Sports
3 PH sports bodies link up for SEAG
July 19, 2019, 1:12 pm
MANILA - The major stakeholders of Philippine sports will work hand-in-hand to ensure the successful hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG). "The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) and the Philippine Olympic Committee… Read More
Gasca to face dangerous Mizuno in Japan July 20
July 18, 2019, 8:58 pm
DAVAO CITY – Filipino featherweight prospect, Roli “Zuma” Gasca of Cebu, will test his mettle against dangerous Takuya Mizuno of Japan on July 20 at the Aioi Hall in Kanya, Aichi, Japan.The 30-year-old Gasca (25W-8L-1D, 8KO) won a unanimous decision against Shuma Sugawara of Japan on April… Read More
PSC plans to hold Women in Sports confab in 2020
July 18, 2019, 6:49 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), in partnership with Australia-based Filipino coach Patricia Puzon, is planning to conduct Women in Sports (WIS) Conference next year, a PSC official announced on Thursday. PSC Oversight Commissioner for Women Celia Kiram said the conference was… Read More
Malacañang wishes Pacquiao good luck in bout vs. Thurman
July 18, 2019, 4:54 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang wished Senator-Boxer Manny Pacquiao “good luck” on his attempt to snatch the World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight title from undefeated American boxer Keith Thurman on Sunday (July 21, Manila time). Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said although he… Read More
Mighty Sports-Go For Gold PH eyes 6th straight win in Jones Cup
July 18, 2019, 1:43 pm
MANILA – After a much-needed two-day rest, Mighty Sports-Go For Gold Philippines resumes its impressive winning run on Friday (July 19) when it battles Indonesia in the Jones Cup in Changhua, Taiwan. With a league-leading 5-0 record, the country’s representative to the annual tournament needs… Read More
Plania to face Argentinian Arriagada July 26
July 18, 2019, 10:34 am
DAVAO CITY -- Super bantamweight prospect “Magic” Mike Plania of General Santos City will be facing Argentinian Matias Agustin Arriagada, on July 26, in Miami, Florida.This will be another test for Plania in order to step up his ratings and prepare for bigger fights.Plania (20W-1L-0D, 11KO),… Read More
Mepranum to face Lamati for super bantamweight title
July 18, 2019, 8:12 am
DAVAO CITY – Filipino fighter Richie “Magnum” Mepranum of Sarangani province will fight undefeated Lodumo Lamati of South Africa for the vacant International Boxing Federation Inter-Continental super bantamweight title on July 28, at the Orient Theatre in East London, Eastern Cape, South… Read More
Azkals grouped with familiar foes in FIFA WC qualifiers
July 18, 2019, 8:11 am
BINAN -- The Philippine Azkals found themselves with familiar opponents in their group for the second round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Following a draw that took place at the Asian Football Confederation office in Kuala Lumpur, the Azkals are in Group A with China, Syria, Maldives, and… Read More
Stallion Laguna blasts Air Force; Negros-Makati clash 'abandoned'
July 17, 2019, 10:01 pm
BINAN -- Stallion Laguna cruised to a 6-2 win against Air Force in what turned out to be the only midweek Philippines Football League action that pushed through at the Binan Football Stadium on Wednesday. Even without Head Coach Ernie Nierras, who according to Interim Coach Richard Leyble had to… Read More
PHISGOC foundation was in compliance with IOC’s rules: exec
July 17, 2019, 9:08 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizational Committee (PHISGOC) was incorporated and made into a foundation in compliance with the rules of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), a PHISGOC official said on Wednesday. Ramon Suzara, PHISGOC Foundation Inc.’s chief executive… Read More
PBA scribes name Bolick Rookie of the Month
July 17, 2019, 5:19 pm
MANILA – Roberto Bolick is ready to assume the mantle of leadership at NorthPort following the exit of his mentor Stanley Pringle. The rookie guard immediately showed he’s up to the challenge by consistently taking charge for the Batang Pier following the trade of Pringle to Barangay Ginebra,… Read More
Sports advocacy group calls for fair POC elections
July 17, 2019, 3:13 pm
MANILA -- An independent group called the Reform Philippine Sports (RPS) movement pleaded for the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) to make reforms ahead of the upcoming Southeast Asian Games. "We, the members of the Reform Philippine Sports Movement, demand for a just and honest election for the… Read More
More private partners pledge support for SEA Games
July 17, 2019, 2:37 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine South East Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) has received pledges of support from different private partners for the hosting of the 30th South East Asian Games. In a simple ceremony held at the Hilton Hotel in Pasay City last week, five private companies --… Read More
Magnolia has new import for crucial game vs. TNT
July 17, 2019, 8:18 am
MANILA — Magnolia Hotshots will parade a new import for its all-important PBA Commissioner's Cup game against TNT KaTropa in the final day of the elimination round on Wednesday night. The Hotshots tapped the services of former NBA player Rakeem Christmas ahead of their huge 7 p.m. game against… Read More
Ramirez calls for “more women coaches”
July 16, 2019, 9:08 pm
MANILA – Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman William Ramirez on Tuesday called for more women coaches in honor of the Filipino women coaches who played an important role in honing the best athletes in the country. Ramirez, the chef de mission of Team Philippines in the 30th Southeast… Read More
Jaramillo seen as PH’s next skateboard star
July 16, 2019, 8:14 pm
MANILA – The country won’t have to look far for the next Margielyn Arda Didal, the 2018 Asian Games street skateboard gold medalist and latest Pinay sports icon, according to Skateboarding and Roller Sports Association of the Philippines, Inc. president Monty Mendigoria. “Princess Jaramillo… Read More
Pagcor reiterates ‘all-out’ support to PH sports
July 16, 2019, 7:41 pm
MANILA – Philippine sports remain one of the biggest beneficiaries of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor). The gaming agency on Tuesday reiterated its all-out support to local sports as shown by the increase in the monthly contribution it is remitting to the Philippine… Read More
PH-Mighty Sports beats Korea in Jones Cup
July 16, 2019, 7:38 pm
MANILA – Mighty Sports-Go For Gold Philippines squandered a 15-point second quarter lead but rallied furiously to beat South Korea, 89-82, and inch closer to winning its second title in the Jones Cup Tuesday at the Changhua gym in Changhua, Taiwan. As expected, the Koreans displayed crisp passes… Read More
PRRD prefers gov't to organize SEAG: Palace
July 16, 2019, 6:25 pm
MANILA -- The government is in a better position to organize the hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) later this year, Malacañang said on Tuesday. This after President Rodrigo Duterte, in an exclusive interview with Daily Tribune last week, bared that he would no longer let the… Read More
SBP bares Gilas pool for FIBA worlds
July 16, 2019, 8:33 am
MANILA -- The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) revealed its 19-man Gilas Pilipinas Men pool for the FIBA World Cup. On Monday night, via its social media handles, the SBP named Japeth Aguilar, Raymond Almazan, Mark Barroca, Beau Belga, Andray Blatche, Robert Bolick, Jordan Clarkson, Poy… Read More
