Sports
Ramirez on PH SEAG 4th place finish: ‘Nothing to be ashamed of’
May 24, 2022, 3:27 pm
MANILA – Philippine Sports Commission William “Butch” Ramirez on Tuesday said the country’s overall performance in the just concluded 31st Vietnam Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam was nothing to be ashamed of, a good finish, in fact, considering the challenges Filipino bets had to face in… Read More
Warriors defeat Mavericks to move 1 win away from NBA finals
May 23, 2022, 5:19 pm
ANKARA – The Golden State Warriors are getting closer to reserving their place in the 2022 NBA finals as they need only a win to eliminate the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference finals. The Warriors beat the Mavericks 109-100 in Game 3 at Dallas' American Airlines Center to take a 3-0… Read More
Indonesia dethrones Gilas Pilipinas in SEA Games
May 22, 2022, 9:22 pm
HANOI – Tokyo Olympics bronze winner Eumir Marcial mauled his unheralded Timor Leste opponent to lead a final-day, four-gold medal haul that somehow lost luster after Gilas Pilipinas failed in its mission on Sunday in the 31st Southeast Asian Games here. Showing superior skills, Marcial made… Read More
Scott Cooper steps down as Azkals coach
May 22, 2022, 2:41 pm
MANILA – Scott Cooper is no longer with the Philippine men's football team. The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) confirmed on Sunday that Cooper has tendered his resignation as the Azkals' head coach. “It was a pleasure working with all the staff and players. I would like to take the… Read More
PH clinches gold despite failure to sweep SEAG women's 5x5
May 22, 2022, 2:40 pm
MANILA – Gilas Pilipinas failed to complete a sweep in the Southeast Asian Games women's 5x5 basketball event after Malaysia rallied back to take a 96-93 win in their final assignment on Sunday at the Thanh Tri District Sporting Hall in Hanoi. Despite already clinching the gold medal, Gilas… Read More
PSC backs Davao City’s 3rd inter-secondary volleyball tourney
May 22, 2022, 2:20 pm
MANILA – Ten Schools representing three districts of Davao City vie for top honors in the 3rd Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Inter-Secondary Girls Volleyball competition that will be held on May 28 and 29 at the Davao City National High School courts in Davao City. The volleyball tournament… Read More
Weightlifter Vanessa Sarno shatters SEA Games record to win gold
May 22, 2022, 11:22 am
HANOI – Reigning Asian champion Vanessa Sarno blew away the competition with a dominant victory in the women’s 71kg division of weightlifting Saturday, providing the golden win that powered the Philippines past Singapore in their heated battle for fourth in the 31st Southeast Asian Games here… Read More
Billiards, tennis, weightlifting lift PH to 4th overall in SEAG
May 21, 2022, 7:22 pm Updated on May 21, 2022, 7:56 pm
HANOI – Rubilen Amit bagged her second gold at the expense of Chezka Centeno while Carlo Biado got back at Johann Chua as the cue masters capped their campaign in the 31st Southeast Asian Games here by sweeping the 10-ball singles titles Saturday at Ha Dong Gymnasium. Treat Huey and Ruben… Read More
Hidilyn, e-sports, judoka win but PH still 5th in SEA Games
May 20, 2022, 8:54 pm
HANOI – The Philippines claimed three gold medals but remained fifth overall at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) here on Friday. Blacklist International ruled the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournament at Vietnam National Convention Center, followed by Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn… Read More
Hidilyn, e-sports team strike gold in SEA Games
May 20, 2022, 4:04 pm
MANILA – The Philippines struck two gold medals minutes apart on Friday in the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Vietnam. Blacklist International ruled the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournament at Vietnam National Convention Center, taking down Indonesia, 3-1, in the best-of-five finals.… Read More
Team PH skids to 4th after winning only 2 golds on 9th day
May 19, 2022, 9:37 pm
HANOI – For the third straight day, Filipino athletes struggled in their quest for the gold on Thursday, leaving the Philippines locked in a tight race with Singapore for fourth overall in the 31st Southeast Asian Games here. The men’s bowling team of Merwin Tan, Christian Dychangco, Ivan… Read More
Marcial, Ladon enter gold medal round in SEA Games
May 19, 2022, 9:07 pm
BAC NINH, Vietnam – Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Eumir Felix Marcial rocked his opponent from Thailand while Rogen Ladon survived a tough battle as both Filipinos entered the finals of their respective divisions in the 31st Southeast Asian Games boxing competitions on Thursday at the Bac Ninh… Read More
Filipino bowlers clinch 2nd gold in Vietnam SEA Games
May 19, 2022, 7:38 pm
HANOI – With singles gold medalist Merwin Tan leading the way, the men’s bowling team sparkled Thursday, adding a second victory to the Philippine campaign in the 31st Southeast Asian Games here by ruling the team-of-4 event. Three days after Tan ended the country’s golden drought in bowling… Read More
UAAP cheerdance makes comeback
May 19, 2022, 7:26 pm
MANILA – One of the usual staples during the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) season is making a return after two years. The much-anticipated cheerdance competition is finally happening on Sunday, at 4 p.m., at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay after two years of absence… Read More
Warriors beat Mavericks 112-87 to take 1-0 lead in Western finals
May 19, 2022, 7:23 pm
ANKARA – The Golden State Warriors defeated the Dallas Mavericks 112-87 to take a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference finals late Wednesday. Stephen Curry recorded a double-double with 21 points and a game-high 12 rebounds to lead the Warriors to the victory. Andrew Wiggins finished with 19… Read More
Simulation volleyball matches set for Asean games in Dumaguete
May 19, 2022, 5:19 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Simulation volleyball matches featuring some schools in the country will be played here next week as "dry run" in preparation for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) School Games to be held in the city in November. City security consultant Rey Lyndon Lawas told… Read More
Pinoys remain in 3rd despite lean 3-gold haul
May 18, 2022, 10:07 pm
HANOI – Fil-American Kayla Richardson regained the 100m dash crown she won in 2015 as a teenager as the Philippines held off a spirited challenge by Indonesia for third overall Wednesday in the 31st Southeast Asian Games here. Richardson’s victory in the century dash at dusk came after the… Read More
Miami beat Boston, take 1-0 lead in NBA East final series
May 18, 2022, 9:25 pm
ANKARA – Jimmy Butler-led Miami Heat on Tuesday toppled Boston Celtics 118-107 to be 1-0 ahead in the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference final series. A Miami forward since 2019, Butler, 32, scored 41 points and grabbed nine rebounds in Game 1 at the Miami's FTX Arena. Heat point guard Tyler Herro… Read More
PH’s bet SEA Games’ fastest woman
May 18, 2022, 9:05 pm
HANOI – Fil-American Kayla Richardson stepped out of the shadows of her more illustrious teammate Kristina Knott as she crowned herself the fastest woman in the 31st Southeast Asian Games at the My Dinh National Stadium here Wednesday. A slow starter, Richardson picked up the pace halfway… Read More
Security drills up for safety of Asean School Games delegates
May 18, 2022, 5:05 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The city government here, in collaboration with partners and stakeholders, will be holding a series of simulated security exercises to ensure the safety of thousands of international delegations to the 12th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) School Games (ASG). The… Read More
