Sports
IOC thumbs down Pacquiao’s Paris Games bid
February 19, 2024, 9:08 am
MANILA – Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao won’t be showcasing his legendary ring savvy to the Paris Olympics primarily because the former eight-division world professional champion is overaged. The International Olympic Committee (IOC), in response to a letter from the Philippine Olympic Committee… Read More
Creamline sets sights on 3rd straight PVL All-Filipino crown
February 17, 2024, 7:12 pm
MANILA – Creamline already has eight titles in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) but the determination to get another one remains just as strong for the Rebisco franchise. On Tuesday, the Cool Smashers will kick off their quest for a third consecutive All-Filipino Conference crown at… Read More
Rivals La Salle, Ateneo off to winning start in UAAP men's volleyball
February 17, 2024, 6:56 pm
MANILA – De La Salle University got off to an impressive start in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament with a 25-22, 25-23, 26-24 victory over Adamson University at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday.Noel Michael Kampton and John Mark Ronquillo came up with double-digit… Read More
Kenyan runner who broke 4 world marks in record time passes away at 72
February 16, 2024, 6:36 pm
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyan athletics legend Henry Rono, who broke four world records in a span of only 81 days in 1978, died Thursday at the age of 72. Athletics Kenya (AK), the governing body for the sport, said in a statement that Rono, who specialized in long-distance running events, passed away… Read More
San Sebastian, Perpetual share lead in NCAA juniors basketball
February 16, 2024, 5:36 pm
MANILA – San Sebastian College and University of Perpetual Help Dalta System registered easy victories on Friday to share the lead in the NCAA Season 99 juniors basketball tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Ruvic Danag scored 18 points, including six each in the second and… Read More
PH's top players to join Jorda Open Rapid chess tourney
February 16, 2024, 5:03 pm
MANILA – The country's top chess players, led by 13-time Philippine Open champion GM Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr., will see action in the Danilo Jorda FIDE-rated Open Rapid tournament beginning Feb. 25 at the Arton Strip Rockwell Mall on Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City. Also joining the event to be… Read More
Cignal, Iloilo forge title showdown in PNVF Champions League
February 16, 2024, 2:25 pm
MANILA – Unbeaten teams Cignal HD and Iloilo will dispute the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Champions League men's title after beating their respective semifinal opponents on Thursday night at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Spikers Joshua Umandal and Mark Frederick Calado scored… Read More
PVL innovates, sets 1st rookie draft
February 15, 2024, 4:37 pm
MANILA - The Premier Volleyball League is implementing a new fair play recognition system in the All-Filipino Conference which will kick off on Feb. 20 at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig. Players who voluntarily acknowledge a block touch or a net touch will get wild cards, simplifying the… Read More
Saint Benilde completes semis cast in PNVF Champions League
February 15, 2024, 3:09 pm
MANILA – College of Saint Benilde secured the last semifinal berth in the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Champions League after beating PGJC Philippine Navy, 26-24, 25-22, 14-25, 25-22, at the close of the eliminations Wednesday night at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Opposite… Read More
SMB beats Magnolia anew in Game 6, clinches 29th PBA title
February 15, 2024, 7:48 am
MANILA – San Miguel Beer won the PBA Commisisoner's Cup championship after rallying from a late nine-point deficit to take down Magnolia, 104-102, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Wednesday night. The Beermen needed a huge comeback within the last five minutes to steal the win… Read More
NBA franchise Orlando Magic retire Shaquille O'Neal's jersey
February 14, 2024, 10:19 pm
ANKARA – The Orlando Magic retired the No. 32 jersey of legendary US center Shaquille O'Neal on Tuesday, the NBA franchise confirmed. "This, truthfully speaking, is the most impressive," said O'Neal, who witnessed his jersey retired for the third time by an NBA franchise after the Los Angeles… Read More
PVL to kick off 2024 season with All-Filipino Conference on Feb. 20
February 14, 2024, 6:00 pm
MANILA – The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 2024 Season will kick off on Feb. 20 with the All-Filipino Conference featuring 12 teams. PVL President Richard Palou has expressed his enthusiasm with Capital1 and Strong Group joining defending champion Creamline, Akari, Choco Mucho, Cignal, Farm… Read More
Iloilo, VNS advance to PNVF Champions League semifinals
February 14, 2024, 5:11 pm
MANILA – Iloilo and VNS Asereht moved to the semifinal round of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Champions League after posting contrasting wins at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum Tuesday night. John San Andres scored 17 attacks, Kyle Villamor made 11 points while Jayvee… Read More
11th Asian Age Group tourney to serve as Paris Olympic qualifier
February 13, 2024, 7:59 pm Updated on February 13, 2024, 8:01 pm
MANILA – The 11th Asian Age Group Championships (AAGC) scheduled to be held at the New Clark City Aquatics Center in Capas, Tarlac from Feb. 26 to March 9 will serve as qualifier for the Paris Olympics. The AAGC organizers, led by Philippine Aquatics, Inc. secretary general Rep. Eric Buhain,… Read More
Cignal HD posts second win in PNVF Champions League
February 13, 2024, 6:38 pm
MANILA – Cignal HD outplayed the Philippine Navy, 25-15, 25-21, 27-25, to take the Group A lead in the preliminary round of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Champions League at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Tuesday. National team spiker Joshua Umandal scored 19 points, 15 on… Read More
Iloilo secures 2nd win in PNVF Champions League
February 12, 2024, 8:11 pm
MANILA – Iloilo pulled off a 25-18, 25-21, 25-21 victory over the Philippine Air Force (PAF) in the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Champions League at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Monday. John Ben San Andres had 15 attacks, two blocks, and one ace in leading the D'Navigators… Read More
NUNS pockets UAAP high school boys’ volleyball title
February 12, 2024, 7:20 pm
MANILA – National University Nazareth School (NUNS) captured the UAAP Season 86 high school boys’ volleyball crown after beating University of the East, 20-25, 25-16, 27-25, 25-21, in Game 3 of the Finals at the FilOil EcoOil Centre on Monday. "Isa ito sa sweetest kasi sa pinagdaan rin namin.… Read More
NU, La Salle vow to defend UAAP volleyball titles
February 12, 2024, 6:53 pm
MANILA – The National University (NU) and De La Salle University (DLSU) are both determined to keep their respective titles in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 86 collegiate volleyball tournament which will start on Feb. 17 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. NU is… Read More
Romualdez vows House support for esports dev’t
February 12, 2024, 6:52 pm
MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday vowed the full support of the House of Representatives for the development of esports in the country, as he encouraged Filipino digital gamers to showcase their skills and cement the country’s position as a dominant force in the gaming arena.… Read More
Marathon record-holder Kiptum dies in car accident at age 24
February 12, 2024, 2:02 pm
BEIJING – Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum died in a road traffic accident on Sunday at the age of 24. Kiptum's coach, Gervais Hakizimana, who was in the car with the Kenyan distance runner, also died in the accident along Eldoret-Kaptagat Road. Kiptum made his marathon debut in… Read More
