Sports
Ifugao’s 'Boy Wonder' Martin defends PBF crown Feb. 22
January 29, 2020, 4:54 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Ifugao’s “Wonder Boy” Carl Jammes Martin will have his first title defense even as he stakes his perfect slate of 15 wins, 14 of which by knockout. The 20-year-old Martin from Lagawe, Ifugao will go up against Renoel Pael on February 22 at the Mandaluyong High School gym to… Read More
NBA postpones Lakers game after Kobe Bryant's death
January 29, 2020, 2:30 pm
ISTANBUL -- Tuesday's National Basketball Association (NBA) game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the LA Clippers has been postponed after Kobe Bryant's death. The game scheduled for tonight has been postponed, NBA said in a statement Monday evening. "The decision was made out of respect for the… Read More
Hidilyn Diaz dominates Weightlifting World Cup
January 29, 2020, 7:01 am
MANILA — Hidilyn Diaz took flight in Rome and ruled the women's 55-kilogram event in the Weightlifting World Cup on Tuesday. The 2016 Olympic silver medalist swept the three golds at stake in her division by winning the snatch, the clean-and-jerk, and the overall categories. Diaz lifted 93… Read More
Pampanga zooms to tie for 4th in MPBL North with win over Cebu
January 29, 2020, 6:52 am
MANILA — Pampanga Giant Lanterns now has an inside track of making a Top 4 finish in the Northern Division of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) after mauling Cebu Sharks, 88-77, at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday night. The Giant Lanterns, who were error-prone in the… Read More
PRURide PH expected to draw over 2K cyclists
January 28, 2020, 9:28 pm
MANILA -- Once again, insurance and investment firm Pru Life UK is presenting its award-winning cycling event, the PRURide PH, from March 11 to 15. The event, which was launched in 2016, is expected to draw more than 2,500 cyclists, including local and international professionals who will vie 10… Read More
Ceres-Negros falls to FC Tokyo in AFC Champs League qualifier
January 28, 2020, 9:08 pm
MANILA – Ceres-Negros came up short of finally barging to the AFC Champions League group stages after FC Tokyo braved a soggy Ajinomoto Stadium pitch to take a 2-0 win in the final phase of the qualifiers on Tuesday night. Both clubs struggled to find their offensive groove in the first half as… Read More
PSC starts discussing NSA budget for 2020
January 28, 2020, 9:07 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Sports Commission has scheduled a series of budget hearings with national sports associations (NSAs) starting Tuesday next week (Feb. 4) to finalize their budget for 2020. “The PSC, as mandated by law, is here to support each of our NSAs. With the assistance coming from… Read More
Suarez returns to pro boxing
January 28, 2020, 7:41 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Charly "King's Warrior" Suarez of San Isidro, Davao del Norte is coming back to professional boxing after a short stint in the 30th SEA Games.The 31-year-old Suarez won the super featherweight gold medal in the SEA Games held at the Philippine International convention Center (PICC)… Read More
Fajardo, Perez among finalists for PBA MVP
January 28, 2020, 7:27 pm
MANILA -- June Mar Fajardo of San Miguel Beer and CJ Perez of Colombian Dyip were picked as two of the finalists for the Philippine Basketball Association Most Valuable Player award. Eyeing a sixth MVP award, Fajardo qualified by being named as the Best Player of the Conference (BPC) award for the… Read More
PH hoops community mourns Kobe Bryant’s death
January 27, 2020, 5:38 pm
MANILA -- Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League owner Manny Pacquiao said it right in his tweet when Kobe Bryant met a fatal helicopter crash early Monday (Philippine Time) in Calabasas, California. "The world lost a legend today," the eight-division world boxing champion and former Philippine… Read More
Palace saddened by Kobe Bryant’s death
January 27, 2020, 3:51 pm
MANILA – Malacañang is saddened by the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash into a hillside in Calabasas, California on Monday (Manila time). “The Palace extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, loved ones and… Read More
Mono Vampire drubs Alab Pilipinas to keep top spot in ABL
January 27, 2020, 8:11 am
MANILA -- Mono Vampire stayed on top of the Asean Basketball League (ABL) standings after mauling Alab Pilipinas, 102-89, at the Caloocan Sports Complex on Sunday night. Mono was solid for most of the first half, taking a 52-39 lead at halftime, and despite Alab closing in during the third… Read More
NBA legend Kobe Bryant killed in California helicopter crash
January 27, 2020, 8:07 am
LOS ANGELES -- Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant was one of nine people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas of southern California on Sunday. "It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Kobe Bryant and four others in a helicopter crash in Calabasas," the City of Calabasas confirmed on… Read More
Cebu waylays Imus to stay in MPBL playoff hunt
January 26, 2020, 12:49 pm
BIÑAN CITY, Laguna -- Cebu kept its bid for a spot in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League playoffs alive after a 101-76 rout of Imus at the Alonte Sports Arena here on Saturday night. The Sharks used a 14-1 run late in the first quarter to pull away for good from the Bandera. "Nag-time out… Read More
Bicol withstands QC to stay ahead in MPBL wildcard race
January 25, 2020, 8:02 pm
BIÑAN -- Bicol inched closer to getting a Southern Division playoff spot in the MPBL Lakan Season after subduing Quezon City, 89-87, at the Alonte Sports Arena here on Saturday night. Ronjay Buenafe eventually won it for the Volcanoes after burying two free throws with 48.7 seconds left to break… Read More
All systems go for CARAA weeks before games
January 25, 2020, 12:33 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Hosting of this year’s Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) is practically assured with all the stakeholders formalizing their support during a commitment signing on Friday at the Baguio City Hall and the assurance of the readiness of the facilities.… Read More
Pasay ousts Biñan City; Zamboanga clobbers Muntinlupa
January 25, 2020, 9:35 am
MANILA -- Pasay slammed the door on Biñan City's last gasp for a playoff spot in the MPBL Lakan Season after a 68-57 win at the Bataan People's Center in Balanga on Friday night. The Voyagers stifled the Heroes in the third quarter, holding them to just nine points in the period, before breaking… Read More
PH’s top bowlers to play in Baguio open tourney
January 24, 2020, 9:30 pm
BAGUIO CITY – One of the top bowling events in the country that attracts the best bowlers who carry Philippine colors in international competitions enters its second decade when the 11th SCTBA Prima Pasta Open Masters Championships will be staged on March 17-22 at the Puyat Bowling Lane at the… Read More
Aldea to defend PH lightweight title vs. Laurente
January 24, 2020, 8:27 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Philippine lightweight champion Roldan "The Cobra" Aldea of Negros Occidental will defend his title against Monico "Mekaniko" Laurente of Agusan del Sur on February 1 at The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex in Parañaque City.It will be the second title defense by… Read More
40 SEAG medalists from CAR to get cash bonus
January 24, 2020, 7:32 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The 40 Cordillerans who won medals in the 30th South East Asian Games in December last year and their coaches will finally get their PHP25,000 Christmas bonus as promised by Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman William Ramirez. The money is available in their ATM cards on… Read More
