Sports
FIFA offers tools to fight social media abuse
June 19, 2024, 2:03 pm
ISTANBUL – FIFA said Tuesday that social media tools designed to protect players from online abuse will now be available to all 211 member associations and teams. "Hate speech and abusive content on social media can have a significant impact on players, affecting mental health, performance, and… Read More
Brazil scores 3-1 win over Netherlands in VNL Manila leg
June 18, 2024, 9:50 pm
MANILA – Brazil bounced back from a first-set loss to beat The Netherlands at the start of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Men's Week 3 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Tuesday night. Darlan Ferreira Souza had 20 attacks, three blocks, and three service aces in leading the Brazilians to… Read More
PH to lose 8 gold medals at 2025 SEA Games in Thailand
June 18, 2024, 7:57 pm
MANILA – The Philippines may lose eight potential gold medals in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) next year if host Thailand removes weightlifting, wushu, jiu-jitsu, and karate in its 40-sport program. “We already appealed to the Thai hosts the inclusion of weightlifting, wushu,… Read More
Olympic-style triathlon set on July 14 in Bohol
June 18, 2024, 5:52 pm
MANILA – A mix of seasoned athletes and promising talents from here and abroad are expected to join the Sun Life 5150 Triathlon on July 14 at the Bellevue Resort in Panglao Island, Bohol. The tournament featuring 1.5km swim, 40km bike, and 10km run is on its second straight year. Champions in… Read More
More int'l exposures eyed for PH badminton players
June 18, 2024, 4:21 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Badminton Association (PBAD) is happy with the successful staging of the Philippine Open which attracted more than 400 players from all over the country. National players Jewel Angelo "Jelo" Albo and Mika De Guzman won the men's and women's singles titles, respectively,… Read More
Boston wins 18th NBA title
June 18, 2024, 2:45 pm
MANILA – Boston is back at the National Basketball Association (NBA) zenith after clinching their 18th championship in the league by pipping Dallas, 106-88, in Game 5 of their championship series on Tuesday (Philippine time) at the TD Garden in Boston. Denied a series sweep in Game 4 on… Read More
Team Seirin rules Lipa City rapid chess tournament
June 18, 2024, 2:08 pm
MANILA – Team Seirin, led by FIDE Master Ivan Travis Cu, ruled the open division of the JCI Senate Lipa Open Rapid chess tournament at the Lipa City Convention Center on Monday. Tyrhone James Tabernilla and Zeus Alexis Paglinawan are the other members of the team coached by International… Read More
PH lawyer Agra rises to No. 1 in Asia Pacific Padel Tour rankings
June 17, 2024, 7:14 pm
MANILA – Jessica Agra secured the No. 1 spot in the latest Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT) women's rankings. The lawyer tallied 2980 points after a runner-up finish at the Bali Open in Indonesia two weeks ago. She and her Spanish partner Maria Mayoral Estrada lost to Kazakhstan’s Albina… Read More
World-class volleyball action unfolds at MOA Arena
June 17, 2024, 4:31 pm
MANILA – Expect the SM Mall of Asia Arena to be filled to the rafters on the opening day of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Men’s Pools Week 3 on Tuesday. The Netherlands and Brazil will square off at 5 p.m. Japan, back in Manila for the third straight time, will face Canada at 8:30 p.m.… Read More
Arcilla claims 2 titles at Olivarez National Open tennis tourney
June 17, 2024, 12:03 pm
MANILA – Second seed Johnny Arcilla showed his true mettle to capture the men's singles and doubles titles in the Mayor Eric Olivarez National Open Tennis Championships on Sunday. The 10-time champion of the prestigious Philippine Columbian Association (PCA) Open played steadier in the third… Read More
Pinoy runner gifts mentor with Thailand Open gold medal
June 17, 2024, 11:58 am
MANILA – Filipino Frederick Ramirez made good on his promise of winning the gold medal at the Thailand Open Track and Field Championships. On June 15, he topped the men's 400-meter event in 46.58 seconds, a new tournament record that eclipsed the 46.77 set by a local runner. Filipino Michael… Read More
Torre to grace opening of Lipa Open rapid chess
June 16, 2024, 4:22 pm
MANILA – Asia's first Grandmaster, Eugene Torre, will be the guest of honor during the opening of the JCI Senate Lipa Open rapid chess tournament at Lipa Convention Center in Batangas on Monday. The event offering a total of PHP222,000 in cash prizes features team and youth (18 years old and… Read More
47 join Premier Volleyball League rookie draft
June 15, 2024, 4:42 pm
MANILA – De La Salle University middle blocker Thea Gagate, setter Julia Coronel, outside hitter Maicah Larroza and middle blocker Leila Cruz lead the 47-player inaugural rookie draft of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) on July 8. Fifty applicants met the June 12 deadline, but the list was… Read More
Ildefonso completes Strong Group-Pilipinas team for Jones Cup
June 15, 2024, 4:18 pm
MANILA – Dave Ildefonso completes the formidable Strong Group-Pilipinas squad for the 43rd William Jones Cup, scheduled in Taipei, Taiwan from July 13 to 21. Ildefonso will be joining Kiefer Ravena, Angelo Kouame, Rhenz Abando, Jordan Heading, RJ Abarrientos, DJ Fenner, Chris McCollough, Caelan… Read More
Olivarez, Arcilla clash for men's singles title
June 15, 2024, 3:30 pm
MANILA – Eric Jed Olivarez is setting his sights on another title victory on his home court when he faces veteran Johnny Arcilla in the Mayor Eric Olivarez National Open Tennis Championships on Sunday. The top seed grew up playing at the Olivarez Sports Center indoor clay courts in Sucat,… Read More
PH to host inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup in 2025
June 14, 2024, 4:42 pm
MANILA – The Philippines will host the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup next year. Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president John Gutierrez made the announcement during a press conference at Citadines Bay City in Pasay City on Friday. He was joined by FIFA director for tournaments… Read More
Epic showdown at Triple Crown Series 2nd leg
June 14, 2024, 11:52 am
MANILA – Expect another epic showdown this Sunday as nine elite horses compete for the title in the second leg of the Triple Crown Series at the Metro Manila Turf Club, Inc. in Malvar, Batangas. The top three finishers in the first leg on May 19 – Ghost of SC Stockfarm (ridden by John Alvin… Read More
Italy-based Filipina gymnast to represent PH in World Cup
June 12, 2024, 11:26 pm Updated on June 13, 2024, 7:00 am
MANILA – Italy-based Filipina gymnast Jasmine Althea Ramilo will represent the country in the 2024 FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Milan, Italy on June 21-23. Ramilo, the country’s lone medalist after winning bronze in the 19th Junior Rhythmic Gymnastics Asian Championships in Manila in… Read More
Olivarez, Arcilla secure quarterfinal berths
June 12, 2024, 10:30 pm
MANILA – Top seed Eric Jed Olivarez clobbered Lance Fernandez, 6-1, 6-1, to lead the men's singles quarterfinalists in the Mayor Eric Olivarez National Open Tennis Championships at the Olivarez Sports Center in Sucat, Parañaque on Wednesday. Olivarez, who stamped Carlos Angeles, 6-2, 6-2, in… Read More
Chery Tiggo signs up Bell for PVL Reinforced Conference
June 12, 2024, 8:06 pm
MANILA – Katherine Bell will play for the Crossovers in the upcoming Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference, Chery Tiggo announced on Wednesday. The 31-year-old American played for Petron in the defunct Philippine Superliga (PSL) from 2018 to 2020. She was Best Outside Spiker at… Read More
