Sports
GlobalPort blasts Blackwater for biggest win since 2015
January 19, 2018, 7:26 pm
PASAY CITY — GlobalPort scored its most lopsided win in three years, mauling Blackwater, 101-76, in their PBA Philippine Cup clash at the Cuneta Astrodome on Friday night. The Batang Pier quickly found their range in the first quarter, dropping 6-of-7 triples that helped them take a 28-23… Read More
PBA D-League to invite scouts for 'Showdown'
January 19, 2018, 3:20 pm
MANILA -- In an effort to give more players opportunities to play in the PBA and even the ABL, the PBA D-League is set to put up a special two-day event called the PBA D-League Showdown. Similar to the NBA G-League Showcase, where the NBA scouts and even coaches from international pro leagues like… Read More
SMB guns for 4th straight win vs NLEX
January 19, 2018, 8:45 am
Games on Friday(Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay)4:30 p.m.-Blackwater vs. GlobalPort7:00 p.m.-NLEX vs. San MiguelMANILA -- San Miguel looks to sustain its already dominant form in the PBA Philippine Cup as the team takes on NLEX in the main attraction of Friday night's doubleheader at the Cuneta… Read More
PH Arena to host FIBA 3x3 World Cup
January 19, 2018, 8:32 am
MANILA -- After drawing back-to-back 53,000-strong crowds during last year's PBA Governors' Cup finals, the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan is set to host another historic event. The latest prized possession of the province of Bulacan was named the venue for the 2018 FIBA 3x3 World Cup… Read More
PH delegation to 10th Pacific School Games reaps medals
January 19, 2018, 12:18 am
ADELAIDE, Australia -- Philippine student-athletes delivered impressive performances and brought home medals in the recently concluded 10th Pacific School Games in Adelaide, Australia. Philippine goalball and softball teams landed second place during the championship game, while the basketball… Read More
TNT 2nd half run ends Blackwater's promising run
January 18, 2018, 9:54 am
MANILA -- TNT picked up the pace in the second half to turn back Blackwater, 92-83, in the main game of the PBA Philippine Cup doubleheader at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Wednesday night. Looking to end up at the wrong side of yet another giant slaying by the Elite by halftime,… Read More
ROS sends Phoenix crashing with huge rout
January 17, 2018, 9:20 pm
MANILA -- Rain Or Shine got back into its winning ways in style, dealing Phoenix a 120-99 mauling in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Wednesday night. The Elasto Painters bludgeoned the Fuel Masters early on, opening a 39-13 lead after the first… Read More
Ronaldinho retires from football
January 17, 2018, 12:10 pm
RIO DE JANEIRO -- Brazil World Cup winner and two-time FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho has officially retired from football, more than two years after playing his last competitive match. The 37-year-old's brother and agent, Roberto Assis, confirmed the decision on Tuesday. "He has… Read More
Hot squads face off with reeling clubs in PBA doubleheader
January 17, 2018, 7:23 am
MANILA -- Rain Or Shine will battle Phoenix, while TNT will collide with Blackwater in a PBA Philippine Cup twinbill on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The E-Painters and the Fuel Masters play first 4:30 p.m., while the KaTropa battle the Elite in the main game at 7 p.m.… Read More
Fajardo, Tratter finally join Gilas practice
January 16, 2018, 9:27 pm
MANILA -- After missing the first practice session, Junemar Fajardo made an appearance as the weekly Gilas training for the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers second window continued on Monday night at the Meralco Gym in Pasig. Also in attendance among the seniors were Japeth Aguilar, Gabe Norwood,… Read More
Pinoy pug, Chinese bet vie for WBO title in China
January 14, 2018, 1:04 pm
DAVAO CITY – Filipino boxer Dexter “Kid Mama” Alimento of Iligan City will be vying for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) Inter-Continental Light Flyweight title against Chinese Jing Xiang on January 20 at the Shenzhen Bao’an District Sports Center in Shenzhen, China. Alimento… Read More
Borres, Martin named 'Boxers of the Month'
January 14, 2018, 1:03 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Games and Amusements Board has named Jeronil “El Diamante” Borres and Carl James “Wonder Boy” Martin as Boxers of the Month for November and December, respectively. Borres (8W-3L-1D, 5 KOs) of Cagayan de Oro City earned the monthly award for scoring an upset over… Read More
SMB blasts TNT late for 3-0 start
January 14, 2018, 10:19 am
MANILA -- San Miguel relied on a fourth quarter explosion to score its third straight win in the PBA Philippine Cup, beating TNT, 88-76, at the University of San Agustin Gym in Iloilo City on Saturday night. The Beermen started out flat, and the KaTropa quickly opened a 12-point lead, 24-12, late… Read More
Tour of Mindanao bike race set in August
January 13, 2018, 1:30 pm
DAVAO CITY -- The exciting Tour of Mindanao Bike Race is now set in August during the annual Kadayawan Festival in Davao City. This was announced Friday by Rey Hernan Fabe, sales and marketing director of the organizing Radyo ni Juan Network. “We’re having this event already in August so that… Read More
Six more teams pull out from Galaxy Battles
January 12, 2018, 10:27 am
MANILA -- A mass exodus among the participating teams in the Dota 2 tournament Galaxy Battles 2 ensued. Reeling from the revocation of its Major status and Virtus Pro's departure, five more teams that are part of the main draw and one of the competing teams in the wildcard phase have bid adieu as… Read More
10 teams to stay in Galaxy Battles
January 12, 2018, 9:15 am
MANILA -- Despite Valve's decision to remove Galaxy Battles 2 as a Major, Fallout Gaming opted to push through with the DOTA tournament scheduled for Jan. 15-21 at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue despite the expected backing out of some participating clubs.Ten of the remaining teams in the… Read More
Alaska begins year with win vs Meralco
January 11, 2018, 8:36 am
MANILA — Alaska ended 2017 with four consecutive losses but notched a win as the new year rings in.The Aces began 2018 with a 103-98 victory over the Meralco Bolts at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday night.Alaska went on an 18-3 run late in the first quarter to open a double-digit lead… Read More
Davao’s chess champ to defend title in 10th Kidapawan Open
January 10, 2018, 9:12 pm
DAVAO CITY – Davao City’s chess champion will defend his title at the annual 10th Kidapawan Open Chess Championship on February 3 and 4 at the Kidapawan Convention Center in Kidapawan City featuring a Grand Master, GM-elect and International Master. Jason Salubre of Davao City is seeing action… Read More
PH to host int'l junior table tennis tournament
January 10, 2018, 9:50 am
MANILA -- Top junior table tennis players in the ASEAN region are coming to the Philippines on June for the Southeast Asian Junior and Cadet Table Tennis Championships. Philippine Table Tennis Federation, Inc. (PTTF) president Ting Ledesma said the tournament would be held in Palawan's capital… Read More
Catalan seeks big win in Jakarta; Teo, Xiong eye new One belt
January 9, 2018, 3:11 pm
MANILA -- Rene Catalan is looking to add another Chinese fighter to his list of victims as he takes his shot in the One Championship's first event for 2018, One: Kings of Courage at the Jakarta Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia on January 20. Catalan will take on Peng Xue Wen in an undercard… Read More
