Sports
Franky Johnson wins FIBA 3x3 Sukhbaatar Challenger shootout
September 15, 2019, 12:08 pm
LIPA CITY, Batangas -- Despite missing out on a playoff spot in the FIBA 3x3 Sukhbaatar Challenger, Isabela City will still walk away with some cash as Franky Johnson won the two-point shootout on Saturday. Johnson shocked hometown favorite Ulzii-Orshikh Myagmarsuren, 14-12, in the final to become… Read More
Mendiola, Global Makati draw PFL clash
September 15, 2019, 12:05 pm
LIPA CITY, Batangas -- Mendiola and Global Makati finished their Philippines Football League (PFL) showdown tied, 1-1, as the former forced the draw at the Aboitiz Pitch here on Saturday night. Paolo Salenga thought he finally gave Global Makati only its second win of the season after drilling… Read More
Bo to fight Nakayama in Japan Sept. 20
September 14, 2019, 6:17 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Flyweight MJ "Prince" Bo of Tondo, Manila will fight Yuta Nakayama of Japan at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.The 21-year old Bo (8W-2L-2D, 4KO) recently won over Bohol's Powell Balaba via a unanimous decision in Las Piñas City on June 15. He also retired Pasay's Pit Anacaya in… Read More
Saludar to fight for WBA Asia Pacific super flyweight title
September 14, 2019, 10:59 am
DAVAO CITY--Orthodox Froilan "The Sniper" Saludar of Polomolok, South Cotabato will fight Tsubasa Murachi of Japan for the World Boxing Organization Asia Pacific super flyweight title on Sept. 21 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.The 30-year old Saludar (30W-3L-1D, 21KO) TKO'd Jonathan Francisco of… Read More
WIM Fronda bags national women’s chess title
September 13, 2019, 11:05 pm
MANILA – Women International Master (WIM) Jan Jodilyn Fronda is the new national women’s chess champion. Fronda capped another memorable campaign with a brilliant final-round victory over Women Fide Master (WFM) Allaney Jia Doroy in 42 moves of the King’s Indian to crown herself as the… Read More
Isabela City beats Ventspils on Hammonds OT basket
September 13, 2019, 8:36 pm
MANILA — Marcus Hammonds scored the winning basket as Isabela City notched a win in the FIBA 3x3 Sukhbaatar Challenger on Friday night against Ventspils Ghetto, 21-19. Hammonds drained the deciding two-pointer in the race-to-two overtime period to break a 19-all tie to steal the win from… Read More
Novi Sad too much for Isabela City in Sukhbaatar Challenger
September 13, 2019, 7:40 pm
MANILA — Isabela City struggled at the beginning and fell to Novi Sad, 14-22, at the start of its campaign in the FIBA 3x3 Sukhbaatar Challenger on Friday. Behind Dejan Majstorovic and Marko Savic, Novi Sad, a known powerhouse in 3x3 play, raced to a 7-1 run and never looked back, although… Read More
Top seeds open campaign in CL Girls Tennis Challenge
September 13, 2019, 7:18 pm
MANILA — Alexa Milliam and Jenaila Prulla opened their stint in the Cebuana Lhuillier Girls Tennis Challenge with contrasting wins at the Makati Sports Club on Friday. With both tennisters fresh from the World Juniors Tennis Championships in Czech Republic, Milliam and Prulla, the top seeds in… Read More
We are all Team Philippines: Ramirez
September 13, 2019, 5:24 pm
MANILA – Chef de Mission William Ramirez has trimmed further the rough edges on procurement procedures for equipment vital not only to the successful hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games but as equally important for Team Philippines bid to emerge as overall champion. During the fourth major… Read More
PBA releases schedule for Governors' Cup
September 13, 2019, 8:29 am
MANILA — The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) released the schedule for the season-ending Governors' Cup, which will begin on September 20. In the first game of the conference, Alaska Aces, now under new head coach Jeffrey Cariaso, will open its campaign against Columbian Dyip at 4:30… Read More
