Sports
Young Uzbek GM wins WGM Frayna chess tourney
June 16, 2020, 1:16 pm
BAGUIO CITY – A young grandmaster from Uzbekistan won the third World Grand Master (WGM) Janelle Mae Frayna Chess Tournament on Sunday over the chess game program Lichess. The event, participated by 94 players, saw the 15-year-old Grand Master Nodirbek Abdusatorrov amass 98 points to beat GM… Read More
PSC still supports Olympic-bound Marcial despite plans to go pro
June 15, 2020, 8:28 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) reassured its commitment to support Olympic-bound Eumir Felix Marcial even if he is now considering turning professional. Rumors became rife that the PSC may not anymore keep on supporting Marcial after his plans to follow the footsteps of fellow… Read More
Plania arrives in Las Vegas for June 16 fight
June 15, 2020, 5:24 pm
DAVAO CITY--"Magic" Mike Plania of General Santos City has already arrived in Las Vegas, Nevada for his very important fight against American Joshua Greer Jr. at the MGM Grand, Garden Arena on June 16 in a closed-door fight.Plania (23-1, 12 KOs) will be the first Filipino to participate in a… Read More
National athletes get full monthly stipend for June
June 15, 2020, 12:59 pm
BAGUIO CITY – National athletes from the Cordillera region have received their full allowance from the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). Athletes expressed elation as their expected monthly allowance that was supposed to be cut in half was still received in full. “Thank God! Hindi (hinati),… Read More
Go wants rules set for athletes eyeing Olympics slots amid virus
June 14, 2020, 7:33 pm
MANILA – Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Sunday urged the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), and other concerned agencies to craft guidelines to help national athletes bound for Olympic qualifying tournaments abroad. Go said the guidelines must… Read More
Ancajas ‘cheers up’ boxing fans amid Covid-19
June 14, 2020, 2:58 pm
DAVAO CITY – Reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas of Davao del Norte urged boxing fans to stay safe as he expressed hope that the public can overcome the coronavirus disease pandemic. Ancajas, 28, was one of the guest speakers in… Read More
Kyrie Irving calls on players to oppose restart of NBA
June 14, 2020, 2:27 pm
ANKARA – Brooklyn Nets All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving lobbied NBA players to oppose the resumption of the NBA in the wake of mass demonstrations against racism and social injustice in the US. “Sources: Kyrie Irving led a call of 80-plus NBA players, including Chris Paul/Kevin Durant/Carmelo… Read More
Renowned coach Nic Jorge passes away at 78
June 14, 2020, 12:02 pm
MANILA – Nic Jorge, who revolutionized grassroots basketball through his Milo Basketball Efficiency and Scientific Training (BEST) Center program, passed away on Saturday. He was 78. Through the Milo BEST Center, Jorge, who died in his sleep, helped carve the career path of many Philippine… Read More
PH to play in FIBA Esports Open
June 14, 2020, 11:13 am
MANILA – The Philippines will be one of the teams competing in the first FIBA Esports Open set on June 19-21. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Saturday confirmed its participation by revealing its national team for the NBA 2K tournament. On Saturday, the SBP named Aljon Cruzin, Rial… Read More
NCAA Season 96 set early next year
June 11, 2020, 8:51 pm
MANILA – The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has pushed the start of its upcoming season to 2021 as the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) continues to affect the lives of the Filipinos. On Thursday, host school Letran announced that the league will not hold games for the rest… Read More
Sports academy to boost athletes’ spirit amid Covid-19
June 11, 2020, 6:26 pm
MANILA – A leader of the House of Representatives said Thursday the creation of a National Academy of Sports (NAS) would serve as a motivation for student-athletes amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. Deputy Speaker Michael Romero said the NAS would boost the spirit of the… Read More
US soccer backs peaceful protests before games
June 10, 2020, 9:08 pm
ANKARA – US top-tier football division Major League Soccer (MLS) supports players' protests on the pitch against racism and discrimination. "Major League Soccer released a statement Tuesday reiterating a longstanding position supporting players’ right to peacefully protest during National… Read More
PSC execs hail enactment of PH sports academy law
June 10, 2020, 8:12 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) expressed elation after President Rodrigo Duterte finally signed a law establishing the long-awaited National Academy of Sports (NAS) of the country. "We are elated to see the hard work of our leaders in Senate and Congress come to fruition with… Read More
Roger Federer out for 2020 due to injury 'setback'
June 10, 2020, 7:49 pm
ANKARA – Swiss tennis star Roger Federer on Wednesday announced he would miss the remainder of the year after suffering a setback during his initial rehabilitation from surgery on his right knee last February. "A few weeks ago, having experienced a setback during my initial rehabilitation, I had… Read More
More sports hubs set to open in Baguio
June 10, 2020, 1:01 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Sports centers are set to open in Baguio City anytime soon as the city government started inspecting the facilities on Wednesday and where minimum health protocols are set to be observed. With the inspection of bowling alleys, billiards, and darts halls as well as gyms, aerobics,… Read More
PBA awaits IATF-EID nod for resumption of practices
June 9, 2020, 2:45 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is still waiting for the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to give the league the go signal before it can resume practices. Commissioner Willie Marcial on Tuesday he has already submitted the… Read More
WADA exec says doping fight is on way back to normal
June 9, 2020, 1:20 pm
BEIJING – World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) vice president Yang Yang said the global fight against doping is striving to go back to normal as the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic eases in some places. Suspension of sporting events and travel restrictions affected the conduct of doping… Read More
ABCamp basic volleyball training camp misses 4th year
June 9, 2020, 12:49 pm
BAGUIO CITY – A grassroots volleyball training should be staging its fourth clinic this weekend and that will serve as its fourth year anniversary, but then another casualty in the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic that has put a stop on all sporting events worldwide. The ABCamp should be… Read More
Cordillera athletes tighten belt as allowance cut to half
June 9, 2020, 12:46 pm
BAGUIO CITY – When national athletes check on their bank account using their Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) issued ATM (automatic teller machine) cards with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) on Wednesday, the usual amount remitted to them by the national sports body will just half of… Read More
SBP adopts FIBA's restart guidelines
June 8, 2020, 7:49 pm
MANILA – The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has fully adopted the guidelines of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on how basketball events can resume amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. "These guidelines are meant to be used as reference and aid when… Read More
