Sports
Ancajas remains IBF jr. featherweight champ despite draw vs. Santiago
September 29, 2018, 2:29 pm
MANILA -- Jerwin Ancajas did just enough to remain as the International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior featherweight champion, scoring a split draw against Alejandro Santiago at the Oracle Arena in Oakland on Saturday (Philippine time). Although in a not-so-fashionable way, the Panabo, Davao del… Read More
Angara, Jucutan reach doubles finals in Malaysia tennis tourney
September 29, 2018, 8:06 am
MANILA -- Edgardo Manuel Angara and Exequiel Jucutan defeated Muk Chau Jiang and Curtis Hong Tseng Tan of Hong Kong, 6-3, 6-0, to reach the boys' singles championship round of the PREC 14 and Under Championships at the Kelana Jaya Tennis Complex in Selangor, Malaysia on Friday. The Filipino pair… Read More
Meralco slips to Alvark Tokyo in FIBA Asia CC play
September 28, 2018, 9:26 pm
MANILA – Meralco wavered anew in the fourth quarter of its FIBA Asia Champions Cup game on Friday, bowing to Alvark Tokyo, 73-84, at Stadium 29 in Nonthaburi, Thailand. The Bolts once again suffered a late meltdown as imports Allen Durham and Diamond Stone lacked the needed local support, while… Read More
Mono Vampire rallies in Q4, beats Meralco
September 28, 2018, 12:44 pm
MANILA -- Mono Vampire used a dominant fourth quarter to down Meralco, 100-92, in Day 1 of the FIBA Asia Champions Cup at the former's home court, the Stadium 29 in Nonthaburi, Thailand on Thursday night. The Bolts failed to sustain a hot start, and the Vampires turned things around in the fourth… Read More
Speed skater Magno wins 3 golds in Philippine Open
September 28, 2018, 10:16 am
MANILA -- Filipino-American Kathryn Victory Magno ruled the senior ladies category in 2018 Philippine Open Short Track Speed Skating Championships at the SM Megamall Ice Skating Rink in Mandaluyong City on Thursday. Magno, who was born to Filipino parents in San Jose, California, bagged three… Read More
Muntinlupa stays unscathed after romping Basilan
September 28, 2018, 8:05 am
MANILA -- Muntinlupa Cagers remain unbeaten in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Datu Cup after mauling Basilan Steel, 99-75, on Thursday night at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in Malolos. The Cagers pulled away from the Steel in the second half, outscoring them 53-30, to go 8-0 in… Read More
Bulacan edges Imus in OT, 117-113
September 28, 2018, 8:05 am
MANILA -- The Bulacan Kuyas turned to its defense in overtime to turn back Imus Bandera, 117-113, in the main game of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Datu Cup twinbill at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in Malolos on Thursday night. The Kuyas failed to sustain a strong start and… Read More
NLEX romps erstwhile unbeaten Blackwater in Guiao's return
September 27, 2018, 6:18 pm
MANILA -- Following his stint with the national team, Yeng Guiao returned at NLEX's helm and led the team to a 124-106 rout of Blackwater in the PBA Governors' Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Wednesday night. The Road Warriors kept the Elite at bay scoring-wise in the first… Read More
Pacio, Kingad dedicate victories to Ompong-hit Itogon
September 27, 2018, 6:14 pm
MANILA -- Joshua Pacio stepped into the One Championship cage in Jakarta on Sunday with his relatives, friends, and their fellow residents in Itogon in mind. Itogon town was among the places that were hit badly by Typhoon “Ompong” nearly two weeks ago. The huge landslide in Itogon, just seven… Read More
SMB set to bring in new import in Kevin Murphy
September 27, 2018, 10:23 am
MANILA -- Following a surprisingly off start, San Miguel Beermen decided to make an import change for its ongoing PBA Governors' Cup campaign, bringing in Kevin Murphy to replace the injured AZ Reid. Renowned player agent Sheryl Reyes announced the development on Wednesday on her social media… Read More
PFL Copa Paulino Alcantara semis cast set
September 27, 2018, 10:22 am
MANILA -- The Philippines Football League (PFL) Copa Paulino Alcantara semifinal cast was formalized on Wednesday night following the results of the doubleheader at the Rizal Memorial Stadium here. Stallion Laguna and Davao Aguilas settled for a goal-less draw in the first game, while JPV Marikina… Read More
Jarata siblings earn second-round berths in Malaysia tennis tourney
September 27, 2018, 10:10 am
MANILA -- Filipino Marc Andrei Jarata clawed back from a first-set deficit to beat Vishal Prakash of India in the opening-round of the PREC 2nd Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) 14 and Under Championships at the Kelana Jaya Tennis Complex in Selangor, Malaysia on Wednesday. Jarata, the 12-year-old… Read More
Magnolia blasts ROS, 92-76
September 27, 2018, 10:01 am
MANILA -- Magnolia Hotshots quickly bounced back from its first loss in the PBA Governors' Cup, dealing Rain Or Shine Elasto Painters a 92-76 rout at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Wednesday night. The Hotshots went on their patented defense early on, limiting the Elasto Painters to… Read More
Ex-pros spice up new Metro League
September 26, 2018, 8:38 pm
MANILA – Three former basketball stars who made a name for themselves in the defunct Metropolitan Basketball Association (MBA) will make their way back to the club basketball scene, this time leading their respective teams in the inaugural staging of the Metro League Open Division. John… Read More
PSU to hold speed skating tournament
September 26, 2018, 12:34 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Skating Union (PSU) will hold the Philippine Open Short Track Championships at the SM Megamall Ice Skating Rink in Mandaluyong City on Sept. 27. PSU president Josie Veguillas, who is also the Asian Skating Union (ASU) vice president, said the tournament will serve as… Read More
John Pinto named Player of the Week
September 26, 2018, 11:27 am
MANILA -- The PBA Governors' Cup has slowly become a conference to remember for John Pinto. Arellano's prime point guard before Jio Jalalon became the school's star is having a breakout stint in the season-ending tournament, posting career-highs of 12.5 points, 7.5 assists, and 4.5 rebounds. A… Read More
San Juan rallies in final period to beat Navotas
September 26, 2018, 8:35 am
MANILA -- San Juan Knights came alive in the final period to hold off Navotas Clutch, 81-74, in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Datu Cup at the STRIKE Gymnasium in Bacoor, Cavite on Tuesday night. In a highly physical game that even saw Larry Rodriguez getting hurt twice and Mac-Mac… Read More
Team Pangasinan ranks 5th in Batang Pinoy
September 25, 2018, 7:48 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- Team Pangasinan won PHP1-million worth of sports equipment and scholarships for ranking fifth in the recent Batang Pinoy National Championships held in Baguio City on September 15-21. Pangasinan Provincial Information Officer Orpheus Velasco, in an interview with the… Read More
Angara reaches main draw in Malaysia tennis tournament
September 25, 2018, 8:41 am
MANILA -- Edgardo Manuel Angara won over his French opponent to reach the boys' singles category main draw of the PREC 14 and Under Championships at the Kelana Jaya Tennis Complex in Selangor, Malaysia. Angara demolished Enzo Michel, 6-0, 6-0, in the qualifying round on Monday to join Marc Andrei… Read More
San Juan guns for share of North lead vs. Navotas; Bacoor hosts Pasig
September 24, 2018, 9:24 pm
MANILA -- San Juan looks to join Bataan on top of the Northern Division standings as it goes up against Navotas as the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Datu Cup makes a return trip to the Strike Gymnasium in Bacoor on Tuesday night. Both the Knights and the Clutch, who will face off in… Read More
