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Muntinlupa stays unscathed after romping Basilan

Muntinlupa stays unscathed after romping Basilan

September 28, 2018, 8:05 am

MANILA -- Muntinlupa Cagers remain unbeaten in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Datu Cup after mauling Basilan Steel, 99-75, on Thursday night at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in Malolos. The Cagers pulled away from the Steel in the second half, outscoring them 53-30, to go 8-0 in… Read More

 Bulacan edges Imus in OT, 117-113

Bulacan edges Imus in OT, 117-113

September 28, 2018, 8:05 am

MANILA -- The Bulacan Kuyas turned to its defense in overtime to turn back Imus Bandera, 117-113, in the main game of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Datu Cup twinbill at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in Malolos on Thursday night. The Kuyas failed to sustain a strong start and… Read More

NLEX romps erstwhile unbeaten Blackwater in Guiao's return

NLEX romps erstwhile unbeaten Blackwater in Guiao's return

September 27, 2018, 6:18 pm

MANILA -- Following his stint with the national team, Yeng Guiao returned at NLEX's helm and led the team to a 124-106 rout of Blackwater in the PBA Governors' Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Wednesday night. The Road Warriors kept the Elite at bay scoring-wise in the first… Read More

Pacio, Kingad dedicate victories to Ompong-hit Itogon

Pacio, Kingad dedicate victories to Ompong-hit Itogon

September 27, 2018, 6:14 pm

MANILA -- Joshua Pacio stepped into the One Championship cage in Jakarta on Sunday with his relatives, friends, and their fellow residents in Itogon in mind. Itogon town was among the places that were hit badly by Typhoon “Ompong” nearly two weeks ago. The huge landslide in Itogon, just seven… Read More

SMB set to bring in new import in Kevin Murphy

SMB set to bring in new import in Kevin Murphy

September 27, 2018, 10:23 am

MANILA -- Following a surprisingly off start, San Miguel Beermen decided to make an import change for its ongoing PBA Governors' Cup campaign, bringing in Kevin Murphy to replace the injured AZ Reid. Renowned player agent Sheryl Reyes announced the development on Wednesday on her social media… Read More

PFL Copa Paulino Alcantara semis cast set

PFL Copa Paulino Alcantara semis cast set

September 27, 2018, 10:22 am

MANILA -- The Philippines Football League (PFL) Copa Paulino Alcantara semifinal cast was formalized on Wednesday night following the results of the doubleheader at the Rizal Memorial Stadium here. Stallion Laguna and Davao Aguilas settled for a goal-less draw in the first game, while JPV Marikina… Read More

Jarata siblings earn second-round berths in Malaysia tennis tourney

Jarata siblings earn second-round berths in Malaysia tennis tourney

September 27, 2018, 10:10 am

MANILA -- Filipino Marc Andrei Jarata clawed back from a first-set deficit to beat Vishal Prakash of India in the opening-round of the PREC 2nd Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) 14 and Under Championships at the Kelana Jaya Tennis Complex in Selangor, Malaysia on Wednesday. Jarata, the 12-year-old… Read More

Magnolia blasts ROS, 92-76

Magnolia blasts ROS, 92-76

September 27, 2018, 10:01 am

MANILA -- Magnolia Hotshots quickly bounced back from its first loss in the PBA Governors' Cup, dealing Rain Or Shine Elasto Painters a 92-76 rout at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Wednesday night. The Hotshots went on their patented defense early on, limiting the Elasto Painters to… Read More

Ex-pros spice up new Metro League

Ex-pros spice up new Metro League

September 26, 2018, 8:38 pm

MANILA – Three former basketball stars who made a name for themselves in the defunct Metropolitan Basketball Association (MBA) will make their way back to the club basketball scene, this time leading their respective teams in the inaugural staging of the Metro League Open Division. John… Read More

PSU to hold speed skating tournament

PSU to hold speed skating tournament

September 26, 2018, 12:34 pm

MANILA – The Philippine Skating Union (PSU) will hold the Philippine Open Short Track Championships at the SM Megamall Ice Skating Rink in Mandaluyong City on Sept. 27. PSU president Josie Veguillas, who is also the Asian Skating Union (ASU) vice president, said the tournament will serve as… Read More

