Sports
Jvee Casio takes over as Blackwater stuns TNT
June 9, 2022, 8:44 pm
MANILA – Jvee Casio caught fire late in the game as Blackwater pulled off an early PBA Philippine Cup upset with an 85-78 win against TNT on Thursday night at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. Casio turned back time by taking over in the endgame for the Bossing as he singlehandedly pulled them away… Read More
New Clark City to host PH's 1st Spartan Stadion race
June 9, 2022, 7:30 pm
CAPAS – One of the toughest obstacle course races in the world is happening in the Philippines. The New Clark City (NCC) Athletics Stadium here has been chosen as the site of the country's first Spartan Stadion race happening on Saturday. This will be the said venue's first event it will host… Read More
Celtics defeat Warriors 116-100 to take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals
June 9, 2022, 4:45 pm
ANKARA – The Boston Celtics took a 2-1 lead against the Golden State Warriors in NBA Finals with a 116-100 victory late Wednesday. With a better start to the game, the Celtics led the first quarter 33-22 and the first half with a score of 68-56. The visitors bounced back to reduce the gap to… Read More
PSC’s ‘Rise Up! Shape Up!’ tackles injury prevention in sports
June 9, 2022, 12:41 pm
MANILA – While the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) encourages people of all ages to take up sports and be active, the agency highly urges everyone to ensure that no injuries will be sustained in the process. In line with this, PSC’s web series ‘Rise Up! Shape Up!’ will demonstrate some… Read More
Azkals, Yemen battle to draw in ACQ clash
June 8, 2022, 7:02 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Azkals got a point in Thomas Dooley's comeback game as head coach, forcing Yemen to a goalless draw in their AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers third-round showdown on Wednesday at the MFF Training Center in Ulaanbaatar City, Mongolia. Despite only training for two weeks, the… Read More
NLEX sizzles in 2nd half to repulse Terrafirma
June 8, 2022, 6:47 pm
MANILA – NLEX pulled off a major turnaround in the final 24 minutes to take down Terrafirma, 105-102, in the second day of the PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Down 31-47 at halftime, the Road Warriors outscored the Dyip, 74-55, to overturn the… Read More
Tiger Woods officially out of US Open
June 8, 2022, 4:35 pm
ISTANBUL – Tiger Woods confirmed on Tuesday that he would not play in next week's US Open. "I previously informed the USGA (US Golf Association) that I will not be competing in the US Open as my body needs more time to get stronger for major championship golf," Woods said on Twitter. "I do hope… Read More
Inoue KO's Nonito Donaire to become 4-belt champ
June 8, 2022, 6:05 am
MANILA – Naoya Inoue solidified his claim as the top bantamweight boxer in the world as he beat Nonito Donaire in their rematch at the Saitama Super Arena on Tuesday night. Playing in front of his Japanese fans, Inoue, now 23-0 in his outstanding professional career, retained his World Boxing… Read More
Andre Paras retires from PBA after one-and-done stint
June 8, 2022, 6:00 am
MANILA – Andre Paras is calling it a Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) career after just one season. The elder son of PBA legend Benjie has announced his quick retirement from professional basketball to concentrate full time on his other job as an actor. The six-foot-bruiser told… Read More
Lakers officially hire Darvin Ham as new head coach
June 7, 2022, 7:18 pm
ANKARA – The Los Angeles Lakers has officially announced the hiring of Darvin Ham as their new head coach. Ham, 48, was formally introduced by the Lakers at a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on Monday. The 28th coach in Los Angeles Lakers history, Ham previously worked as an… Read More
Javee Mocon traded to Phoenix
June 7, 2022, 5:10 pm
MANILA – Javee Mocon will be playing for Phoenix this Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) season. The PBA approved a trade sending the six-foot-three forward to the Fuel Masters. In exchange, his old team, the Rain or Shine (ROS) Elasto Painters, acquired Nick Demusis and two future picks, a… Read More
Warriors, Celtics wear 'End Gun Violence' t-shirts before Game 2
June 6, 2022, 8:21 pm
ANKARA – Players and coaches from the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics wore orange t-shirts with the slogan "End Gun Violence" to warm-ups ahead of Game 2 of the NBA finals on Sunday. The teams' head coaches, Steve Kerr and Ime Udoka, wore the shirts to support the Wear Orange campaign… Read More
Nadal beats Ruud to win record-extending 14th French Open title
June 6, 2022, 7:19 pm
PARIS – Rafael Nadal cruised to a record-extending 14th French Open title in style, sweeping Casper Ruud of Norway 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 in a one-sided final here on Sunday. By capturing his 22nd Grand Slam trophy, the Spaniard, who turned 36 on Friday, moved further clear of Novak Djokovic and Roger… Read More
Warriors equalize NBA final series 1-1 against Celtics
June 6, 2022, 4:39 pm
ANKARA – The Golden State Warriors equalized the NBA final series 1-1 against the Boston Celtics with a 107-88 win on Sunday. Eight-time NBA All-Star Stephen Curry led Golden State to victory with 29 points, while Jordan Poole added 17 at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Jayson Tatum dropped… Read More
Rain or Shine spoils Converge's PBA debut
June 6, 2022, 11:45 am
MANILA – Rain or Shine (ROS) completed a late rally to steal a 79-77 win from debuting Converge right at the start of the PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Sunday night. In the opening game for the league's 47th season, ROS preserved an endgame push with crucial… Read More
TNT repeats over Magnolia in PBA PH Cup Finals rematch
June 6, 2022, 11:32 am
MANILA – TNT began its quest for back-to-back PBA Philippine Cup titles after tripping Magnolia in an opening night rematch of last year's finals, 78-72, on Sunday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. TNT pulled away late in the game to repeat its dominance over Magnolia, whom… Read More
Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson named PBA MVP
June 5, 2022, 5:25 pm
MANILA – Scottie Thompson all but sealed his new status as the new face of the Ginebra franchise after winning the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award on Sunday during the 47th Season Opening Ceremonies at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Despite having the lowest statistical points among… Read More
Top seed Swiatek wins 2022 French Open in women's singles
June 5, 2022, 1:13 pm
ANKARA – World no. 1 in tennis Iga Swiatek won the 2022 French Open (Roland Garros) title in women's singles on Saturday, her second Grand Slam title. Polish player Swiatek, 21, beat her US opponent Coco Gauff with the sets of 6-1, 6-3 in the final at Court Philippe-Chatrier to be crowned the… Read More
Mindanao Civic Center to host PFF boys’ U19 elims June 18-22
June 5, 2022, 2:40 am
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Iligan-Lanao Regional Football Association (ILRFA) will host Group F of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Boys’ Under-19 regional competition at the Mindanao Civic Center (MCC) in Baroy, Lanao del Norte on June 18 to 22. In an interview Saturday, ILRFA… Read More
Jenelyn Olsim beats Brazilian opponent at ONE 158
June 4, 2022, 12:02 pm
MANILA – Jenelyn Olsim followed up on her Southeast Asian Games success by returning to the ONE Championship cage with a bang and edging Brazilian opponent Julie Mezabarba at the ONE Championship 158, held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Friday night. Fresh from winning a bronze medal for… Read More
