Sports
3 UAAP basketball referees suspended
October 12, 2023, 7:02 pm
MANILA – The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Basketball Commissioner’s Office has announced the suspension of three referees to uphold the highest standards of integrity and accuracy in the games. The three-week suspension of the referees was due to subpar grades… Read More
Obiena leads PSA's achievers for August, September
October 12, 2023, 3:57 pm
MANILA – World's No. 2 pole vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena topped the Philippine Sportswriters Association’s list of achievers for August and September. The 27-year-old pole vault star registered 6.0 meters at the World Athletics Championships from August 19 to 27 in Budapest, Hungary where… Read More
Veteran runner Tolentino to join Backyard Ultra World tourney in US
October 12, 2023, 1:09 pm
MANILA – Ilonggo veteran marathoner Jivee Tolentino is set to compete for the first time in the Backyard Ultra-Individual World Championships on Oct. 21 in Tennessee, USA. Tolentino, who is now based in Ireland, proved he is one of the best in the world after finishing sixth overall in the Race… Read More
EAC snaps Lyceum's winning streak in NCAA men's basketball
October 11, 2023, 9:26 pm
MANILA – Emilio Aguinaldo College snapped Lyceum of the Philippines University's streak with an 83-76 overtime win in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 99 men's basketball at the Filoil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Wednesday. King Gurtiza scored 18 points, eight… Read More
UP remains unbeaten in UAAP men's basketball
October 11, 2023, 5:54 pm
MANILA – The University of the Philippines (UP) rolled to its fourth straight win at the expense of Far Eastern University in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 86 men's basketball at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday. Janjan Felicilda scored 17 points,… Read More
Gerflor Defenders ready for PVL All-Filipino campaign
October 11, 2023, 5:01 pm
MANILA – Veteran coach Sammy Acaylar is optimistic that the Gerflor Defenders can make a good impression in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Second All-Filipino Conference which will kick off on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Gerflor will square off with newcomer Nxled in the first… Read More
PCSO vows to raise more funds for Filipino athletes
October 10, 2023, 7:47 pm
MANILA – Following the “heroic campaign” of the Philippine contingent to the 2023 Asian Games, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Chairperson Junie E. Cua on Tuesday vowed to raise more funds for Filipino athletes. The agency contributes part of its proceeds to the Philippine Sports… Read More
Obiena launches fundraising to build pole vault training pits
October 10, 2023, 7:19 pm
MANILA – Asian Games gold medalist Ernest John "EJ" Obiena has launched a fundraising aimed at building pole vault training pits in different regions across the country. The world No. 2 is partnering with marketing technology agency Katapult Digital to auction off his kits from the 2023 Asian… Read More
San Sebastian upsets JRU in NCAA men's basketball
October 10, 2023, 7:19 pm
MANILA – San Sebastian College stunned Jose Rizal University (JRU), 72-59, to claim its second win in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 99 at Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Tuesday. Jessie Sumoda scored 15 points as the Stags came back strong in the second half… Read More
Palace taps PSC to lead grand heroes’ welcome for Asiad medalists
October 9, 2023, 9:30 pm
MANILA – Triumphant Filipino athletes in the recently concluded 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China will be honored in an upcoming grand heroes’ welcome at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (RMSC) in Manila. According to the information relayed by the Office of the President (OP) to Philippine… Read More
PBA fines Cariaso for conduct in preseason game
October 9, 2023, 9:27 pm
MANILA – In a rare moment for a preseason game, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) slapped Blackwater coach Jeffrey Cariaso for his actions in a recent clash against Converge. Cariaso "fouled" Aljun Melecio while the latter was going for a fastbreak attack during the second quarter of… Read More
RSG denies Echo new MPL PH record streak
October 9, 2023, 8:58 am
MANILA – RSG Philippines put an end to Echo's sizzling start to its Mobile Legends Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Philippines campaign after a 2-0 sweep on Sunday night at the Shooting Gallery Studios in Makati City. The win did not just seal a playoff berth for RSG PH but also snapped a… Read More
Cardinals outsmart Generals, move up to 2nd spot
October 8, 2023, 7:52 pm
MANILA – Mapua University gave it all in the fourth quarter to thwart Emilio Aguinaldo College, 73-69, in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 99 men’s basketball at Filoil EcoOil Center in San Juan City on Sunday. Jopet Soriano scored 15 points on top of six rebounds and… Read More
UP downs NU to grab lead in UAAP women's basketball
October 8, 2023, 5:13 pm
MANILA – University of the Philippines (UP) rolled to its third straight win after beating seven-time champion National University, 72-69, in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 86 women's basketball at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila on Sunday. Louna… Read More
Iloilo shocks Bacoor City on Catapusan buzzer-beater
October 8, 2023, 1:03 pm Updated on October 8, 2023, 1:34 pm
BACOOR, Cavite – CJ Catapusan shocked virtually everyone at the Bacoor City Strike Gymnasium -- even commissioner Kenneth Duremdes himself -- as he lifted eighth-seeded Iloilo past top-seeded Bacoor City, 89-86, in Game 1 of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League South Division first-round… Read More
ROTC Games - NCR kicks off Oct. 8 at Ninoy Aquino Stadium
October 7, 2023, 6:00 pm
MANILA – The National Capital Region (NCR) leg of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Games kicks off at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila on Sunday. More than 3,000 cadet-athletes from colleges and universities all over Metro Manila will compete in arnis, athletics,… Read More
JRU defeats Perpetual, takes solo second in NCAA basketball
October 7, 2023, 5:27 pm
MANILA – Jose Rizal University defeated Perpetual Help, 71-65, to take solo second in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 99 at Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on Saturday. Newcomer Shawn Argente had a team-high 17 points, highlighted by five triples, as the Heavy Bombers… Read More
Adamson stuns Ateneo in UAAP men's basketball
October 7, 2023, 4:14 pm
MANILA – Vince Magbuhos’ heroics lifted Adamson University past Ateneo de Manila in overtime, 74-71, in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 86 men's basketball at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Saturday. The score was tied at 71-all with 3.3 seconds… Read More
EJ gets hero’s welcome, P10-M incentive from HS alma mater, sponsors
October 7, 2023, 7:29 am
MANILA – World No. 2 pole vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena on Friday got a hero’s welcome and much-needed financial support from the Chiang Kai Shek College (CKSC) where he studied from prep to high school. "I'm blessed to call this my home," the 27-year-old athlete said during a homecoming… Read More
Philippines on top of Asiad basketball after 6 decades
October 6, 2023, 10:29 pm Updated on October 7, 2023, 3:14 am
HANGZHOU, China – The Philippines is men's basketball gold medalist in the 19th Asian Games here, beating Jordan, 70-60, at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium here on Friday. Justin Brownlee paced the Tim Cone-mentored Filipinos with 20 points, Ange Kouame added 14, Chris Newsome 13 and… Read More
