Sports
PH gymnast Tchelzy Maayo bags 5 golds in Indonesia tourney
December 26, 2022, 5:34 pm
MANILA - Tchelzy Maayo has devoted herself to gymnastics from an early age with the hope of becoming an Olympian. Two weeks ago, she made the Philippines proud after scooping five gold medals at the 8th International Gymnastics Invitational in Jakarta, Indonesia. "I think I did well because I got… Read More
Ginebra takes PBA Finals opener vs. Bay Area
December 26, 2022, 8:50 am
MANILA – Barangay Ginebra took the opener of the PBA Commissioner's Cup after beating Bay Area, 96-81, in front of 18,252 fans at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Christmas night. The Gin Kings turned things around late in the second quarter, going on a 15-0 run to turn a 26-34 deficit… Read More
French midfielder Matuidi retires from football at age 35
December 24, 2022, 6:30 pm
ISTANBUL – Blaise Matuidi, a former Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus player, ended his football career on Friday, at age 35. "Football, you gave me so much, but the time has come to say stop. I accomplished my dreams as a child, my dreams as a man. It is with a tight throat but with pride that I… Read More
Filipino-German swims way to 6 medals in SEA tourney
December 24, 2022, 5:01 pm
MANILA – Alexander Georg Eichler's triple-gold performance at the 44th Southeast Asian Age (SEA) Group Swimming Championships has validated his inclusion to the Philippine junior team. The 15-year-old Eichler, born to a Filipino mother and a German father, ruled the 50-meter, 100-meter and… Read More
Wrestler Lobreguito eyes 2023 SEA Games gold
December 23, 2022, 1:22 pm
MANILA –After winning the Philippines' only gold medal at the Southeast Asian Championships held from December 16-18 at the Phumin Phnom Penh University in Cambodia, wrestler Alvin Lobreguito is setting his sights on another golden performance in the 2023 SEA Games. Lobreguito bagged the men's… Read More
Baguio keeps 'Batang Pinoy' crown
December 23, 2022, 1:04 pm
BAGUIO CITY – This summer capital has retained the top spot in the annual Batang Pinoy sports competition for athletes 15 years and below held in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. In a press release coursed through the City Public Information Office, city sports division head Gaudencio Gonzales said… Read More
Football legend Pele to spend Christmas in hospital
December 22, 2022, 8:33 pm
ISTANBUL – Brazilian football legend Pele's health has worsened during his stay in the hospital to help battle his cancer, according to doctors and his family. Pele, 82, will remain hospitalized in a common room under the necessary care of the medical team, Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein Hospital… Read More
‘Bisht’ worn by Messi at World Cup ceremony draws great interest
December 22, 2022, 3:13 pm
DOHA, Qatar – A traditional item of clothing called a bisht, which was worn by Lionel Messi while lifting the World Cup trophy during the awards presentation ceremony, has attracted great interest from football fans, according to Qatari media reports Wednesday. Many fans, especially Argentines,… Read More
Russian Natalya Antyukh’s Olympic gold medal disqualified
December 22, 2022, 3:04 pm
ANKARA – Russian athlete Natalya Antyukh’s Olympic gold medal in the women’s 400m hurdles at the London 2012 Olympics was disqualified Thursday by the World Athletics’ Competition Department. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) notified the International Olympic Committee (IOC) about the… Read More
Bay Area beats SMB to set finals date with Ginebra
December 21, 2022, 10:27 pm
MANILA – Bay Area joined Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals after beating San Miguel, 94-92, in Game 4 of their semifinal series on Wednesday night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The Dragons took the narrow win as the Beermen could not buy a basket in the endgame.… Read More
GAB welcomes overturning of Casimero-Akaho decision
December 21, 2022, 10:21 pm
MANILA – The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) has welcomed the Korea Boxing Member's Commission's (KBM) decision to give former three-division Filipino world champion John Riel Casimero a knockout (KO) win in his controversial fight against Japanese opponent Ryo Akaho. The KBM overruled the… Read More
Moroccan king hails nat’l team after World Cup success
December 21, 2022, 8:46 pm
RABAT – Morocco’s king rewarded the national football team with the highest order after their history-making performance in the 2022 World Cup. According to the Moroccan national news agency, King Mohammed VI welcomed the team at the Royal Palace in the capital Rabat, recognizing their… Read More
Ginebra wins 'Clasico' semis vs. Magnolia
December 21, 2022, 7:20 pm
MANILA – Ginebra clinched the first seat in the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals after drubbing Magnolia, 99-84, in Game 4 of their semifinal series on Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Just like in Game 3 on Sunday night, the Gin Kings blew out the Hotshots, and this time from… Read More
Masbate's sprinter emerges fastest girl in Batang Pinoy
December 21, 2022, 5:52 pm Updated on December 21, 2022, 5:57 pm
BANTAY, Ilocos Sur – Sprinter Leonelyn Compuesto of Masbate emerged the fastest runner after sweeping all her five events while archer Miguel Carlos of Puerto Princesa became the most bemedaled athlete with seven gold medals in the Philippine Sports Commission-organized Batang Pinoy National… Read More
Millions line streets of Argentina to welcome World Cup heroes
December 21, 2022, 4:30 pm
BUENOS AIRES – Millions of people flooded the streets of Argentina’s capital Tuesday to welcome home their World Cup champions. As the team bus slowly meandered southwards towards the center of Buenos Aires heavily escorted by security forces, droves of ecstatic fans headed towards it on the… Read More
Fil-Am cager detained for alleged use of fake passport
December 21, 2022, 9:38 am
MANILA – A Filipino-American basketball player seeking to make a return to the Philippine pro hoops scene had been denied entry to the country for allegedly using a fake Philippine passport. Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco confirmed on Tuesday night that 36-year-old Avery… Read More
Lucena swimmer, Masbate sprinter unstoppable in Batang Pinoy
December 20, 2022, 8:39 pm
BANTAY, Ilocos Sur – Swimmer Julian Lowers De Kam of Lucena City and sprinter Leonelyn Compuesto of Masbate province continued to punch impressive performances after bagging another gold medal in the penultimate day of the Philippine Sports Commission-organized Batang Pinoy national… Read More
Baguio City leads PSC-Batang Pinoy with 17 golds
December 20, 2022, 4:49 pm
VIGAN, Ilocos Sur – Athletes from Baguio City continue to shine as they lead the ongoing Philippine Sports Commission - Batang Pinoy National Championships with 17 gold, 14 silver, and 20 bronze medals after three days of competition here. Archery produced eight gold medals, Muay Thai had five,… Read More
Messi's World Cup victory photo on Instagram sets record
December 20, 2022, 2:12 pm
ANKARA – Lionel Messi's FIFA World Cup victory photo has received the most likes of any image posted by an athlete on Instagram. Messi's post, titled "CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD!!!!!!!," got over 49.8 million likes on the social media platform since it was posted on Sunday. In the photo, Messi is… Read More
Ateneo survives UP’s late rally; reclaims UAAP title
December 20, 2022, 12:59 am
MANILA – Ateneo De Manila reclaimed the UAAP men's basketball title on Monday night after beating defending champion University of the Philippines (UP), 75-68, in the deciding Game 3 of their championship series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The Blue Eagles withstood a comeback… Read More
