Sports
17 teams joining Copa Paulino Alcantara
June 18, 2023, 11:38 am
MANILA — Seventeen clubs from the professional and amateur ranks have finalized their participation in the revamped Copa Paulino Alcantara. The five Philippines Football League (PFL) clubs that finished the recently concluded season, led by champion Kaya Iloilo, will be joined by three… Read More
Michael Jordan to sell majority share of Charlotte Hornets
June 17, 2023, 5:54 pm
ISTANBUL – Michael Jordan is set to sell the majority share of the Charlotte Hornets, the NBA confirmed on Friday, a move that will end his 13-year run overseeing the basketball team. In a statement, NBA said that Jordan has reached an agreement to sell the majority share of the Charlotte… Read More
11 Filipinos to compete in Japan for Asia Triathlon U23
June 17, 2023, 2:44 pm
MANILA – The Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP) will send 11 athletes to Japan for the 2023 Asia Triathlon U23 and Junior Championships that will be held in Gamagori on June 22 to 26. The event distance in the U23/Junior (Sprint) will be 750m (swim), 20km (bike), and 5km (run) while… Read More
NBA All-Star Ja Morant suspended for 25 games
June 17, 2023, 1:09 pm
ISTANBUL – The National Basketball Association (NBA) suspended on Friday Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant for 25 games without pay for brandishing a firearm on social media. "Morant's suspension begins immediately and will remain in effect through the first 25 games of the 2023-24 regular… Read More
All set for PRISAA Nat’l Games in Zambo City
June 17, 2023, 9:53 am
MANILA – It's all systems go for the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) National Games that will be held in Zamboanga City on July 13-19. "We are ready. We have more than enough venues to cater to the needs of PRISAA," PRISAA national executive director and chairman of the technical… Read More
Unbeaten Magnolia wallops TNT in PBA preseason
June 17, 2023, 7:18 am
MANILA – Magnolia routed TNT, 96-63, in their PBA On Tour showdown at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Friday night. Down 15-18 after the first period, the Hotshots blew past the Tropang Giga in the second, outscoring them, 28-13, to open a 43-31 halftime lead. Magnolia is unbeaten in five… Read More
100-day countdown for Hangzhou Asian Games begins
June 16, 2023, 4:40 pm
HANGZHOU, China – Zhejiang Governor Li Liabhong led the lighting of the 19th Asian Games’ flame on Thursday to mark the 100-day countdown to the opening of the region’s most prestigious sports fest. Over 10,000 athletes and officials from Asia will participate in the quadrennial meet with… Read More
Wimbledon tennis championships prize money rises to record $56-M
June 16, 2023, 1:05 pm
ISTANBUL – The total prize money on offer at Wimbledon, tennis' oldest Grand Slam championship, has increased to a record £44.7 million (USD56.52 million) this year. "The prize money on offer for tennis events this year (not including per diems) is an 11.2 percent increase on 2022 and a 17.1… Read More
Marinero-San Beda sets up D-League title duel vs. EcoOil-La Salle
June 15, 2023, 9:34 pm
MANILA – Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda set up a finals date with defending champion EcoOil-La Salle in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup after beating Wangs-Letran, 79-65, in the rubber match of their semifinal series at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig on Thursday. Just like in Game 2 of their… Read More
Azkals beat Nepal in FIFA exhibition match
June 15, 2023, 9:19 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Azkals prevailed in Michael Weiss' return as head coach with a 1-0 victory over Nepal in a FIFA friendly on Thursday night at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Jarvey Gayoso won it for the Azkals as he converted a Mike Ott corner kick in the 50th minute as he got the ball off a… Read More
Messi has no plan to play in 2026 World Cup
June 15, 2023, 2:17 pm
ANKARA – Argentine superstar Lionel Messi said he will not play in the next FIFA World Cup in 2026. "I think not. (Qatar) was my last World Cup. I'll see how things go, but as it is right now, no, I won't go to the next World Cup," Messi told Chinese television Titan Sports on Tuesday. Messi,… Read More
NU blanks CSB in overtime to enter FilOil semis
June 15, 2023, 11:24 am
MANILA – The National University (NU) completely obliterated the College of St. Benilde (CSB) in overtime to score an 88-72 win in the quarterfinals of the FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Wednesday night at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Jake Figueroa saved the day for the Bulldogs as… Read More
Ginebra notches 1st win in PBA on Tour
June 15, 2023, 8:41 am
MANILA – Barangay Ginebra scored its first win in the PBA on Tour preseason series after beating Phoenix Fuel Masters, 95-89, on Wednesday night at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. The Gin Kings came alive in the third quarter, dropping 31 points on the Fuel Masters to break a 47-all… Read More
Kamatyas rapid chess tourney slated June 17 in Koronadal City
June 14, 2023, 2:29 pm
MANILA – South Cotabato's capital city of Koronadal will host the 9th edition of the Kamatyas FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Invitational tournament on June 17 at Ace Center Point. The event, using the 15 minutes plus 5 seconds increment time control format, features players from Metro Manila, Luzon,… Read More
PBBM hails Filipino para-athletes for bringing pride, honor
June 14, 2023, 10:55 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday hailed the Filipino para-athletes for bringing pride and honor to the country after participating in the recently concluded 12th ASEAN Para Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. In a Facebook post, Marcos congratulated the para-athletes for… Read More
Jaguar triumphs in Philracom's Triple Crown Series 2nd leg
June 14, 2023, 8:59 am
MANILA – Top favorite Jaguar (Dance City out of Delta Gold) had its moment of glory in the second leg of the Triple Crown Series after beating La Trouppei in the PHP3.5 million event organized by the Philippine Racing Commission (Philracom) at the Metro Manila Turf Club on Sunday. Jaguar, a… Read More
11 Gilas players join 2nd practice day
June 14, 2023, 8:08 am
MANILA – Eleven players of Gilas Pilipinas attended the second official practice day on Tuesday night ahead of the FIBA World Cup at the Meralco Gym in Pasig City. Reigning Philippine Basketball Association Most Valuable Player Scottie Thompson finally joined the Gilas practice on Tuesday after… Read More
EcoOil-La Salle enters PBA D-League Finals
June 13, 2023, 9:25 pm
MANILA – EcoOil-La Salle booked the first seat in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup Finals after clobbering Perpetual Help, 108-91, in Game 2 of their semifinal match on Tuesday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. The Green Archers quickly set the pace of the game after racing to a 30-17… Read More
SBP sets 'test event' for FIBA WC featuring college teams
June 13, 2023, 9:22 pm
MANILA – A test event is set before the end of June to gauge the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas' (SBP) hosting of the FIBA World Cup. Deputy event director Erika Dy said some meticulous details like following the scheduled tip-off time, broadcasting and transportation protocols will be… Read More
Denver wins 1st NBA title
June 13, 2023, 1:30 pm
MANILA – Denver won its first-ever National Basketball Association (NBA) title after edging Miami, 94-89, in Game 5 of the league finals on Tuesday (Philippine Time) at the Ball Arena in Colorado's state capital. The Nuggets weathered a fourth-quarter storm from Jimmy Butler to finish the… Read More