Ramirez calls for crucial SEA Games hosting meeting
September 11, 2019, 9:01 pm
MANILA – Philippine Sports Commission chairman William 'Butch' Ramirez, the Philippine Team chef de mission (CDM) to the 30th Southeast Asian Games, has called for a meeting on Friday in relation to the country's hosting of the biennial sports meet from Nov. 30 to Dec. 11 this year. The… Read More
Air Force drubs Global Makati in midweek PFL action
September 11, 2019, 8:26 pm
LIPA CITY, Batangas -- Air Force blasted Global Makati, 4-1, in their Philippines Football League (PFL) showdown on Wednesday night at the Aboitiz Pitch here. Jaylor Soriano struck first for Air Force with a 43rd minute goal that turned out to be the only score for the first half. Vincent Braga… Read More
Iloilo prepares for first golf summit to boost tourism
September 11, 2019, 7:45 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The Department of Tourism in Western Visayas (DOT 6) and the Iloilo Golf and Country Club, Inc. (IGCI) are preparing for the first three-day Iloilo golf summit. The summit, slated from September 20 to 22, will gather more than 50 high profile golfers, associations, and… Read More
Yeng Guiao steps down as Gilas Pilipinas coach
September 11, 2019, 6:41 pm
MANILA -- Yeng Guiao will no longer be the head coach of Gilas Pilipinas Men after he announced his resignation from the national team on Wednesday. “I am stepping down, as of today, as the head coach of the Gilas Men’s Basketball Team, in order to give the SBP (Samahang Basketbol ng… Read More
Ateneo, La Salle hang on against foes
September 11, 2019, 6:10 pm
MANILA -- Ateneo stayed unbeaten in the UAAP men's basketball tournament after edging University of Santo Tomas, 71-70, on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Wednesday. In what many touted was a preview of the finals, Ange Kouame made the plays that mattered in the clutch… Read More
Baguio to release P1.5-M for Batang Pinoy medal haulers
September 11, 2019, 5:31 pm
BAGUIO CITY-- About PHP1.5 million will be released by the city government anytime as an incentive for a medal haul during the Batang Pinoy finals, the city sports office said on Wednesday. "We are just waiting for the official result and the certificate of achievement from the Philippine Sports… Read More
Petro Gazz to represent PH in Taiwan invitational
September 11, 2019, 8:49 am
MANILA – Newly crowned Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference champion Petro Gazz will wave the Philippine flag in the Taichung Bank International Women’s Invitational Volleyball Tournament in Taipei next week. The Angels stunned pre-conference favorites Creamline Cool Smashers… Read More
Azkals blast Guam for 1st win in World Cup Qualifiers
September 11, 2019, 8:45 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Azkals recovered from a bad beating by Syria in Bacolod by pummeling Guam, 4-1, in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at the Guam FA Training Center on Tuesday. The Azkals controlled the pace early on, leading to goals from veterans Angel Guirado (sixth minute) and Patrick… Read More
Refugio to fight Kuwahara Sept. 17 in Japan
September 10, 2019, 3:21 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Light flyweight Jonathan "Hard Worker" Refugio of Bukidnon will fight Taku Kuwahara of Japan on Sept. 17 at the Korakuen Hall in Japan.The 26-year-old Refugio (21W-6L-5D, 7KO) recently retired Royder Lloyd Borbon of Cotabato in the first round last March 3 in Cagayan de Oro.Refugio… Read More
27 tankers to represent PH in SEA Games
September 10, 2019, 8:49 am
MANILA -- A total of 27 swimmers will make up the Philippine team that will compete in the upcoming Southeast Asian Games later this year. This was announced by Philippine Swimming Inc. president Lani Velasco late Monday night. She said 14 male and 13 female tankers made it to the final lineup… Read More
