Sports
Dallas storms back to eliminate top seed OKC, enters NBA West Finals
May 19, 2024, 5:57 pm
MANILA – Dallas climbed back from a 17-point hole to take down Oklahoma City, 117-116, in Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals on Sunday (Philippine Time) at American Airlines Center in Dallas. The win gave the Mavericks the first seat in the Western Conference finals. They will… Read More
Asian body honors POC, cycling chief Tolentino with merit award
May 19, 2024, 5:42 pm
MANILA – PhilCycling (Integrated Cycling Federation of the Philippines) president Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino will receive a merit award during the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) Congress in Almaty, Kazakhstan on June 6. ACC secretary-general Onkar Singh informed Tolentino of the award in a… Read More
PH's Arca rules Vietnam chess tourney, gains 2nd IM norm
May 19, 2024, 4:35 pm
MANILA - Filipino FIDE Master (FM) Christian Gian Karlo Arca split the point with Vietnamese Candidate Master (CM) Dau Khuong Duy in the final round to rule the Quang Ninh GM2 tournament in Ha Long Ward, Ha Long City, Vietnam on Sunday. Playing the black pieces, the 15-year-old resident of… Read More
Benilde, Letran start best-of-3 clash for NCAA women's volley title
May 18, 2024, 6:28 pm
MANILA – Two-time defending champion College of Saint Benilde tries to extend its winning streak while Letran seeks to end a 25-year title drought when they square off in Game 1 of the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Season 99 women’s volleyball championship at FilOil EcoOil… Read More
UST's Santor claims one more gold in COPA swimfest
May 18, 2024, 5:38 pm
MANILA – University of Santo Tomas’ Patricia Mae Santor added one more gold medal to her collection after winning the 100-meter freestyle in the girls' 16-under of the Congress of Philippine Aquatics (COPA) National Capital Region One For All-All For One tournament at Teofilo Ildefonso… Read More
Brazil to host FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027
May 18, 2024, 11:45 am
ISTANBUL – Brazil will host the 2027 Women's World Cup, the 10th edition of the football event, FIFA Congress announced in Thailand on Friday. "At the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, Brazil was announced as the host nation of the 10th FIFA Women’s World Cup to be held in 2027,… Read More
Arca, Concio settle for draw in 4th round of Vietnam chess tourney
May 16, 2024, 8:07 pm
MANILA – Filipino FIDE Master (FM) Christian Gian Karlo Arca and International Master (IM) Michael Concio settled for a draw in the fourth round of the Quang Ninh GM2 chess tournament in Ha Long Ward, Ha Long City, Vietnam on Thursday. Playing with white pieces, Arca split the point with Concio… Read More
Hong Kong to host FIBA 3x3 World Tour Finals in November
May 16, 2024, 7:40 pm
MANILA – Hong Kong will be the venue of this year's 3x3 World Tour Finals, the FIBA announced on Thursday. It will be the city's first time to stage the 12-team competition from Nov. 23 to 24. Along with the announcement, FIBA also said Hong Kong can qualify for the finals via a three-team… Read More
AFC Congress elects two Executive Committee members
May 16, 2024, 7:21 pm
MANILA – Mijgona Mahmadalieva of Tajikistan and Chung Mong Gyu of South Korea have been elected as Executive Committee members during the 34th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress, which concluded in Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday. Mahmadalieva, representing the Central Zone, and Chung,… Read More
Australia to host 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup
May 16, 2024, 5:10 pm
CANBERRA – Football Australia (FA) has celebrated the country being awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup. The AFC Executive Committee on Wednesday officially ratified the recommendation of the AFC Women's Football Committee that Australia… Read More
Lady Knights advance to NCAA volleyball finals
May 16, 2024, 5:32 am
MANILA – Letran survived Lyceum of the Philippines University, 25-15, 25-21, 19-25, 19-25, 15-11, on Wednesday to reach the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball finals. Marie Judiel Nitura scored 23 points, while Gia Marcel Maquilang contributed 22 points and 16 excellent receptions as the Lady… Read More
NU spikers claim fourth straight UAAP men's title
May 16, 2024, 5:29 am
MANILA – National University bounced back from a second-set loss to beat University of Santo Tomas, 25-21, 22-25, 25-17, 25-15, and claim its fourth straight UAAP men's volleyball tournament title on Wednesday. Michaelo Buddin, Leo Aringo Jr. and Angelo Nicolas Almendras registered double-digit… Read More
COPA junior swim tourney set May 17-19
May 15, 2024, 8:17 pm
MANILA – The Congress of the Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (COPA) will hold the National Capital Region “One For All – All For One” Championships at the Teofilo Ildefonso Swimming Center inside the historic Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila on May 17-19. Teams and students from… Read More
UST's Ybañez, NU's Belen win UAAP volleyball MVP award
May 15, 2024, 8:14 pm
MANILA – University of Santo Tomas spiker Josh Ybañez bagged his second straight UAAP Most Valuable Player award during a ceremony at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday. The 5-foot-7 sophomore from General Santos City amassed 89.643 statistical points (SP). He finished the elimination round… Read More
Lyceum stops Arellano in NCAA women's volleyball stepladder semis
May 12, 2024, 6:09 pm
MANILA – Lyceum of the Philippines University pulled off a 25-17, 24-26, 25-20, 25-19 victory over Arellano University in the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball stepladder semifinals at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Sunday.Janeth Tulang had 16 attacks, five blocks and two aces for… Read More
Diones, Toledo show might in PH Athletics Championships
May 12, 2024, 4:10 pm
MANILA – National team mainstays Mark Harry Diones and Aries Toledo stamped their class in the International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) Philippine Athletics Championships at PhilSports track and field stadium in Pasig City. Diones registered 15.60 meters to retain the men's Open… Read More
National U spikers close in on twin UAAP titles
May 11, 2024, 8:57 pm
MANILA – National University closed in on the UAAP Season 86 men's and women’s volleyball crowns after blanking University of Santo Tomas in Game 1 of the best-of-three finals at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Saturday. The three-time defending champion Bulldogs finally got one over… Read More
Grospe rules men's high jump in PH Athletics Championships
May 11, 2024, 7:52 pm
MANILA – Despite a recent injury, Leonard Grospe lived up to his billing as the country's top male high jumper, winning the event in 2.18 meters in the International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) Philippine Athletics Championships at PhilSports in Pasig City late Friday. Pasig City's… Read More
Cool Smashers eye sweep vs. Flying Titans
May 11, 2024, 3:11 pm
MANILA – Creamline seeks to wrap up the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference title series when it faces Choco Mucho at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday. The Cool Smashers displayed their brilliant form to conquer the Flying Titans, 24-26, 25-20, 25-21, 25-16 in Game One… Read More
Ex-Grand Slam champion Thiem announces retirement
May 11, 2024, 2:49 pm
ANKARA – Former Gand Slam champion Dominic Thiem announced on Friday his plan to retire from tennis at the end of the ATP Tour season. "It is a very important, very sad, very beautiful message that the 2024 season will be my last one," the Austrian said in a video on Instagram. He cited a few… Read More
