Sports
Kaya-Iloilo spoils United City's coronation
November 10, 2020, 12:52 pm
MANILA – Kaya-Iloilo got the last laugh over United City in the latter's formal coronation as the Philippines Football League (PFL) champion with a 2-1 win on Monday night at the PFF National Training Centre in Carmona. With United City opting to give some of its key players including starting… Read More
Japan hosts 1st int'l sports tournament amid pandemic
November 9, 2020, 9:50 pm
ISTANBUL – Japan has hosted the first international sports organization since the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, local media reported. A total of 30 gymnasts from Japan, the United States, Russia and China took part in the first major international competition held in Japan that… Read More
Phoenix enters PBA playoffs
November 9, 2020, 5:29 pm
MANILA – Phoenix formally punched a ticket to the Philippine Basketball Association quarterfinals after beating Blackwater, 100-95, on Monday at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. The Fuel Masters crawled back from 16 points down after dropping 66 points on the Elite… Read More
ADT beats Stallion Laguna to close out PFL campaign
November 9, 2020, 2:48 pm
MANILA – The Azkals Development Team stomped its class over Stallion Laguna with a 2-0 win to close out its Philippines Football League campaign on Monday at the PFF National Training Centre in Carmona. Carlo Dorin put the ADT up in the 52nd minute after winning the chase for the ball after… Read More
Rain Or Shine eliminates Blackwater from playoff contention
November 9, 2020, 7:28 am
MANILA – Rain Or Shine ElastoPainters formally shut the door on Blackwater Elite's hopes of making the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) quarterfinals after an 82-71 win on Sunday at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center in Pampanga. In a battle pitting slumping… Read More
San-En wins in Thirdy Ravena's B.League debut
November 8, 2020, 12:19 pm
MANILA – Thirdy Ravena was a winner in his B.League debut as San-En NeoPhonix edged Shimane Susanoo Magic, 83-82, on Saturday night at the Yonago Industrial Gymnasium. Ravena took over in the fourth quarter, making eight of his 13 points in the final frame as the NeoPhoenix strived to keep the… Read More
United City clinches PFL title
November 7, 2020, 8:51 am
MANILA – United City secured the Philippines Football League championship after blasting Stallion Laguna, 7-1, at the PFL National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite on Friday night. A second-half barrage turned things around for United City as it clinched the title with one match to spare, a… Read More
Mendiola spoils Kaya Iloilo's PFL title bid with draw
November 6, 2020, 6:18 pm
MANILA – Mendiola's backline held forth against Kaya Iloilo in Friday’s crucial Philippines Football League battle at the PFL National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite that ended in a goalless draw. Goalkeeper Kenry Balobo became a pivotal figure for Mendiola in stoppage time, saving the… Read More
PCSO submits 5th remittance to PSC despite pandemic
November 6, 2020, 2:13 pm
MANILA – Despite their operations and sales being badly hit by the pandemic, a total of PHP359, 672 was remitted by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). The PSC was represented by Commissioner Celia Kiram and Cashier Maybelle Panis who… Read More
Jazul's career game, franchise high in 3's give Phoenix huge win
November 6, 2020, 8:29 am
MANILA – Anchored upon a career-high performance from RJ Jazul and a club record, Phoenix Fuel Masters pulled off a huge Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) bubble win over San Miguel Beermen with a 110-103 decision on Thursday night at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural… Read More
Josie Veguillas’ passing leaves 'a big void' in PH sports
November 5, 2020, 7:21 pm
MANILA – The Philippine ice skating scene has been on a renaissance these past years with Josie Veguillas at the helm of the Philippine Skating Union. She also continued the legacy left by her late husband Pocholo in rebuilding the Philippine karatedo scene to what it is now by helping in the… Read More
Magnolia scores 3rd straight win; Meralco survives ROS
November 5, 2020, 7:09 pm
MANILA – Magnolia continued to roll on Thursday while keeping Terrafirma winless in the Philippine Basketball Association bubble season via a 103-89 rout at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. Held to just 17 points in the first 12 minutes, the Hotshots waxed hot for 31… Read More
Nadal reaches 1K career wins at ATP Paris Masters
November 5, 2020, 1:48 pm
PARIS – Rafael Nadal became the fourth men's player to reach 1,000 Tour-level wins on Wednesday after coming from one set down to beat fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 in his opening match at Bercy Arena. American legend Jimmy Connors leads the list with 1,274, followed by… Read More
Ginebra gains share of top spot anew
November 5, 2020, 8:35 am
MANILA – Barangay Ginebra moved back to a share of first place in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) standings after clobbering NorthPort Batang Pier, 112-100, on Wednesday night at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. Coupled by the TNT Tropang Giga's 92-102… Read More
Lady Bulldogs join Milo Home Court campaign
November 4, 2020, 7:33 pm
MANILA – The women's basketball team of National University (NU) is the latest addition to the athletes who are taking part in the Milo Home Court campaign. The Lady Bulldogs, who became the hottest women's basketball team in the Philippines after winning six consecutive University Athletics… Read More
Argentina: Diego Maradona undergoes brain surgery
November 4, 2020, 3:34 pm
BOGOTA, Colombia – Diego Maradona had successful surgery for a blood clot in his brain, his doctor said late Tuesday. "Diego is awake, he is very well. He has a little drainage that we are going to remove tomorrow. He tolerated the surgery very well,” said Leopoldo Luque. “He is lucid and… Read More
United City scores 10 on Maharlika Manila to stay perfect
November 4, 2020, 7:43 am
MANILA – The United City scored the most lopsided result so far in the Philippines Football League season after drubbing Maharlika Manila, 10-0, at the PFF National Training Center on Tuesday night. The United City, which blasted Mendiola, 6-0, on Saturday night, reset its season record with a… Read More
TNT clobbers NorthPort to zero in on QF spot
November 3, 2020, 8:09 pm
MANILA – Talk ‘N Text moved closer to a spot in the Philippine Basketball Association quarterfinals after drubbing NorthPort, 112-87, on Tuesday night at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. The Tropang Giga romped the Batang Pier from wire to wire, quickly opening a… Read More
Azkals dev’t team nails 1st win in PFL season
November 3, 2020, 4:16 pm
MANILA – The Azkals Development Team (ADT) finally got its first win of the Philippines Football League (PFL) season after two close defeats on Tuesday, blanking Mendiola, 2-0, at the PFF National Training Centre in Carmona. Jarvey Gayoso scored the go-ahead goal for the ADT while his set piece… Read More
SMB edges Blackwater in OT thriller
November 3, 2020, 4:01 pm
MANILA – San Miguel came alive late into overtime to beat Blackwater, 90-88, in their historic Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) game at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center on Tuesday. The Beermen-Elite clash marked the first time in the PBA's 45-year history that… Read More
