Sports
Sarangani boxer wins featherweight title in China bout
June 5, 2019, 4:09 pm
DAVAO CITY – Sarangani’s Richie Mepranum landed more telling blows to win by a majority decision over Sen Chen of China for the vacant International Boxing Federation Pan Pacific super featherweight title at the Wynn Palace Cotai in Macau on Saturday. Mepranum scored 97-93 and 96-94 to get an… Read More
Dulay makes comeback, challenges Mexican boxer in US
June 5, 2019, 8:14 am
DAVAO CITY – Recky “The Terror” Dulay of the Philippines will make a comeback on June 23 to face undefeated Jose Enrique Durantes Vivas of Mexico at the Club Events Center in San Bernardino, California, USA. Holding a record of 11 wins, 5 losses, and 8 knockouts, the 25-year-old Dulay has… Read More
Ramirez insists PSC "has been very supportive" of Diaz
June 4, 2019, 9:57 pm
MANILA -- Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez on Tuesday clarified that the government's sports arm has yet to miss on its commitment to Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz. This after Diaz took to Instagram a call to support her bid in the next Olympiad in Tokyo next year.… Read More
Abueva slapped with indefinite ban after whirlwind weekend
June 4, 2019, 9:18 pm
MANILA -- Phoenix winger Calvin Abueva was handed a hefty sanction following two separate sequences that took place over the weekend in the PBA Commissioner's Cup. On Friday night, Abueva was seen going overboard in a confrontation with Maika Rivera, the girlfriend of Blackwater rookie Ray-Ray… Read More
Petron faces tough title retention bid in PSL All-Filipino
June 4, 2019, 9:16 pm
MANILA – Petron is tipped to have a hard time defending its crown when the Philippine Superliga All-Filipino unfurls on June 15 at the Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan. Head coach Shaq Delos Santos admitted that the battle will be tough following the emergence of Cignal, F2 Logistics, Foton… Read More
2 PH clubs to play in FIBA 3x3 Moscow Challenger
June 4, 2019, 8:52 pm
MANILA -- Two squads will represent the Philippines in the FIBA 3x3 Moscow Challenger this weekend. Pasig and Balanga will fly to the Russian capital in hopes of racking up as many FIBA 3x3 points as they can to inch closer to a spot for the Philippines in the inaugural Summer Olympics 3x3 event… Read More
Tree-planting kicks off 1st Fil-Am golf tourney for kids
June 4, 2019, 6:40 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- While they could be the country’s future in golf, they also got a valuable lesson during the two-day First Fil-Am Junior Golf Invitational Tournament that ended on Tuesday — stewards of the environment. “One of the thrusts of the Fil-Am Golf Foundation is environment… Read More
La Trinidad college ready to host athletic league
June 4, 2019, 3:15 pm
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- The Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) is ready to assume the hosting of the Baguio-Benguet Educational Athletic League (BBEAL), which is expected to be launched two months earlier than in 2018. CCDC founding president James Malaya expressed eagerness in hosting… Read More
Del Rosario 'thankful' for SEAG CDM job
June 4, 2019, 7:43 am
MANILA — Makati congressman Monsour del Rosario did not hurl ill feelings on Philippine Olympic Committee president Ricky Vargas after he was removed from the Southeast Asian Games chef de mission post and instead expressed gratitude that he was tasked for the role. "I am thankful for the… Read More
CEU continues D-League run, nips St. Clare in semis
June 4, 2019, 7:42 am
MANILA — Centro Escolar University Scorpion's "Seven Strong" run continued on Monday after trouncing former rival Virtual Reality-St. Clare, 76-75, at the start of the Philippine Basketball Association D-League semifinals at the Paco Arena. Rich Guinitaran scored the go-ahead layup with 13.7… Read More
Gilas Women split FIBA 3x3 U18 WC Day 1 assignments
June 3, 2019, 8:45 pm
MANILA — Gilas Pilipinas Women split their first two games in the FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup in Ulaanbaatar on Monday night. Gilas Women suffered a disastrous 2-22 loss to France but bounced back with a 20-14 victory over host nation Mongolia. Despite holding France to just four points in the first… Read More
PH's Tapales kayoes Mexican foe in California
June 3, 2019, 7:32 pm
DAVAO CITY – Featherweight Marlon “Marading Nightmare” Tapales of Lanao del Norte knocked out Roberto Castaneda of Mexico in the third round of Sunday’s (Manila time) at Soboba Casino in San Jacinto, California, USA.Tapales, a former world bantamweight champion, is now being groomed as… Read More
10 Wushu players to train in China for SEA Games
June 3, 2019, 12:20 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- The wushu taolu team of 10 players, including three Cordillerans, left for Fujian, China on Sunday to start their five-month training for the South East Asian Games (SEAG) to be hosted by the Philippines late this year. “We are at the airport already,” said Daniel Parantac… Read More
Dynamic FC wins NOFA Cup 2019
June 3, 2019, 9:03 am
BACOLOD CITY -- Host Dynamic FC trounced LGU Barotac Nuevo of Iloilo, 5-nil, to claim the Negros Occidental Football Association (NOFA) Cup 2019 title during the finals held at the Sta. Maria Football Field in Talisay City on Sunday afternoon. The Negrense Under -13 boys squad, coached by Ronald… Read More
GAU gives Mendiola rude PFL welcome
June 2, 2019, 7:06 pm
MANILA — Green Archers United spoiled Mendiola's grand debut in the Philippines Football League with a 5-1 rout at the PFF National Training Centre in Carmona, Cavite on Sunday. GAU pulled away in the second half to break out of a 1-1 deadlock at halftime. Val Jurao opened the scoring in the… Read More
Pasig City is overall champ in Para Games 2019
June 1, 2019, 10:41 am
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan -- The Pasig City team has emerged as the overall champion in the 7th Philippine Sports Commission - Philippine Sports Association for Differently Abled (PSC-Philspada) National Para Games 2019 held in this province. The team bested 75 others, obtaining a total of 94… Read More
Baguio adds P9-M for athletic bowl upgrade
May 31, 2019, 8:10 am
BAGUIO CITY -- An additional PHP9 million has been released by the city government for the rehabilitation works to upgrade and develop two facilities within the Baguio Athletic Bowl. The amount will be added to the PHP34-million fund to complete the rehabilitation of the 15-year old swimming pool,… Read More
CEU axes 7 players for game-fixing
May 31, 2019, 8:06 am
MANILA — The Centro Escolar University Scorpions let go of seven members of its men's basketball team due to game-fixing allegations. No less than head coach and general manager Derrick Pumaren confirmed the development on Thursday night. "'Yung seven players, na-involve sa game-fixing (The… Read More
Vargas to Cojuangco’s group: ‘Give unity a chance’
May 30, 2019, 7:20 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) is leaving the door open for reconciliation with disgruntled individuals “for the sake of unity in sports and welfare of the athletes”. The call for unity is also expected to boost the country’s chances in the coming 30th Southeast Asian… Read More
Davao City’s Silvestre to face Cebu’s Furog on June 15
May 30, 2019, 6:40 pm
DAVAO CITY –- Orthodox Orlie Silvestre of Davao City will face a "dangerous" Christoval Furog of Cebu on June 15 at The Enderun Tent at Azuela Cove in Lanang, this city.With 13 wins, five losses and eight knockouts to his record, the 25-year-old Silvestre scored a unanimous decision over Joel… Read More
