Sports
France become first team to qualify for World Cup round of 16
November 27, 2022, 11:56 am
ISTANBUL – Defending champion France became the first team to qualify for the round of 16 after beating Denmark 2-1 in their World Cup Group D match on Saturday. Neither of the teams was able to break the deadlock in the first half at Doha's Stadium 974. Les Bleus broke the deadlock when Kylian… Read More
Argentina beat Mexico to keep World Cup dreams alive
November 27, 2022, 10:17 am
ISTANBUL – Argentina shutout Mexico 2-0 in Group C to keep their World Cup dreams alive Saturday. Both teams failed to break the deadlock in the first 45 minutes of the match at Lusail Stadium. Argentina opened the scoring when superstar Lionel Messi netted from long range with his left foot.… Read More
Adamson gains upper hand vs. La Salle in Final 4 chase
November 27, 2022, 9:34 am
MANILA – Adamson scored a significant advantage in the race for the last seat in the UAAP men's basketball Final Four after beating National University (NU) coupled with La Salle's shock loss against University of the East (UE) in crucial battles on Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in… Read More
Phoenix deals Terrafirma 51-point beating
November 26, 2022, 8:02 pm
MANILA – Phoenix ended its campaign in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner's Cup elimination round with a record-setting 135-84 win over Terrafirma at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Saturday. The Fuel Masters even led by 55 points, 131-76, with 4:01 left, before settling… Read More
Netherlands draws with Ecuador 1-1; host Qatar eliminated
November 26, 2022, 1:47 pm
ANKARA – The Netherlands drew with Ecuador 1-1 in a 2022 FIFA World Cup game on Friday, as the result made host Qatar the first team to be eliminated from the tournament. PSV Eindhoven attacker Cody Gakpo's screamer drew early blood for the Netherlands in the 6th minute at the Khalifa Stadium.… Read More
England, US play to goalless draw at 2022 World Cup
November 26, 2022, 12:32 pm
ANKARA -- England played to a goalless draw Friday against the US in a 2022 FIFA World Cup Group B match. American Walker Zimmerman blocked England forward Harry Kane's shot in the six-yard box in the 10th minute at Al Bayt Stadium. US midfielder Weston McKennie missed a chance to score despite… Read More
PSC meets with NCAA, SBP officials over John Amores issue
November 26, 2022, 9:08 am
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) on Friday met with representatives of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), and the FilOil EcoOil Centre to discuss the issues surrounding Jose Rizal University (JRU) player John Amores. In… Read More
Torres learns from Karate 1-Series A tournament experience
November 25, 2022, 2:53 pm
MANILA – For Rebecca Cyril Torres, having had the opportunity to perform at the World Karate Federation (WKF) Karate 1-Series A in Indonesia was a good learning experience. Despite her failure to reach the medal round of the women's individual kata event, she was grateful for the exposure that… Read More
PH Army sergeant bags Mt. Everest obstacle races championship
November 25, 2022, 10:02 am
MANILA – A Philippine Army (PA) athlete won the championship in the Altitude Obstacle Course Races World Championships held at the Mount Everest Basecamp in Nepal from November 8 to 22. In a statement Friday, PA spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad said Staff Sgt. Andrico S. Mahilum won the… Read More
Creamline opens PVL semis with win over Petro Gazz
November 24, 2022, 8:09 pm
MANILA – Creamline banked on Turkish import Yeliz Basa and Jessica Margarett Galanza to pull off a 25-21, 25-20, 25-23 victory over Petro Gazz at the start of the semifinal round of the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday. The… Read More
Spain hammers Costa Rica 7-0 in 2022 World Cup
November 24, 2022, 9:35 am
ANKARA – Spain tore Costa Rica apart in a FIFA World Cup Group E match that ended 7-0 on Wednesday, bagging the largest win yet in Qatar. Dani Olmo finished in a one-on-one situation to score the opener in minute 11 at Doha's Al Thumama Stadium, netting Spain's 100th World Cup goal. Spain… Read More
Germany suffers shock 2-1 defeat against Japan in World Cup
November 24, 2022, 6:00 am
ISTANBUL – Germany tasted a shocking 2-1 defeat against Japan in a FIFA World Cup Group E opening match Wednesday in Qatar. Japanese striker Daizen Maeda scored an early goal in the eighth minute but it was not allowed because of an offside at Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan. Later in… Read More
Bay Area seals Top 2 finish in PBA Commissioner’s Cup
November 23, 2022, 7:46 pm
MANILA – Guest team Bay Area sealed a once-to-win advantage in the PBA Commissioner's Cup quarterfinals after taking down TNT, 140-108, in their crucial elimination round game on Wednesday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. The Dragons did the trick by setting new modern-day league records… Read More
Brownlee's PH naturalization bid gains traction in House
November 23, 2022, 7:13 pm
MANILA – Barangay Ginebra resident import Justin Brownlee took another step closer to becoming a Filipino citizen after the House of Representatives approved on second reading a measure seeking to grant Filipino citizenship to the American basketball player. During Wednesday's plenary session,… Read More
House pushes for stiffer penalties vs. game-fixing in PH sports
November 23, 2022, 5:56 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading a measure that seeks to impose harsher penalties against game-fixers in professional or amateur sports. During the plenary session, the chamber passed through voice voting House Bill 4513, or the proposed Anti… Read More
PH to host 2023 Asian age group swimming championships
November 23, 2022, 5:10 pm Updated on November 24, 2022, 5:36 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and Asia Swimming Federation (AASF) sealed a partnership on the country’s hosting of the 11th Asian Age Group Swimming Championships at the world-class New Clark City (NCC) Aquatics Center in Capas, Tarlac in November next year. POC President… Read More
World Cup has seen its share of big upsets in its 92-year history
November 23, 2022, 3:53 pm
ISTANBUL – The FIFA World Cup has produced iconic unforgettable moments in its 92-year history, but there have also been many upsets at the event, including some unexpected defeats and underdog stories. Here are some of the major upsets in the history of the World Cup: 1950, US - England The US… Read More
NU's historic winning streak ends
November 23, 2022, 3:51 pm
MANILA – La Salle put an end to National University's (NU) historic winning streak in the UAAP women's basketball tournament after escaping with a 61-57 overtime win on Wednesday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavillion in Manila. In probably a shocker to the hoop community, the Lady Archers… Read More
600 cops to be deployed at World Cup street cheering in Seoul
November 23, 2022, 1:35 pm
SEOUL – About 600 police personnel will be deployed for crowd control in Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul where thousands of sports fans are expected to gather for street cheering as the national team faces Uruguay at the World Cup Thursday. The Seoul Metropolitan Government has permitted the… Read More
Saudi Arabia declares public holiday to mark win over Argentina
November 23, 2022, 12:54 pm
ANKARA – Saudi Arabia has declared a public holiday on Wednesday as it celebrates the national team's sensational FIFA World Cup win against Argentina. The national holiday will be for all employees in "government and the private sector, as well as students in all educational stages,"… Read More
