Sports
NorthPort adds Ayaay, Javier to lineup
June 4, 2022, 11:24 am
MANILA – NorthPort finally filled up its lineup for the PBA Philippine Cup by acquiring MJ Ayaay and Chris Javier. The league announced on Friday that both Ayaay and Javier are heading to the Batang Pier by separate means. The PBA first approved a trade sending Ayaay to NorthPort from Ginebra.… Read More
Mark Caguioa 'quietly retiring' from PBA
June 3, 2022, 9:30 pm
MANILA – Mark Caguioa is set to retire from the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Ginebra head coach Tim Cone said on Thursday Caguioa, the current face of the franchise, is low-key calling it a career. "From what I understand, Mark has quietly decided to retire. He didn't want any… Read More
Joe Devance retires from PBA
June 1, 2022, 7:26 pm
MANILA – Joe Devance announced on Wednesday that he is retiring from the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) after 15 seasons of playing in Asia's premier play-for-pay basketball league. In a statement over his social media accounts, the six-foot-seven forward said he had mixed feelings… Read More
Antique eyes to host Palarong Pambansa 2024
June 1, 2022, 2:26 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Antique provincial government is interested in hosting for the second time the Palarong Pambansa 2024 after its success in 2017. “I had already in fact initially discussed our plan to host the Palarong Pambansa with Vice President-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio… Read More
PRRD to Filipino SEA Games participants: 'You did a good job'
May 31, 2022, 9:32 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday lauded the Filipino athletes and coaches who participated in the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Hanoi, Vietnam from May 12 to 23. The results of the Philippine contingent's participation in the SEA Games, be it "with or without medals,"… Read More
UEFA holds independent probe into Champions League final fiasco
May 31, 2022, 4:41 pm
ANKARA – European football's governing body on Monday commissioned an independent report into the events that caused a delay of at least 30 minutes in the 2022 UEFA Champions League final. "UEFA has today announced it has commissioned an independent report into the events surrounding the UEFA… Read More
World no. 2 Medvedev suffers surprise exit from French Open
May 31, 2022, 4:38 pm
ANKARA – Twentieth seeded Marin Cilic stunned world no. 2 Daniil Medvedev to reach the 2022 French Open quarterfinals Monday. The Croatian tennis player beat Russia's Medvedev with sets of 6-2, 6-3, 6-2, displaying a dominant performance in the fourth round match at Court Philippe-Chatrier in… Read More
Converge makes PBA debut in Season 47 opener
May 30, 2022, 9:06 pm
MANILA – Converge will quickly get a baptism of fire as the team's much-anticipated Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) debut will happen right at the start of the league's 47th season on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. In a copy of the Philippine Cup elimination round… Read More
Celtics eliminate Heat in Game 7, advance to NBA Finals
May 30, 2022, 4:44 pm
ANKARA – The Boston Celtics survived the NBA Eastern Conference Final and won the series 4-3 against the Miami Heat with a 100-96 win in Game 7 on Sunday. Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart carried the Celtics to the NBA Finals by dropping 26, 24 and 24 points, respectively, at FTX… Read More
Local club to host nat'l U19 football tourney in CDO
May 30, 2022, 3:06 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—The Camiguin Misamis Oriental Regional Football Association (CMORFA) said Monday it will host the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) National Boys U19 Championship 2022.In an interview, CMORFA president Mike Batiles said the regional tournament on June 24-28 here will be… Read More
Rafael Nadal to face Novak Djokovic in French Open q’finals
May 30, 2022, 1:56 pm
ISTANBUL – Rafael Nadal will meet defending champion Novak Djokovic in the French Open quarterfinals after winning a five-set clash against Felix Auger-Aliassime on Sunday. Nadal, 35, defeated Auger-Aliassime of Canada with the sets of 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, and 6-3 in the men's singles clash that… Read More
PH teams bow out of Manila Masters 3x3
May 29, 2022, 7:27 pm
MANILA – The two Philippine teams in the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Manila Masters were knocked out of the quarterfinal round at Ayala Malls Manila Bay Activity Center in Parañaque City on Sunday. Manila Chooks fell prey to Sansar of Mongolia, 16-21, while Cebu Chooks got whipped by World No. 3 Liman… Read More
POC to honor Filipino SEA Games medalists
May 29, 2022, 12:53 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) will honor the medalists in the recent Vietnam 31st Southeast Asian Games on top of announcing the release of their financial incentives during its General Assembly -- the sixth for the year -- at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City on… Read More
DepEd-Sta. Rosa, Antipolo school get slots in Asean games
May 27, 2022, 8:13 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Sta. Rosa City Division (Region 4-A - Calabarzon) boys’ team and the California Academy (Antipolo) girls’ team on Friday emerged as winners in the Department of Education (DepEd) national volleyball invitational games, qualifying them to represent the Philippines in the… Read More
PSC thanks AFP’s support in SEAG
May 26, 2022, 1:07 pm
MANILA – Philippine Sports Commission Chairperson William Ramirez expressed his gratitude on Thursday to the Armed Forces of the Philippines for the crucial contribution of military athletes to the country’s medal haul in the recent 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. Olympic… Read More
Thomas Dooley back as Azkals coach
May 25, 2022, 5:01 pm
MANILA – The architect of the Philippine Azkals' breakthrough appearance in the AFC Asian Cup is back with the national team. American coach Thomas Dooley confirmed on Wednesday that he has accepted the Philippine Football Federation's (PFF) offer to return to the Azkals. "Yes, I'm back and… Read More
Mavericks avoid elimination with 119-109 Game 4 win vs. Warriors
May 25, 2022, 4:10 pm
ANKARA – The Dallas Mavericks avoided elimination on Tuesday with a 119-109 win against the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals. Ahead of the game, the Mavericks and Warriors observed a moment of silence for the victims and families of the tragic shooting at a… Read More
SBP prexy says sorry for Gilas debacle in Hanoi SEA Games
May 25, 2022, 12:37 pm
MANILA – Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Al Panlilio issued an apology to Gilas Pilipinas fans for what has become an iffy campaign for the national basketball teams in the recently concluded Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Hanoi. The men's team's shock loss to Indonesia in the… Read More
Djokovic says Wimbledon's ban on Russian players 'wrong'
May 24, 2022, 7:51 pm
ANKARA – Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic criticized Wimbledon's decision about Russian players as it previously banned them because of the Russia-Ukraine war. "I think it (Wimbledon's ban on Russian and Belarusian players) was a wrong decision. I don't support that at all. But at these… Read More
Celtics beat Heat 102-82 to tie series in East finals, 2-2
May 24, 2022, 4:24 pm
ISTANBUL – Boston Celtics won against Miami Heat, 102-82, to equalize the Eastern Conference finals 2-2 on Monday at the TD Garden. Jayson Tatum led Boston in scoring with 31 points. Payton Pritchard came off the bench to add 14 points. "Obviously, we knew how important this game was. Everybody… Read More
