Sports
NU Lady Bulldogs close in on semis berth
April 3, 2024, 6:45 pm
MANILA – Bella Belen delivered an awesome performance Wednesday in National University's 25-14, 25-14, 25-12 victory over the University of the East in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 86 women's volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Belen had 13… Read More
CAS rejects boxing body’s appeal after IOC withdraws recognition
April 3, 2024, 5:24 pm
ISTANBUL – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Tuesday announced that it has upheld a decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to remove the International Boxing Association (IBA) from the Olympic family. "The IBA had not increased its financial transparency and… Read More
Rondo, 2-time NBA champion, announces retirement
April 3, 2024, 1:18 pm
ISTANBUL – After 16 seasons, two-time NBA winner Rajon Rondo has officially confirmed his retirement from the NBA. "I'm done. I can't. I'd rather spend time with my kids," Rondo told the All the Smoke podcast hosted by former NBA players Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. "What a time," he added.… Read More
Former NFL player Vontae Davis dies at 35
April 2, 2024, 9:59 pm
ANKARA – Vontae Davis, former cornerback of NFL team Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins, was found dead on Monday at his home in South Florida, according to police. Police said that no foul play is suspected in the death of the 35-year-old. The cause of death has yet to be ascertained. "We are… Read More
4 Filipinos to compete in Malaysia chess tourney
April 2, 2024, 5:41 pm
MANILA – International Master Angelo Abundo Young, an eight-time Illinois, USA champion, will lead the Philippine campaign at the Penang International Open scheduled from April 8 to 12 in Malaysia. Also competing are FIDE Master (FM) Christopher Castellano, National Master (NM) Almario Marlon… Read More
PSC Indigenous Peoples Games set April 19-20 in Ilocos Sur
April 2, 2024, 5:13 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)-organized Indigenous Peoples (IP) Games will kick off with the Luzon leg in Salcedo, Ilocos Sur on April 19 and 20. The PSC has been holding the IP Games since 2018 as part of its mandate to showcase and preserve traditional and indigenous sports… Read More
Formula 1 owner Liberty Media to take over MotoGP for $4.5B
April 2, 2024, 1:51 pm
ISTANBUL – Formula One owner Liberty Media has agreed to buy MotoGP from Spain-based owners Dorna in a deal valued at USD4.5 billion (PHP253.8 billion). "Liberty Media will acquire 86 percent of MotoGP with MotoGP management retaining approximately 14 percent of their equity in the business,"… Read More
SBP initiates naturalization talks with Bennie Boatwright
April 1, 2024, 8:19 pm
MANILA – The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has initiated talks with Bennie Boatwright III regarding a possible stint with the Gilas Pilipinas team as a naturalized player in future FIBA competitions. In a press statement on Monday, the SBP said Boatwright, who played as import for the… Read More
Chinese paddlers sweep titles at WTT Champions Incheon
April 1, 2024, 3:50 pm
INCHEON, South Korea – Chinese paddlers swept both women's and men's singles titles at WTT Champions Incheon as Sun Yingsha and Liang Jingkun were crowned here on Sunday. World No. 1 Sun harvested a straight-set victory of 4-0 in the showdown against her compatriot Wang Manyu. Sun won the final… Read More
Italian football team Napoli takes knee before match to protest racism
March 31, 2024, 8:57 pm
ANKARA – Italian football team Napoli's players took a knee before a league match Saturday to support their Brazilian teammate, Juan Jesus, who claimed he was racially abused during a match. Before kick-off against Atalanta which the defending Italian champions lost 3-0 and is in the eighth spot… Read More
PH to host Asian beach volleyball tourney in Laguna
March 31, 2024, 6:03 pm
MANILA – The Smart Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Tour Nuvali Open featuring 46 teams will be held at Nuvali Sand Courts in Santa Rosa, Laguna from April 4 to 7. It is the country’s second major international tournament since the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge in… Read More
GM Torre to play simultaneous exhibition in Tarlac
March 31, 2024, 4:36 pm
MANILA – Asia's first Grandmaster and World Chess Hall of Famer Eugene Torre will be playing in a simultaneous exhibition with young enthusiasts during the celebration of Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) in Luisita, Tarlac City on April 9. Torre, 72, has been gracing simultaneous and rapid… Read More
Creamline's Tots Carlos named PVL Player of the Week
March 31, 2024, 4:12 pm
MANILA – For Tots Carlos, Creamline's success is more important than personal glory. Before the Holy Week break, Carlos sizzled with a career-high 38 points -- the highest single-game scoring output by a local player in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) -- to power the Cool Smashers past the… Read More
7-Eleven Cliqq Road Bike PH to compete in Thailand
March 28, 2024, 5:40 pm
MANILA – The 7-Eleven Cliqq Road Bike Philippines is set to compete in two races in Thailand. Rench Michael Bondoc, Jude Gabriel Francisco, Ryan Tugawin, Joshua Pascual, Efren Reyes Jr. and Rex Luis Krogg will join the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Bueng Si Fai International Road race… Read More
Chess academy to hold blitz and rapid tournaments on March 30-31
March 28, 2024, 3:47 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Academy for Chess Excellence (PACE) will hold a blitz and rapid tournament for promising players at its headquarters in Mindanao Avenue, Quezon City on March 30 to 31. Players with Elo ratings 1899 and below will see action on March 30, while those 1599 and below will… Read More
Messi: Retirement not on my mind
March 28, 2024, 1:21 pm
WASHINGTON – Lionel Messi has not yet thought about retirement and says age will not be a determining factor in his decision to end his playing career. The 36-year-old said he would call time on his career only when he feels he is unable to contribute or loses his enjoyment for the game. "I know… Read More
Paris 2024 official stamp unveiled at Postal Museum
March 27, 2024, 6:14 pm
PARIS – The official stamp for the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, in collaboration between the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee and La Poste Group, was officially released at the French Postal Museum on Tuesday. Drawing inspiration from the visual identity of the Paris Olympics, the stamp… Read More
PH to join sepak takraw World Cup in Malaysia
March 27, 2024, 6:13 pm
MANILA – The Philippines will send a 14-member team to the International Sepak Takraw Federation (ISTAF) World Cup in May. The tournament scheduled from May 17 to 27 will be held at the Titiwangsa Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Leading the country's campaign are Jason Huerte, Vince Alyson… Read More
PVL All Filipino semifinal race heats up
March 27, 2024, 5:35 pm
MANILA – The race to the semifinals in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All Filipino Conference heats up with five teams fighting to earn a spot when the preliminary round resumes on April 2 at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Creamline gained solo leadership at 6-1 after pulling off a… Read More
Ex-chief of China football body sentenced to life for taking bribes
March 26, 2024, 8:18 pm
ISTANBUL – A court in China's Hubei province sentenced on Tuesday former head of the Chinese Football Association (CFA) Chen Xuyuan to life imprisonment for accepting bribes, state news agency Xinhua reported. The Huangshi Intermediate People's Court said Chen, 67, took advantage of his various… Read More
