Sports
Schrock shocks Makati as late goal gives Negros crucial semis win
December 4, 2017, 8:20 am
MANILA -- Stephan Schrock made what could be his greatest moment playing club football in the Philippines.The energetic midfielder scored the game winning goal as Ceres Negros trounced Kaya Makati at the death, 1-0, in Game 1 of their PFL Finals Series showdown at the University of Makati Athletic… Read More
Tabal achieves Milo Marathon five-peat
December 4, 2017, 8:16 am
MANILA -- Mary Joy Tabal just made an unprecedented feat in front of her fellow Cebuanos. Tabal scored her fifth consecutive win in the national finals of the Milo Marathon in Cebu City on Sunday, becoming the first Filipino woman to do so. Tabal, who finished the Rio Olympics marathon last… Read More
3 teams score similar 88 to lead in seniors Fil A
December 4, 2017, 6:15 am
BAGUIO CITY -- Host Baguio Country, Forest Hills, and Nueva Ecija on Sunday each scored 88 points en route to three-point lead advantage over Macquarie Links Australia at the start of competition in Fil A at the short but sleek par-61 BCC of the 68th Department of Tourism Fil-Am Invitational Golf… Read More
PH junior squash players to compete in Malaysia, Singapore
December 3, 2017, 10:42 am
MANILA -- The Philippine Squash Academy (PSA) will send its junior players to Malaysia and Singapore this month. Christopher Buraga, Carl Carillo and New Zealand-based Mattthew Lucente will compete in the REDtone 11th Kuala Lumpur Juniors Open Squash Championships on December 5-10. From Malaysia,… Read More
Adamson ends NU's dream run in UAAP cheerdance
December 3, 2017, 8:26 am
MANILA -- A new champion emerges. The Adamson Pep Squad reigned supreme in the UAAP Cheerdance Competition, taking its first ever top finish in front of 19,852 people at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay on Saturday night. The Adamsonians put to an end the dream run of the NU Pep Squad, which won… Read More
Zamboanga sports complex rehab is 60% complete
December 2, 2017, 1:11 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The rehabilitation of the 4.2-hectare sports complex is set to be completed by the first quarter of 2018. Paul Lagonera, project in-charge of the RCDG Construction firm, on Friday said the rehabilitation of the facility is already 60 percent complete. The RCDG Construction firm… Read More
Diaz bags 2 medals in international weightlifting
December 1, 2017, 9:01 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Zamboangueña Olympian Hidilyn Diaz on Friday (11:30 a.m. Philippine time) has bagged two medals in the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championship In Anaheim, California. The IWF in Anaheim started on Monday, November 27, and will end on Tuesday, December 5.… Read More
Fil-Am golf fires off Dec 2, lures record 1,300 players
December 1, 2017, 9:44 am
BAGUIO CITY — The chilly morning weather, mental toughness, and course management are among the key factors in waging fairway battles by a record field of 1,300 golfers from the Asia-Pacific region in the hunt for top honors at the 68th Department of Tourism (DOT) Fil-Am Invitational. The… Read More
PBA board to resolve Narvasa issue
December 1, 2017, 9:08 am
QUEZON CITY — "By next week, we will fix everything." That was what outgoing PBA Board of Governors chairman Mikee Romero vowed regarding the impasse that stemmed from the future of Chito Narvasa as the league commissioner. The said statement issued during the PBA Press Corps Awards… Read More
Barangay Ginebra hosts victory party for fans Friday
November 30, 2017, 7:29 pm
MANILA -- It may be a little over a month already but Ginebra still wants to celebrate its PBA Governors' Cup title conquest with its fans. The Barangay will host a free victory party with their legion of fans at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan City on Friday at 11 a.m. “This is going to… Read More
Bahrain to host Fed Cup event next year
November 30, 2017, 4:22 pm
MANILA -- Bahrain will host the Asia/Oceania Zone Group II event of the 2018 Fed Cup, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced recently. The Philippines is among 16 countries competing in the Asia/Oceania Zone Group II to be held at the Bahrain Tennis Federation outdoor hard courts on… Read More
40,000 to play simultaneously in 2018 World Children's Day
November 30, 2017, 4:19 pm
PASIG CITY -- A simultaneous playing of some 40,000 kids in one day is eyed as the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Philippine Sports Institute (PSI) will bring the Children's Games to 40 cities and provinces on November 20, 2018 in celebration of the World Children's Day. PSC Chairman… Read More
Singapore catches fire on the road to blast Alab
November 30, 2017, 1:31 pm
STA. ROSA, Laguna — Xavier Alexander put up a brilliant performance on the road, while AJ Mandani sizzled in his Philippine homecoming as Singapore blasted Alab, 97-83, in their ABL midweek clash at the Sta. Rosa Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Wednesday night.The Slingers whipped Alab in the… Read More
6th Notre Dame Cup golf tourney set Dec. 2
November 29, 2017, 8:26 pm
DAVAO CITY – More than 100 golfers mostly alumni of Notre Dame of Kidapawan, will join in the 6th Notre Dame Cup golf tournament on December 2 at the Apo Golf and Country Club. “It’s a system 36 format with the prizes for the over-all net champion, Class A, B and C gross champion, 1st and… Read More
12 universities see action in W. Visayas SCUAA Meet 2017
November 29, 2017, 7:41 pm
SAN JOSE De BUENAVISTA, Antique -- Twelve universities will be joining the Western Visayas State Colleges and Universities Athletics Association (SCUAA) Meet 2017 which will formally open on December 3. This year’s host will be the University of Antique (UA) in Sibalom town. The SCUAA Meet 2017… Read More
Palarong Panlalawigan 2017 kicks off in Palawan
November 29, 2017, 7:38 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- An estimated 6,358 sports officials and athletes are taking part in the “Palarong Panlalawigan 2017” that opened recently in the southern Palawan municipality of Brooke’s Point. Provincial Information Officer Gil Acosta Jr. said Wednesday afternoon that the… Read More
Austria wins Coach of the Year for 3rd straight time
November 29, 2017, 8:25 am
MANILA -- San Miguel coach Leo Austria is set to make history with his third consecutive Coach of the Year Award.He will be formally feted in the PBA Press Corps Awards Night at the Gloria Maris Restaurant inside Gateway Mall in Quezon City on Thursday night.Austria became only the third coach to… Read More
Gilas scores home win over Chinese Taipei in World Cup Qualifiers
November 28, 2017, 8:01 am
QUEZON CITY -- Gilas Pilipinas scored its second straight win in the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers after trouncing Chinese Taipei, 90-83, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Monday night.Gilas bucked a slow start and finished the game strong to stay unbeaten in Group B ahead of a colossal showdown… Read More
Magnolia Hotshots optimistic on PBA season opener
November 27, 2017, 7:16 pm
MANILA -- The Star Hotshots will carry the Magnolia Chicken brand in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) season-opener Philippine Cup. The announcement was made by San Miguel Purefoods Company, Inc. President Francisco Alejo III during Monday's press conference at the Ynares Sports Arena… Read More
Ateneo guns for men's finals sweep; NU, UE begin women's finals
November 27, 2017, 3:58 pm
MANILA -- Ateneo fell just one win shy of an elimination round sweep. But on Wednesday night, the team has a chance to complete a finals sweep. The Blue Eagles look to finish off the De La Salle Green Archers in Game 2 of the UAAP men's basketball finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon… Read More
