Sports
Ceres-Negros focused on winning against Yangon United
February 1, 2019, 1:06 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- Ceres-Negros star Stephan Schrock is optimistic of a win against Yangon United of Myanmar in the Preliminary Stage 1 qualifiers of the AFC Champions League 2019 at the Panaad Stadium here on February 5. “Yeah, I’m very confident that we will win. We’re very grateful to… Read More
Caloocan nips Marikina at home; Batangas nears playoff return
February 1, 2019, 8:14 am
MANILA — The Caloocan Supremos survived a late push from Marikina Shoemasters to take a crucial 94-91 win in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Datu Cup at the Caloocan Sports Complex on Thursday night. The Supremos were on the verge of blowing out the visiting Shoemasters at home… Read More
Laguna signs Valmayor, Simms to complete lineup
January 31, 2019, 9:57 pm
MANILA -- Coach Ernie Nierras announced right on the final day of the pre-season transfer window on Thursday that Stallion Laguna signed Jinggoy Valmayor and Michael Simms. Valmayor and Simms both played college football at the University of the Philippines, enjoying championships in the… Read More
PH Dragon Boat team eyes 5 golds in SEA Games
January 31, 2019, 8:29 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Canoe Kayak and Dragon Boat Federation (PCKDF) looks to win at least five gold medals in the coming 30th Southeast Asian Games in Subic later this year. That’s the modest assessment of PCKDF president Jonne Go when asked about the country’s chances during “Usapang… Read More
Lamar Odom-reinforced PH team ready for Dubai tourney
January 31, 2019, 2:13 pm
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Team Mighty Sports-Philippines arrived in this ultra-modern metropolis on Thursday oozing with confidence that it will get the job done this time in the 30th Dubai International Basketball Championships. Handled by Charles Tiu and beefed up by three American… Read More
Navotas prevails in home return; GenSan stretches streak
January 31, 2019, 1:12 pm
MANILA — Navotas scored an all-important MPBL Datu Cup win in its first game at home after quite some time, edging Basilan, 102-97, at the Navotas Sports Complex on Wednesday night. The Clutch's 29-point second quarter outburst paved the way for them to build a lead as high as 15 points, which… Read More
Meralco comes back to beat TNT
January 31, 2019, 9:06 am
MANILA — Meralco came alive in the final three quarters to turn back TNT, 88-77, in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay on Wednesday night. Despite only making nine points in the first quarter, the Bolts recovered from there, outscoring the KaTropa, 21-17, in the second… Read More
1K ASEAN athletes to join 2 tournaments in Ilagan City
January 30, 2019, 3:47 pm
MANILA -- An estimated 1,000 athletes are expected to join the 14th Southeast Asian (SEA) Youth Athletics Championships and the Philippine Open Athletics Championships slated to be held in Ilagan City, Isabela on March 2-3. ASEAN member countries Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia,… Read More
Ex-Davao player joins Stallion Laguna
January 30, 2019, 2:26 pm
MANILA — Patrick Deyto, arguably the most prized goalkeeper in free agency right now, will find himself with Stallion Laguna ahead of the club's stint in the upcoming season. Head Coach Ernie Nierras confirmed to the Philippine News Agency that Deyto, who previously played for Davao Aguilas last… Read More
San Beda reclaims NCAA men's football title
January 29, 2019, 8:06 pm
CARMONA -- San Beda reclaimed the National Collegiate Athletic Association men's football title after beating Arellano, 1-0, in the championship game at the PFF National Training Centre on Tuesday. Jessie Semblante's lone goal was the difference as the Red Lions scored their 11th championship in… Read More
PH bags 45 medals at 2019 Asia Sudoku Championship
January 29, 2019, 12:17 pm
MANILA -- The Philippines won 45 medals to place third overall as China topped the 2019 Asia Sudoku Championship (ASC) held in Clark, Pampanga from January 25 to 28. A total of 121 contestants from six countries joined the sudoku competition, including 29-year-old Kota Morinishi from Japan, the… Read More
Bataan seals Top 4 berth with win at Biñan; Makati zooms to 2nd
January 29, 2019, 7:40 am
MANILA -- The Bataan Risers survived a gritty Biñan Heroes squad and prevailed, 77-70, in a pivotal MPBL Datu Cup game at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna on Monday night. The league-leading Risers blew a 15-point lead when the Heroes came alive defensively in the second half, but the… Read More
POC, PSI agree to resolve tryout for PH swimming team
January 28, 2019, 5:37 pm
MANILA -- Philippine Olympic Committee president Ricky Vargas and Philippine Swimming Institute (PSI) president Lani Velasco agreed to thresh out issues involving tryouts for the national swimming team that will compete in the Southeast Asian Games to be hosted by the Philippines in November this… Read More
Belingon-Fernandes 3 set for One: A New Era
January 28, 2019, 4:52 pm
MANILA — A fourth world title fight was announced for the first fight card of One Championship in Tokyo. No less than One's CEO, Chatri Sityodtong, announced on Sunday that Kevin Belingon will make his first defense of the One bantamweight title right against the same guy who he took the belt… Read More
Castro named Player of the Week
January 28, 2019, 4:40 pm
MANILA — Jayson Castro showed that he can still lead the way for TNT as he took home the Cignal-PBA Press Corps Player of the Week award. Bouncing back from a sluggish start on Wednesday night, Castro came alive in crunch time, delivering a crucial assist that led to an RR Pogoy trey and two… Read More
Rosario returns to lift TNT past San Miguel; NLEX scores 1st win
January 28, 2019, 8:10 am
MANILA -- Putting on a face mask hardly mattered for Troy Rosario as he led the TNT Katropa to a 104-93 victory over the San Miguel Beermen in his comeback game in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Sunday night. Rosario, making his season debut after he was… Read More
Alab stays unbeaten at home with rout of Eastern
January 28, 2019, 8:09 am
MANILA — Alab Pilipinas reasserted its mastery over the Eastern Sports Club with an 88-76 win in their ASEAN Basketball League clash at the Sta. Rosa Multi-Purpose Sports Complex here Sunday night. Alab broke away from the Long Lions in the third quarter, outscoring them, 26-14, in that period… Read More
'Assassin' Gaballo to fight Japanese boxer in Manila
January 27, 2019, 5:47 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Undefeated Reymart “Assassin” Gaballo of Gen. Santos City will fight Yuya “The Problem” Nakamura of Osaka, Japan on February 9 in Manila. Gaballo, 22, last scored a first round technical knockout (TKO) against Julias Kisarawe last September 30 at the SM City North Edsa… Read More
Filipino tennis player improves world junior ranking
January 27, 2019, 4:12 pm
MANILA -- Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala has improved her International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junior ranking from No. 218 to No. 152 after bagging two runner-up honors in India. Eala defeated Kazakhstan’s Anastasia Astakhova, 6-2, 6-7(3), 6-1 in the semifinals but lost to Thailand’s… Read More
Official explains One's judging rules after Eustaquio’s loss
January 27, 2019, 3:01 pm
MANILA — One Championship chief executive officer Chatri Sityodtong reiterated how judging in the said promotion goes as discussions continue to date about the outcome of the third showdown between Geje Eustaquio and Adriano Moraes. "It is important to highlight that the judging criteria in One… Read More
