Sports
Alex Compton leaves Alaska coaching post
August 22, 2019, 9:56 pm
MANILA -- Alex Compton will no longer be the head coach of Alaska after the team announced on Thursday that he resigned from the post. "We are very sorry to see Alex leave the team," team owner Fred Uytengsu said in a statement. Compton, who replaced Luigi Trillo as mentor, has been with the Aces… Read More
BCDA begins 100-day countdown to 30th SEAG with tree-planting
August 22, 2019, 8:32 pm
MANILA -- As part of its commitment to promote sustainable living, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on Thursday began its series of tree-planting activities in New Clark City. The activity dubbed “100 Trees for 100 Days” was held 100 days before the opening of the 30th… Read More
Soriano, Uzbek Nazarov fight for WBO Oriental flyweight title
August 22, 2019, 3:30 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Ivan "Bomba" Soriano of General Santos City will face Olimjon Nazarov of Uzbekistan for the vacant World Boxing Organization Oriental flyweight title on August 25 at the District 7 Arena in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.The 30-year-old Soriano (20W-2L-1D, 10KO) recently won over Bonjun… Read More
28 teams join Cordillera high school volleyball tourney
August 22, 2019, 2:57 pm
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – A total of 28 teams will see action in the 9th edition of the Cordillera Volleyball Developmental League for Elementary and Secondary School (CVODLESS) that kicked off at the Benguet State University Wednesday here. The Baby Jaguars of the University of the Cordilleras… Read More
Kaya Iloilo beats Global Makati as Kenshiro Daniels makes return
August 21, 2019, 9:52 pm
LIPA CITY, Batangas -- Kaya Iloilo needed a solid first half to edge Global Makati, 2-0, in their Philippines Football League showdown at the Aboitiz Pitch on Wednesday night. Jordan Mintah's brace was enough for Kaya Iloilo to pip Global Makati as the club momentarily closed in on Ceres Negros in… Read More
Golfer Saso leads Siklab Sports Youth awardees
August 21, 2019, 7:44 pm
MANILA -- Reigning girls PGA champion Yuka Saso heads the cast of awardees when the Phoenix Petroleum Siklab Sports Youth Awards 2019 honors the future heroes of Philippine sports at the Market! Market! Activity Area in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City on September 2. The 18-year-old Asian Games… Read More
UAAP 'rookie of the year' makes it to US league
August 21, 2019, 7:00 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- UAAP Season 81 men’s football Rookie of the Year awardee Shanden Vergara is realizing his dream of having an American education as he prepares himself as a future professional footballer for the Major League Soccer (MLS).The 19-year-old son of football coach from San… Read More
Escaner to defend crown August 31
August 21, 2019, 4:57 pm
DAVAO CITY--Philippine bantamweight champion Giovanni "Little Giant" Escaner of Sultan Kudarat will defend his title against Renoel "R Singwancha" Pael of Leyte on August 31 at Bohol Wisdom School Gym in Tagbilaran City.The 29-year old Escaner (19W-4L-0D, 14KO) retired Rene "Commander" Dacquel of… Read More
Gilas Men resume practice with Fajardo, Pogoy, Rosario back
August 21, 2019, 7:54 am
MANILA — Junemar Fajardo, RR Pogoy, and Troy Rosario finally returned to the Gilas Pilipinas Men's practice at the Meralco Gym in Pasig City on Tuesday night following the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals. Just four days after playing in the championship series, the three players made a comeback to… Read More
Fil-Am rapper apl.de.ap supports hosting of 30th SEA Games
August 20, 2019, 9:08 pm
MANILA – Filipino-American rapper Allan Pineda Lindo, popularly known as apl.de.ap, on Tuesday formally signed his pledge of support for the Philippines' hosting the 30th Southeast Asian Games from Nov. 30 to Dec. 11 this year. “I’m pledging my unequivocal support to the Philippines’… Read More
Highest scoring game recorded in PBA D-League
August 20, 2019, 4:31 pm
MANILA -- Hyperwash prevailed over McDavid-La Salle Araneta in a historic PBA D-League Foundation Cup battle at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig on Monday night. Hyperwash scored a 144-138 victory over McDavid-La Salle Araneta in what would be the highest scoring D-League game ever. Hyperwash's… Read More
Flores arrives early to fight Penalosa
August 20, 2019, 3:28 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Mexican brawler Maximino "Max" Flores arrived early in Manila on Sunday to face Carl Caesar Penalosa of San Carlos City at the TV5 Studio in Novaliches, Quezon City on August 25.The 28-year Flores (24W-4L-1D, 17KO) will fight Penalosa (14W-1L, 7KO) for the International Boxing… Read More
San Juan stretches best MPBL start with rout of Cebu
August 20, 2019, 7:47 am
MANILA — The San Juan Knights continued its hot start in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Season after drubbing the Cebu Sharks, 88-69, at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Monday night. The Knights slowly but surely pulled away from the Sharks to post their 10th straight win… Read More
PSC ready for Batang Pinoy '19 finals
August 19, 2019, 8:13 pm
MANILA — All roads will lead to the city of Puerto Princesa in Palawan as the Batang Pinoy National Finals takes place there next week. In fact, the Philippine Sports Commission has prepared for the influx of the athletes who will flock to the city. “The PSC is ready for the growing number… Read More
Gaballo to fight Vargas in US August 31
August 19, 2019, 8:02 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Former World Boxing Association (WBA) Interim bantamweight champion Raymart "Assassin" Gaballo of General Santos City will face “dangerous” Yeison Vargas of Cartagena, Colombia on August 31 at the Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota in the United States.It will be… Read More
Inso to fight Dalielibieke August 30
August 19, 2019, 7:59 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Welterweight Jesson "Yamagata" Inso of Mandaue will fight Mielifeier Dalielibieke of China on August 30 at the TSSG Center in Qingdao, China.The 27-year old Inso (10W-7L-1D, 3KO) won by a unanimous decision over Rufino "Noypi" Mante of Sultan Kudarat on Oct. 27, 2018 in Tagaytay… Read More
Astrolabio to defend WBO Oriental bantam title
August 19, 2019, 12:49 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Vincent "Asero" Astrolabio of Gen. Santos City is set to step into the ring again for first defense of his World Boxing Organization Oriental (WBO) bantamweight title against Kevin "The Bull" Aseniero of Zamboanga City at the San Andres Sports Complex in Malate, Manila on Aug. 24… Read More
Gabuco bids for 2020 Tokyo Olympics slot
August 18, 2019, 3:27 pm
MANILA -- For four-time Southeast Asian Games gold medalist Josie Gabuco, the best is yet to come. Winning another SEAG gold -- her fifth in as many appearances in the biennial event -- and a crack at the Tokyo Olympics are foremost on her mind. Despite a recent hand injury, Gabuco believes she… Read More
2 Mindoro cops hailed for winning golds in China tourney
August 18, 2019, 12:52 pm
MANILA -- Two lady cops were lauded by the provincial government of Oriental Mindoro for winning taekwondo gold medals in an international competition in China. Cpl. Katleen Joy A. Dilay and Pat. Zayra Q. Acosta from Mindoro captured golds in the women’s team poomsae event of the 18th World… Read More
SMB claims PBA Commissioner's Cup title after ousting TNT
August 17, 2019, 8:08 am
MANILA -- San Miguel claimed the PBA Commissioner's Cup title after eliminating TNT, 102-90, in Game 6 of the finals series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Friday night. The Beermen shut down the KaTropa in the first half, holding them to just 35 points while staying consistently… Read More
