Sports
India posts second win in AVC Challenge Cup for Women
May 23, 2024, 6:03 pm
MANILA – India defeated Chinese Taipei, 25-19, 25-13, 25-16, to remain unbeaten in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Thursday. Soorya Soorya scored 15 points, including eight blocks, as India sustained its winning form after… Read More
Proclaiming May 25 as World Football Day 'landmark' achievement: UN
May 23, 2024, 5:36 pm
WASHINGTON – Dennis Francis, president of the UN General Assembly, said on Wednesday that proclaiming May 25 as World Football Day was a "landmark and salutary" achievement. "More so, because I understand that today marks 100 years, to the day, since the first international football tournament… Read More
Huge turnout expected in Ironman PH, IM 70.3 Subic races
May 23, 2024, 5:22 pm
MANILA – Athletes from 44 countries will compete in the fourth Century Tuna IRONMAN Philippines and the 11th IM 70.3 Subic Bay races at the Boardwalk inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone on June 9. Japan has the highest number of foreign entries at 54, followed by France (18), USA (16), Singapore… Read More
Nepali guide climbs Mt. Everest for record 30th time
May 23, 2024, 11:54 am
ANKARA – Nepal’s renowned climbing guide Kami Rita Sherpa added another feather to his cap, climbing the world’s tallest mountain, Mt. Everest, for a record 30th time on Wednesday. Rita reached atop the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) peak at 7:49 a.m. (local time) with his group, extending his… Read More
Top junior tennis players to compete in Isabela netfest
May 22, 2024, 7:13 pm
MANILA – The country's top junior tennis players continue their quest for ranking points at the Mayor Doc Totep Calderon Cup, which starts in Roxas, Isabela on Friday. The tournament features boys and girls 12-under, 14-under, 16-under, 18-under, and 10-under unisex categories. Jan Cadee Dagoon… Read More
Romualdez hails Paris-bound Pinoy athletes, hands financial support
May 22, 2024, 7:10 pm
MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Wednesday expressed his support and well-wishes to Filipino athletes competing in the prestigious Paris Olympics that will be held from July 26 to Aug. 11 this year. He also thanked the Pinoy Olympians for bringing honor to the country and… Read More
Kazakhstan, India win on opening day of AVC Challenge Cup for Women
May 22, 2024, 7:09 pm
MANILA – Kazakhstan defeated Singapore, 25-17, 25-23, 25-21, at the start of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday. Opposite hitter Kristina Belova delivered eight attacks and seven aces, while skipper Sana Anarkulova had 13… Read More
PH road cycling team completes training camp in Zambales
May 22, 2024, 4:22 pm
MANILA – Members of the Philippine road cycling team have completed a five-day training camp in Zambales in preparation for the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) Championships for Road scheduled to be held in Almaty, Kazakhstan from June 5 to 12. A total of 35 cyclists joined the camp hosted by… Read More
Pasig City's Labog wins PCAP Champion League Open
May 21, 2024, 6:55 pm
MANILA – Marc Kevin Labog of Pasig City King Pirates won the ninth leg of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Champions League Open last Sunday to secure his place in the Grand Finals of Tournament of Champions in July. "I am so happy because for the first time, my… Read More
PH's Agra rises to No. 2 in Asia Pacific Padel Tour rankings
May 21, 2024, 4:27 pm
MANILA – The Philippines' Jessica Agra has climbed to the No. 2 spot based on the latest Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT) women's rankings. She garnered 2380 points, behind No. 1 Patricia Garcia of Spain (2600). Agra’s latest ranking came after she teamed up with Indonesian Beatrice Gumulya to… Read More
Indiana, Minnesota complete NBA conference finals cast
May 20, 2024, 8:32 pm
MANILA – Indiana and Minnesota joined Boston and Dallas in the National Basketball Association (NBA) league semifinals after stunning their opponents on the road in their rubber matches on Monday (PH time). In the first game, the Pacers silenced the Madison Square Garden in New York City by… Read More
Pasig City's Melencio bags 14 medals in COPA swimfest
May 20, 2024, 7:59 am
MANILA – Pasig City's Ricielle Maleeka Melencio bagged 14 medals, including nine golds, in the Congress of Philippine Aquatics (COPA) ‘One For All-All For One’ National Capital Region Swimming Championships at the Teofilo Yldefonso Swimming Center inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in… Read More
Benilde, Perpetual move closer to NCAA volleyball titles
May 19, 2024, 7:57 pm
MANILA – College of Saint Benilde outplayed Letran, 25-21, 25-15, 25-14, in the opener of the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball best-of-three title series at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Sunday. Michelle Gamit and Gayle Pascual scored 14 points each while Zamantha Nolasco added 12… Read More
Filipino triathlete ready for World Ironman championship
May 19, 2024, 7:01 pm Updated on May 19, 2024, 8:44 pm
MANILA – Ireland-based Filipino triathlete Mike Gonda proved he is now ready to compete in the 2024 VinFast World Ironman championship in Nice, France on Sept. 22. The native of Mabini, Batangas finished the 45-49 age category of the 32nd Club la Santa Ironman Lanzarote in 12 hours, 48 minutes… Read More
Dallas storms back to eliminate top seed OKC, enters NBA West Finals
May 19, 2024, 5:57 pm
MANILA – Dallas climbed back from a 17-point hole to take down Oklahoma City, 117-116, in Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals on Sunday (Philippine Time) at American Airlines Center in Dallas. The win gave the Mavericks the first seat in the Western Conference finals. They will… Read More
Asian body honors POC, cycling chief Tolentino with merit award
May 19, 2024, 5:42 pm
MANILA – PhilCycling (Integrated Cycling Federation of the Philippines) president Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino will receive a merit award during the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) Congress in Almaty, Kazakhstan on June 6. ACC secretary-general Onkar Singh informed Tolentino of the award in a… Read More
PH's Arca rules Vietnam chess tourney, gains 2nd IM norm
May 19, 2024, 4:35 pm
MANILA - Filipino FIDE Master (FM) Christian Gian Karlo Arca split the point with Vietnamese Candidate Master (CM) Dau Khuong Duy in the final round to rule the Quang Ninh GM2 tournament in Ha Long Ward, Ha Long City, Vietnam on Sunday. Playing the black pieces, the 15-year-old resident of… Read More
Benilde, Letran start best-of-3 clash for NCAA women's volley title
May 18, 2024, 6:28 pm
MANILA – Two-time defending champion College of Saint Benilde tries to extend its winning streak while Letran seeks to end a 25-year title drought when they square off in Game 1 of the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Season 99 women’s volleyball championship at FilOil EcoOil… Read More
UST's Santor claims one more gold in COPA swimfest
May 18, 2024, 5:38 pm
MANILA – University of Santo Tomas’ Patricia Mae Santor added one more gold medal to her collection after winning the 100-meter freestyle in the girls' 16-under of the Congress of Philippine Aquatics (COPA) National Capital Region One For All-All For One tournament at Teofilo Ildefonso… Read More
Brazil to host FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027
May 18, 2024, 11:45 am
ISTANBUL – Brazil will host the 2027 Women's World Cup, the 10th edition of the football event, FIFA Congress announced in Thailand on Friday. "At the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, Brazil was announced as the host nation of the 10th FIFA Women’s World Cup to be held in 2027,… Read More
