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World titlist Italy, Brazil kick off Men's VNL Week 3 in PH
July 3, 2023, 6:40 pm Updated on July 3, 2023, 6:58 pm
MANILA – World No. 2 Brazil battles No. 4 Italy as the Men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) starts on Tuesday at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City. No less than First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos will make the ceremonial serve before the 3 p.m. encounter between three-time Olympic gold… Read More
2023 Wimbledon set to get underway July 3
July 3, 2023, 12:13 pm
ANKARA – The 2023 Wimbledon Championships will kick off on Monday, one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments and the oldest one in the world. Regarded as one of the most important tennis tournaments alongside the Australian Open, French Open (Roland Garros) and US Open, the 2023 Wimbledon… Read More
PH makes history as duo wins World Cup of Pool title
July 3, 2023, 8:25 am
MANILA – The Philippines won an unprecedented fourth World Cup of Pool title after the tandem of Johann Chua and James Aranas beat the German pair of Joshua Filler and Moritz Neuhausen, 11-7, in the final Sunday at the Pazo de Feiras e Congresos de Lugo in Spain. A blistering start set the tone… Read More
Daluz, Villanueva share lead in Prime open chess tourney
July 2, 2023, 1:24 pm
MANILA – Fide Master Christian Mark Daluz and Jerome Villanueva claimed their third victories over the weekend to share the lead in the AQ Prime Stream FIDE Standard Open Chess tournament being held at Robinsons Metro East in Pasig City. Daluz defeated fellow FIDE Master Christian Gian Karlo… Read More
PH bows to South Korea, ends up 6th in FIBA Women’s Asia
July 2, 2023, 11:49 am
MANILA – Gilas Pilipinas' campaign in the FIBA Women's Asia Cup ended on a sad note on Saturday after it bowed to South Korea, 71-80, in the battle for fifth place at State Sports Centre in Sydney. A show of might in the second and third quarters turned out to be enough for the Koreans as Gilas'… Read More
Gilas falls short vs. NZ in FIBA Women's Asia Cup playoffs
June 30, 2023, 9:44 pm Updated on June 30, 2023, 9:47 pm
MANILA – New Zealand turned back Gilas Pilipinas 83-78, in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Women's Asia Cup on Friday at the State Sports Centre in Sydney. The result, however, was way closer than expected as Gilas put up a fight and even drew close to an upset. Gilas kept the game close for… Read More
SEAG champion Ubas eyes gold medal at Asian Championships
June 30, 2023, 11:19 am
MANILA – Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) long jump champion Janry Ubas is setting his sights on the gold medal when he debuts at the Asian Championships scheduled to be held in Pattaya, Thailand on July 12-16. "I'm excited because it's my first time to compete in the Asian Championships. My goal is… Read More
Ateneo wins Pinoyliga Cup
June 30, 2023, 8:39 am
MANILA – The Ateneo de Manila University ruled the Pinoyliga Cup after edging fellow University Athletic Association of the Philippines member National University (NU), 65-63, in the finals held at the Villar Coliseum in Las Piñas City on Thursday. Jared Brown hit a crucial three-pointer that… Read More
Azkals rise in FIFA rankings
June 30, 2023, 7:53 am
MANILA – The Philippine Azkals jumped one spot in the latest FIFA rankings as released Thursday. The Azkals are now ranked 135th in the world despite losing two points in the total accumulated at the close of the June international window. Rwanda dropped big to 139th overall, paving the way for… Read More
Zamboangueño chess wizard wins 3 medals in Thailand
June 29, 2023, 6:32 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Zamboangueño chess wizard John Cyrus Borce is making waves in the international arena as he won a bronze and two silver medals in the Thailand chess championships.Dr. Cecile Atilano, city sports division chief, said Thursday the 14-year-old Borce won two silver medals in the… Read More
Nueva Ecija chess player wins 5 medals in ASEAN Age-Group tourney
June 29, 2023, 6:26 pm
MANILA – Millery Gen Watson Subia of Nueva Ecija captured five medals in the girls Under-10 division of 21st ASEAN+ Age Group Chess Championships held from June 17 to 26 at the Asia Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. Subia, 10, had four wins and five draws for a total of 6.5 points to share first place… Read More
Army chief hails Gilas Pilipinas Women for 1st win
June 29, 2023, 11:53 am
MANILA – Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Thursday hailed the Gilas Pilipinas Women, whose roster includes two Army basketball players, for notching up its first win against Chinese Taipei in the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2023. The game was held at the Sydney Olympic… Read More
Gilas bows to Finland in tune-up game
June 29, 2023, 8:43 am
MANILA – Gilas Pilipinas finished its campaign in a tri-nation pocket tournament winless after falling short to Finland, 89-85, in their second tune-up game ahead of the FIBA World Cup early Thursday (Philippine Time) at the Kalevi Sports Hall in Tallinn, Estonia. A slow start doomed Gilas anew… Read More
Meralco rips TNT, 108-90
June 29, 2023, 8:40 am
MANILA – Meralco Bolts spoiled Harvey Carey's jersey retirement night after ripping TNT Tropang Giga, 108-90, in their PBA on Tour battle on Wednesday at the Ynares Sports Arena. The Bolts pulled away in the fourth quarter after dropping 34 points on the Tropang Giga to pull away for good.… Read More
Gilas enters FIBA Women's Asia Cup playoffs
June 29, 2023, 8:16 am
MANILA – Gilas Pilipinas secured a place in the knockout stages of the FIBA Women's Asia Cup after beating Chinese Taipei, 92-81, on Wednesday at the State Sports Centre in Sydney. Behind yet another explosion from Vanessa De Jesus and arguably Jack Animam's best game in the 5-on-5 circuit since… Read More
Gilas falls to Estonia in tune-up
June 28, 2023, 7:28 pm
MANILA – Gilas Pilipinas began the crucial part of its buildup for the FIBA World Cup on a sour note after losing to Estonia, 71-81, in a pocket tournament game at the Kalevi Sports Hall in the Estonian capital of Talinn early Wednesday (Philippine Time). Gilas started flat as the Estonians… Read More
PH youth weightlifters eye gold in Delhi event
June 28, 2023, 3:30 pm
MANILA – Southeast Asian Games champion Vanessa Sarno of Bohol province will lead the Philippine campaign at the 2023 Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in New Delhi, India from July 28 to August 5. Sarno, winner of the 71kg gold medal in Vietnam (2022) and Cambodia (2023), will… Read More
Gilas loses big anew in FIBA Women's Asia Cup
June 27, 2023, 3:45 pm
MANILA – Gilas Pilipinas suffered another blowout defeat in the FIBA Women's Asia Cup, this time stumbling to Japan, 57-95, on Tuesday at the State Sports Centre in Sydney. Japan stifled Gilas early on, forcing turnovers that helped build a 28-14 lead at the end of the first quarter. Gilas… Read More
EcoOil-La Salle stays as D-League champ
June 26, 2023, 10:11 pm Updated on June 26, 2023, 10:25 pm
MANILA – EcoOil-La Salle successfully defended its PBA D-League Aspirants Cup title after sweeping the best-of-three finals against Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda through an 89-74 Game 2 win on Monday night at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. The Green Archers pulled away in the third quarter… Read More
De Jesus shines but PH drops FIBA Women's Asia opener
June 26, 2023, 10:07 pm
MANILA – Vanessa De Jesus introduced herself to the FIBA Asia community with an early explosion, but it was not enough for Gilas Pilipinas as it lost to host Australia in the FIBA Women's Asia Cup opener, 105-34, on Monday night in Sydney. Australia began the game with a 30-7 explosion in the… Read More
