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Duplantis breaks own pole vault record, Obiena settles for silver
September 18, 2023, 6:17 pm
EUGENE – Ethiopia's Gudaf Tsegay and Sweden's Armand Duplantis both shattered world records, clinching the women's 5,000m and men's pole vault titles, respectively, at the Diamond League Final on Sunday. World and Olympic champion Duplantis cleared 6.23m on his first try, surpassing his previous… Read More
POC to get decision on replacement appeal Tuesday
September 18, 2023, 5:18 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) will only find out about the fate of the Filipino athletes who are being lobbied to be sneaked into the Asian Games at the 11th hour on Tuesday. POC president Bambol Tolentino on Monday said they would only meet the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing… Read More
3 PH clubs to join World Pickleball Championship in Bali
September 18, 2023, 4:07 pm
MANILA – Three teams from the Philippines will compete in the World Pickleball Championship from Sept. 19 to 24 in Bali, Indonesia. The Lucena City Pickleball Club, Makati Pickleball Club and the Philippine Pickleball Team will be up against entries from the United States, Australia, Chinese… Read More
Gilas loses FIBA U16 Asia opener
September 18, 2023, 9:23 am
MANILA – Gilas Pilipinas Youth had a sloppy start to its campaign in the FIBA U16 Asian Championship after falling prey to China, 84-67, early Monday (Philippine Time) at the Al-Rayyan Indoor Hall in Doha, Qatar. Despite a solid three-point shooting, Gilas Youth could not put China away, and… Read More
Stephen Holt top pick in 2023 PBA Draft
September 18, 2023, 6:00 am
MANILA – Stephen Holt headlines the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) rookie draft as Terrafirma Dyip selected him first overall in the draft proceedings on Sunday at the Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City. As anticipated, the Dyip went for the best player available and drafted… Read More
Mapua spikers end campaign with win over San Sebastian
September 17, 2023, 5:13 pm
MANILA – Mapua University ended its campaign in the 2023 V-League Collegiate Challenge with a three-set victory over San Sebastian College-Recoletos on Sunday. Outside hitter Roxie dela Cruz made 10 attacks, two service aces and one block as the Lady Cardinals downed the Lady Stags, 25-15,… Read More
NM titles, FIDE rating points up for grab in PH chess tourney
September 17, 2023, 12:03 pm
MANILA – National Master (NM) titles, norms and FIDE rating points will be staked in the Philippine National Amateur Championships in Tagaytay City from Oct. 6 to 8. Around 200 of the country’s titled players as well as young master aspirants are expected to battle it out in four divisions… Read More
Expectations run high as Asian Games Village opens
September 17, 2023, 11:39 am
HANGZHOU – With just one week remaining before the 19th Asian Games kicks off in Hangzhou, excitement is building across the continent for this premier sporting event. According to the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee (HAGOC), all 45 Olympic committees from Asian countries and regions… Read More
Spain’s ex-football chief restrained from contacting player he kissed
September 16, 2023, 5:47 pm
OVIEDO, Spain – A Spanish judge issued a restraining order on Friday banning the former head of Spain’s football federation Luis Rubiales from going near Jennifer Hermoso, the player he kissed, or contacting her in any way. Earlier Friday, he gave a 50-minute testimony to a Spanish court over… Read More
Gilas teams move up in FIBA rankings
September 16, 2023, 7:38 am
MANILA – The senior teams of Gilas Pilipinas received good news over the week as they moved up in their respective FIBA world rankings. The men's team got the good news on Friday night, jumping two spots to No. 38 in the men's world rankings. Gilas' win against China in their last FIBA World Cup… Read More
UST downs San Beda, ends V-League men's volleyball elims with 6-1 card
September 15, 2023, 5:11 pm
MANILA – University of Santo Tomas defeated San Beda University, 25-19, 25-17, 25-23, to finish the elimination round with a 6-1 record in the 2023 V-League Men's Collegiate Challenge at Paco Arena in Manila on Friday. Rey Miguel De Vega's spike and Trevor Valera's powerful block broke a 23-all… Read More
5 sports being appealed for Asian Games replacements
September 15, 2023, 2:48 pm
MANILA – Gilas Pilipinas is not the only team being appealed upon by the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) to have replacements approved. POC president Abraham Tolentino said Friday that athletes from gymnastics, golf, fencing and football also want to have replacements ahead of the Hangzhou,… Read More
Gilas battles KBL’s Changwon in pre-Asian Games tune-up
September 14, 2023, 9:43 pm
MANILA – Gilas Pilipinas looks to ramp up its gear-up for the Asian Games as it will play two tune-up games during the homestretch of their short training camp. Interim coach Tim Cone confirmed on Thursday night that one tune-up game will be against Korean Basketball League team Changwon Sakers… Read More
All set for Shakey's Super League 2023 pre-season tourney
September 14, 2023, 8:24 pm
MANILA – All is set for the Shakey's Super League 2023 Pre-Season Championships, which will kick off at the FilOil-EcoOil Center in San Juan City on Sept. 16. De La Salle University and the University of the Philippines are skipping this year's edition, leaving 16 teams – six from the… Read More
NLEX bags PBA Draft Combine mini-tournament title
September 14, 2023, 1:11 pm
MANILA – NLEX ruled the PBA Draft Combine mini-tournament after edging Phoenix in the finals, 78-71, at the Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong on Wednesday night. Bolstered by four players from current Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) leaders Pampanga Giant Lanterns, NLEX leaned on… Read More
PH tennis team ready for Hangzhou Asian Games
September 13, 2023, 6:04 pm
MANILA – Only three tennis players will represent the Philippines at the 19th Asian Games scheduled from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8 in Hangzhou, China. United States-based Ruben Gonzales and homegrown Francis Casey Alcantara and Alex Eala comprised the team, which includes coach Cris Cuarto. Alcantara… Read More
After mediocracy, Etheridge glad to see Azkals' winning mentality back
September 13, 2023, 5:48 pm
MANILA – Neil Etheridge has seen enough of the Philippine Azkals' recent struggles. The Birmingham City keeper, the only player still active from the national team's "Miracle in Hanoi" roster that brought them to prominence, believes it's time for the Azkals to bring back the fight, and it… Read More
FEU spikers keep semis bid alive in V-League Collegiate Challenge
September 13, 2023, 4:28 pm
MANILA – Far Eastern University outplayed Emilio Aguinaldo College, 25-21, 25-18, 25-21, to keep its semi final bid alive in the 2023 V-League Men's Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena in Manila on Wednesday. With the score tied at 20-all in the third set, the Tamaraws unleashed a 5-1 run led… Read More
Dark League Studios to develop more esports players
September 12, 2023, 8:30 pm
MANILA – Dark League Studios is eyeing to develop esports players in the country by providing platforms to showcase their skills. “We are here to provide inspiration to young gamers and a platform to showcase their skills,” Dark League Studios CEO AC Valdenor said during the Philippine… Read More
Obiena favored to win medal in Hangzhou Asian Games
September 12, 2023, 5:46 pm
MANILA – All eyes will be on pole vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena as the Philippine athletics team seeks to end a three-decade medal drought in the 19th Asian Games scheduled from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8 in Hangzhou, China. Long jumper Elma Muros is the last Filipino to win a medal in athletics in… Read More
