Sports
Yulo bags 3 medals in Qatar World Cup artistic gymnastics
March 5, 2023, 3:10 pm
MANILA – Carlos Edriel Yulo bagged three medals, including the gold in the floor exercise event as the 2023 International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Artistic Gymnastics World Cup second leg in Qatar ended Saturday. The 2019 world champion scored 14.833 points to claim victory at Aspire Dome in… Read More
Magnolia stays alive in PBA Governor’s Cup top 4 race
March 5, 2023, 12:15 pm
MANILA – Magnolia stuffed Terrafirma in overtime to score a 121-115 at PhilSports Arena in Pasig Saturday night win to stay alive in the PBA Governors' Cup Top 4 race. The Hotshots completed a comeback from 15 points down to force a three-way tie with the Meralco Bolts and the Converge FiberXers… Read More
Meralco’s Maliksi suspended, fined P75-K
March 5, 2023, 11:50 am
MANILA – The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has suspended Allein Maliksi for his actions during Meralco's game against Converge Friday night. The league sanctioned Maliksi for apparently choking Barkley Eboña in response to the latter's hard foul with 6.9 seconds left in the overtime… Read More
Ginebra bludgeons Phoenix to stay in Top 4 race
March 4, 2023, 9:31 am
MANILA – Ginebra's chances of clinching a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Governors' Cup quarterfinals got a major boost after drubbing Phoenix, 109-89, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Friday night. The Gin Kings smothered the Fuel Masters in the second quarter, outscoring… Read More
Meralco edges Converge in OT, keeps QF edge hopes up
March 3, 2023, 8:55 pm
MANILA – Meralco remained in the running for a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Governors' Cup quarterfinals after a 132-129 overtime win against Converge at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City on Friday night. Allein Maliksi converted the go-ahead three-pointer off a kick-out pass… Read More
Bethel Academy notches second win in U-18 volleyball tourney
March 3, 2023, 7:24 pm
MANILA – Bethel Academy defeated Santo Niño de Praga, 25-21, 21-25, 25-19, in the battle of Cavite teams in the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) U-18 Championships at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Friday. “The girls have the skills, the technics and the fundamentals, what… Read More
PSC eyes consolidated sports calendar
March 3, 2023, 4:21 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is eyeing a consolidated national calendar to create more comprehensive grassroots programs that will produce world-class athletes. Given the lack of resources, PSC chair Richard Bachmann said a consolidated calendar would avoid duplications and… Read More
PH Army rules Game of the Generals
March 3, 2023, 9:01 am
MANILA – Team Army was crowned overall champion in the Game of the Generals (GOG) at the Philippine Army Firing Range in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Feb. 28. Bannered by commanding general Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., Team Army dominated all three stages of the competition. Team Navy was first… Read More
PH Army wins 5 gold medals in Battle of Champions arnis tourney
March 3, 2023, 8:43 am
MANILA – The Philippine Army bagged five gold medals in the Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (PEKAF) National Battle of Champions held at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex inManila from Feb. 24 to Feb. 26. Staff Sgt. Mike Bañares (Single Stick 18 to 45… Read More
SMART-NBTC nat’l finals kicks off March 15
March 2, 2023, 7:58 pm Updated on March 2, 2023, 9:41 pm
MANILA – A total of 24 teams will see action in the SMART National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) League National Finals, which kicks off at the Mall of Asia Arena on March 15. "After three years of hiatus, we couldn't be any more thrilled to bring the NBTC back. It has always been our… Read More
NLEX sets records in rout vs. Terrafirma
March 2, 2023, 7:39 pm
MANILA – NLEX needed a record-setting performance on Thursday night to take down Terrafirma and inch closer to a Top 4 finish in the PBA Governors' Cup eliminations. The Road Warriors beat the Dyip, 142-125, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City behind 23 made three-pointers, which tied… Read More
French football legend Just Fontaine dead at 89
March 2, 2023, 4:15 pm
ANKARA – French football legend Just Fontaine has died at age 89, Fontaine's former club Stade de Reims (SDR) announced on Wednesday. Reims announced the passing on Twitter, saying: "To his family, his loved ones, the SDR sends its most sincere condolences.” The French legend was famous for… Read More
Converge 'unretires' Danny Ildefonso; signed to player contract
March 2, 2023, 3:46 pm
MANILA – In a surprising turn of events on Thursday, Converge has decided to activate Danny Ildefonso as a player. In an announcement made by no less than head coach Aldin Ayo in his social media accounts, the FiberXers signed his assistant coach as an active player for the rest of the PBA… Read More
PH Army holds 126th anniversary color run
March 2, 2023, 9:14 am
MANILA – In celebration of its 126th founding anniversary, the Philippine Army (PA) held a color run at Fort Bonifacio on Wednesday. More than 1,000 soldiers, civilian human resource and their dependents participated in the 3-kilometer, 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer categories with the Saluting… Read More
Tenorio-less Ginebra beats Meralco
March 2, 2023, 8:48 am
MANILA – Barangay Ginebra turned things around in the second half to edge Meralco Bolts, 112-107, in their PBA Governors' Cup game on Wednesday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. After letting the Bolts score 37 points in the first quarter, the Gin Kings slowed them down in the next two… Read More
NZ ready to welcome Filipinas for FIFA WWC
March 2, 2023, 8:45 am
MANILA – New Zealand is ready to show its hospitality once the Philippine women's football team arrives there in July for the FIFA Women's World Cup. New Zealand Ambassador Peter Kell said the Filipinas should brace for the warm welcome of the Kiwis once they step foot in the said country for… Read More
Phoenix holds off all-Filipino ROS
March 1, 2023, 8:53 pm
MANILA – Phoenix withstood a gallant stand from all-Filipino Rain Or Shine and walked away with a 114-106 win in their PBA Governors' Cup game on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Fuel Masters rode behind a red-hot first half but needed to hold off the Elasto Painters in the end as… Read More
Asian Chess Federation approves Russia's membership bid
March 1, 2023, 3:24 pm
ABU DHABI, UAE – The General Assembly of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) on Tuesday granted the membership bid of the Russian Chess Federation (RCF). A total of 29 delegates voted in favor of admitting the RCF, one against, and six abstained during the voting held in Abu Dhabi. RCF executive… Read More
Luka Modric donates World Cup jersey to quake victims in Türkiye
February 28, 2023, 6:42 pm
ISTANBUL – Croatia captain Luka Modric donated his 2022 World Cup match-worn jersey to earthquake victims in Türkiye, the Turkish ambassador to Zagreb said on Tuesday. "Hello to all my Turkish friends. I just want to send you a lot of strength and prayers in these difficult moments," the… Read More
PH bags 5 medals in Asian lawn bowls tourney in Malaysia
February 28, 2023, 4:45 pm
MANILA – The Philippines captured three gold and two bronze medals in the 14th Asian Lawn Bowls Championships which ended on Feb. 26 at the Perak Lawn Bowls Arena in Ipoh, Malaysia. The Filipinos won 3 golds courtesy of Rodel Labayo and Elmer Abayato (men's pairs), Ronald Lising, Leoncio Carreon… Read More
