Sports
Justin Brownlee to rejoin Alab Pilipinas
February 17, 2020, 7:43 am
MANILA -- Alab Pilipinas is set to reunite with Justin Brownlee. The Asean Basketball League side signed up the Ginebra resident import to replace Prince Williams as confirmed by team owner Charlie Dy to the Philippine News Agency on Sunday. Brownlee will be making his second stint with Alab. He… Read More
NBA stars show support for China in fight against virus
February 16, 2020, 5:03 pm
CHICAGO -- Star players attending the 2020 NBA All-Star weekend on Saturday voiced their support for China's fight against the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic said, "Stay Strong Wuhan [in Chinese]. Be Sound. There is going to be better days." Gordon added that he… Read More
Pampanga, San Juan draw first blood in MPBL playoffs
February 16, 2020, 1:32 pm
MANILA -- Pampanga and San Juan drew first blood against separate foes at the start of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Playoffs on Saturday night at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan City. The Giant Lanterns, seeded fourth in the Northern Division, turned back the fifth-seeded… Read More
San Beda beats UST to enter PCCL Final 4
February 16, 2020, 12:10 pm
MANILA -- San Beda barged its way to the Philippine Collegiate Champions League (PCCL) semifinals after ousting University of Santo Tomas, 77-68, in the final day of the PCCL NCAA-UAAP Challenge at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan City on Saturday. The Red Lions snuffed the Growling Tigers… Read More
FIBA postpones Gilas Men-Thailand game due to Covid-19
February 15, 2020, 10:15 am
MANILA -- The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has announced the postponement of three games in the first window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, one of which involves Gilas Pilipinas Men. On Friday, FIBA officially postponed Gilas Men's home game against Thailand, as well as the first… Read More
PH knocked out of Badminton Asia Team Championships
February 14, 2020, 8:14 pm
MANILA -- The Philippines was eliminated from the Badminton Asia Team Championships as Indonesia swept the host country in the quarterfinals, 3-0, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum here on Friday.Indonesia, ranked third in the world, made quick work of the Philippines in the Final 8 round, although… Read More
Ronda Pilipinas returns to Baguio
February 14, 2020, 8:15 am
BAGUIO CITY -- The country's premiere bikefest returns to this mountain city after nearly three years of absence, a city official said on Thursday. “We are very excited that this race is coming back,” city administrator Bonifacio dela Peña said, referring to the LBC-backed Ronda Pilipinas… Read More
Japan has no plans to postpone 2020 Olympics over Covid-19
February 13, 2020, 8:56 pm
TOKYO -- Japan is not considering cancellation or postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games over the outbreak of a new coronavirus, Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic organizing committee chief Yoshiro Mori said on Thursday. The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Tokyo from July 24 to August 9.… Read More
NCAA postpones senior games due to Covid-19
February 13, 2020, 8:14 pm
MANILA -- The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has postponed all senior games for the second semester calendar due to the threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). "The NCAA is temporarily suspending the games for Seniors Division starting February 14, 2020 as a… Read More
Singh to fight Gulpe for ABF middle title Feb. 15
February 13, 2020, 7:15 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Indian Prabhjot "Punjabi Lion" Singh, who now lives in Meycauayan City, Bulacan will fight Nelson "Mr. Fantastic" Gulpe of Surigao del Sur for the vacant Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) middleweight title on Feb. 15 at the Manila Arena in Sta. Ana, Manila.The 26-year-old Singh… Read More
5 championship bouts in Manila on Feb. 15
February 12, 2020, 9:25 pm
DAVAO CITY -- The Deadly Combination Boxing Promotion will have five championship bouts on Feb. 15 at the Manila Arena in Sta. Ana, Manila.The five title fights are between former World Boxing Organization world flyweight champion Sho Kimura (18W-3L-2D, 11KO) of Japan against WBO world… Read More
97 teams join PAL Seniors Interclub golf
February 12, 2020, 7:43 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Ninety-seven teams will see action in the 34th Philippine Airlines (PAL) Seniors Interclub golf team championships slated on Feb. 26-29 in Bacolod City.The field includes 45 clubs based in the United States, Canada, Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand.Defending champion Luisita… Read More
UAAP postpones 2nd semester games due to Covid-19
February 12, 2020, 6:56 pm
MANILA -- The University Athletic Association of the Philippines was the latest to call off the start of the rest of its sporting events scheduled for the second semester due to the scare of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). "In light of the Covid-19 outbreak, the UAAP, after thorough… Read More
SEA Games gold medalist ready for 'ONE'
February 12, 2020, 10:30 am
BAGUIO CITY – A gold in kickboxing in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games and a silver in wushu in the 2014 Asian Games make Kalinga pride Jean Claude Saclag ready to face the bigger arena. “If it is God’s will, then so be it,” Saclag said as he gears up for the ONE Series, Asia’s biggest… Read More
Premier mountain bike race postponed due to Covid-19
February 12, 2020, 8:46 am
MANILA -- The country's premier mountain bike race will not take place this Sunday due to the continuous threat of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). On Tuesday, 7-Eleven announced that its 7-Eleven Trail that was supposed to be played at the Timberland Heights in San Mateo, Rizal has been… Read More
Ceres Negros blasts Svay Rieng to open AFC Cup campaign
February 12, 2020, 7:57 am
MANILA -- Ceres Negros made a huge statement to begin its stint in the AFC Cup by romping Svay Rieng, 4-0, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium here on Tuesday night. Tadashi Odawara began the Bacolod-based side's domination against the visiting club from Cambodia with a 12th-minute goal as Dennis… Read More
GenSan completes MPBL playoff cast with rout of Sarangani
February 11, 2020, 8:57 am
MANILA — GenSan Warriors clinched the last seat in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) playoffs after romping Sarangani Marlins, 104-87, at the San Andres Sports Complex on Monday night. Finding themselves in deep trouble of getting knocked out due to a four-game slump, the Warriors… Read More
PBA opening reset on March 8
February 10, 2020, 9:45 pm
MANILA — The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has rescheduled the opening of its 45th season a week later than the original date due to the threat of the deadly novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV ARD). On Monday, the league announced that the opening day of the 2020… Read More
Ceres-Negros hopes to capitalize on home advantage in AFC Cup
February 10, 2020, 8:31 pm
MANILA -- With its first three matches in the AFC Cup slated at home, Philippines Football League champion Ceres-Negros hopes to capitalize on its advantage and gain a head start in its group in the continental club competition. Fresh off a stellar run in the AFC Champions League qualifying where… Read More
Alab Pilipinas holds on against gallant Saigon
February 10, 2020, 8:16 am
STA. ROSA, Laguna -- Alab Pilipinas prevailed at home despite Saigon Heat's brave stand in the fourth quarter with an 82-75 win in their Asean Basketball League game at the Sta. Rosa Multi-Purpose Sports Complex here on Sunday night. Up by as much as 23 points, 60-37, in the third quarter, Alab… Read More
