Sports
Russian boxer knocks out foe to win WBC interim crown
August 23, 2020, 2:02 pm
MOSCOW – Former Russian heavyweight world champion Alexander Povetkin defeated Britain’s Dillian Whyte via a fifth- round technical knockout on Saturday night to win the WBC interim heavyweight title. The inaugural WBC Diamond heavyweight belt was also on the line during the bout held at… Read More
UST's basketball team under probe for ill-advised 'bubble'
August 23, 2020, 12:26 pm
MANILA – The men's basketball team of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) is now being investigated for apparently violating quarantine protocols. Aldin Ayo, the Growling Tigers' head coach, reportedly conducted a training 'bubble' in his hometown, Sorsogon City. Because the team is not… Read More
United City names Trevor Morgan as new coach
August 22, 2020, 8:53 am
MANILA – United City announced on Friday that it has named British-Australian coach Trevor Morgan to lead the rejigged club. Morgan is no stranger to the Asian football scene, having coached multiple clubs across the continent. The former Bournemouth star found himself in Asia in 2002, coaching… Read More
CJ Cansino transfers to UP
August 21, 2020, 8:02 pm
MANILA -- In a huge development, promising wingman CJ Cansino made a move from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) to the University of the Philippines (UP), the Fighting Maroons announced on Friday. “CJ will be a great addition to ensuring the sustainability of the program, especially with… Read More
New home-and-away cagefest set next year
August 21, 2020, 8:53 am
MANILA – A new league is set to usher in next year. The East Asia Super League (EASL) and FIBA forged an agreement on Thursday for the formation of a home-and-away league that will pit teams from China, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines. FIBA will be supporting the new league for the next… Read More
'Bubble' for PH golf events eyed
August 20, 2020, 6:19 pm
MANILA – Games and Amusements Board golf consultant Oliver Gan bared on Thursday that plans for local golf tournaments, particularly those of the Philippine Golf Tour (PGT), will happen via a bubble. Gan confirmed in the online Usapang Sports Forum of the Tabloid Organization in Philippine… Read More
Organizers not to amend Olympic torch relay route: report
August 20, 2020, 2:59 pm
TOKYO – Organizers of the Tokyo Summer Olympics will not shorten the Olympic torch relay or somehow amend its schedule, Kyodo news agency reported Thursday, citing sources, close to the organizers. The relay will start on March 25, 2021, in the Fukushima province. It will last for 121 days, the… Read More
Boxing promoters, managers to give rice to boxers, trainers
August 20, 2020, 2:44 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Boxing Promoters and Managers Association (PBPMA) will again give free rice to the boxers and trainers next week in Manila and the National Capital Region (NCR).PBPMA president Dante Almario said they are planning to give at least 10 kilos of rice per boxer and… Read More
ALA Boxing closes shop after 35 years
August 19, 2020, 8:03 am
MANILA – A pillar in modern-day boxing bids goodbye. The ALA Boxing shook the local fight sports community on Tuesday night when it announced that it would close shop after honing some of the best Filipino pugs for the past 35 years. "After 35 years, ALA Boxing (ALA Promotions and ALA Gym) would… Read More
PBA teams to finally undergo swab test
August 18, 2020, 7:42 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) teams can finally take their swab tests to be cleared for practice, now that Metro Manila is once again placed under general community quarantine (GCQ). The teams are scheduled to undergo swab testing for the coronavirus disease 2019… Read More
PSC hopes athletes' allowances will be included in Bayanihan 2
August 18, 2020, 7:19 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) hopes that national athletes and coaches will also be considered in the passing of the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act, its chairman, Butch Ramirez, said Tuesday. House of Representatives Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano and Congressman Bambol Tolentino… Read More
Obiena clinches silver in online pole vault event
August 18, 2020, 8:24 am
MANILA – EJ Obiena continues to build up his bid for the Tokyo Olympics gold after clinching a silver medal in the "Who’s the Finest Pole Vaulter?" online event late Monday night. In the virtual showdown pitting four Olympic qualifiers, EJ Obiena finished second after clearing 5.6 meters. He… Read More
Sports practices admin order subject to changes
August 18, 2020, 8:22 am
MANILA – The joint administrative order (JAO) for the resumption of sports practices amid the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic is subject to changes. In a joint statement on Monday night, the Department of Health, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), and the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) said… Read More
Pinay martial artist continues training in Bangkok amid pandemic
August 16, 2020, 4:06 pm
MANILA – With the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic forcing travel restrictions in Bangkok, mixed martial arts fighter Denice Zamboanga has to stay in the Thai capital for now while continuing her training. However, this opened a chance for her to make an in-cage return to One Championship as… Read More
NBA: Pelicans sack head coach Gentry
August 16, 2020, 11:13 am
ANKARA – The New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday dismissed head coach Alvin Gentry after missing the 2020 NBA playoffs. "Alvin Gentry has been relieved of his head coaching duties," the Pelicans said on Twitter. Gayle Benson, the Western Conference franchise's owner, said a change is now… Read More
ADT loans keeper Pinthus to United City
August 14, 2020, 8:31 am
MANILA – The Azkals Developmental Team (ADT) has opted to loan its main goalkeeper, Anthony Pinthus, to United City. On Thursday, the former Ceres Negros club announced that Pinthus will join its roster on a loan deal for the 2020 Philippines Football League season. Pinthus played for the… Read More
Jalen Green still open on joining Gilas Men
August 13, 2020, 9:40 pm
MANILA – Filipino-American rising star Jalen Green did not rule out a potential stint with Gilas Pilipinas Men in the future. Asked by reporters in an online press conference on Thursday, Green said it is still possible that he can shore up the wing rotation of the national team for the 2023… Read More
PSC releases P351-M for Olympic hopefuls
August 13, 2020, 4:37 pm
MANILA – Despite its budget cut due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) said it was still able to release a huge amount of money to support the national athletes vying for spots in next year's Tokyo Olympics. On Thursday, the PSC revealed… Read More
Risto Vidakovic not joining United City
August 13, 2020, 7:24 am
MANILA – Serbian coach Risto Vidakovic dropped a huge announcement on Wednesday night saying that he will not be with United City for the upcoming season of the Philippines Football League (PFL). In a post on Twitter, Vidakovic said he would not return to the club formerly known as Ceres Negros.… Read More
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers for Asia moved to 2021
August 12, 2020, 6:17 pm
MANILA – FIFA announced on Wednesday that it is postponing the World Cup Qualifiers (WCQ) for Asia to 2021. With the coronavirus disease continuing to spread across the continent and even beyond, FIFA pushed to call off the scheduled matches for October and November and reschedule it sometime… Read More
