Sports
2 archers grab 5 golds each in PSC-Batang Pinoy
December 19, 2022, 6:51 pm
ILOCOS SUR – Archers Jathniel Caleb Fernandez of Baguio City and Adrianna Jessie Magbojos of Sta. Rosa City, Laguna bagged five gold medals each in the Philippine Sports Commission-Batang Pinoy National Championships at the San Ildefonso Central School on Monday. The nine-year-old Fernandez, a… Read More
Bacolod lad rules in 2 athletics events in Batang Pinoy
December 19, 2022, 5:22 pm
BACOLOD CITY –A 15-year-old runner from this city has emerged as among the fastest in the ongoing Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)-Batang Pinoy National Championships after winning two gold medals at the Quirino Sports Complex in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur province. Mico Villaran, a Grade 9… Read More
Messi plans to continue playing for Argentina
December 19, 2022, 5:19 pm
ANKARA – Lionel Messi told the Argentina press on Sunday that he does not intend to retire yet. Speaking to Argentine television Tyc Sports after winning the World Cup, Messi shared his joy. "Obviously, I wanted to end my career with this. I can't ask for anything anymore. Thank God he gave me… Read More
Argentina erupts in celebration after World Cup win
December 19, 2022, 5:01 pm
BUENOS AIRES – Thousands of Argentines took to the streets to celebrate their nation’s third World Cup victory Sunday after Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty shootout in Qatar. Following the final whistle, the capital Buenos Aires was filled with jubilant fans of all ages donning the… Read More
Messi makes Golden Ball history
December 19, 2022, 3:27 pm
DOHA – Lionel Messi has won the Adidas Golden Ball for Qatar 2022, with Kylian Mbappe and Luka Modric claiming the Silver and Bronze Balls. Lionel Messi has become the first man in history to win the prestigious trophy twice; the first was at Brazil 2014, where he helped Argentina finish as… Read More
Mico Villaran bags 3rd gold medal in PSC-Batang Pinoy
December 19, 2022, 3:17 pm Updated on December 19, 2022, 5:44 pm
BANTAY, Ilocos Sur – Mico Villaran of Bacolod City captured the boys' 400-meter hurdles event on Monday to claim his third gold medal in the athletics competition of the Philippine Sports Commission-Batang Pinoy National Championships at the Quirino Stadium here. Villaran clocked 57.72 seconds… Read More
Messi, Argentina seize World Cup glory with epic win over France
December 19, 2022, 11:07 am
ISTANBUL – Lionel Messi crowned his spectacular career with football’s ultimate prize as Argentina overcame France on penalties in a thrilling World Cup final on Sunday. The two sides ended level on 3-3 after an enthralling 120 minutes at the Lusail Stadium, with Kylian Mbappe’s stunning hat… Read More
Ginebra now 2-1 up in 'Clasico' semis
December 19, 2022, 9:13 am
MANILA – Ginebra moved to within a win from eliminating "Manila Clasico" rival Magnolia in the PBA Commissioner's Cup semifinals after a crucial 103-80 Game 3 blowout victory on Sunday night at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig. After the first two games were decided by at most three points, the Gin… Read More
SMB stays alive vs. Bay Area in PBA Comm's Cup semis
December 18, 2022, 9:02 pm
MANILA – San Miguel lived to fight another day in the PBA Commissioner's Cup semifinals after beating Bay Area, 98-96, in Game 3 of their best-of-five series on Sunday night at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Simon Enciso won it for the Beermen after draining the go-ahead triple with 10.2… Read More
Letran claims NCAA 3-peat
December 18, 2022, 7:23 pm
MANILA — San Juan De Letran won its third NCAA men's basketball title after drubbing College of St. Benilde (CSB), 81-67, in the rubber match of their best-of-three finals on Sunday night at the sold-out Ynares Center in Antipolo City. The Knights broke loose in the second quarter, outscoring… Read More
Cainta swimmer wins 3rd gold in PSC-Batang Pinoy
December 18, 2022, 6:18 pm
BANTAY, Ilocos Sur – Aubrey Tom of Rizal province clocked 5:31.10 to rule the 400-meter Individual Medley event in the girls' 13-15 years old category and emerged as the first triple-gold winner in the Philippine Sports Commission-Batang Pinoy National Championships at the Quirino Stadium here… Read More
Caloocan City cyclist bags gold medal in PSC-Batang Pinoy
December 18, 2022, 3:34 pm
VIGAN, Ilocos Sur – Maritanya Krog of Caloocan City delivered cycling's first gold medal following her victory in the girls' 13 and under Criterium which started and ended at the Provincial Capitol here on Sunday. The 13-year-old Krog registered the best time of 37 minutes and 43.519 to prevail… Read More
Croatia edges Morocco to clinch World Cup bronze medal
December 18, 2022, 10:53 am
ISTANBUL – Morocco’s dream run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup ended in defeat as Croatia held on for a 2-1 win in the third-place playoff on Saturday. A frantic start at the Khalifa International Stadium saw Croatia take the lead in just the 7th minute through a diving header from defender Josko… Read More
Lucena tanker plucks first Batang Pinoy gold
December 17, 2022, 7:22 pm
BANTAY, Ilocos Sur – A 12-year-old swimmer from Lucena City captured the first gold medal in the Philippine Sports Commission-Batang Pinoy National Championships on Saturday. Kristian Yugo Cabana splashed his way to the boys’ 12-and-under 200-meter Individual Medley (IM) mint in two minutes… Read More
Hidilyn elected to IWF Athletes Commission
December 17, 2022, 4:27 pm
MANILA – Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz was chosen as one of 10 members of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Athletes Commission during the election held alongside the World Championships in Bogotá, Colombia. The 31-year-old Diaz plucked three gold medals in the… Read More
UP, FEU dispute Women's Cup football title
December 17, 2022, 2:10 pm
MANILA – University of the Philippines (UP) and Far Eastern University (FEU) will dispute the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Women’s Cup title at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona town, Cavite province on Saturday night. The title showdown is set at 7 p.m. while the battle for… Read More
Bay Area nears PBA Comm's Cup Finals
December 17, 2022, 9:24 am
MANILA – Bay Area moved to within a win from clinching a spot in the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals after pipping San Miguel, 114-95, in Game 2 of the semifinal series at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Friday night. The Dragons spoiled Coach Leo Austria's return to the Beermen bench by pulling… Read More
Former Batang Pinoy standout becomes world jr wushu champ
December 16, 2022, 6:14 pm
MANILA – The Batang Pinoy (National Youth Games) grassroots development program, organized by the Philippine Sports Commission, is the stepping stone of world-caliber athletes. One of them is Sandrex Gainsan, gold medalist at the 8th World Junior Wushu Championships held at Indonesia Convention… Read More
Batang Pinoy kicks off Saturday in Ilocos Sur
December 16, 2022, 2:28 pm
BANTAY, Ilocos Sur – The grassroots development program, Philippine Sports Commission-Batang Pinoy (BP-PSC) National Championships, sidelined for two years due to the pandemic, will kick off in Ilocos Sur on Saturday. Archery will be held at the San Ildefonso Central School grounds, badminton at… Read More
Boxers Paalam, Petecio to grace Batang Pinoy opening in Vigan
December 15, 2022, 4:59 pm
MANILA – Tokyo Olympics silver medalists Carlo Paalam and Nesthy Petecio will attend the opening ceremony of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) - Batang Pinoy National Championships scheduled at the Quirino Stadium in Bantay, Ilocos Sur on December 17-21. The two boxers, both products of the… Read More
