Sports
SMB, Magnolia near sweep of PBA semis
January 27, 2024, 7:39 am
MANILA – San Miguel Beer and Magnolia moved to within one win from sweeping their respective PBA Commissioner's Cup semifinals series after pulling away late from their opponents at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay on Friday. The Beermen first got their 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series with… Read More
Thumbs up for PH hosting of Asian Age Group Swimming Championships
January 26, 2024, 8:42 pm
MANILA -- An official from Asia Aquatics has expressed optimism about the Philippine hosting of the 11th Asian Age Group Championships (AAGC) in Tarlac next month. “Just minor kinks to be ironed out and 11th AAGC (kicking off February 24) is seen to be a success,” Farid Fatahian, Asia… Read More
FEU, UST prevail in UAAP girls’ volleyball
January 25, 2024, 7:34 pm
MANILA – Far Eastern University-Diliman on Thursday defeated De La Salle Zobel, 25-17, 25-17, 25-10, in the UAAP Season 86 high school girls’ volleyball tournament at the Adamson University gym in Ermita, Manila. The Baby Tamaraws, who improved their record to 8-3, will face undefeated Adamson… Read More
Manila International Marathon set on Feb. 24
January 25, 2024, 6:35 pm
MANILA – The prestigious Manila International Marathon will make a comeback at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta Park on Feb. 24. Former national athlete and founding president Dino Jose decided to revive the annual race, which was participated in by leading runners here and abroad. “Gone were… Read More
UST, FEU complete semis cast in UAAP boys' basketball
January 24, 2024, 7:42 pm
MANILA – University of Santo Tomas marched into the semifinal round after demolishing Ateneo de Manila University, 80-68, in the UAAP Season 86 high school boys’ basketball tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Center on Wednesday. Koji Buenaflor scored 21 points to go with seven rebounds and three… Read More
PH eager to compete in Davis, Billie Jean King Cups
January 24, 2024, 4:55 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA) is looking forward to sending teams in the upcoming Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup. This, after the ITF Board of Directors lifted PHILTA's three-year suspension due to governance issues, a decision which was confirmed by ITF president David… Read More
AFP inks MOU for 2024 ROTC Games
January 23, 2024, 7:16 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joined the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2024 Philippine Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Games (PRG) during a ceremony at the General Headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Monday. Representatives from the… Read More
Padel Pilipinas gets POC recognition
January 23, 2024, 6:09 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) has recognized Padel Pilipinas as the country's official padel federation. “We are happy to receive the trust and support of the POC, the governing body of all National Sports Associations (NSAs) in the Philippines,” Padel Pilipinas… Read More
POC Athletes Commission elections set on Jan. 27
January 23, 2024, 6:04 pm
MANILA – World's No. 2 pole vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena is among the 10 candidates in the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Athletes Commission elections to be held on Jan. 27 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Malate, Manila. Obiena competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and won the gold medal… Read More
IM Young shows prowess in Tarlac rapid chess tourney
January 22, 2024, 6:46 pm
MANILA – International Master (IM) Angelo Abundo Young displayed his brilliant form in the sixth and final round to capture the JHC Chess Club Rapid Open title at the San Miguel Elementary School in Tarlac City on Sunday. The 8-time Illinois USA champion Young conquered fellow IM Efren… Read More
Application for FIBA Foundation's ‘Propose a Project’ ongoing
January 22, 2024, 5:25 pm
MANILA – The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is inviting basketball enthusiasts nationwide to apply for the FIBA Foundation’s “Propose a Project” program. Believing “that basketball can serve as a catalyst to empower, educate, and inspire youth through the implementation of… Read More
ITF lifts PHILTA suspension
January 22, 2024, 12:59 pm Updated on January 22, 2024, 1:04 pm
MANILA – The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has lifted the three-year suspension of the Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA). The holding of the PHILTA election on Dec. 11, 2023 paved the way for the lifting of the suspension, which prevented the country from competing in team… Read More
Adamson dumps DLSZ for 11th win in UAAP boys’ basketball
January 21, 2024, 7:23 pm
MANILA – League-leading Adamson University claimed its 11th win as it beat De La Salle Zobel (DLSZ), 74-59, in the UAAP Season 86 boys’ basketball at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Sunday. Justine Garcia and JC Bonzalida scored 14 points each for the Baby Falcons (11-1), who handed… Read More
Winter Youth Olympics: Fil-Am Groseclose misses short track semis
January 21, 2024, 7:18 pm
MANILA – Filipino-American short track speed skater Peter Groseclose failed to reach the semifinals of the Men’s 1,000-meter event in the 4th Winter Youth Olympics at Gangneung Ice Arena in Gangwon Province, South Korea on Sunday. The 16-year-old Groseclose, who is based in Oakton, Virginia,… Read More
Noskova, 19, eliminates World No. 1 Swiatek from Australian Open
January 21, 2024, 2:05 pm
ANKARA –Teenager Linda Noskova eliminated women's singles World No.1 Iga Swiatek from the 2024 Australian Open on Saturday. The Young Czech ended Swiatek's 18-match win streak, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. "I’m speechless. I knew it was going to be an amazing match with the world no. 1," the 19-year-old… Read More
Heavy snowfall disrupts Winter Youth Olympics in eastern S. Korea
January 21, 2024, 1:20 pm
GANGNEUNG, South Korea – Heavy snowfall disrupted the Winter Youth Olympics taking place in eastern South Korea for the second straight day Sunday, affecting schedules for the competition and cultural events on the sidelines. The fourth Winter Youth Games opened in Gangwon Province on Friday,… Read More
SMB, Ginebra set up PBA semis clash
January 20, 2024, 7:36 am
MANILA – San Miguel and Ginebra set up a PBA Commissioner's Cup semifinal clash after winning their quarterfinal games at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City Friday night. The Beermen first clinched a semifinal seat after holding off the Rain Or Shine Elasto Painters, 127-122. With the game tied… Read More
18 teams join 1st NBTC Regional Championship in Ilocos Norte
January 19, 2024, 8:02 pm
LAOAG CITY – Eighteen teams are vying in the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) inaugural regional championship, which opened at Laoag City Centennial Arena Friday. The first-ever NBTC North Luzon Regional Championship trains the spotlight on basketball players aged 19 and below in this… Read More
Cebuanos favored to rule Nat’l Age Group Triathlon Series in Subic
January 19, 2024, 7:51 pm
MANILA – The absence of Filipino-Spanish defending champion Fernando Jose Casares is expected to boost the chances of Cebuano bets in the upcoming National Age Group Triathlon (NAGT) Series. Casares, born in Madrid to a Spanish father and a Filipino mother, has decided to skip the event… Read More
Fil-Am speed skater to start PH campaign in Winter Youth Olympics
January 19, 2024, 6:55 pm
MANILA – Filipino-American speed skater Peter Groseclose will kick off the Philippine campaign in the 4th Winter Youth Olympic Games on Saturday morning at the 12,000-seat Gangneung Ice Arena in Gangwon, South Korea. Groseclose will compete in the 1,500 meters short track, which he claimed as… Read More