Sports
PATAFA chief voted into Asian Athletics council
July 12, 2023, 9:28 pm
CAPAS, Tarlac – Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) on Wednesday announced that President Terry Capistrano has been voted to the Asian Athletic Association (AAA) council. According to PATAFA, Capistrano finished second in the election, garnering 33 votes out of 43 eligible… Read More
New Clark City to host Spartan Stadion race anew
July 12, 2023, 9:20 pm
CAPAS, Tarlac – For the second straight year, the New Clark City (NCC) Athletic Stadium here will be the site of the Spartan Stadion Race. This time, though, the race will be more challenging according to Spartan Race Philippines general manager Marc Celis. "There were a lot of things that we… Read More
PH men’s volleyball world ranking rises to No. 56 from 167
July 12, 2023, 7:28 pm
MANILA – The Philippines has improved from No. 167 to No. 56 in the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) men's world rankings after posting two wins at the ongoing Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup in Chinese Taipei. “This is one big, major achievement for our men’s… Read More
All set for Asian BMX racing, freestyle championships in Tagaytay
July 12, 2023, 7:12 pm
MANILA – All is set for the staging of the 2023 Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) BMX Racing and Freestyle Championships at the Tagaytay City BMX Park and the newly-refurbished and multi-purpose Tagaytay City Combat Center on July 15-16 “Our warmest welcome to the athletes, coaches and… Read More
Djokovic beats Rublev; faces Sinner in Wimbledon semifinal
July 12, 2023, 2:47 pm
ANKARA – Novak Djokovic will face Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon gentlemen's singles semifinals after beating Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. The Serbian legend eliminated Russia's Rublev in 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 and 6-3 sets. "There were some thrilling rallies," Djokovic said after… Read More
Svitolina secures Wimbledon semifinal seat
July 12, 2023, 2:27 pm
ANKARA – Elina Svitolina edged world no. 1 Iga Swiatek to secure a Wimbledon ladies' singles semifinal seat on Tuesday. The Ukrainian survived against the Pole in three sets -- 7-5, 6-7 (5) and 6-2. The 28-year-old has played well in the tournament despite missing most of last season on… Read More
PH Blu Girls to make country proud in World Cup
July 11, 2023, 7:33 pm
MANILA – The distinguished Philippine Blu Girls are leaving no stone unturned, making sure they will make the country proud in the Softball World Cup to be held in Italy on July 22-27. “It’s going to be tough. We’re not going to win the World Cup but I think the team will do good and make… Read More
Kai Sotto benched anew in Orlando's loss to Indiana
July 11, 2023, 6:06 pm
MANILA – Seven-foot-three beanpole Kai Sotto stayed on the bench all game long anew for Orlando in an 85-108 loss to Indiana in an NBA Summer League match on Tuesday (Philippine Time) at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Coach Dylan Murphy once again opted to play power forward DJ Wilson at… Read More
Alcaraz to take on Rune in Wimbledon quarterfinals
July 11, 2023, 3:06 pm
ANKARA – Carlos Alcaraz will take on Holger Rune in the Wimbledon men's singles quarterfinals. The world No.1 eliminated Matteo Berrettini, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3, in Round 4 on Monday. The Spaniard applauded Berrettini as he left Centre Court. In the other Round 4 game, which was watched by Danish… Read More
Gilas girls off to rousing start in FIBA Asian tourney
July 11, 2023, 1:12 pm
MANILA – Gilas Youth's girls team began their quest for promotion to Division A of the FIBA U16 Women's Asian Championship on a strong note with a 79-40 rout of Hong Kong at the start of their Division B campaign early Tuesday (Philippine Time) at the Prince Hamza Hall in Amman, Jordan. Gilas… Read More
PNP Press Corps to hold first ever shooting tilt
July 11, 2023, 11:22 am
MANILA – The Philippine National Police Press Corps (PNPPC) would hold its first invitational shoot fest from July 14 to 16, as part of its efforts to enhance self-defense capability of its members. Former PNP chief and now Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and incumbent PNP chief Gen. Benjamin… Read More
PH bowlers pocket team gold medal in Asian Youth tourney
July 11, 2023, 8:59 am
MANILA – The Filipino quartet of Artegal Barrientos, Stephen Luke Diwa, Marc Dylan Custodio and Zach Ramin shot 943 to claim victory at the 21st Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships in Bangkok, Thailand on Monday night. Behind by 209 pins, the Philippines fought back to win the gold medal… Read More
Filipinas battle Sweden in pre-FIFA WWC tuneup
July 10, 2023, 9:12 pm
MANILA – The Philippine women's football team is currently gearing up for a friendly match against Sweden on July 17. The match would be both squads' last tuneup battle before they shift their attention to the FIFA Women's World Cup (WWC). "We have a friendly match in New Zealand that I’m… Read More
Wimbledon fans asked not to pop champagne during players' serves
July 10, 2023, 8:43 pm
ANKARA – A Wimbledon umpire on Sunday politely urged spectators not to uncork their champagne bottles while the players are serving at the tennis major. "Ladies and gentlemen ... if you are opening a bottle of champagne, don't do it as the players are about to serve," John Blom said during a… Read More
PBBM to award cash incentives to SEAG, Para Games medalists
July 10, 2023, 4:24 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will present cash incentives to the medalists of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) and 12th ASEAN Para Games (APG) in a ceremony scheduled on July 20 at the Malacañan Palace. “We are grateful for President Marcos’ decision to personally award… Read More
Top seed Swiatek beats Bencic, advances to Wimbledon Qfinals
July 10, 2023, 1:41 pm
ISTANBUL – Iga Swiatek defeated Belinda Bencic to move to the quarterfinals on the seventh day of the Wimbledon championships on Sunday. The Polish world No. 1 won the game, 6-7, 7-6 and 6-3, on Center Court.Jessica Pegula, Elina Svitolina, Marketa Vondrousova and Mirra Andreeva advanced to the… Read More
Filipinas' World Cup roster named
July 10, 2023, 8:43 am
MANILA – The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has officially named the Philippine women's football team's lineup for its historic stint in the FIFA Women's World Cup. Midfielder Tahnai Annis and defender Hali Long, the team's primary and secondary captains, headline the final 23-woman roster… Read More
Ayala Harpoons swimmer grabs 3rd provisional slot in PH tryouts
July 9, 2023, 7:50 pm
MANILA – Evo Nikolai Enot of Ayala Harpoons Swim Club has qualified for one more event during the third and final day of the Philippine Swimming Inc. (PSI)-organized tryouts at the Teofilo Yldefonso pool inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila on Sunday. The 17-year-old Enot… Read More
PH to bid for 2025 FIVB Women's World Championship hosting
July 9, 2023, 6:47 pm
MANILA – The Philippines has officially submitted its bid to the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) for the hosting of the 2025 Women's World Championship. Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) president Ramon Suzara bared the development in a press conference during a break… Read More
Canada slips past China in Men’s VNL, avoids relegation
July 9, 2023, 5:01 pm
MANILA – Canada fought back from a first-set loss to prevail over China, 23-25, 25-21, 25-17, 25-18, and avoid relegation in the Men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Sunday. Outside hitter Stephen Timothy Maar and opposite hitter Ryan Joseph Sclater… Read More
