Sports
Perpetual pockets women and juniors titles in NCAA table tennis
February 2, 2024, 7:56 pm
MANILA – The University of Perpetual Help Dalta System reigned supreme in the women's and juniors divisions of the NCAA Season 99 table tennis tournament which concluded at the Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Gym on Monday. Based on results released on Friday, MVP Crishen Mae Santillan carried… Read More
Messi's debut Barcelona contract napkin to go up for auction
February 2, 2024, 9:31 am
ISTANBUL – The napkin Lionel Messi’s first Barcelona deal was informally written on will go to auction, Bonhams International Auction House has confirmed. "This is one of the most thrilling items I have ever handled. Yes, it's a paper napkin, but it's the famous napkin that was at the… Read More
Eala gets USD25,000 ITF grand slam player dev’t program grant
February 1, 2024, 8:16 pm
MANILA – Top Filipina netter Alexandra Eala is among the recipients of USD25,000 grants from the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Grand Slam Player Development Program for the 2024 season. "The grant I have received from the ITF Development Fund has definitely furthered my progress in… Read More
Japanese judo champions to train PH athletes
February 1, 2024, 7:27 pm Updated on February 1, 2024, 7:38 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), in cooperation with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Philippine Judo Federation, Inc. (PJFI), will hold a seminar program this weekend at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. The TMG program, aimed at fostering international sports… Read More
Javier feted at 2024 PSA Awards
January 31, 2024, 7:24 pm
MANILA – Leyte Vice Governor Leonardo “Sandy” Javier Jr. added another feather to his cap by being recognized as the Horse Owner of the Year, the first of this award, during the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awards at the Manila Diamond Hotel Grand… Read More
Adamson advances to UAAP boys’ basketball finals
January 31, 2024, 6:31 pm
MANILA – Adamson University advanced to the finals after demolishing the University of Santo Tomas, 80-66, in the UAAP Season 86 boys’ basketball tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Wednesday. Vince Reyes had 23 points, 11 rebounds, two steals, and two blocks as the Baby… Read More
UST gets No. 2 seeding in UAAP girls volleyball semifinal
January 31, 2024, 5:50 pm
MANILA – University of Santo Tomas earned the No. 2 spot and a bye in the UAAP Season 86 girls’ volleyball step-ladder semifinal after surviving defending champion National University Nazareth School, 23-25, 25-19, 25-21, 17-25, 15-11, at the Adamson Gym in Ermita, Manila on Wednesday. UST… Read More
Para-athlete Dumapong-Ancheta retires from powerlifting
January 31, 2024, 5:06 pm
MANILA – Para athlete Adeline Dumapong-Ancheta on Wednesday announced her retirement from powerlifting. The native of Kiangan, Ifugao province had an illustrious career, highlighted by winning the country's first medal at the Paralympic Games when she won the bronze in Sydney, Australia in 2000.… Read More
Sports patron Ramon Ang says Paris Olympics breakthrough possible
January 31, 2024, 4:11 pm
MANILA – Longtime sports patron Ramon S. Ang believes the country is geared to win more golds in the coming Paris Olympics as he paid tribute to all Filipino athletes, particularly those who were honored during the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awards on Monday night. Ang, president… Read More
SBP officially names Tim Cone head coach of Gilas Pilipinas Men
January 29, 2024, 8:24 pm Updated on January 30, 2024, 7:31 am
MANILA – After his successful stint in the Hangzhou Asian Games, where the Philippines ended its 61-year gold medal drought in men’s basketball, Tim Cone will be given the reins as head coach. "Coach Tim accomplished what has not been done in decades with only a few weeks to prepare and… Read More
PNVF Champions League kicks off on Feb. 4
January 29, 2024, 6:31 pm
MANILA – The third edition of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Champions League will kick off on Feb. 4 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. PNVF president Ramon “Tats” Suzara said pro teams Cignal HD, Chery Tiggo and PetroGazz as well as Philippine Army will lead the… Read More
Japanese baseball star coaches kids in Quezon town
January 29, 2024, 6:11 pm
MULANAY, Quezon – Legendary Japanese baseball pitcher Tsuyoshi Yoda shared his wealth of knowledge in the sport with members of this town’s Little League and Secondary League teams during exhibition games staged as part of the ongoing Cocolunay Festival. The “Besuboru” (Japanese baseball)… Read More
Letran, Perpetual, EAC rule NCAA beach volleyball
January 29, 2024, 2:40 pm Updated on January 29, 2024, 8:15 pm
MANILA – Letran stamped its class over San Beda University, 21-16, 21-16, to complete a sweep of the NCAA Season 99 women’s beach volleyball at the Subic Bay Tennis Center in Olongapo City on Sunday. Gia Marcel Maquilang and Lara Mae Silva played brilliantly to lead the Lady Knights, who won… Read More
Jannik Sinner wins 2024 Australian Open men’s championship
January 29, 2024, 12:23 pm
ANKARA – Italy’s Jannik Sinner on Sunday won the 2024 Australian Open men's singles, his very first Grand Slam title. Sinner, the world No. 4, came back against Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev, winning the final in Melbourne with 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 sets as the showdown at Rod Laver… Read More
SMB enters PBA Commissioner's Cup finals
January 29, 2024, 6:00 am
MANILA – San Miguel Beermen dethroned Barangay Ginebra as the PBA Commissioner's Cup champion by sweeping them out of the semifinals through a 94-91 Game 3 win on Sunday night in front of 15,126 fans at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. After a close first half, the Beermen asserted… Read More
Cebuanos rule National Age Group Triathlon
January 28, 2024, 7:39 pm
OLONGAPO CITY – Cebuanos dominated the elite category of the National Age Group Triathlon (NAGT) at The Boardwalk, Subic Bay Freeport here on Sunday. Andrew Kim Remolino clocked 56 minutes and 56 seconds to claim victory in the men's division of the 750m swim-20km bike-5km run competition.… Read More
Sabalenka defends Australian Open crown
January 28, 2024, 11:31 am
ANKARA – Reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka won the 2024 Australian Open women's singles title on Saturday. The Belarusian second seed beat China's Qinwen Zheng, the world No. 12, in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena. Sabalenka, displaying a dominant performance, retained… Read More
NBA All-Star starters announced
January 27, 2024, 3:54 pm
ANKARA – The 2024 NBA All-Star Game starters have been announced as LeBron James, who makes history with 20th All-Star selection, will captain the West squad while Giannis Antetokounmpo will lead the East squad in February, NBA confirmed. The NBA will return to the East vs. West format in next… Read More
Australian Open men's defending champion Novak Djokovic eliminated
January 27, 2024, 11:16 am
ANKARA – Australian Open men's defending champion Novak Djokovic, the world No. 1, was eliminated in the semifinals on Friday after a loss to Italy's Jannik Sinner. Fourth seed Sinner, 22, won over Serbian superstar and 10-time Australian Open champion Djokovic with sets of 6-1, 6-2, 6-7 (6-8),… Read More
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