Sports
Gilas makes quick homecoming after Asiad stint
September 2, 2018, 12:03 pm
MANILA -- Coach Yeng Guiao was indeed true to his word when he said that Gilas Pilipinas will take a quick flight back from Jakarta. Just one night after clinching fifth place in the Asian Games men's basketball competition, Gilas returned home, landing at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport… Read More
Boxer Ladon delivers PH's 2nd silver in Asian Games
September 1, 2018, 8:53 pm
JAKARTA -- The Philippines settled for another silver medal at the 18th Asian Games when boxer Rogen Ladon lost in the men's flyweight (52kg) final on Saturday. Uzbekistan's Jasurbek Latipov was declared winner via Referee Stopped Contest-Second Round in the gold medal match held at the Jakarta… Read More
PH spikers settle for 8th place in Asian Games
September 1, 2018, 7:35 pm
JAKARTA -- The Philippines bowed to host Indonesia, 1-3 (17-25, 25-23, 19-25, 20-25), to finish last in the 18th Asian Games women's volleyball competition at the GOR Bulungan Gym inside the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex here on Saturday. Mylene Paat scored 10 points while Alyssa Valdez and… Read More
PH misses podium in Asian Games triathlon
September 1, 2018, 5:17 pm
JAKARTA -- The Philippines missed the podium in the 18th Asian Games triathlon competition at the Jakabaring Sports City Lake in Palembang City on Saturday. John Chicano, a silver medalist in the 2017 SEA Games in Malaysia, finished 10th in the 34-man field. However, Chicano's time of one hour, 54… Read More
Phoenix blasts Romeo-less TNT, 112-82
September 1, 2018, 9:58 am
MANILA -- Phoenix quickly waxed hot and crippled TNT, 112-82, in their PBA Governors' Cup battle at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Friday night. The Fuel Masters quickly opened a huge lead in the first half as they bounced back from a tough loss against the Alaska Aces two nights… Read More
Soberano NCAA 3-point king anew
September 1, 2018, 7:40 am
MANILA – AC Soberano reigned once again in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) three-point shootout after winning the competition during the league's All-Star festivities at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan City on Friday. Despite struggling a bit in the finals, Soberano… Read More
Ginebra returns to play with win over Columbian
August 31, 2018, 11:05 pm
MANILA -- Ginebra opened its bid for a third consecutive PBA Governors' Cup title with a 96-84 victory over Columbian at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Friday night. The Barangay, who returned to play after clinching the Commissioner's Cup championship, stifled the Dyip in the fourth… Read More
Gilas secures 5th place in Asiad with rout of Syria
August 31, 2018, 9:37 pm
MANILA -- Jordan Clarkson saved his best for last. Clarkson sparked Gilas' opening salvo that eventually led to a 109-55 rout of Syria in their fifth place battle in the Asian Games men's basketball tournament at the GBK Basketball Hall in Jakarta on Friday night. Clarkson made 29 points in just… Read More
Boxer Paalam settles for bronze medal in Asian Games
August 31, 2018, 8:55 pm
JAKARTA – The Philippines collected another bronze medal in the 18th Asian Games after boxer Carlo Paalam bowed to India's Amit, 2-3, in the men's light flyweight semifinal match at the Jakarta International Exhibition Center in Kemayoran on Friday night. The Philippines now ranks No. 19 in the… Read More
Boxer Ladon assures PH of another silver in Asian Games
August 31, 2018, 7:20 pm
JAKARTA – Olympian Rogen Ladon assured the Philippines of another silver medal after beating Thailand's Yuttapong Tongdee in the 18th Asian Games boxing competition here on Friday. The 25-year-old Ladon, a first-timer in the Asian Games, scored a 5-0 victory over Tongdee, in their men's… Read More
Gutang claims NCAA dunk title
August 31, 2018, 6:06 pm
MANILA – Justin Gutang was adjudged NCAA slam dunk champion after the contest concluded at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan City on Friday. The College of St. Benilde (CSB) winger edged Lyceum's Enoch Valdez and Arellano's William De Leon in the final round to claim the title. Gutang… Read More
Lanao Norte triathlete eyes more national, international wins
August 31, 2018, 5:21 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- After winning in one of the prestigious Ironman competitions in the country, Satar Salem is setting his sights on future local and international triathlon races. Salem, who hails from Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte, won in the men’s 18-24 age group division, with… Read More
San Beda wins NCAA Shooting Stars Challenge
August 31, 2018, 4:39 pm
MANILA – San Beda emerged the new champion of the NCAA Shooting Stars Competition after beating Mapua in the final round during the NCAA All-Star festivities at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan City on Friday. The trio of current Red Lion Calvin Oftana, Red Cub Penny Estacio, and San Beda… Read More
Judoka Watanabe delivers PH's 1st silver in Asian Games
August 30, 2018, 9:06 pm
JAKARTA -- Three-time Southeast Asian Games champion Kiyomi Watanabe delivered the country's first silver medal at the 18th Asian Games here on Thursday. The Filipino-Japanese marched on to the championship round of the women's -63kg category after beating Thailand's Orapin Senatham (by Ippon in… Read More
Marikina, Manila score contrasting wins in MPBL play
August 30, 2018, 11:38 am
MANILA -- Manila went ablaze in the middle two periods to blast Pasay, 115-85, in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Datu Cup at the San Andres Sports Complex here late Wednesday night. The Stars took advantage of the Voyagers' foul troubles and even the ejection of Coach Cholo… Read More
NLEX bounces back, trips Columbian
August 30, 2018, 7:38 am
MANILA -- NLEX Road Warriors stopped Columbian Dyip in the fourth quarter to take a 116-104 win in the PBA Governors' Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Wednesday night. Engaging in a close battle with the Dyip for most of the first three quarters, the Road Warriors opened the… Read More
Alaska prevails over Phoenix in first game since Abueva trade
August 30, 2018, 7:37 am
MANILA -- The emotions were anticipated as Alaska Aces and Phoenix Fuel Masters finally met following the much talked-about Calvin Abueva trade. The Aces, however, decided to expressed theirs in the game-deciding third quarter turnaround. Alaska went ablaze right after halftime and turned back… Read More
PH assured of another bronze in Asian Games
August 29, 2018, 11:04 pm
JAKARTA -- Eumir Felix Marcial assured the Philippines of another bronze medal after beating his South Korean foe in the 18th Asian Games boxing competition at the Jakarta International Exhibition Center in Kemayoran late Wednesday night. The 5-foot-11 Marcial, a gold medalist in the 2017 SEA… Read More
Pinoy athletes hailed for successful Asiad stint
August 29, 2018, 10:09 pm
MANILA – Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Tuesday welcomed the Philippine athletes who competed in the Asian Games, saying the whole country is proud of them. “Ako, very proud po ako sa kanila. We are very happy and siguro next week pupunta sila ng… Read More
Skateboarder Didal delivers PH's 4th gold in Asian Games
August 29, 2018, 4:38 pm
JAKARTA -- The Philippines notched its fourth gold medal at the 18th Asian Games after Margielyn Didal won the women's street final of skateboarding on Wednesday. The 19-year-old Cebuana tallied 30.4 points after five rounds to win the event at the Jakabaring Sports City Skateboarding Stadium in… Read More
