Sports
Azkals coach eyes 'respectable performance' in AFC U23 qualifiers
July 10, 2021, 11:48 am
MANILA – Philippine Azkals coach Scott Cooper is hoping that the national team's under-23 group performs way better than expected in the qualifiers of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Asian Cup. The U23 Azkals are joined by defending champion South Korea, Singapore, and Timor Leste in… Read More
Suns take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals with 118-108 victory over Bucks
July 9, 2021, 5:58 pm
ISTANBUL – The Phoenix Suns have taken a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals with a 118-108 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The Suns' Jae Crowder and Deandre Ayton both notched up double-doubles at Phoenix's Talking Stick Resort Arena late Thursday. Crowder scored 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Ayton… Read More
Obiena, Watanabe named PH flag bearers
July 9, 2021, 7:38 am
MANILA – EJ Obiena and Kiyomi Watanabe have been chosen by the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) as the Philippine team's flag bearers for the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremonies. POC president Abraham Tolentino said on Thursday that Obiena, the world ranked number six male pole vaulter, and… Read More
Tokyo Olympics to be held under virus state of emergency
July 8, 2021, 6:50 pm
ANKARA – Amid persistent coronavirus cases, Japan announced on Thursday it will hold the much-anticipated Tokyo Olympics under a Covid-19 state of emergency. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced the 2020 games, which are being held this summer after they were delayed last year due to the… Read More
2021 Vietnam SEA Games postponed due to Covid-19
July 8, 2021, 6:25 pm
MANILA – The 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games has been called off for this year. Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham Tolentino confirmed on Thursday that the biennial sports meet supposed to take place just before Christmas in Hanoi, Vietnam will not push through as scheduled due to… Read More
PhilCycling trials to turn Clark into 'epicenter of PH sports'
July 8, 2021, 4:40 pm
MANILA – The Integrated Cycling Federation of the Philippines (PhilCycling) is out to show everyone that Philippine sports can come back with a bang amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic through its upcoming road trials this weekend at the Clark Freeport Zone. PhilCycling… Read More
Federer knocked out of Wimbledon quarterfinals
July 8, 2021, 4:22 pm
ISTANBUL – Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer was knocked out of Wimbledon after a straight-set loss to Hubert Hurkacz of Poland on Wednesday. Hurkacz, the world No. 14, defeated the eight-time Wimbledon champ 6-3, 7-6, and 6-0 to reach the semifinals for the first time at London's Center Court.… Read More
Spanish striker Marañon granted Filipino citizenship
July 7, 2021, 9:28 pm
MANILA – Spanish striker Bienvenido Morejon Marañon has been granted Filipino citizenship in a new law signed by President Rodrigo Duterte. Republic Act No. 11570, signed by Duterte on July 2, grants Marañon "citizenship with all the rights, privileges, and prerogatives, as well as the duties… Read More
Basilan zaps ZDS in VisMin Cup Mindanao leg opener
July 7, 2021, 7:04 pm
MANILA – Basilan pulled off a dominating performance in its highly anticipated debut in the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup, clobbering Zamboanga Del Sur, 82-48, at the start of the Mindanao leg at the Ipil Provincial Gym on Wednesday. In its first game since its controversial departure from the… Read More
Kalei Mau now eligible to play for PH
July 7, 2021, 4:26 pm
MANILA – Outside hitter Kalei Mau can now join the Philippine women's volleyball team as a local after the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) approved her transfer of eligibility. The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) received a letter from FIVB regarding Mau's… Read More
Suns take NBA Finals opener
July 7, 2021, 12:58 pm
MANILA – Chris Paul sizzled in his first NBA Finals game, and the Phoenix Suns clamped down the Milwaukee Bucks, 118-105, in Game 1 of the championship series at the Phoenix Suns Arena on Wednesday (Philippine Time). In his highly-anticipated Finals debut, Paul became the third player to score… Read More
Ipil to host VisMin Cup Mindanao leg
July 7, 2021, 8:25 am
MANILA – The town of Ipil in Zamboanga Sibugay will temporarily host the Mindanao leg of the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup as the league continues to monitor the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) situation in Pagadian. The league announced on Tuesday night that Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay's… Read More
Cebu eyes dev’t of 'eSports' industry
July 6, 2021, 7:53 pm
CEBU CITY – The eSports or online gaming industry in Cebu is expected to gain traction moving forward with the right support from the community and the government. This was the projection made by Cebuano entrepreneur Michael Cubos, founder of Monarchs Esports, an online gaming management firm,… Read More
Clark to host PhilCycling road trials
July 6, 2021, 4:35 pm
MANILA – The Clark Freeport Zone in the Metro Angeles area will be the site of the national road trials set up by the Integrated Cycling Federation of the Philippines (PhilCycling). The two-day event will see 111 cyclists disputing for a chance to be part of the national team. Thirteen female… Read More
Swiss tennis maestro Federer advances to Wimbledon quarterfinals
July 6, 2021, 4:24 pm
ISTANBUL – Swiss tennis star Roger Federer qualified for the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Monday. Federer defeated Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego in straight sets 7-5, 6-4, 6-2 in London. Canadian player Felix Auger-Aliassime booked a place in his first Grand Slam quarterfinal after beating Alexander… Read More
Bucks win NBA Eastern Conference title to enter 2021 finals
July 4, 2021, 6:34 pm
ANKARA – The Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday eliminated the Atlanta Hawks with a 118-107 win to claim the NBA Eastern Conference title, launching the Bucks to the NBA finals to meet the Phoenix Suns. Following their victory against the Hawks in game six, the Bucks, who won the series 4-2, reached… Read More
Olympian Suarez dominates foe to remain unbeaten
July 4, 2021, 3:46 pm
DAVAO CITY – Former Olympian Charly “King’s Warrior” Suarez kept his unblemished record as a professional lightweight campaigner after scoring a unanimous decision over Eduardo “The Nightmare” Mancito at the Urdaneta Cultural Sports Complex in Urdaneta City on Saturday night. Suarez,… Read More
PH Olympians can pull out ‘surprises’ in Tokyo: Ramirez
July 4, 2021, 11:06 am
MANILA – Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez lauded the hard work of the Filipino athletes as he expressed confidence that the 19-strong Tokyo Olympics qualifiers have what it takes to get a golden finish. "I'm so excited for the result of the hard work of the… Read More
Duterte invited to Tokyo Olympics, PSC chief says
July 3, 2021, 9:12 am
MANILA – Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Butch Ramirez disclosed that President Rodrigo Duterte has been invited to watch the Tokyo Olympics scheduled from July 23 to August 8. "Ang Presidente, may slot doon sa IOC na inayunan ng national Olympic committee (The President has a slot… Read More
Asian U19 beach volley tourney set
July 3, 2021, 8:15 am
MANILA – Thirteen duos, including one from the Philippines, will showcase what the future of Asian beach volleyball would look like in the 3rd Asian U19 Beach Volleyball Championships in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand starting Saturday. Jayrack dela Noche and Alexander Iraya will banner the lone… Read More
