrigo R. Duterte to lead the inauguration of the hub of the 30th Southeast Asian Games slated… Read More
3 PH sports bodies link up for SEAG
July 19, 2019, 1:12 pm
MANILA - The major stakeholders of Philippine sports will work hand-in-hand to ensure the successful hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG). "The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) and the Philippine Olympic Committee… Read More
Gasca to face dangerous Mizuno in Japan July 20
July 18, 2019, 8:58 pm
DAVAO CITY – Filipino featherweight prospect, Roli “Zuma” Gasca of Cebu, will test his mettle against dangerous Takuya Mizuno of Japan on July 20 at the Aioi Hall in Kanya, Aichi, Japan.The 30-year-old Gasca (25W-8L-1D, 8KO) won a unanimous decision against Shuma Sugawara of Japan on April… Read More
PSC plans to hold Women in Sports confab in 2020
July 18, 2019, 6:49 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), in partnership with Australia-based Filipino coach Patricia Puzon, is planning to conduct Women in Sports (WIS) Conference next year, a PSC official announced on Thursday. PSC Oversight Commissioner for Women Celia Kiram said the conference was… Read More
Malacañang wishes Pacquiao good luck in bout vs. Thurman
July 18, 2019, 4:54 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang wished Senator-Boxer Manny Pacquiao “good luck” on his attempt to snatch the World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight title from undefeated American boxer Keith Thurman on Sunday (July 21, Manila time). Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said although he… Read More
Mighty Sports-Go For Gold PH eyes 6th straight win in Jones Cup
July 18, 2019, 1:43 pm
MANILA – After a much-needed two-day rest, Mighty Sports-Go For Gold Philippines resumes its impressive winning run on Friday (July 19) when it battles Indonesia in the Jones Cup in Changhua, Taiwan. With a league-leading 5-0 record, the country’s representative to the annual tournament needs… Read More
Plania to face Argentinian Arriagada July 26
July 18, 2019, 10:34 am
DAVAO CITY -- Super bantamweight prospect “Magic” Mike Plania of General Santos City will be facing Argentinian Matias Agustin Arriagada, on July 26, in Miami, Florida.This will be another test for Plania in order to step up his ratings and prepare for bigger fights.Plania (20W-1L-0D, 11KO),… Read More
Mepranum to face Lamati for super bantamweight title
July 18, 2019, 8:12 am
DAVAO CITY – Filipino fighter Richie “Magnum” Mepranum of Sarangani province will fight undefeated Lodumo Lamati of South Africa for the vacant International Boxing Federation Inter-Continental super bantamweight title on July 28, at the Orient Theatre in East London, Eastern Cape, South… Read More
Azkals grouped with familiar foes in FIFA WC qualifiers
July 18, 2019, 8:11 am
BINAN -- The Philippine Azkals found themselves with familiar opponents in their group for the second round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Following a draw that took place at the Asian Football Confederation office in Kuala Lumpur, the Azkals are in Group A with China, Syria, Maldives, and… Read More
Stallion Laguna blasts Air Force; Negros-Makati clash 'abandoned'
July 17, 2019, 10:01 pm
BINAN -- Stallion Laguna cruised to a 6-2 win against Air Force in what turned out to be the only midweek Philippines Football League action that pushed through at the Binan Football Stadium on Wednesday. Even without Head Coach Ernie Nierras, who according to Interim Coach Richard Leyble had to… Read More
PHISGOC foundation was in compliance with IOC’s rules: exec
July 17, 2019, 9:08 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizational Committee (PHISGOC) was incorporated and made into a foundation in compliance with the rules of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), a PHISGOC official said on Wednesday. Ramon Suzara, PHISGOC Foundation Inc.’s chief executive… Read More
PBA scribes name Bolick Rookie of the Month
July 17, 2019, 5:19 pm
MANILA – Roberto Bolick is ready to assume the mantle of leadership at NorthPort following the exit of his mentor Stanley Pringle. The rookie guard immediately showed he’s up to the challenge by consistently taking charge for the Batang Pier following the trade of Pringle to Barangay Ginebra,… Read More
Sports advocacy group calls for fair POC elections
July 17, 2019, 3:13 pm
MANILA -- An independent group called the Reform Philippine Sports (RPS) movement pleaded for the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) to make reforms ahead of the upcoming Southeast Asian Games. "We, the members of the Reform Philippine Sports Movement, demand for a just and honest election for the… Read More
More private partners pledge support for SEA Games
July 17, 2019, 2:37 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine South East Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) has received pledges of support from different private partners for the hosting of the 30th South East Asian Games. In a simple ceremony held at the Hilton Hotel in Pasay City last week, five private companies --… Read More
Magnolia has new import for crucial game vs. TNT
July 17, 2019, 8:18 am
MANILA — Magnolia Hotshots will parade a new import for its all-important PBA Commissioner's Cup game against TNT KaTropa in the final day of the elimination round on Wednesday night. The Hotshots tapped the services of former NBA player Rakeem Christmas ahead of their huge 7 p.m. game against… Read More
Ramirez calls for “more women coaches”
July 16, 2019, 9:08 pm
MANILA – Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman William Ramirez on Tuesday called for more women coaches in honor of the Filipino women coaches who played an important role in honing the best athletes in the country. Ramirez, the chef de mission of Team Philippines in the 30th Southeast… Read More
Jaramillo seen as PH’s next skateboard star
July 16, 2019, 8:14 pm
MANILA – The country won’t have to look far for the next Margielyn Arda Didal, the 2018 Asian Games street skateboard gold medalist and latest Pinay sports icon, according to Skateboarding and Roller Sports Association of the Philippines, Inc. president Monty Mendigoria. “Princess Jaramillo… Read More
