Sports
GM Antonio banners PCAP Tournament of Champion Grand Finals
July 18, 2024, 3:11 pm
MANILA – Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. has promised to give his best in the three-day Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Tournament of Champions Grand Finals set to unfold at the South Wing Atrium of Greenhills Mall in San Juan City on Friday. Antonio, named best… Read More
DepEd lauds E. Visayas athletes for improved ‘Palaro’ ranking
July 17, 2024, 1:28 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) regional office has lauded Eastern Visayas athletes for rising to the 7th rank in the recent Palarong Pambansa, surpassing previous records. The DepEd regional office reported the Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA) delegation… Read More
Lady Blazers sweep Lady Knights, bag Shakey’s volleyball bronze
July 16, 2024, 7:30 pm
MANILA – College of Saint Benilde played steadier in the fifth set to beat Letran, 23-25, 25-14, 19-25, 25-20, 17-15, to sweep their best-of-three series for the bronze medal in the 2024 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila on Tuesday. Wing… Read More
King's Gambit Online School students shine in Palarong Pambansa
July 16, 2024, 4:27 pm Updated on July 16, 2024, 5:55 pm
MANILA – Coach Richard Villaseran's King's Gambit Online Chess School players achieved podium finishes in recent tournaments. Villaseran's students pocketed six medals in the elementary division of the Palarong Pambansa which ended in Cebu City Tuesday. National Master (NM) Pat Ferdolf… Read More
POC chief optimistic on PH campaign in Paris Olympics
July 16, 2024, 4:20 pm
MANILA – Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham "Bambol” Tolentino expressed his optimism for the country's campaign in the coming Paris Olympics. “Definitely, we will deliver. Definitely, we will surpass Tokyo (Olympics),” said Tolentino during the Philippine Sportswriters… Read More
Big City rules Palarong Pambansa secondary basketball
July 15, 2024, 9:10 pm Updated on July 15, 2024, 9:30 pm
MANILA – National Capital Region (NCR) defeated Central Luzon, 86-71, to secure the gold medal in the Palarong Pambansa secondary boys' basketball at University of San Carlos gym in Cebu City on Monday. The bronze medal went to Davao Region. NCR was also crowned champion in the secondary girls'… Read More
Benilde a win away from Shakey's Super League bronze medal
July 15, 2024, 7:46 pm
MANILA – College of Saint Benilde bounced back from a first-set loss to prevail over Letran, 21-25, 25-21, 25-16, 25-17, in Game 1 of the 2024 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals best-of-three battle for bronze series at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila on Monday. Opposite… Read More
NCR virtual Palaro champ; VP Sara expected in closing rites
July 15, 2024, 7:33 pm Updated on July 15, 2024, 8:55 pm
CEBU CITY – The National Capital Region (NCR) continued to dominate the Palarong Pambansa 2024 and was poised to take the overall championship for the 17th straight time as of the medal results Monday night. As of 8:30 p.m., student-athletes from the Big City already have 94 gold, 65 silver and… Read More
NU, Adamson reach Asiabasket Int'l Championship semis
July 15, 2024, 6:02 pm
MANILA – National University and Adamson University beat their respective rivals Sunday night to reach the semifinal of 2024 ANTA Asiabasket International Championship at the Enderun Colleges in Taguig City. Jolo Manansala finished with 16 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals,… Read More
Alcaraz defends Wimbledon title
July 15, 2024, 3:35 pm
LONDON – Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to defend the men's singles title at the Wimbledon Championships here on Sunday. It's a repeat of the 2023 showpiece as the Spaniard youngster defeated the Serbian veteran in five sets to lift his maiden Wimbledon title. A… Read More
Paris 2024: Thrillers, surprises likely amid France, Italy dominance
July 15, 2024, 2:50 pm
BEIJING – As the world eagerly anticipates the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the fencing events promise to be among the most thrilling. With the competition set in the historical and cultural heart of France, the Grand Palais will provide a spectacular backdrop. Host nation France and Italy have… Read More
Spain beats England 2-1, wins 2024 UEFA Euro Cup
July 15, 2024, 2:23 pm
BERLIN – The national football team of Spain won the 2024 UEFA Euro Cup edging out Team England 2-1 in the final match of the prestigious European football tournament in Berlin late Sunday night. The goals for Spain were scored by Nico Williams (47th minute) and Mikel Oyarzabal (86th) minute.… Read More
Galeries Tower face Nxled in PVL Reinforced Conference opener
July 15, 2024, 1:58 pm
MANILA – The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference will kick off on Tuesday with an explosive triple-header at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Galeries Tower, featuring Brazilian import Monique Helena and promising rookies Julia Coronel, Jewel Encarnacion, Dodee Batindaan… Read More
Calabarzon grabs 5 more swim golds; NCR keeps overall Palaro lead
July 14, 2024, 9:06 pm
MANILA – Calabarzon garnered five more gold medals in swimming on Sunday as it remained second behind powerhouse National Capital Region (NCR) in the overall medal standings of the Palarong Pambansa in Cebu City. Albert Jose Amaro II bagged three golds while Micaela Jasmine Mojdeh and Peter… Read More
FEU's Suyamin rules Malaysia girls’ U16 rapid chess
July 14, 2024, 8:04 pm
MANILA – Bonjoure Fille Suyamin gave the Philippines its first gold medal in the Eastern Asian Youth Chess Championships after dominating the 8th Eastern Asian Youth Rapid Chess Championship 2024 - Girls 16-under individual rapid event in Penang, Malaysia on Saturday night. Suyamin, a Grade 8… Read More
NU downs Letran, advances to SSL volleyball final
July 14, 2024, 7:50 pm
MANILA – National University advanced to the championship round after beating Colegio de San Juan de Letran, 25-19, 25-18, 25-21, in the semifinal of the 2024 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila on Sunday. NU will face the winner between… Read More
PH snares 2 golds at Asia Triathlon Jr Cup in Malaysia
July 14, 2024, 6:07 pm
MANILA – The Philippines ruled the mixed relay event for its second gold medal in the Asia Triathlon Junior Cup Kampar in Perak, Malaysia on Sunday. The team of Matthew Justine Hermosa, Kira Ellis, Dayshaun Ramos and Samantha Corpuz finished the 375m swim-5km run-1.5km bike race in 1 hour, 27… Read More
Alcantara, Thai partner win men's doubles title in Thailand tennis
July 14, 2024, 3:33 pm
MANILA – Filipino Francis Casey Alcantara and Thai partner Maximus Jones claimed the men's doubles title in the second leg of the ITF World Tennis Tour at Walailak University Tennis Center in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand on Saturday. Alcantara and Jones defeated India's Rishi Reddy and… Read More
IOC announces Olympic Esports Games to be held in Saudi Arabia
July 14, 2024, 2:49 pm
LAUSANNE – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Friday that it is partnering with the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Saudi Arabia to host the inaugural 2025 Olympic Esports Games in Saudi Arabia. The proposal will be made to the IOC Session, which will be held on the eve of… Read More
Calabarzon, Soccsksargen, W. Visayas dominate Palaro pool
July 13, 2024, 7:54 pm
MANILA – Micaela Jasmine Mojdeh of Calabarzon sustained her brilliant form with another victory in the Palarong Pambansa swimming at Cebu City Sports Center on Saturday. She clocked 1 minute and 03.82 secons to beat Patricia Mae Santor (1:06.17) of National Capital Region (NCR) and Franchesca… Read More