John Pinto named Player of the Week

John Pinto named Player of the Week

September 26, 2018, 11:27 am

MANILA -- The PBA Governors' Cup has slowly become a conference to remember for John Pinto. Arellano's prime point guard before Jio Jalalon became the school's star is having a breakout stint in the season-ending tournament, posting career-highs of 12.5 points, 7.5 assists, and 4.5 rebounds. A… Read More

San Juan rallies in final period to beat Navotas

San Juan rallies in final period to beat Navotas

September 26, 2018, 8:35 am

MANILA -- San Juan Knights came alive in the final period to hold off Navotas Clutch, 81-74, in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Datu Cup at the STRIKE Gymnasium in Bacoor, Cavite on Tuesday night. In a highly physical game that even saw Larry Rodriguez getting hurt twice and Mac-Mac… Read More

Team Pangasinan ranks 5th in Batang Pinoy

Team Pangasinan ranks 5th in Batang Pinoy

September 25, 2018, 7:48 pm

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- Team Pangasinan won PHP1-million worth of sports equipment and scholarships for ranking fifth in the recent Batang Pinoy National Championships held in Baguio City on September 15-21. Pangasinan Provincial Information Officer Orpheus Velasco, in an interview with the… Read More

Angara reaches main draw in Malaysia tennis tournament

Angara reaches main draw in Malaysia tennis tournament

September 25, 2018, 8:41 am

MANILA -- Edgardo Manuel Angara won over his French opponent to reach the boys' singles category main draw of the PREC 14 and Under Championships at the Kelana Jaya Tennis Complex in Selangor, Malaysia. Angara demolished Enzo Michel, 6-0, 6-0, in the qualifying round on Monday to join Marc Andrei… Read More

San Juan guns for share of North lead vs. Navotas; Bacoor hosts Pasig

San Juan guns for share of North lead vs. Navotas; Bacoor hosts Pasig

September 24, 2018, 9:24 pm

MANILA -- San Juan looks to join Bataan on top of the Northern Division standings as it goes up against Navotas as the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Datu Cup makes a return trip to the Strike Gymnasium in Bacoor on Tuesday night. Both the Knights and the Clutch, who will face off in… Read More

PH sepak takraw team ready to defend world title

PH sepak takraw team ready to defend world title

September 24, 2018, 8:20 am

MANILA -- The Philippines is ready to defend its title in the premier division of the 33rd King’s Cup World Sepak Takraw Championships. Ranged against the best sepak players from 31 other countries, the Filipinos left for Nakhon Rachasima in Thailand during the weekend in time for today’s… Read More

TNT wins in Bong Ravena's debut as head coach, trounces ROS

TNT wins in Bong Ravena's debut as head coach, trounces ROS

September 23, 2018, 6:09 pm

MANILA -- The TNT Katropa gave Bong Ravena a win in his first game as head coach, trouncing debuting Rain Or Shine, 110-104, in the lone Saturday night offering of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governors' Cup at the Passi City Arena in Iloilo.The KaTropa, which had a slow start,… Read More

Pacio avenges defeat to Naito; becomes new One strawweight champ

Pacio avenges defeat to Naito; becomes new One strawweight champ

September 23, 2018, 5:25 pm

MANILA -- Joshua Pacio got back at his tormentor Yoshitaka Naito to become the new One strawweight champion in the main event of One: Conquest of Heroes at the Jakarta Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia early Sunday (Philippine Time). In their highly-anticipated rematch, Pacio's strikes got… Read More

Batang Pinoy 2018 closes amid heavy rains

Batang Pinoy 2018 closes amid heavy rains

September 22, 2018, 10:19 am

BAGUIO CITY -- The 2018 Batang Pinoy National Championships has formally closed with a simple but meaningful celebration amid the downpour here on Friday afternoon. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Commissioner Celia Kiram, representing Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez, declared the five-day… Read More

SMB drops 143 to keep Columbian winless

SMB drops 143 to keep Columbian winless

September 22, 2018, 8:03 am

MANILA -- San Miguel sizzled offensively all game long and trounced Columbian, 143-119, to move up to 2-1 in the PBA Governors' Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Friday night. Despite giving up 40 Dyip points in the second quarter that actually gave them the lead at halftime, the… Read More