Sports
NBA: Heat take commanding 3-0 lead against Bucks
September 6, 2020, 11:25 am
ANKARA – The Miami Heat beat the Bucks 115-100 Friday night and took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs. The 5th-seeded Heat used a 40-13 scoring boost in the fourth quarter, led by their star player Jimmy Butler, who finished with 30 points. All-Star… Read More
UST accepts Ayo's resignation
September 5, 2020, 12:50 pm
MANILA – The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has accepted the resignation of Aldin Ayo as the head coach of its men's basketball team as well as two of his assistant coaches. "It is with a heavy heart that the University of Santo Tomas accepts the resignation of Mr. Aldin Ayo, head coach of the… Read More
Aldin Ayo resigns as UST mentor
September 5, 2020, 8:58 am
MANILA – Aldin Ayo confirmed on Friday night that he has resigned as head coach of the University of Santo Tomas' (UST) men's basketball team, which is currently being investigated for a possible violation of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) quarantine protocols. "I have tendered my… Read More
Clark eyed to host PBA ‘Bubble’
September 4, 2020, 8:53 pm
CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga – As the resumption of the 45th season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup 2020 looms, exploratory talks have been made for prospective venues to host the "PBA Bubble" – including this Freeport. “Three things. First, we have the rooms –… Read More
UAAP BMD recommends sanctions for UST Tigers
September 4, 2020, 8:28 am
MANILA – The UAAP Board of Managing Directors (BMD) has drafted the possible sanctions that will be meted to the UST Growling Tigers for holding an alleged training bubble in Capuy, Sorsogon amid the pandemic. The penalties have been agreed upon "following a lengthy discussion" that took place… Read More
PSC to give P3-M for Yulo's Olympic bid
September 3, 2020, 8:59 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is set to provide gymnastics sensation Carlos Yulo a major financial boost in his training for the Tokyo Olympics. Gymnastics Association of the Philippines president Cynthia Carrion-Norton said on Thursday the PSC will hand out a huge sum of money… Read More
United City supports BIDA Solusyon drive
September 3, 2020, 5:25 pm
MANILA – Philippines Football League club United City has expressed its full support to the Department of Health (DOH) in its campaign against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). "We at United City Football Club, including our staff and our players, have committed to support the BIDA Solusyon sa… Read More
Pinoy boxer to challenge WBC Asia Thai champion
September 2, 2020, 3:45 pm
MANILA – Filipino fighter Joel Kwong of San Juan City will challenge World Boxing Council (WBC) Asia Boxing Council super bantamweight champion Thatana “Chainoi Worawut” Luangpon of Thailand at the Workpoint Studio in Bang Phun, Thailand on September 5. Though he won his last fight against… Read More
Maharlika Manila gets PFL license
September 2, 2020, 8:46 am
MANILA – Maharlika Manila will be the latest addition to the Philippines Football League (PFL) as the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) granted the Anton del Rosario-owned club a provisional license on Tuesday. "I can officially say I'm an owner of a professional club!" del Rosario said… Read More
Another player confirms departure from UST
August 30, 2020, 11:16 am
MANILA – Another Growling Tiger is moving out of University of Santo Tomas (UST). Swingman Brent Paraiso confirmed on Saturday night that he will no longer play for the Tigers in the aftermath of the alleged training bubble that they put up in Capuy, Sorsogon earlier in the month. "Nakakalungkot… Read More
Zamboanga siblings win at One: A New Breed
August 29, 2020, 9:47 am
MANILA – The Zamboanga siblings of the Philippines scored huge victories over their Thai opponents at One: A New Breed at the Impact Arena in Bangkok on Friday night. Drex Zamboanga submitted Detchadin Sornsirisuphathin to seal a successful One debut, while younger sister Denice made quick work… Read More
PSC’s budget request for athletes eyeing Tokyo Olympics backed
August 27, 2020, 6:10 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives Committee on Youth and Sports Development assured the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) of its support as the latter is batting for more funds for the Tokyo Olympic bid of the national athletes. PSC chairman Butch Ramirez and chef de mission Nonong Araneta… Read More
NBA postpones 3 playoff games amid players' boycott
August 27, 2020, 9:45 am
WASHINGTON – The US National Basketball Association (NBA) postponed three playoff games on Wednesday after the Milwaukee Bucks refused to take to the court in protest of racial injustice and police brutality after the shooting of a Black man in Wisconsin. The decision to suspend the Game 5… Read More
CHED joins call for assurance of student-athletes' health
August 26, 2020, 9:13 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has joined the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), Games and Amusements Board, and Department of Health in pleading to officials of collegiate teams to keep the student-athletes safe health-wise amid the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.… Read More
UST athletic chief resigns
August 26, 2020, 2:25 pm
MANILA – Amid the investigation on the alleged training bubble put up by its men's basketball team in Sorsogon, Fr. Jannel Abogado tendered his resignation as the director of the Institute of Physical Education and Athletics (IPEA) of the University of Santo Tomas (UST). On Wednesday, Abogado… Read More
'Bubble' eyed for resumption of PBA season
August 25, 2020, 6:27 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is considering a bubble option just for its 45th season to finally resume amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. PBA board chairman Ricky Vargas said he believes the bubble is the only way for the league to push through with… Read More
Unbeaten Pinay battles Thai foe at One: A New Breed
August 25, 2020, 3:56 pm
MANILA – Unbeaten fighter Denice Zamboanga looks to further build up for a possible showdown with One women's atomweight champion Angela Lee at One: A New Breed at the Impact Arena in Bangkok on Friday night. Zamboanga, currently at 6-0, will take on Watsyapinya Kaewkhong of Thailand in one of… Read More
UST 'bubble' issue 'much bigger than sports': PSC chief
August 24, 2020, 5:29 pm
MANILA – Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Butch Ramirez said he sees the reported ill-advised training bubble made by the UST Growling Tigers amid the health crisis as something beyond basketball. "The issue, for me, is much bigger than sports. It touches on a sensitive facet of our… Read More
UST vows to support gov’t in Covid-19 fight
August 24, 2020, 12:24 pm
MANILA – The University of Santo Tomas (UST) assured that it will keep on supporting the national government in its efforts to contain the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This came as the school men's basketball team is currently being investigated for an alleged violation of quarantine… Read More
Ayo speaks up on Cansino transfer, alleged UST 'bubble'
August 24, 2020, 8:32 am
MANILA – University of Santo Tomas men's basketball coach Aldin Ayo finally broke his silence on Sunday night on the transfer of former Growling Tigers' team captain, CJ Cansino, and the team's alleged training "bubble" in his hometown of Sorsogon City amid the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.… Read More
