Sports
Barcelona to sell stadium naming rights for Covid-19 funds
April 22, 2020, 4:04 pm
ANKARA – Spanish football powerhouse Barcelona will give a sponsor naming rights to the Camp Nou stadium for the first time to raise funds for the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), the club announced on Tuesday. In a statement, the club said its board of directors has… Read More
Muay Thai athletes get P5-K aid from national sports group
April 22, 2020, 4:02 pm
BAGUIO CITY – National athletes from the Muay Thai Association of the Philippines (MAP) started receiving on Tuesday PHP5,000 financial assistance from their mother sports association. Jearome Calica, a gold medalist from the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in November last year, received the… Read More
Tokyo 2020 furious with IOC's comment on Olympic cost
April 21, 2020, 8:38 pm
TOKYO – Organizers of the Tokyo Olympic Games are angry at the unilateral comment from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that Japan will pay the additional cost for the postponed Tokyo Games. In a Q&A post on its website, the IOC said, "Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agreed that… Read More
Young PH team athlete donates allowance for relief goods
April 21, 2020, 1:21 pm
BAGUIO CITY – A young athlete member of the Philippine Muay Thai team has donated her one-month allowance from the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) for the purchase of relief goods for some of the city’s indigent families. Islay Erika Bomogao said that she instead gave her monthly stipend to… Read More
‘Bayanihan’ spirit alive in sports through PYD
April 15, 2020, 4:41 pm
MANILA – The Filipinos' "Bayanihan" spirit is alive even in sports. The Pinoy Youth Dreamers (PYD), headed by well-known coach Beaujing Acot, continues to take a more active role in providing much-needed assistance not only in the sports community but to various front-liners in the battle… Read More
Bersamina wins chess masters online tourney
April 14, 2020, 12:42 pm
BAGUIO CITY – International Master Paulo Bersamina scored 105 points in 43 games to win the KingHari Chess Tournament over Lichess on April 10. Hosted by Baguio’s International Master Haridas Pascua, the online tournament that drew 399 players saw Bersamina, “fastestmanalive” over Lichess,… Read More
Pro karter Jomar Ang passes away
April 13, 2020, 6:14 pm
MANILA – Professional karter Jomar Ang succumbed to a reported serious injury that happened last January. His parents, no less than San Miguel Corporation president Ramon Ang and wife Tessie, confirmed the news on Monday. "Our beloved son, Jomar, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11,… Read More
PBA to help Asaytono after heart attack
April 13, 2020, 6:01 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) will be extending its help to former star Nelson Asaytono who suffered a heart attack last week. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said that even Asaytono's fellow legends will also do their part in giving Asaytono financial aid. "Ina-arrange na… Read More
Baguio's chess master's online tourney draws 233 players
April 10, 2020, 3:09 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The online tournament of Baguio’s lone International Master (IM), who has won the national title twice and is on his way to a second Chess Olympiad, has attracted more than 230 players not just from the Philippines but also from Southeast Asia (SEA) including a Grand Master and… Read More
Ex-Brazil football star leaves Paraguay prison for house arrest
April 8, 2020, 8:40 pm
BOGOTA, Colombia – A judge in Paraguay has granted house arrest to former Brazil and Barcelona football star Ronaldinho Gaucho and his brother Roberto Assis, who spent 32 days in prison over accusations they attempted to enter the country with fake passports. "It is a substitute measure for… Read More
PBA shortens Season 45 due to Covid-19
April 8, 2020, 7:47 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Basketball Association will be compressing its 45th season as the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) continues to hamper the Philippines. The development was a result of an online meeting conducted by the league's board of governors together with Commissioner Willie… Read More
Chess master holds online tutorials for GM campaign
April 7, 2020, 3:27 pm
BAGUIO CITY – International Master Haridas Pascua has gone to online chess tutoring to earn for his campaign to hurdle the last stage in his quest for the Grand Master title – complete the Elo rating of 2500. “I really want to get my full GM-ship,” said the 25-year-old University of Baguio… Read More
Kobe, Duncan, Garnett elected to Hall of Fame 2020
April 5, 2020, 11:21 am
ANKARA — NBA legends Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, and Kevin Garnett officially headlined Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 on Saturday. “He was one of the greatest competitors who stepped on the court and made sure his impact was felt on both sides of the ball. He is ranked 4th on the… Read More
PH Football League resets season anew to May
April 3, 2020, 2:26 pm
MANILA – The Philippines Football League (PFL) postponed anew the supposed start of its new season due to the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. In a statement on Friday, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), which operates the PFL, resolved to push the start of the 2020… Read More
Wimbledon 2020 cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic
April 2, 2020, 9:19 pm
LONDON – The 2020 Wimbledon has been cancelled due to the public health concerns related to the ongoing coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, the All England Club (AELTC) announced after an emergency meeting on Wednesday. This year's Wimbledon competition was scheduled for June 29 to July 12.… Read More
Pro boxers, trainers ask to be included in govt's SAP aid
April 2, 2020, 7:40 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Professional boxers and their trainers are appealing to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III that they be included in the social amelioration program (SAP) with all fights either canceled or postponed due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19)… Read More
Tokyo Olympic Games to start on July 23, 2021
March 30, 2020, 10:04 pm
ANKARA – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Monday that the Olympic Games will be held on July 23-Aug. 8, 2021, while the Paralympic Games between Aug. 24 and Sept. 5, 2021. "The leaderships of the key parties came together via telephone conference earlier today, joined by IOC… Read More
PSC venues to serve as temporary medical facilities
March 29, 2020, 7:28 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) facilities will soon be turned into temporary medical facilities to help decongest hospitals as the war against coronavirus disease (Covid-19) rages with infections reaching over 1,418 as of Sunday. PSC Chairman William Ramirez confirmed that the… Read More
Famed UST coach Aric del Rosario passes away
March 26, 2020, 7:16 pm
MANILA – Aric Del Rosario, the architect of the University of Santo Tomas' dominance in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men's basketball tournament during the '90s, passed away at the age of 80. The Del Rosario family has yet to release a statement as of posting… Read More
MMA star buys €1-M PPE for Ireland’s fight vs. Covid-19
March 26, 2020, 3:38 pm
ANKARA – Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star Conor McGregor on Wednesday said he bought €1 million (USD1.08 million) worth of protective gear for Ireland's fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Former featherweight and lightweight champion McGregor shared his personal message on Twitter as he… Read More
