Sports
Fil-Aussie Kubler, Hijikata bag Australian Open doubles title
January 29, 2023, 3:27 pm
MANILA – Filipino-Australian Jason Kubler and Rinky Hijikata clinched the men’s doubles title of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday, a feat Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said should make Filipinos proud. “It’s something that we… Read More
Casares, Alcoseba rule National Age Group Triathlon Series
January 29, 2023, 1:48 pm Updated on January 29, 2023, 3:09 pm
OLONGAPO – Filipino-Spanish Fernando Jose Casares displayed his awesome form to claim victory in the sprint men's elite category of the National Age Group Triathlon (NGAT) Series at the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority on Sunday. Casares, born in Madrid to a Spanish father and a Filipino mother,… Read More
FIFA fines 4 Uruguay players over incidents after World Cup exit
January 29, 2023, 9:38 am
ANKARA – Four Uruguayan national football team players were suspended Friday and fined for incidents after the team was eliminated in the group stage at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in December. FIFA said its Disciplinary Committee decided to sanction defenders Jose Maria Gimenez and Diego Godin,… Read More
Terrafirma stuns Meralco; NLEX stays unbeaten
January 29, 2023, 9:11 am
MANILA – Terrafirma pulled off the first major surprise in the PBA Governors' Cup after upsetting Meralco, 96-88, on Saturday night at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Behind the hot hands of Juami Tiongson, the heroics of Eric Camson and clutch free throws from Jordan Williams, the Dyip… Read More
Creamline faces Petro Gazz in PVL All-Filipino Conference opener
January 28, 2023, 6:08 pm
MANILA - Creamline will kick off its title defense against Petro Gazz when the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference unfolds at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Feb. 4. The Smashers will meet Reinforce Conference champion Angels at 6 p.m. while Akari and Choco Mucho… Read More
Djokovic beats Paul to face Tsitsipas in AO men's singles finals
January 28, 2023, 11:40 am
ISTANBUL – Novak Djokovic defeated Tommy Paul in straight sets Friday to face Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian Open men's singles finals on Sunday.The No. 5-ranked Djokovic from Serbia won the semifinal round with sets of 7-5, 6-1, and 6-2 after two hours and 20 minutes at the Rod Laver… Read More
TNT goes 2-0; Blackwater snaps skid
January 28, 2023, 9:15 am
MANILA – TNT crawled back from 18 points down to beat Rain Or Shine, 105-100, in the PBA Governors' Cup at Ynares Center in Antipolo on Friday night. The Tropang Giga dropped 44 points in the third quarter, or more than their entire first-half output of 36, before holding the Elasto Painters to… Read More
Tsitsipas advances to Australian Open final in men's singles
January 27, 2023, 8:11 pm
ISTANBUL – Stefanos Tsitsipas on Friday moved to his maiden Australian Open final in men's singles after beating 20th seed Karen Khachanov from Russia. Tsitsipas, 24, won a four-set thriller with 7-6, 6-4, 6-7, and 6-3 sets after three hours and 21 minutes at Rod Laver Arena. "I like that… Read More
Cignal HD Spikers conquer Lions at Spikers' Turf Open Conference
January 27, 2023, 7:56 pm
MANILA – Cignal stamped its class over Santa Rosa City, 25-19, 25-18, 25-17, to get a share of the lead in the 2023 Spikers' Turf Open Conference at the Paco Arena on Friday. John Paul Bugaoan finished with 10 attacks and five blocks as the HD Spikers joined Imus-Ivy Tuason Photography,… Read More
Racasa, Cu hurdle first round matches in Indonesia chess tourney
January 27, 2023, 7:04 pm
MANILA – Woman National Master Antonella Berthe "Tonelle" Racasa and National Master Ivan Travis Cu kicked off their campaign on a high note on Friday at the BKD Fide Rated International Open Chess Tournament Under 21 at the Gunadarma University Karawaci in Tanggerang, Indonesia. The… Read More
June Mar Fajardo leads MVP race
January 27, 2023, 5:55 pm
MANILA – June Mar Fajardo currently has an inside track of winning the 2023 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. In a copy of the statistical points (SPs) amassed by the top contenders for the MVP award given to media outlets, the San Miguel center, the… Read More
PH to host Women's 3x3 International Invitational on Feb. 4-5
January 27, 2023, 5:51 pm
MANILA – All is set for the staging of the Philippine Women's 3x3 International Invitational on Feb. 4-5 at the Robinsons Magnolia in Quezon City. Twelve teams from five countries are vying for the USD3,000 in cash top prize in the tournament billed as "Manila Hustle 3x3" and presented by… Read More
POC seals 'French Connection' for 2024 Paris Olympics
January 27, 2023, 2:33 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) has partnered with the Moselle Sports Academy to guarantee the physical and mental preparedness of Filipino athletes who will qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. POC President Abraham Tolentino and Moselle Sports Academy President Patrick Weiten… Read More
IOC step to greenlight Russian athletes at Olympics lauded
January 27, 2023, 1:48 pm
KAZAN – The recent proposal by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) allowing Russian players to partake in international tournaments, though under a set of certain conditions, can be already viewed as a success, Vice President of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) Igor Levitin said on… Read More
3 years since the world lost NBA legend Kobe Bryant
January 27, 2023, 12:55 pm
ANKARA – Thursday marks the third anniversary of the tragic helicopter crash which took the life of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant. At the time of the accident, the NBA legend was 41 years old. The sudden death of the multi-time NBA and Olympic champion shocked the basketball community… Read More
Cignal banners 5-time MVP Espejo vs. Santa Rosa City
January 26, 2023, 6:11 pm
MANILA – Cignal takes on Sta. Rosa City while Cotabato battles VNS Volleyball Club on Friday in the elimination round of the Spikers' Turf Open Conference at the Paco Arena. Bannered by five-time league most valuable player (MVP) Marck Espejo and skipper Ysay Marasigan, the HD Spikers are… Read More
‘Open tryout’ for PH aquatics team to Cambodia SEAG set
January 26, 2023, 12:39 pm
MANILA – The Stabilization Committee tasked by the World Aquatics (formerly FINA) Bureau to oversee swimming in the Philippines has announced the conduct of an open tryout to determine the composition of the team going to the 2023 Cambodia SEA Games. The tryout is scheduled on Feb. 18 and 19 at… Read More
Converge to field in new import vs. Terrafirma
January 26, 2023, 10:11 am
MANILA – Converge is bringing in a new import ahead of its Thursday game against Terrafirma. The FiberXers have activated Jamaal Franklin to replace Ethan Rusbatch as their foreign reinforcement. Listed at six-feet-five, the 31-year-old shooting guard was a second-round pick in the 2013 National… Read More
Djokovic makes Australian Open semifinals after beating Rublev
January 25, 2023, 11:02 pm Updated on January 25, 2023, 11:21 pm
ANKARA – Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic keeps chasing his 10th Australian Open title as he last beat Russian national Andrey Rublev with straight sets to march to the semifinals on Wednesday. Fourth seed Djokovic ousted Rublev 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 in a men's singles quarterfinals match at Rod… Read More
LeBron goes down in history books with 46 points vs. LA Clippers
January 25, 2023, 9:01 pm
ANKARA – Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has become the first basketball player to score at least 40 points against every single NBA team, setting a new record for both the league and himself. James, the 38-year-old Lakers forward, on Tuesday scored 46 points against rivals the Los… Read More
