Sports
Swiatek beats Kenin for history-making win in French Open final
October 11, 2020, 11:28 am
PARIS – Teenager Iga Swiatek became the first Polish player to win a Grand Slam singles title as she defeated American fourth seed Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1 in women's singles final at Roland Garros on Saturday. The 54th-ranked 19-year-old, who did not drop a set throughout the two-week tournament,… Read More
James de los Santos rules Okinawa event, nears World No. 1
October 9, 2020, 6:19 pm
MANILA – Online kata champion James de los Santos made another leap toward being the world number one ranking after winning the Okinawa E-Tournament World Series on Friday. De los Santos defeated Domont Moreno of Switzerland, 25.26-24.6, to capture his 13th online gold for the year. He first… Read More
PFL reveals opening weekend schedule
October 9, 2020, 5:48 pm
MANILA – The Philippines Football League (PFL) is set to commence with its fourth season on October 24. On Friday, the league released its opening weekend schedule. The Azkals Development Team, which will play this year as a guest team, opens the season with a 4:30 p.m. showdown against… Read More
World Athletics exec says Tokyo will host fantastic Olympic Games
October 8, 2020, 2:08 pm
TOKYO – World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said here on Thursday that Tokyo will host a fantastic Olympic Games despite the uncertainties amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. Coe arrived here on Wednesday night and became the first high-profile leader of international… Read More
Ugandan runner smashes 10K-meter track world record
October 8, 2020, 1:37 pm
KAMPALA, Uganda – Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei broke the men’s 10,000-meter world record late Wednesday at an event in Valencia, Spain. The 24-year-old achieved the milestone at the specially-organized NN Valencia World Record Day. Cheptegei set a new world record of 26… Read More
Folayang, 3 Team Lakay members to fight Oct. 30
October 8, 2020, 1:25 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Team Lakay stalwart Eduard Folayang wants to bounce back as he returns to action on October 30 in Singapore. A post by Team Lakay citing ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong reads, “I say that on October 30th a few Filipino fighters from Team Lakay will be competing. I guess I'll reveal… Read More
Two-time SEAG bike champion to hold virtual race
October 8, 2020, 12:27 pm
BAGUIO CITY – A former two-time Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) bike champion will be holding a four-day virtual trail race in the early part of November. Marites Bitbit, the gold medalist in the 2005 and 2007 road race editions of the biennial SEAG, said the virtual trail run to be held on… Read More
Eala enters French Open QFs
October 8, 2020, 8:07 am
MANILA – Alex Eala is through to the quarterfinals of the French Open's girls division after defeating Leyre Romero of Spain, 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, at the Roland Garros Stadium in Paris on Wednesday. The 15-year-old Filipina sensation bounced back from a shock first-round exit in doubles play to move… Read More
Los Angeles Lakers 1 win away from NBA title
October 7, 2020, 9:40 pm
ANKARA – The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat 102-96 in Game 4 late Tuesday to take a 3-1 lead in the 2020 NBA final series. LeBron James posted a double-double with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, while Anthony Davis added 22 points for the Lakers. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also… Read More
MILO to give 600 jump ropes to DepEd as online classes begins
October 7, 2020, 9:22 pm
MANILA – Saying health and fitness contribute to a child’s academic performance, MILO Philippines and partner sports organization Philippine Jump Rope Association (PJRA) on Wednesday said it will distribute over 600 jump ropes to the Department of Education (DepEd). The pilot run of the… Read More
Bernaldez to fight Argentinian in Miami Oct. 17
October 6, 2020, 6:29 pm
DAVAO CITY – Orthodox Mark “Machete” Bernaldez of General Santos City will fight Ezequiel Alberto “Beto” Tevez of Argentina on Oct. 17 at the Manual Artime Community Center Theater in Miami.The 24-year-old Bernaldez (20W-4L-0D, 14KO) lost to undefeated Albert Bell of the United States by… Read More
PH’s National Academy of Sports executive director named
October 6, 2020, 6:08 pm
MANILA – Prof. Josephine Joy Reyes, the leader of the country’s breakthrough sports talent-identification program and Philippine Sports Commission’s (PSC) Sports Physiology Unit head, will direct the soon-to-rise National Academy of Sports (NAS). Reyes, who spearheaded the testing manual… Read More
Senate sports committee approves PSC budget
October 6, 2020, 5:06 pm
MANILA – The Senate Committee on Sports on Tuesday approved the proposed budget of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) for next year. In a virtual hearing set by committee chairman Christopher “Bong” Go, PSC chairman Butch Ramirez, Commissioner Mon Fernandez, and acting executive director… Read More
Filipino pugs to fight in ONE: Inside the Matrix
October 6, 2020, 4:39 pm
MANILA – Some Filipino fighters will make their way to the ONE Championship circle in the promotion's October 30 event, ONE: Inside the Matrix. In an online press conference on Tuesday, ONE chief executive officer Chatri Sityodtong confirmed that one of the Filipino pugs fighting in the said… Read More
Chooks 3x3 granted 'provisional license' for bubble
October 6, 2020, 9:45 am
MANILA – The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) granted Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 a provisional license for its 2020 season to proceed. League owner Ronald Mascariñas announced the development on Monday after it decided to shift into a full… Read More
Saludar to fight undefeated Paradero on Dec. 5
October 5, 2020, 5:56 pm
DAVAO CITY – Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) minimumweight champion Victorio “Vicious” Saludar of Polomolok, South Cotabato, will fight undefeated Robert “Inggo” Paradero of Malaybalay City on Dec. 5 at the Flash Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Center in Sucat, Parañaque City.The… Read More
Take care of our teachers: Folayang
October 5, 2020, 5:15 pm
MANILA – As the country’s public schools formally started classes under blended learning on Monday, also World Teachers’ Day, former educator and world mixed martial arts champion Eduard Folayang emphasized the need to recognize the important role of teachers in nurturing students amid many… Read More
Alex Eala opens French Open campaign with straight-set win
October 5, 2020, 10:45 am
MANILA – Alex Eala's campaign in the French Open went off to a good start on Sunday, beating Natália Szabanin in straight sets, 6-4, 6-1, at the Roland Garros Stadium in Paris.The Filipina teen sensation, seeded second in the girls' division, recovered from a bad opening before dominating her… Read More
Magsayo defeats Mexican foe in US return
October 4, 2020, 4:34 pm
MANILA – Undefeated Filipino world title contender Mark Magsayo made an impact in his first bout back in the United States after four years, defeating Mexican opponent Rigoberto Hermosillo in their 10-round match at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday (Philippine Time). Despite… Read More
Aranas bares complete slate for POC election
October 4, 2020, 11:20 am
MANILA – The 2020 Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) election on Nov. 27 is now set. World Archery Philippines president Clint Aranas bared his own ticket that will challenge that of Integrated Cycling Federation of the Philippines chief and incumbent POC president Bambol Tolentino. Aranas… Read More
